YouTube in Wales
Real Ale Craft Beer is a channel dedicated to reviewing beer in all its forms - craft beer, real ale, lagers, stouts, sours and so much more! Simon posts a new video almost every day and has recently moved into reviewing popular food items and bar snacks. The channel has blossomed over the last ten years and is now one of Europe’s largest craft beer channels that reviews beer that is sent from across the word, from the US to Australia. During the pandemic, with the closure of pubs, the channel launched the Stoned Crow Virtual Pub which has seen huge support. Twice a week the pub does a live stream, attracting thousands of punters who enjoy a beer (or anything else!) together. The success of the Stoned Crow Virtual Pub is reflected in the channel growing its subscribers by 30% this year.
What I absolutely love about YouTube is if you have a passion for something, in my case beer, YouTube gives you the freedom and flexibility to promote your creativity on the world's largest video sharing website. My journey began over 10 years ago with an idea to review as many real ale & craft beers as possible, learning along the way. The comments section is a fantastic opportunity for viewers to offer their own opinions and experiences in the brewing industry.
Erica’s Little Welsh Garden is the place to go for tips on organic and sustainable gardening. Erica films everything on her allotment, bringing the viewer along as she tries new vegetables, fruits and embraces all weather that comes her way! Erica began her allotment journey when she moved with her family to the Welsh Valleys in search of a quieter, more sustainable life. Her channel offers advice on how to achieve success with harvests whilst also showing that sometimes not everything goes right. The Little Welsh Garden channel continues to grow and has had nearly half a million views.
I enjoy being part of the YouTube community because it allows me to create the content I want and engage with my audience. I love gardening, and have over 15 years of experience in the sector which I want to use to help my viewers learn the best tricks of the trade, grow food and to help create safe havens for wildlife!
From spoken word poetry, to lifestyle, travel and comedy videos, Taz has always found new ways to inspire and entertain her 1.4 million subscribers. She challenges herself and others through her down to earth and light-hearted content: Is it really possible to live on £10 a week in London? What happens if you give up sugar? Taz also documents her own growth through her channel and aims to provide support to others. In 2020, she returned home to her high school in Cardiff as part of YouTube Originals' Creator Spotlight series, to reflect on the challenges in the time she spent there and share advice on how she has grown with current students through her spoken word poetry. Her poetry often addresses sensitive subjects such as mental health, and through her channel, Taz hopes to help others who might be going through difficult times.
I love the creative freedom YouTube provides and how it’s an ever evolving platform that encourages growth and experimentation. My focus is to inspire, motivate and empower people through the content I create and the experiences I have on my channel. I always strive to challenge myself and document my growth. Some examples of this would be my solo travel series, creating an art gallery in London and making my spoken word poetry videos.
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