Presented by Springboard's containR:
Up nd Coming Fest
Saturday August 31, 2024 | 3:30 to 9:30 PM
General Admission $10
Up nd Coming Fest: Celebrate Local Talent and Community!
Join us for Up nd Coming Fest, a vibrant celebration of local talent, flavors, and creativity! This festival is your chance to experience the best our community has to offer, all in one place. From live performances by talented local artists to delicious bites from your favorite food vendors, every moment is a testament to the incredible spirit and diversity of our local scene. Explore unique merchandise from local creators, and get ready to participate in fun games, with
exciting prizes generously provided by our partnering local businesses. Up nd Coming Fest is more than just an event-it's a movement to uplift and support the heartbeat of our community: its
people.
Come out, connect, and be inspired by the talents and flavors that make our community truly special. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone at Up nd Coming Fest!
Artist Bios
Chinelo: A singer-songwriter, director, producer and visual artist - a work of art. After dropping a series of covers and experimenting with different genres, she's found confidence in exploration and her musical journey reflects that. Building on the success of her first two singles “On My Mind” & “Muse”, she’s looking forward to pushing against the grain with upcoming singles, redefining art and enjoying the process.
Olivia: "Olivia is a Calgary based multi-disciplinary singer-songwriter, producer, and self-taught pianist with a passion for music that moves the soul. She was born in Abuja, Nigeria, and grew up in Southeast London, England, before relocating with her family to Northern Alberta in 2014. She has been singing for most of her life, performing in several different showcases, award ceremonies, and events.Whether singing in intimate venues or commanding large stages, she consistently captivates listeners with her emotive delivery and dynamic range."
Moto: Moto is a 24-year old hip-hop artist and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta, who has been actively working on his craft as an artist for over a decade. Starting off his career as 1/3 of the former hip hop collective The Overachievers (T.O.A), who performed over 100 shows in western Canada from 2010 to 2015 before disbanding.
As a member of T.O.A, Moto opened for artists like Republic recording artist Akon, Roc Nation recording artist J. Cole and Rostrum Records recording artist Mac Miller, in addition to receiving radio airplay on CBC Radio and multiple campus and community radio stations across Canada. With the group disbanding, Moto began focusing on solo endeavors. In 2016, Moto released a single called “Million” that would get a premiere on Noisey. The buzz surrounding the release prompted Moto to do an Instagram freestyle series called Moto Mondays where he would release a video of an exclusive freestyle rap verse every Monday. The series would cap at 22 videos. Moto is currently working actively as a solo artist.
Jimi: "With a name meaning "precise" in Japanese, Masa embodies the meticulous nature of his craft. His music is a captivating blend of melodic hooks and raw lyricism, influenced by the likes of Drake, Lil Baby, and hip-hop pioneers. Growing up immersed in a world of rhythm and rhyme, Masa has honed his skills to create a sound that is both familiar and groundbreaking. His ability to tell personal stories through music has garnered attention, and he continues to push the boundaries of the genre."
Ckamz: Ghanaian; Canada based Artist and songwriter born in the western region of Ghana. Ckamz Infuses the sounds and influence of highlife music, hip hop , Rnb and Afrobeats. He delivers his music through Rap , hypnotizing Melodies and singing vocals that are quick to catch the attention of every listener. Growing up he fell in love with the highlife sounds of daddy Lumba , Ofori Amponsah and the hip hop influence of Lil Wayne, Eminem, Drake and Omar sterling. At the age of 13 he recorded his first demo and released a 12 song mixtape in 2012, moving to Canada in 2017 Ckamz has released music along all genres and features for many artists across the globe under his belt. The future is more than bright sonically for the Artiste/ songwriter who released his debut Ep “Remember Me” early 2023, continuing to feed his fans and expand his Craft.