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For International Women’s Day 2022 we joined forces with Vans and Our Sisterhood as part of their new initiative – DESIGN THE FUTURE TOGETHER 🌍

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Artistic Director Liara Barussi  was invited to take part in a panel discussion; What does it take to build a Sisterhood, a community of like-minded people who are creating waves of change? And how do you create your own? The panel spotlighted organisations who are using creativity as a force for change. Liara shared her founder story and how Jukebox Collective is paving the way for the next generation.

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Agency talent Renae Brito features as the lead in the latest music video “The first day” from the Villagers, filmed in 2020 between lockdowns. A paean to human connection, directed by Daniel Bereton. 

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“The First Day” is the first release from the Irish indie-folk band since their 2019 EP The Sunday Walker. O’Brien says of the record, “I had an urge to write something that was as generous to the listener as it was to myself. Sometimes the most delirious states can produce the most ecstatic, euphoric and escapist dreams.”

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Artistic Director Liara Barussi  was invited to take part in a panel discussion; What does it take to build a Sisterhood, a community of like-minded people who are creating waves of change? And how do you create your own? The panel spotlighted organisations who are using creativity as a force for change. Liara shared her founder story and how Jukebox Collective is paving the way for the next generation.
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CREDITS

 

Director @danielpotential

DOP @simonplunketdop

Producer @__copsy

Prod co @anattic

Directors rep @freeagentuk

Styling and casting @_charlottejames_ and Lucy Broome

Art Director @missmildute

Actors

Renae Brito

Renae’s agent @jukebox_collective

Amelia

Erin Scott + Willow

Christine Leathley 

 

1st AD @caddyisplank

PA @ellie_devereux

1st AC @mattfarrant

2nd AC @mrjamesstier

Grip James McCallister

Camera Trainee @lemarmaynard

Playback @mattipage

Stunts Jack Stockdale

Choreography @jasminsaulo

HMU @becca.anderton

Commissioner John Moule

Grade @dayofthejack

VFX Jack Brown

Additional filming Bob Gallagher

Film @kodak

Film processing @cinelablondon

 

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In June 2021, Jukebox Collective began a community-led investigation into the Welsh cultural scene.  We co-hosted sessions with 50 Welsh creatives and diverse communities about how Wales could better embrace them, their creativity and ambitions.

Jukebox Collective curated and produced the project which resulted in the creation of an in-depth report. To gain access to the full report and findings contact; future@jukeboxcollective.com.

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We launched our Future Creatives initiative in partnership with #VansCheckerboardDay a global celebration of community and culture on Nov 18th 2021.

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We launched our Future Creatives initiative in partnership with #VansCheckerboardDay a global celebration of community and culture on Nov 18th 2021.

We hosted an evening of curated performances and conversations, inviting Welsh artists and communities to explore their hopes and ambitions for the future by bringing their collective ideas to life.

Jukebox Collective Agency curated and produced the event from concept to delivery. Liara Barussi directed a movement piece with dancers alongside a selection of commissioned artists that included Karimah Hassan, Andrew Ogun and Naomi Ferne. 

Vans Checkerboard day is an initiative developed to rebuild and revitalise local communities across the world through creativity.

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Credits:

Curated & Produced by Jukebox Collective
Creative Direction: Liara Barussi
Producer: Charlotte Lewis
Graphics & Design: Naomi Ferne Patterson
Spoken Word: Andrew Ogun
Dancers: Patrik Gabco, Kanah Flex, Jodelle Douglas, Shush,
Movement Direction: Liara Barussi
Live Art: Karimah Hassan
DJ: Tevini Williams
Project Assistants: Temeka Davies, Lizzie Burgess, Darnell Williams, Truli Smith, Tarina Tajul
Visuals team: Naomi Ferne, Tom Swindell, Jo-el Bertram, Tayla Smith, Pierre
Styling: Asma Elmi, Truli Smith, Genaya Parris, Ice Cream Embroidery
Juices: Life Juices Cardiff

📸: @bynaomi__

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Jukebox Collective curated a series of performances highlighting Welsh creatives for Gŵyl 2021. These musicians are bringing a variety of new sounds and perspectives that are shaping youth culture in Wales. Directed by Liara Barussi the performances feature local artists Aleighcia Scott, Reuel Elijah, FAITH & KING KHAN. 

