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HUBBUB MIXTAPE! - Feb 11

Hubbub has put together a Spotify mixtape for your aural enjoyment! Simply click on the image above and you will be transported to a world of eclectic musical adventure.

If you don't have Spotify, you'll need to sign up and install the software on your computer. Go here.

MEMORIES OF BANK WANTED - Feb 10

Hubbub press coverage as featured in the South Wales Echo

Client: Old NatWest Building

Service: Press Release

PAST and present residents of Cardiff Bay are being sought to take part in a documentary due to be released in the spring.

City firm Hubbub Media is making a film about the old NatWest Bank on Bute Street – the bank where the first million-pound cheque is believed to have been presented.

The film’s director, Shaun Russell, from Roath, Cardiff, wants to speak to former customers of the bank.

For information, call 029 2115 7202.

HUBBUB VISITS TOY FAIR - Jan 29

The Hubbub Media team recently visited the Toy Fair at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London.

Toy Fair is the only dedicated toy, game and hobby exhibition in the UK. With approximately 200 exhibitors that range from the large internationals to the new start up companies.

It was a great opportunity to test the market with a few of our ideas and meet up with cutting edge and traditional toy makers.


We look forward to hopefully exhibiting next year.

ELMLEA GARDEN SERVICES BRISTOL - Jan 25

FULL THROTTLE WITH LEWIS MOTORS! - Jan 07

ELIZABETH DAY - SHOWREEL - Dec 14

Hubbub was recently asked by the actress Elizabeth Day to put her showreel together.



Hubbub can create stunning and professional showreels to help showcase an actors skills and talents. Contact us to find out more.

NEW PHONE NUMBER - Dec 11

We have a new phone number! Hubbub has had a new line installed by XLN Telecom:

A FEAST OF FESTIVE FUN WITH BOXES OF CHRISTMAS JOY - Nov 11

One of our clients, Big Business Network, will be hosting a Christmas party at the Millennium Stadium, with all profits going toward Marie Curie Cancer care.

The evening is stacked with the best in entertainment (the BIGGEST in Wales this Christmas): Take That 2 (best Tribute act in UK), Elvis Lives (Tribute to the King), Clare Summers (singer), Phil Melbourne (comedian), Phil Jay (Magician), Fun Casino, Choir, Three Course Dinner, Disco, Dancing and more...

PLUS there will be a Santa auction - the winner will have Santa visit their home on Christmas Eve!

To find out more and to book your tickets, ring 029 2045 0660 or email worldstage@btinternet.com


SHOEBOXES OF HOPE

Last year, through Operation Christmas Child, over 1.2 million shoeboxes packed full of gifts and goodies were wrapped, packed and sent to children in disadvantaged situations by children and adults in the UK.

If you would like to help disadvantaged children this Christmas, Operation Christmas Child is a fantastic way of making a difference to those in need.

Please support this worthy cause by visitng their website.

HUBBUB GETTING QUIZZICAL - Nov 11

HUBBUB MAKING NEWS - Nov 06

Hubbub Media has recently produced a news package for Press TV, the first Iranian international news network.

Written and presented by journalist Matt Tozer, the report highlights recent political struggles over the Welsh language.

Broadcasting in English on a round-the-clock basis, Press TV can be viewed on the web at www.presstv.com and on Sky Channel 515 in the UK.

Hubbub is available for all journalistic assignments - please get in touch to see how we can help.

DON'T LET GORDON CLAIM IT! - Nov 01

Hubbub has created a satirical advert for TracingDirect. This advert has recently been featured in the solicitor's magazine, New Law Journal. Terry Cooper, our resident genius, is the artist.







Click on the image above to see the full advert.

THE BUILDING WITH NO NAME - Oct 02

Hubbub has been working closely with 'Makeable' on the website for 113 - 116 Bute Street (also known as 'The Building With No Name'). The site also features the Hubbub-produced video for the building.

Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay, the building offers office space for short or long-term contracts, as well as a 6,000 sq ft banking hall for hire as a conference centre, entertainment venue and Film / TV location.






To have a look please click on the photo above.

