Stephen Hayles is the founder of Upfest, the urban paint festival, which began 7 years ago as a paint jam with just 20 artists... It now attracts over 250 international artists to the city of Bristol, UK. Steve and his partner Emma own the Upfest Gallery on North Street which showcases up-and-coming and established graff talent as well as acting as a production agency, taking artists to festivals and events all over the world.