 

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Aleighcia Scott is a Cardiff born Welsh Jamaican reggae artist. She is set to release her debut album that she has been working on in both Jamaica and the UK (with the legendary producer Rory Stonelove who has recently featured on the latest Beyoncé/Jay Z project). She has won various awards such as Radio Cardiff’s Best Local Artist and is a double winner of the MMG award for ‘Best Reggae Act’, with performances under her belt from Glastonbury, BBC Introducing stages, international stages and releases alongside the legendary Peckings Records and more.

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KINGKHAN is a Cardiff based rapper/producer bringing a fresh take to the current sphere of british rap. After self-releasing his debut album ‘Lovesongs & Melodrama’ in 2019, he made a name for himself in the South Wales music scene, getting slots at notable music festivals throughout Wales and the UK. His unique style of production blends detailed instrumentals with melodic hooks and lyrics that often span across different genres, whilst still holding his influences on his sleeve.

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Casting for Cardiff rapper Mace The Great’s latest visual for the track “A Boogie”. 

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“Hate and all forms of bigotry, has no home in Wales.”

 

‘Hate Hurts Wales’ is a major anti-hate crime campaign launched by the Welsh Government in March 2021. Jukebox Agency provided casting services for the TVC with On Par productions, featuring a diverse set of people that reflected those affected by hate crime in Wales.

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The campaign was created to drive awareness and reporting of hate crime with the advert shared on TV and on digital and social media channels. 

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The 5 key characteristics protected by hate crime laws are race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity and disability.The campaign uses hate crime scenarios to highlight each of the 5 protected characteristics, and these are based on actual prosecuted hate crimes identified working with the CPS.

There were 4,023 recorded hate crimes across the four Welsh Police Force Areas of which 65% were race hate crimes. Deputy Minister and Chief Whip Jane Hutt says the aim is to highlight the need for everyone to stand together to support victims of hate crime and ensure incidents are reported to the police or Victim Support Cymru.

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“The campaign aims to make clear that hate affects us all and undermines our shared values of common humanity. It’s also important that we ensure that victims and bystanders feel empowered to report hate crime, wherever they see it.”

The Minister continued: “When we stand together, united as one community, we can make a real difference to tackling hate crime in our society.”

 

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Agency talent Jodelle Douglas was selected for the iconic ‘Move your Lee’ campaign.

Lee is an American brand of denim jeans, and is one of the largest apparel companies in the world. The ‘Move your Lee’ campaign was a forward-thinking powerful message that continues to grow each season. This advert was shot in London to show how clothes can empower everyday movements.

 

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In celebration of Welsh culture, Liara Barussi choreographed a bespoke, high energy dance piece ‘Toy Story’ that featured agency dancers Kate Morris and Reuel Elijah to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their official visit to the Welsh capital.

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Night at the Casablanca was one of the opening performances for the Wales Millennium Centre’s 10th anniversary programme. The performance brought back to life the iconic Casablanca club through a series of stories and live music that celebrated the rich musical heritage of the local community.

Liara Barussi was commissioned to cast, direct and choreograph the dance. The cast included dancers Naomi Patterson, Reuel Bertram and Ramelle Williams who are represented on the Jukebox Collective agency.

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“Dockland, strictly speaking, is of no country — or rather it is of all countries.” Cardiff is arguably one of the first multicultural cities in the world. As a port city, it has always attracted a diverse range of people to call it home. Long before the term for ethnic diversity had even been coined, Butetown was home to communities from all corners of the globe, home to 57 nationalities and 50 languages. A multi-racial, multi-faith, multi-ethnic, close knit community that has enduringly contributed to the cultural imagination of Cardiff, Wales, Britain and the world.

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The production retold an important period of Butetown’s history and the story of Cardiff’s docks, commonly known as ‘Tiger Bay.’ 

Archive imagery sourced from Paul Pilgroy: A Photographic History of Black Britain

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