Upgrade Yourself Festival November 2023

Line-up & Activities

Main Stage Talks

FRIDAY

Yas (@yasontheinternet) – In Conversation
The freelance TV producer, model and fashion & lifestyle content creator talks us through building a career in multiple industries.
Akil Benjamin (Comuzi) – Lessons on Loss
Giving insight into running a creative business and what to do when it's not running well.
GUAP – Building a Brand and the Power of Collaboration in Fashion
With founders of fashion brands Misemi and Gbadebo, exploring what it's like to create a brand from the ground up.

Performances curated by SCHOOL OF BOP
with Shaé Universe

SATURDAY

Koby Martin – In Conversation
Artist Koby Martin sits in conversation with Ade Sanusi (Art Meets Culture) to explore his remarkable journey through the art world.

Sludge Mag – Fashion Forward
A panel discussion asking the tough questions about the fashion industry's direction with Michael Taylor, Venetia La Manna and Navpreet Singh.

School of Bop – At the intersection of Fashion & Music
Join Enzo Cosy, Savanna Small and Ede Dugdale as they discuss their experiences and career highlights as they navigate working at the intersection of music and fashion.

Performances curated by SCHOOL OF BOP
with Ayeisha Raquel

1:1 Mentoring Sessions

1:1 mentoring sessions with creative industry experts and trailblazing talent including:
Martyn Ewoma, Aran Cherkez, Joseph Ijoyemi, K Bailey Obazee, Yasontheinternet, Enorê, Sam Williams, Lison Sabrina Musset, Tayo Adesina, Venetia La Manna, Ede Dugdale, Joshua Allen, Tanz Jeyacheya, Susanna Garcia and Niamh Kelly.

Meet Your Mentors

WORKSHOPS

We advise pre-booking your workshop when you book your ticket to the festival. Workshop entry is on a first-come, first served basis until we reach capacity and those with workshop tickets will be prioritised