Under Pressure

UPshots! We’re celebrating 30 years of Under Pressure with a special portrait series by the talented Jeremy Cabrera @_jeremycabrera . The full gallery is now live on our website: https://underpressure.ca/up-30/up30-crew-shots (Link in Bio also) Inside you’ll find crew shots of this year’s muralists, along with breakers, DJs, MCs, volunteers and some of the dedicated family that makes UP possible. Click through, see them full size, save them, share them, this gallery is our tribute to the people who bring the walls, music, dance and energy of UP to life every summer. Thank you endlessly for your participation and eternal support. . Nous célébrons les 30 ans d’Under Pressure avec une série de portraits spéciaux réalisés par le talentueux Jeremy Cabrera @_jeremycabrera . La galerie complète est maintenant en ligne sur notre site : https://underpressure.ca/up-30/up30-crew-shots/ À l’intérieur, vous trouverez des portraits d’équipe des muralistes de cette année, ainsi que des breakers, DJs, MCs, bénévoles et une partie de la famille dévouée qui rend UP possible. Cliquez, voyez-les en grand format, sauvegardez-les, partagez-les, cette galerie est notre hommage à toutes celles et ceux qui apportent chaque été les murs, la musique, la danse et l’énergie d’UP à la vie. Merci infiniment pour votre participation et votre soutien éternel.

UP30!!! ON VOUS REMERCIE À toutes celles et ceux qui ont rendu ce festival possible — anciens coordonnateurs, bénévoles, artistes visuels, artistes musicaux, emcees, DJs, danseurs de break, planchistes, commanditaires, bailleurs de fonds, marchands, commerces locaux et médias locaux — merci. Depuis trente ans, votre travail acharné, votre soutien, votre dévouement et votre vision ont transformé une idée en tradition. Nous avons connu des hauts et des bas : des fins de semaine pluvieuses, des budgets serrés, des ajustements de dernière minute — mais aussi des foules nombreuses, des performances inoubliables et des amitiés durables. STERLING “SEAZ” DOWNEY, FLOW & toute la FAMILLE UNDER PRESSURE ❤️ UP30!!! WE THANK YOU To everyone who made this festival possible — past coordinators, volunteers, artists, performers, emcees, DJs, breakdancers, skateboarders, sponsors, funders, vendors, local businesses, and local media — thank you. For thirty years, your hard work, support, dedication, and vision have turned an idea into a tradition. We’ve faced ups and downs: rainy weekends, tight budgets, last-minute pivots — but also full crowds, unforgettable performances, and lasting friendships. STERLING “SEAZ” DOWNEY, FLOW & the entire UNDER PRESSURE FAMILY ❤️

🎉 Under Pressure Festival – 30th Anniversary 🔥 Champions of the Underground FB Event: /share/1AzWnuxnWJ/ The world’s longest-running community-led graffiti festival is turning 30 on August 9 & 10, 2025! For three decades, our outdoor bloc party has been for the people, by the people — celebrating street culture, art, music and community. 💥 This year, 150+ artists, dancers and performers return to paint, spin, and celebrate with us. Hip Hop icons, graffiti veterans and the next generation, all in one space. Bring your crew — friends, kids, neighbours — don’t miss it! 🎟️ All events are free + outdoors 📍 Ste-Catherine St East, near Foufounes Électriques 🗓️ Saturday 9 + Sunday 10 August 🕚 11am – 7:30pm 🎨 Live painting on walls and vehicles (100+ artists) 🎤 MCs & DJs on the main stage (line-up TBA) 🎧 Ethikal DJ booth: Hip Hop + DnB 🎧 Foufounes DJ booth: 10+ Hip Hop DJs 🕚 11am – 6pm 🛹 Open skate park + competitions 🎨 Kidz Corner: face paint, paint-a-deck + more 🛍️ Outdoor vendor tents with local artists 🖼️ Mobile gallery by Cater Art 🎤 6 – 7:30pm: Headliner show — mystery artists TBA 🛑 Saturday only 1 – 3pm ✍️ All-ages graffiti lettering workshop @ Theatre St. Catherine 🛹 Skateboarding intro @ skatepark 5pm 🚶 Free guided tour with Carpe Diem Tours 👉 RSVP: [https://rb.gy/ngbi0m](https://rb.gy/ngbi0m) 🛑 Sunday only 12 – 6pm 🎧 Sunday Scratch Sessions w/ DJs & musicians 1 – 3pm 💃 All-ages break workshop @ Theatre St. Catherine 1 – 3:30pm 🩰 4x4 street dance battle 3pm & 5:30pm 🚶 Guided tours with Carpe Diem Tours 👉 RSVP: [https://rb.gy/ngbi0m](https://rb.gy/ngbi0m) 🙏 Big UPs to: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Foufounes, Theatre St-Catherine, Nirvana Tattoo, Skateboard for Hope, Dominion T-Shirt, Channel 11, Adida Fallen Angel, Montana Cans, Foundation Labs 💸 Funded by: Ville de Montréal, CAM, CALQ 🤝 Supported by: Mapp lights, Moog, Pure Surface, Simplex An initiative of the Under Pressure Graffiti Festival.

