Murals, music, and installation art submissions are now open for Up Here 9, the urban art and emerging music festival taking place August 18-20 in “weird and wonderful” Sudbury.
“Light. Heat. Seismic. Gravitational. Radio. Wifi. Sonic. Surf. Hell, even COVID-19. Waves are all around us, they are in us, and they are us,” reads a release from the organizers, describing the theme for this year’s event. “The theme for Up Here 9 is all about the power and beauty of movement and change. From the patterns of the ocean's waves to the way new ideas and movements emerge, this year’s theme looks at navigating the ebb and flow of life and the way we can ride the wave to achieve progress and growth.”
This year’s festival will explore the concept of "new wave" in art and music, showcasing emerging talent and new ideas that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The theme of frequency and vibrations will also be present, highlighting the ways sound and movement create patterns and shapes that can be seen and felt.
The festival will also navigate the idea of making waves and the ripple effect one person or action can have on the world around them, the release states, and attendees will be encouraged to think about the impact they can have and the ways they can make a difference.
To submit to the festival, please fill out one of the forms on the submission page before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
For more information on the festival, visit their website, found at www.uphere.com
