Upsurge 2024 is over! 

A what a fantastic 8 days it was with so many highlights. We will be back with news of our next Upsurge soon. In the meantime, if you would like Upsurge updates about our next festival, just write to armstrongs@upsurgefestival.co.nz with the subject line SUBSCRIBE.

We would also like to thank all our wonderful sponsors and supporters. Without them Upsurge could not have happened. So thank you Creative New Zealand, Foundation North, Dalton Trust, Northland Inc., Toi Ngāpuhi, Top Energy, Craigs Investment Partners, Ministry of Education Creatives in Schools, Palmer Macauley and our accommodation partners Stay Kerikeri and Kauri Park Motel. 

Caroline and Dave Armstrong
Upsurge Co-directors