Author Update: Nathan Wyburn

Happy New Year!

Here at Candy Jar we're well in to January now, and the memories of Christmas and New Year's parties are fading fast...  But that doesn't mean it's all stopped now!

Nobody's taking 2016 by storm quite as much as our author Nathan Wyburn; here's what he's been up to so far.

Alongside his trusty partner in crime Wayne Courtney, Nathan hosted the charity concert held by the amazing organisation Prince's Trust Cymru, a great charity which helps to get young people in Wales into education and training. The line-up included great acts including The Voice's Stephanie Webber and Ragsy, X Factor's Helen Fulthorpe.

Wyburn and Wayne are huge supporters of The Prince's Trust Cymru, and they have started their own fundraising initiative for the organisation via JustGiving.

People who donate to their cause will be entered to a prize draw and be in with a chance to win:

• Official Coca Cola Rugby World Cup 2015 rugby ball
• 2 x Tickets to The Prince's Trust Cymru 2016, hosted by Wayne and Nathan in Cardiff
• Bespoke and original mud portrait of a rugby player of your choice, created by renowned artist Nathan Wyburn
• The official signed rugby ball thrown by many Welsh celebrities in the Wyburn & Wayne "Bread of Heaven" video

The competition closes on November 1st 2016, so there's plenty of time for you to donate as much or as little as you are able, and the winner will be chosen at random on that date. Good luck!

Donate here

Following the success of Nathan's Not That Kind of Art book launch at Cameo Club, the venue has commissioned even more of the Welsh artwork. 

Nathan's portraits of Welsh celebrities Tom Jones and Ruth Jones have been a huge hit at the Club's Wellfield Road venue, and there are three more to come in the refurbishment of Cameo Club's Pontcanna location.

The first of trio has been released; an incredibly apt representation of the iconic Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, painted using writing ink on a background of Thomas' Under Milk Wood. 

Look out for the next images, and head down to Cameo Club to check out Nathan's artwork in person*

This week, Nathan has also created a beautiful and fitting tribute to the icon and inspiration David Bowie, who sadly passed away on Monday. 

In typical Wyburn fashion, Nathan has demonstrated the impact of Bowie's legacy of inspiring creativity in others, by recreating the well-known David Bowie image using stage make-up.

Nathan, who began his tribute to the star almost as soon as he heard the tragic news, said: "The work I do lends itself to icons like him, and I felt like as an artist it was my duty to make this."

David Bowie's music and legacy will continue to live on, and will inspire many more people for years to come.

Check back in with the Candy Jar Blog to see what we and our authors have been up to, and follow us on Twitter too!

(Photo credit: @CameoWellfield)

@Candy_Jar
@Jelly_BeanUK

@NathanWyburnArt

@PrincesTrustWal

@CameoCardiff / @CameoWellfield
@CardiffTimes

Keep up with Nathan on Facebook and YouTube, and be sure to read his Cardiff Times column

*Cameo Club, Pontcanna, is currently closed for refurbishment and re-open for business January 25th. Head over then!

CANDY JAR COMPLETES RECOVERY VIDEO!

Candy Jar Films was asked to produce a video on behalf of the substance misuse support agencies across Wales as part of a new 'Recovery Framework' plan launched by the Welsh Government in February 2014.

We filmed a series of interviews in front of green screen so that we had control over the background and then shot a handful of cutaways to add variety and interest to the edit.


www.candyjarfilms.co.uk

CANDY JAR AUTHOR IN ACT OF PIRACY

Terry Cooper, the author of the KANGAZANG! Trilogy, has been seen in public quite a lot this year. Except that while most people won't recognise him, they'll definitely recognise his alter ego, a certain Pirate Captain from a saga of blockbuster movies.

Masquerading as 'Cardiff Jack Sparrow', Terry has been seen at numerous public events in Cardiff and the surrounding area, and he has been invited by the people at Cardiff's Heath Hospital to attend their Christmas Spectacular day on Friday 13th December.

Hosted and broadcast on the day by Real Radio Wales, it promises to be a fun day for everyone. It's open from 6am to the public, and the hospital hopes to raise funds and Christmas gifts from donations by the public, which will then be distributed among the hospital's patients. The event ends at 7pm, so there will be lots of opportunities to come along and have some fun.

