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22/10/2025

A visit by UPSKILL Barrydale to Zardin Jansen's record label while he was recording in his studio in back end of Barrydale.

\Zardin and his mates have just recorded a New track :Barrydale" that plays in the Background to our Video , The video was just done on the fly to show how these kida can produce amazing music with the least amount of gear and lots of Passiom ,
Thanks Roan for the Drone Footage and Graham for the steady can footage and the Edit, (Karoo-media.co.za )
If you have an Old Laptop of mic;s or Speakers and headphones, you can donate please contact Graham Abbott on 0847776470 Thanl You so much 💓www.upskillbarrydale.co.za

22/10/2025

The INFO HUB Talk & Analog Printing Workshop

The INFO HUB talk and analog printing workshop went really well last night!
A big thank you to Jonathon, Hanna, and Andrew for joining, and to Juda and Spitgraaf for staying on for the printing session.

Both Juda and Spitgraaf are part of the Visualith Photographic Group, which Upskill Barrydale NPC is currently training in photography. They each learned how to print the portraits they shot during a previous workshop earlier this month. The Photos were photographed on a 4X5 Graphic View Camera and printed on 8X10 ILFORD Brovia photographic paper that expired in the 1950's or 60's and was remarkably still able to produce a good photographic print,

The education programs run by Upskill Barrydale aim to teach youth creative and practical skills that help them earn a living as artists and entrepreneurs.
If you would like me to host a workshop in Analog Photography ,35 ,medium format or 4x5 or a Printing workshop please contact me and i can set it up ,Graham 0847776470

All of this is happening at the INFO HUB Tourism Building in Barrydale, and the printed images will be exhibited as part of the Barrydale Analog Photographic Festival, taking place from 12–20 December.

21/10/2025

UPSKILL Barrydale x Barrydale Rap Artists: A Music Video with Heart 🎬
This week at UPSKILL Barrydale, we had the privilege of working with a group of incredibly talented local wrap artists. We helped Zardin, one of our rising stars, shoot a music video for his latest track “Waar is Zardin.” The energy, the passion, and the raw talent these young artists brought to the shoot was nothing short of inspiring.
The video features Wayne, Bolla B, Zardin Jansen, McKey Juiz, and Bonna—a tight-knit group of performers who support each other through thick and thin. Dressed in stylish outfits and armed with confidence, swagger, and rhythm, their moves came naturally—no choreography needed. Just pure self-expression and street-born style.
What made it even more impressive?https://www.facebook.com/reel/825127619920848

21/10/2025

UPSKILL Barrydale x Barrydale Rap Artists: A Music Video with Heart 🎬
This week at UPSKILL Barrydale, we had the privilege of working with a group of incredibly talented local wrap artists. We helped Zardin, one of our rising stars, shoot a music video for his latest track “Waar is Zardin.” The energy, the passion, and the raw talent these young artists brought to the shoot was nothing short of inspiring.
The video features Wayne, Bolla B, Zardin Jansen, McKey Juiz, and Bonna—a tight-knit group of performers who support each other through thick and thin. Dressed in stylish outfits and armed with confidence, swagger, and rhythm, their moves came naturally—no choreography needed. Just pure self-expression and street-born style.
What made it even more impressive?
👉 Zero budget.
👉 100% passion.
👉 Community support.
We’re incredibly proud of what was achieved with just enthusiasm, a camera, and the unity of friends lifting each other up. This video is proof that creativity doesn't wait for perfect conditions—it thrives with heart and hustle.
🎧 This is more than music—this is the poetry of the 21st century.
We’re committed to continuing this work by supporting our youth with tools like microphones, laptops, and editing software as soon as we secure more funding. For now, we offer our skills, equipment, and encouragement.

03/10/2025

🎤 UPSKILL Barrydale x Barrydale Wrap Artists: A Music Video with Heart 🎬

This week at UPSKILL Barrydale, we had the privilege of working with a group of incredibly talented local wrap artists. We helped Zardin, one of our rising stars, shoot a music video for his latest track “Waar is Zardin.” The energy, the passion, and the raw talent these young artists brought to the shoot was nothing short of inspiring.

The video features Wayne, Bolla B, Zardin Jansen, McKey Juiz, and Bonna—a tight-knit group of performers who support each other through thick and thin. Dressed in stylish outfits and armed with confidence, swagger, and rhythm, their moves came naturally—no choreography needed. Just pure self-expression and street-born style.

What made it even more impressive?
👉 Zero budget.
👉 100% passion.
👉 Community support.

We’re incredibly proud of what was achieved with just enthusiasm, a camera, and the unity of friends lifting each other up. This video is proof that creativity doesn't wait for perfect conditions—it thrives with heart and hustle.

🎧 This is more than music—this is the poetry of the 21st century.

We’re committed to continuing this work by supporting our youth with tools like microphones, laptops, and editing software as soon as we secure more funding. For now, we offer our skills, equipment, and encouragement.

👇 Check the comments for the rough-cut video preview. Final edit coming soon!

📸 Below are some behind-the-scenes shots and stills from the music video shoot. We can’t wait to share more soon.

26/09/2025

Peach Blossom Fashion Shoot with Jacques Weyers, Graham Abbott and the Visuality Photo students working with UPSJILL BARRYDALE NPC to teach modeling and photography in Barrydale,
Yesterday we had the pleasure of taking two local aspiring models, Shade and Izzie, along with photographers Jacques Weyers and Graham Abbott, to shoot some stunning fashion images in a blooming peach blossom orchard just 5 km outside Barrydale.
A heartfelt thank you to Deon van Tonder, the owner of the farm, for generously allowing us to use the location and for personally accompanying us to help set up. We are truly grateful for his support.
Jacques worked with one of the models while Graham worked with the other, using the shoot as an opportunity to demonstrate creative techniques and teach the models how to pose confidently in front of the camera. Graham was also joined by local photography student Juda, who was handed a camera and given the chance to photograph both models under Graham’s guidance.
We’re excited to share some of the incredible photos that Juda captured of Shade and Izzie, along with a few behind-the-scenes images that showcase the collaborative spirit of the day.
A big thank you to our assistants and behind-the-scenes cameramen and drone operators, Roan and Bardu, for capturing the energy and atmosphere of the shoot.
And a very special thank you to Jacques Weyers for generously giving up his afternoon to share his expertise and mentor the models and photographers with UPSJILL BARRYDALE.
His insights provided a fantastic lead-in to his evening talk on Fashion Photography at the INFO HUB in Barrydale.
While a few of the other photographers who planned to join us couldn’t make it, the day was still a huge success and an inspiring experience for everyone involved.

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