“Writing reviews and articles, taking pictures and making videos? All this wizardry on one site? It be witchcraft, I tell ya, WITCHCRAFT!”
Ah, witchcraft? No. Wizardry? Yes. Motley crew of creatives responsible? Oh, yes!
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creative director | Adam Yosef
Adam Yosef has been involved in community journalism since the age of 12. Prior to launching I Am Birmingham, he has held posts as a Senior Journalist and Sub Editor and has written for numeorus regional and national publications. Along with PR work, Adam has created and maintained New Media initiatives for various social, political and entertainment projects. He is the founder of I Am Birmingham.
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marketing director | Kyle Kowalski
Kyle Kowalski is originally from Manchester but has spent much of his professional life in New York. He began working in the media industry in his mid-20s, writing as a journalist for regional and specialist publications before moving into marketing and PR. Having been involved in various community empowerment initiatives, Kowalski ‘married’ his media work with grassroots projects to create accessible and effective mediums and opportunities for individuals from less priviledged backgrounds. He also has a keen interest in music, audio mixing/mastering and is a DJ.
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graphic designer | REB3LZ
Reb3lz is a young up-and-coming graphic designer and digital artist. He has a passion for graphic design and manipulation, experimentation with new software, CSS code, web design and animation.
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the team
Discord Adonis
roles: Presenter, Writer
interests: Horror movies, Wes Craven, SAW, digital art, Ace of Base
do say: “Heather Langenkamp would kick Xena’s fat behind all over the show…”
don’t say: “I much prefer Zac Efron in High School Musical over Johnny Depp in Nightmare on Elm Street“
twitter: @Discord_Adonis | links: DeviantArt | Flickr |
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Sam Allan
roles: Presenter, Reviewer, Reporter
interests: Theatre, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arctic Monkeys, Guitar
do say: “Wow, you’re how young? But you’re so mature!”
don’t say: “OMG, Glee’s on TV. Let’s watch!”
twitter: @ | links:
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Gordon Campbell
roles: Presenter, Reporter, Videographer
interests: Google Chrome, Filmmaking, YouTube, Acting
do say: “No way, really?! I thought you were 21!”
don’t say: “So Scotland’s in England, right?”
twitter: @GordyCamp | links: Website | YouTube
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Jamie Chapman
roles: Presenter, Reviewer, Videographer
interests: YouTube, Zombies, Enter Shikari, Eddie Vedder, King Blues, Gaming
do say: “We are fighting back and we are f*cking angry”
don’t say: “Quick, we gotta panic queue up for petrol! Look, everyone’s doing it!”
twitter: @ChapperzTV | links: YouTube
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Hanad Darwish
roles: Presenter, Reviewer
interests: Underground Music, MCing, Local Politics, DJing, Media
do say: “I agree, Birmingham needs a Mayor”
don’t say: “I don’t do politics, it’s never gonna change anything!”
twitter: @HanadDarwish | links:
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Will Gregson
roles: Photographer
interests: Sports, MMA, War Photography, Photo Journalism, Music Festivals, Gym
do say: “Drum ‘n’ Bass and Dubstep are sick!”
don’t say: “Georgia G says ‘hello’, or rather #GeorgiaGSaysHello”
twitter: @WillGregson | links: Website
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Carlie Ann-Hare
roles: Photographer, Reviewer
interests: Music Festivals, Gigs, Photography, Sweets, Cartoons
do say: “Yeah, you’re down to photograph every festival from now until 2024″
don’t say: “You’re here to photograph who? That gig was last night luv…”
twitter: @CarlsbergTM | links: Website
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Neil Horne
roles: Reporter
interests: Multimedia projects, Ale, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Music, Football
do say: “You can have three small glasses of ale for the price of one big one…”
don’t say: “Never mind going out, how about we start on that essay?”
twitter: @Juva1 | links:
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Marcus Hubbard
roles: Reviewer, Reporter
interests: Theatre, Acting, Musicals, Disney Cartoons, Chilling with the Dog
do say: “How about a TV marathon of Glee, BGT, The X Factor and childhood cartoons?”
don’t say: “How about a TV marathon of the greatest goals in football history?”
twitter: @MunchkinMarcus | links: Website
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Andre Ace James
roles: Photographer
interests: Music, Sports, Showbiz, Photography, Dubstep, R’n'B, Soul
do say: “Rick Ross is an absolute legend!”
don’t say: “Got the perfect gig for you mate, Steps are back on tour, woot!”
twitter: @AcePhotoz | links: Website
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Mantas Jankus
roles: Videographer
interests: Filmmaking, Harry Potter, Simpsons, The Beatles
do say: “I think you have really good editing skills.”
don’t say: “You must love spending time writing essays compared to working the field.”
twitter: @ | links:
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Elena Jung
roles: Presenter, Reporter, Reviewer
interests: Journalism, Pokémon, Dogs, Rock Climbing
do say: “Gotta Catch ‘Em All!”
don’t say: “Hey, I got us tickets to Crufts, you’re gonna love it!”
twitter: @ | links:
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Jack Kirby
roles: Photographer
interests: Alice Cooper, Music, Photography, Zombies, Gaming, Acting, Family Guy
do say: “Dude, here’s a personal birthday telegram from Vincent Furnier.”
don’t say: “Dude, Happy Birthday! Here’s the complete collection of Sex and the City… on DVD!”
twitter: @JackDeathSquad | links: Facebook
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Cadston Mason
roles: Presenter, Reviewer
interests: Singing, Acting, Performing, Gym, Michael Bublé, Erykah Badu
do say: “You’ve just got an audition for a new show on telly!”
don’t say: “I prefer Heavy Metal to R’n'B and Jazz mate…”
twitter: @CadstonMason | links: YouTube
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Shantelle Palmer
roles: Presenter, Reporter
interests: Media, Journalism, Charity Work, Travelling
do say: “Media work is sooo much cooler than hanging clothes on racks…”
don’t say: “How about another shift working Propaganda at the O2?”
twitter: @ | links:
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Sivagami Ramanathan
roles: Presenter, Reviewer, Videographer
interests: Journalism, Filmmaking, Travelling, Languages
do say: “You’ve been accepted for an internship at CNN.”
don’t say: “You’ve been accepted for an internship at Fox News.”
twitter: @ | links:
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Robbie Redfearn
roles: Reviewer, Reporter
interests: Web Design, Graphic Design, Rock Climbing, Parkour, 日本, Manga, Naruto
do say: “Sure, we can spend the whole day flicking through comics at Forbidden Planet…”
don’t say: “Everything ever created by Steve Jobs has been blessed by God. True Story.”
twitter: @ | links: Website
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Nicola Shilton
roles: Photographer
interests: Photography, Going Out, Music Festivals, Twilight, Example
do say: “Guess who’s making you breakfast today? Charlie Simpson!”
don’t say: “Guess who’s headlining Download? Leona Lewis!”
twitter: @Nicola_Shilton | links: Website
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Sarmad Qusai
roles: Photographer, Videographer
interests: Filmmaking, Digital Art, Michael Jackson, Sami Yusuf, Yanni
do say: “I really like artistic cinematic quality short films.”
don’t say: “Cinematic films are okay but random shaky hand-held vlogs are so much better!”
twitter: @TheLordSarmad | links: YouTube
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