Let’s partner up.

Up Here is the creative powerhouse of a festival that electrifies Northern Ontario’s cultural landscape each summer.  

Up Here 10 runs August 15–18, 2024 in weird and wonderful Sudbury, Canada.

By fusing live creation of large-scale murals with musical performances by some of Canada’s most established and emerging artists, Up Here constantly challenges conventions and redefines what it means to be part of Sudbury’s vibrant community. 

Become a partner today. Get in touch and let’s make this happen.

Up Here is a project of We Live Up Here, a volunteer-run non-profit organization founded in 2012 around the simple idea that art can playfully reshape our community.

Since 2015, Up Here has created and curated 90+ new pieces of public art around Sudbury, presented hundreds of musical acts in unique locations, and grown into one of Canada’s most anticipated independent festivals.

Kelly Scott, Barrydowne Paint

“For years we’ve been a part of the team behind Up Here festival. They’ve just infused this great energy into the city. It is a unique opportunity for our team and our paint. It is really exciting for us to be a part of this project.”

50+ concerts over three days

We present spellbinding concerts by Canada’s best emerging artists.

52+ new murals since 2012

We curate engaging pieces of public art created by artists from here and beyond.

88,000+ festival goers since 2015.

That’s bigger than North Bay!

Over $740k paid in artist fees since 2015

We believe in growing Northern Ontario’s creative sector in a sustainable way.

Vicki Jacobs, Copy Copy Printing

“Up Here is a perfect example of how a city can be lifted and transformed by an infusion of young, creative people contributing their talents to make a place better.”

We collaborate with people and businesses who are driven by community, curiosity, and discovery.

Up Here has an important impact on our community, and we believe meaningful partnerships make all the difference. 

Sponsoring Up Here is a unique opportunity to reach and expand your target audience, build strong community ties for your business, and be intimately associated with one of the most anticipated independent arts events in Canada.

Get in touch and let’s make this happen. Together.

If you’d like donate a smaller amount to help make Up Here happen, you can do that here. 🙏

“Fresh and boundary pushing.”

— Chart Attack

Let’s partner up.

  • Jaymie Lathem

    Top Banana, General Manager
    jaymie@weliveuphere.com
    705 499-4628

  • Maggie Frampton

    Co-Founder, Board Vice-President
    maggie@uphere.com
    705 923-9920

« Un festival qui n’a décidémment rien à envier aux plus grands. »

— Baron Mag