Creative currents: Meet the Power Up artists
Sudbury’s Up Here 11 Power Up muralists—Emily Audette, Emily Maville, Carlos Potes, Cat Hexes, Sam Barry, and Brittany Rose—bring distinct voices and vibrant energy to public art, powered by Greater Sudbury Utilities.
Spirit sketches and bold visions: Meet Brody Burns
Brody Burns blends tradition and modernity, drawing from sweat lodges and sun dances as much as digital art and augmented reality. His pieces push boundaries—colorful yet layered with emotion, wild yet intentional.
Dance between worlds: Meet Raven Debassige
A cosmic dance of animals and memory. Raven Debassige brings a playful, spiritual mural to Up Here 11, exploring transformation, connection, and the power of creative intuition.
Where bodies bloom and break: Meet Curtia Wright
Toronto’s Curtia Wright paints transformation in motion. Her murals explore the fragile space where bodies and emotions bloom—and sometimes break. With vibrant colours and thoughtful reflection, Curtia creates work that’s raw, resonant, and alive.
Bubblegum with bite: Meet Kezna Dalz
Montreal’s Kezna Dalz doesn’t tiptoe around tough subjects—she dives in, brushes first. Known for her candy-coloured palette and unapologetic voice, Kezna creates work that’s tender, confrontational, and totally her own.
Concrete to canopy: Meet Dinho Bento
He paints with purpose. From abandoned buildings in Brazil to festivals across three continents, Dinho Bento has been chasing meaning with every mural.
Year 10 Polaroid Portraits
Winter is over, and we’re done shaking like a Polaroid picture after what felt like a particularly brutal chilly season … but here are some photos of us shaking it up at Up Here 10!
This must be the place: meet Corbin Elliot
He’s come full circle. Once a festival-goer and volunteer at Up Here Festival, last summer he etched his place in our history with a stunning new mural in the heart of Downtown Sudbury.
A big flipping deal: We Live Up Here and Barrydowne Paint receive national award
We Live Up Here and Barrydowne Paint received national recognition when they received the Community Impact Award at the prestigious Business/Arts Gala at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Unlock Downtown Discounts for Up Here 10
We’ve always thought the real headliner of Up Here festival is and always will be, Downtown Sudbury. Up Here, by its very design, wants to celebrate everything that’s so weird and wonderful about our downtown. And we’re beyond grateful for The Downtown Sudbury Business Association’s support, so be sure to visit these local gems and snag some promotions from Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August 18.
Top 5 shows for music nerds at Up Here 10, according to old nerd Christian
Fifty shows over four days is a lot. Just digesting the schedule ahead of time is a task in itself. There are a lot of reasons to come out to the festival: the murals, the vibes, the interactive installations, the huge array of musicians. But every year, there are a few we’ve chosen specifically because they appeal to our inner music nerd.
Pack it like it’s hot: The ultimate Up Here packing checklist
So, you’ve purchased your weekend pass, your friends all have the date locked in their calendars, you’ve been playing the Up Here 10 playlist on repeat, and your anticipation is starting to build…but now what? Surviving a festival requires more than just good vibes, so it's time to think about packing.
Amuse-toi la bouche ’sti: Où bien manger pendant ton weekend de festival
Imagine-toi la suite : on est au mois d’août et tu viens de passer ton samedi après-midi dans une tournée guidée des murales au centre-ville de Sudbury. C’est le fun ça. Ah bein oui, c’est un samedi de Up Here baby!
Royally wicked local talent: The RBC Northern Series is back for Up Here 10
Whether you’re Sudburian who loves everything local or someone hitting the road for Up Here 10, you’re in for a treat: The RBC Northern Series is back, bringing you an array of free, local concerts that help you start your evenings on the right note.
Up Here with Up North’s Jonathan Pinto
Ever wondered why everyone’s favourite Up North host moved to Sudbury? Or where this CBC reporter he likes to eat in town? Or what he’s most excited for at Up Here 10? We’ve got all the answers in this exclusive interview with the one and only Jonathan Pinto!