KANGAZANG! - THE AUDIO EXPERIENCE - Sep 27

The Kangazang! universe has just got bigger – with the launch of a dedicted Wikipedia page and trailer for the upcoming audio version of the book featuring Colin Baker, Claire Cage and author Terry Cooper. Kangazang! (Remote Possibilities) is a Hubbub Media Production.

HUBBUB TAKES CENTRE STAGE - Sep 17

Justin and Shaun from Hubbub Media were guests of honour at the most recent Big Business Networking event at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Shaun said: "We would like to thank Chris Dawson and Dave Evans for inviting us. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

The next Big Buisness Networking event is Wednesday 30th September. Check it out! Click here for more information.

1000 BALLOONS FOR A 1000 LIVES - Apr 08

Hubbub has joined forces with FarSight to produce a news package on the launch of 1000 balloons at Velindre Cancer Centre to celebrate the ongoing success of the national 1000 Lives Campaign.

The video was posted on the Wales Online website. If you think your business or organisation could benefit from such coverage, please contact us. We can offer a fast turnaround at a competitive price.

HUBBUB MOVES TO NEW PREMISES - Apr 08

Hubbub has moved to new premises in Cardiff Bay.

Our new address is:
The Building With No Name (Stay Tuned!)
113 / 116 Bute St
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5EQ
02920 006877

The offices are situated in the the former Chamber of Commerce building, which also used to be a NatWest bank. It is Grade II listed and still has many of its original features, including the old banking hall.

CELEBRITY BIRTH, DEATH & MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES - Dec 16

With celebrity culture on the rise, Celebrity Certificates is pleased to announce the re-launch of its website, offering the public the opportunity to obtain celebrity birth, death and marriage certificates.

Since launching last year the people behind Celebrity Certificates have been staggered by the number of enquiries they have received. Certificate requests have come in thick and fast, and despite a downturn in the economy, the order book does not appear to have been affected.

Shaun Russell, the publicist for Celebrity Certificates, says: “It's been absolutely amazing. We never expected to receive so many requests. We just assumed that we would get a trickle of orders, but we were flooded with them.

We put this down to the fact that people love to collect celebrity memorabilia such as autographs. Our service is just an extension of this. We have found that famous British names such as John Lennon, David Beckham and The Krays have been the most requested.”

The certificates, which are issued in a stylish frame, are NOT novelty items, but official ‘collectable’ documents automatically authenticated by Government officials.

Click here to go to the Celebrity Certificates website.

KANGAZANG! - FEATURING COLIN BAKER - Nov 29

Hubbub has recently begun production on the audio version of Kangazang!, the sci-fi comedy book. The recording took place at Albany Studios in Fairwater, Cardiff and features the 6th Doctor Who, Colin Baker, Terry Cooper and Claire Cage, who appeared last year in the Torchwood episode, Sleeper.

We are currently in post-production and anticipate the release to be mid 2010. The double CD will also feature an interview with Colin exploring his views on Kangazang!, his theatre career and Doctor Who.


For more information please visit http://www.kangazang.com/

EDIBLE ART GALLERY - Nov 29

Harpers Luxury Gifts served up a feast for the eyes at Cardiff’s first ever ‘Edible Art Gallery’. The exhibition included exhibits that were either made from or featured chocolate. These included a life-size female torso covered in gold and black chocolate balls, Candy Blossom trees displayed as a tank of flowers, “Eat Your Words”, chocolate for children of all ages, edible credit crunch art, and Harper’s very own chocolate art masterpieces displayed on easels.

Yvonne Smith, from St David’s Hall, said: “At St David’s Hall we have always strived to be a catalyst for creative endeavours. Projects like the Edible Art Gallery certainly have the potential to reach across all age groups and if they encourage the take up of arts in the community we are all for it.”

The event was featured on Real Radio and in the local press. Click here for an article in the South Wales Echo and here for an article in the South Wales Argus.

MODEL BEHIND THE MASK - Oct 21

Doctor Who monster actor, Matt Doman, 26, from Pontyclun has just been voted 'Welsh Male Model of the Year' at Fashion Rocks 2008, Swansea.

Matt, whose strikingly good looks are usually hidden beneath Cybermen, Ood or Scarecrow masks, is really excited to receive the award.