Today I called @up_mtl to apply for my role and get involved in the action. There is so much talent in this city, I am so excited to have a chance of leaving a mark and grow as community. If one of us shines, we all shine. 🤜🤛 Stay tuned, wish me luck. I know I can do this. 🫡🙏💯 #art #graffiti #montreal #quebec #canada

Throwback to my piece for the 30th anniversary of @up_mtl , on the back doors of the @mtelusmontreal . The Shining twins met The Two Fridas… and decided to stay in Montréal. Tattoos include bands that have passed through the venue, plus a nod to the MTELUS workers. A mix of references, memories, and contradictions — like most things. Thanks to Under Pressure for the invitation 🖤 (Some process shots by friends — tag yourself if you see them 👀) #UnderPressureMTL #MTELUS #grafitti #TheShining #fridakhalo “some process shots by friends / documentation crew (let me know so I can credit you!)”

. . DYSKE, SIGHT, OTHER, ALONE, COLE, CASE, CHROME & DURO3, Plateau Mont-Royal, 1996 . First edition of festival @up_mtl . 🥷🏿 @dyske_one 🥷🏿 @thesighter1 🥷🏿 @otherscribbles 🥷🏿 @superleonard 🥷🏿 COLE_KWOTA 🥷🏿 @casemackeen 🥷🏿 CHROME_TDV 🥷🏿 @durothethird . 📸 credit : @ceik97 . #montrealgraffiti #montreal #graffiti #underpressure #kwotacrew

Throwback to last year’s iconic collab: @drainwash X @angie_warholl X @dang_paint X @up_mtl X @emptyhell.club I still got those red pants somewhere if anyone wants to buy them 👀

March 2nd, 2026 marks 30 years since we organized Aerosol Funk, pre-dating Under Pressure by 5 months. At the time we had never seen any graffiti events or gatherings. We had 11 writers, along with DJs, such as 13 year old @atrak , @devious_dj , and I feel like DJ Blast spun too, plus break crew Golden Breakers/Tactical Crew, and the attendees all crammed into an indoor common area at Timer's loft building, all breathing in Krylon fumes. Apologies to anybody I missed, many brain cells were fried that day. Absent from the group photo is Ha!, shout out to her, wherever she is (mech dog is her piece). And also not tagged is Serch, who painted with Dyske. Credits: flyer was pulled from @kone.bat 's account. Group shot; Louise Gauthier. All other pics; @flowizm #montrealgraffiti #oldschoolgraffiti #aerosolfunk

Sunday service about to begin. Stop by @nirvana.montreal and check out the local fare for the holidays!

SUNDAY SERVICE S02E10 RAW CULT BAZAAR Community Holiday Market Clothing + Art + Accessories + Home Goods @nirvana.montreal 19 de la Gauchetiere Est 11.30.2025 12PM - 6PM Featuring @nirvana.montreal @rawcultdnf @kev_inthestreets @pberri_ @_lorem_ipsum_ @montreallolife @up_mtl @arek.three @pottdealer @ropadecallemtl @mooklife @hendoodad @thejams.loud @reggiecuts @chopmtl @fortunemontreal @drugprophets @drainwash

I first met Mr Myl in LaHavane, Cuba in 2006. We painted in the street together before I left. And then we never met until last year in the graff festival of Hamilton in Ontario. He came to Montreal and we improvised a fresh last-minute painting. This year for Under Pressure I invited him to paint again but this time with more planning. We decided to explore the relation between solitude and finding a physical and emotionnal refuge. In only 3 days we rock this massive wall. For my part, I used a picture I did of my brother Gyver aka Noir Ink grime. I really like this collab and I hope you ll like it too.

UP x MAPPLIGHTS 24 octobre, 20 h Foufounes Electriques Nous clôturons les 30 ans d'Under Pressure avec quelque chose de spécial. Avec les projections animées de MAPPLIGHTS, rejoignez-nous pour une expérience visuelle nocturne célébrant la communauté et la créativité. C'est ainsi que nous clôturons. #UnderPressure30 ***** UP x MAPPLIGHTS October 24th, 8pm Foufounes Electriques We're closing out 30 years of Under Pressure with something special. With animated projections by MAPPLIGHTS @mapplights , join us for an evening visual experience celebrating community and creativity. This is how we wrap it. #UnderPressure30 #up30 #upmtl30 #upmtl #graffiti #streetart #livepainting #mapping #montrealart #underpressurefestival #up2025 #montrealfestival #livemusic #hiphopcultura