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UPFEST festival to take a break in 2019 Following a spectacular 10th anniversary festival the organisers of Europe's largest street art festival have announced it will take a fallow year in 2019.

Following the 10th anniversary year of UPFEST we're proud to announce our third book taking a look in detail at the last few years of Upfest and some of the highlights from years gone by. Friday 23rd November 6pm-9pm at the Upfest gallery. 198 North st, BS3 1JF

Some places are dark inside... Some places are twisted & chaotic... Then there's some places you really shouldn't go...

RISE UP Print release from Insane51 Available 10am (GMT)

BIG NEWS... The Simpsons are coming to Upfest. That’s right, we’re welcoming the world’s most famous family to Bristol this summer as The Simpsons join the Upfest 10th birthday celebrations. Matt Groening himself has handpicked three upfest artists from across the globe to bring a touch of Springfield to South Bristol!

Upfest 2018 has confirmed its lead artist line-up with talent from across the UK, Europe and South America will be joining Upfest 2018 Festival Artist Jody and Bristol greats such as Inkie, Cheo, Soker, Voyder and Andy Council. Europe’s largest street art festival returns to the streets of South Bristol from 28 – 30 July celebrating its 10th year in style with 400 artists from 70 countries in attendance, including this year’s lead artists Insane51, L7m, London Police, Nomad Clan, Odeith, and Paris.

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This year, Upfest is teaming up with Ashton Gate to bring more than 100 artists to the stadium, creating a brand new area for the festival and the largest collection of live painting at the event.