He said: “As a Doctor Who monster people don’t know who I am. I thought it would be great to enter the competition and let people know the man behind the mask – but when I had to walk down the catwalk in my underwear I didn’t realise I was actually going to reveal so much.”

Matt, who also features on the I’m Learning Welsh TV campaign, seems to have endless talents. In recent times he has performed his own motorcycle stunts in Casualty, as well as recording a small speaking part for next year’s highly anticipated Torchwood series.

Matt finished top out of 35 hopefuls, winning flowers, champagne and £500 to spend in Moda, Swansea. He continued: “Although I am an actor at heart, I am really looking forward to seeing wonderful things, encountering new cultures and having a good time as a model.”

Matt has been featured in the South Wales Echo and Wales on Sunday. Click on the links to read.

FREE STREET SWEETS - Oct 11

Hubbub press coverage as featured in the South Wales Echo

Client: Harpers Luxury Gifts

Service: Press Release

CHOCOLATE lovers can pick up free samples from a team of real-life Willy Wonkas.

Shoppers on the streets of Cardiff will be offered free cholocolates from Harpers Luxury Gifts, which will also launch its website today.

Harpers is also holding an Edible Art Gallery at St David's Hall next month.



For details, visit http://www.harpersluxurygifts.co.uk/

WEBSITE GOES LIVE - Sep 29

Hubbub has been working closely with 'Makeable' on the new TracingDirect website.

TracingDirect specialises in tracing missing beneficiaries and tracking down natural birth parents.

The site offers a birth, death or marriage certificate, a fascinating blog, covering subjects of interest to the tracing community, as well video for those of you who like to see us in person.

To have a look click: http://www.tracingdirect.co.uk/

Click here to read the TracingDirect PDF.

TALKIN' LIKE PIRATES. ARRR! - Sep 28

With gaming on the Internet becoming increasingly popular, pirate adventurer, Captain Cloogo hit the streets of Cardiff to celebrate ‘National Talk like a Pirate Day’. At random he selected a number of individuals and asked them pledge to speak like a pirate for the rest of the day. Happily some agreed to do so.

Jon Frey, owner of Cloogo, the Internet treasure hunt where you click on a link to win a prize, said: “I guess it could be very difficult to go back to the office speaking like a pirate all day. Saying that, it would definitely be interesting to be a fly on the wall where this does happen.”

Speaking in character, Matt said: “I’d be teachin' they land lubbers how t' talk like a buccaneer. Arrr, and they’ve done they's self proud. What's more I’d be tellin' them about Cloogo, t’ brand new website on t' internet. I’m told ye can win booty, send gifts t' yer hearties, share pictures and join gangs. I dunno wha' most o' that means, but shiver me timbers it seems astonishing”.

Jon Frey is pleased by the public’s reaction to Captain Cloogo and is hopeful that the public will get behind the website when it launches. He said. “Cloogo will certainly be an antidote to the credit crunch. As a free Internet treasure hunt we hope it will attract lots of users. Our ambition is to put Cardiff and South East Wales on the map as a major hotbed of games development.”

To view the Cloogo pirate video please click below.

The Adventures of Captain Cloogo from Hubbub Productions on Vimeo.

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER - Sep 27

Hubbub has produced a second video for TracingDirect.

Taking the decision to find birth parents is not one most people take lightly and can be a very emotional experience. This video illustrates the ups and downs of such a process.

To watch click below.

MAKE A WILL SAYS HEIR HUNTER - Aug 02

Hubbub press coverage as featured in the South Wales Echo

Client: TracingDirect

Service: Press Release

A VALE of Glamorgan company is encouraging people to make a will in order to save loved ones from further heartache after their deaths.

TracingDirect, which makes money from finding unknown beneficiaries, is casting aside its own interests and supporting the National Make a Will Month campaign.

Director Jamie Aherne said: "Often when a family member dies, with no indication of their wishes, family chaos can ensue. This can be easily avoided by putting aside some time to fill in the paperwork.

"If you die without making a will, this can cause anxiety and bitterness within the family."

Mr Aherne also said that unclaimed estates end up in the Treasury's coffers, to the tune of £25m every year.

Visit http://www.tracingdirect.co.uk/ for information.