Biography

With many different avenues of creative arts and digital media under my belt, I am known to be able to provide a lot to any role I find myself in. That’s something I’ve always prided myself in and take genuine pleasure in filling in gaps in teams. More than that though, I often find I’m a natural leader. 

 

My ambition has always been to tell a good story, one that impacts the lives of whoever receives it. Be it through writing, music or art. That’s why I love video games as the perfect combination of all the above. I’ve been playing games since I was like five and my imagination was running wild long before that. I tried writing my first story on Word in year 2. Of course, it was terrible but for me, at the time it was the start of realising I could create. Then came my first character, a human who could shape shift into an animal warrior with super powers, heavily inspired by Batman and Sonic the Hedgehog. Growing up, I learned to give my characters their own identity and moved away from direct influences.

I found a love for performing in primary school doing talent shows and being part of choirs which ultimately helped me find my voice on stage. Now, I can speak confidently to a large audience, reading the room and figuring out my demographic.
But I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the people around me that have shaped my experiences and informed my decisions. I am known to be someone who will find opportunity anywhere but my friends, my teams and my network keep me in check and realistic.
That being said, having performed at The O2 Academy and The Leadmill, both big venues in Sheffield and jumped out of a plane for charity, I’m starting to think that my conviction to see things happen is realistic.

 

I’m determined to tell my story, I’m determined to make a difference and leave a legacy.

 

That’s who I am.

 

Joel Arthur, 22 (as of 2022)

UK,
South Yorkshire