‘London 2012 Mayoral candidates to debate and engage with the city’s young people’
Channel 4 and UpRise Talks will be hosting a live debate with London’s Mayoral candidates as they take questions posed by 18-24 year olds. On Wednesday 22nd February at 6pm, Channel 4 will stream the event online. The invited panel has been announced as Boris Johnson, Brian Paddick, Jenny Jones, Ken Livingstone, and Siobhan Benita. The event will be chaired by playwright, author and critic Bonnie Greer OBE and will be hosted by presenter Konnie... Read More
UpRise in the Evening Standard
It has been a busy week for the UpRise team, preparing and fundraising UpRise 2011. As you may know we are a minuscule team of volunteers and rely on the generosity of peoples time. One of our aims this year is to spread the UpRise message far and wide (and we have lots to tell you about!) so we were delighted to be covered in the Evening Standard, fingers crossed we’ll see a bit more of that. Read the article here. Read More
UpRise 2010 | Short Film
For the last time we say ‘YAY we did it!’. For those of you that came down and those that didn’t, you can watch how the day unfolded with our short film. Many thanks to 2diceproductionz who filmed the event. We think they did a fantastic job. I’m sure you’ll agree. Now it’s all about the onwards and upwards, as we make preparations for UpRise 2011. Read More
UpRise 2010
It’s here!! Days to go to UpRise 2010 and we’re excited and a bit sleep deprived. The UpRise team has been working their collective little butts off (ok maybe some not so little) to bring you a festival that has been lovingly prepared by the London community. So come out this Sunday 3rd October to show your love and support, as London town celebrates what makes it such a special place. And see artists & performers like… Read More
UpRise Lineup
The UpRise musical lineup promises to be sweeter than strawberries and cream and have more kick than a bombay mix. Here’s a little taste of some of the artists performing at UpRise 2010. More names to be added to the roster so make sure you keep posted and come back soon. Oh yeah, did we mention that UpRise is FREE! Ty United Vibrations Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee & Wandan Natty Jally Kebba Susso Jimmy Screech Aruba Red Soothsayers Yaaba... Read More