Terry in his Piratey Alter-ego, Cardiff Jack Sparrow. PICTURE: Steve Upham at New Pixel Design

Terry is currently busy putting the finishing touches to his sci-fi comedy trilogy, with KANGAZANG: Small Cosmos due for release next year. Of his unexpected 'infamy' as Jack Sparrow, Terry says:

"It's been snowballing all the time. I initially did it for a bit of fun back in 2007, with a cheap, home made costume, but now I'm quite in demand. Everyone I meet tells me that I've got the look, voice and mannerisms of Jack Sparrow down perfectly. The public of all ages get a real buzz from meeting me and I enjoy it just as much as them. Sadly, I don't look like Johnny Depp at all in real life - that'd be great, but until Disney sign me up for his stand-in, it's back to struggling author. But if you're reading this, Mr. Bruckheimer, I'm available at very short notice!"

In 'civvies' - L-R: Publisher Shaun Russell, actor Colin Baker, and Terry Cooper

 So if you've always wanted to meet Johnny Depp... we can't help you there. But it's been said that Terry's Captain Jack is the next best thing! Pop along to the Heath Hospital on Friday December 13th and sea for yourself! (Sea what we did there?)

You can also find 'Cardiff Jack Sparrow' here on Facebook: CLICK HERE

CANDY JAR COMPLETES VIDEO FOR ACE CARDIFF

Cardiff-based charity Ace Cardiff recently asked Candy Jar to shoot a video to promote their services.

The charity provides support in the community helping individuals realise their potential through workplace volunteering and special projects. The three key areas Ace currently works in are: After-school Learning, Technology in Care Homes and Employment Support.

You can find out more about Ace here.
 
www.candy-jar.co.uk

CANDY JAR PRODUCES PROMO FOR NEWLINK WALES

Candy Jar has just completed a promotional video for local voluntary organisation NewLink Wales.

Candy Jar were asked by NewLink Wales to produce a promotional video to promote their 'Volunteering in Substance Misuse' programme.

NewLink Wales is an independent substance misuse organisation operating throughout Wales, linking volunteers to agencies, agencies to training and communities to services.

They recruit, train, place and support volunteers with agencies throughout Wales whose remit includes substance misuse.

Candy Jar produces promotional films for a range of different clients from the voluntary sector through to corporations and statutory agencies.

We offer:
- 'Green screen' / Chromakey interviews
- Motion graphics and animation
- Web-centric video content
- Celebrity or Impersonation Voice overs
- Location or Studio-based filming

Candy Jar uses the latest in video production equipment and techniques.

Contact us to see how we can help:www.candy-jar.co.uk

CANDY JAR COMPLETES PROMO VIDEO FOR ATLANTIC DASH TEAM

Candy Jar is proud to be associated with Team Atlantic Dash.

On 4th December 2011, two firefighters from South Wales Fire Service will face the greatest challenge of their lives.

As Team Atlantic Dash they will take part in one of the world's toughest races rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Their goal: to raise awareness and over £100,000 for Breast Cancer Care, The Firefighters Charity, Help for Heroes and WRVS (Womens Royal Voluntary Service).

John Haskell and Jamie Windsor, both from Cardiff, will face physical and emotional turmoil as they endure the unpredictability of the weather and the ocean in their self sufficient bid to cross the Atlantic.

The team asked us to produce a short promotional video to help raise awareness of their challange. You can view the film here:



For more information about the challenge, visit the Atlantic Dash website here: www.atlanticdash.co.uk
To find out how you can benefit from video promotion, visit the Candy Jar website here: www.candy-jar.co.uk

CANDY JAR DASHING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC (WELL, SORT OF!)

Candy Jar is pleased to announce that it will be supporting two firefighters in their brave efforts to row the Atlantic Ocean unsupported.

John Haskell and Kevin Dite are raising money for three great causes: The Firefighters Charity, Breast Cancer Care and Help for Heroes.

On the 4th December 2011, the two South Wales firefighters will begin one of the world's toughest challenges, and row across the Atlantic Ocean. This 3000 mile rowing challenge will see them pushed to intolerable levels of physical and mental endurance.

Watch out for videos coming soon from Candy Jar featuring Kevin and John as they prepare for this gruelling feat of human endurance.

You can view their website here, and make a donation here.