TIm Hicks Going Somewhere: More Than Just A Music Video
Tim Hicks has released the official music video for “Going Somewhere,” bringing a cinematic edge to the story of chasing dreams against the odds.
Reuniting with director Jay Lupish, who worked with Hicks on his very first video, “Get By,” the visual marks a full-circle creative moment for the chart-topping artist.
“Who doesn’t love a music video with a good storyline?! Pumped for you guys to see this one!" says Hicks.
"It was great to work with Jay Lupish and Jarico Films for Youth, we’ve been friends for years and it was high time we worked together again. Jay directed my VERY first video (Get By) and he smashed it! It’s still one of my faves to this day. “Going Somewhere” is particularly special because we shot it locally in Welland, ON and the band got to be in it with me, which always makes for a great time. The storyline is so compelling you can’t help but be sucked in! So check it out and let me know what you think!” — Tim Hicks
The single, currently at Canadian Country radio and available everywhere now, continues to showcase Hicks’ signature mix of heart, grit, and authenticity - proving once again why he’s one of Canada’s most compelling country voices. Listen to “Going Somewhere” by Tim Hicks.
Director's Note
"Going Somewhere" is more than a music video, it’s a short film in disguise. A portrait of a fighter, stuck between a town that made her and a dream that might save her. It’s about grit, isolation, pressure, and the quiet pain of someone on the edge of a decision.
The story is deeply familiar to me. It’s why this project mattered so much. I didn’t want to make another polished, choreographed music video. I wanted to make something dusty, emotional, and human.
Stylistically, we leaned into a lost-in-time tone. Warm grain, static frames, natural light. Think late-night B-movie aired on an old TV, full of texture and ghosts. The captions on screen act as unsaid thoughts, inner dialogues revealing what the characters can't speak out loud. We shot it like a short film, with story driving every cut. Each scene builds the pressure, inch by inch, until Ava finds herself standing at the edge of the ring. Not to fight for glory, but to fight for herself.
Working again with Tim after all these years gave this piece an added layer of meaning. Our careers started together, and in many ways, this project became a mirror for both of us. He broke out and built something big. I stayed and tried to build something different. This film reflects both sides of that journey.
Most importantly, this was a community production. We created this with and for the young filmmakers in our Jarico Films for Youth program, offering paid, professional roles to local youth in Niagara who dream of working in film. For many of them, this was their first time on a set. For us, it was a reminder of why we do what we do.
Going Somewhere is about struggle. But it’s also about hope. The kind that shows up quietly, like breath before a fight. I hope it lingers with people. I hope it reminds them what it feels like to almost leave, and how hard it can be to stay.
— Jay Lupish
What’s Next for Tim Hicks
Wrapping a summer full of unforgettable festival dates, this fall sees Hicks heading overseas for a tour across Germany, with many more international and North American dates to be announced soon.
In addition, Hicks’ fan-favorite track “Hell Raisin’ Good Time” will be featured in CBS’s brand-new series The Road, starring Keith Urban and Blake Shelton, premiering Sunday, October 19, 2025!
Visit timhicksmusic.com/tour for tickets.
