THE BRUVANATION TEAM
BEARDEDBRUVA
BeardedBruva has been a passionate UK gamer since the 1980s, giving him decades of experience and a genuine love for gaming. Around four years ago, he took the leap into streaming, quickly discovering that building a channel and community takes dedication, consistency, and hard work. After stepping away for nearly 18 months to recharge and refocus, he returned almost a year ago with renewed energy and determination and he hasn't looked back since.
Today, BeardedBruva streams Fortnite exclusively, creating an entertaining and welcoming environment where players and viewers can come together to enjoy the game. From exciting gameplay to community matches and occasional giveaways, there's always something happening on stream.
What makes the channel truly special, however, is the incredible community that has grown around it. The positivity, support, and energy shown by viewers every day continue to make streaming an amazing experience.
A massive thank you goes out to everyone who has supported the journey, whether you've been here from the beginning or joined more recently. Your support, laughter, and engagement mean the world. I also want to give an extra special thank you to the fantastic MOD team, your dedication, hard work, and constant support help keep everything running smoothly. You always show up, do an outstanding job, and are a huge part of what makes this community so special.
Here's to many more Fortnite adventures, community games, and great memories together. Thank you all for being part of the BEARDEDNATION Community!
SHEHULK / RIA
Role: Moderator (UK).
How long have you been part of the community? Since The Beard started.
What do you enjoy most about the community? Having a laugh together, there's always a fantastic atmosphere. Beared has built something that feels more like a family than just a gaming community.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? Making sure The Beard is properly fed, watered, and generally maintained and then I’ll try and keep chat active.
Fun Fact: I had trials for England Football Team when I was younger and played for my County for 10 years.
Message to the community: New to BeardedBruva's Fortnite streams? Here's what to expect... Expect questionable decisions, occasional moments of brilliance, and a strong possibility that he'll get distracted mid-game and run off on his own. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and prepare for Fortnite with a healthy dose of beard-powered nonsense. See you in chat!
Hannah / H
Role: Moderator (UK).
How long have you been part of the community? 4 and a half years.
What do you enjoy most about the community? The love, the banter & the friendships.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite / COD / Apex.
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? Keeping the vibes high, chat & banter flowing and egging people on to play songs at full volume to distract beard mid game or mid fight in Fortnite.
Fun Fact: I can speak fluent Welsh.
Message to the community: This community is honestly the most chilled, fun & safe place on Twitch that I’ve ever been involved in! The people are truly amazing! All the banter all the love & high vibe energy, there is never a dull moment. If you are looking for somewhere chilled, with good vibes, a legendary community and banging music then you will fit right in here.
SAVDELETES / SAV
Role: Moderator (USA).
How long have you been part of the community? 10 months.
What do you enjoy most about the community? The welcoming community and genuine friendships made along the way.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite.
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? Protecting the streamer from bots, spam, and chat’s collective last brain cell, while keeping the vibes high and atmosphere safe.
Fun Fact: I am the community translator for our very own BloodySpike with his spike-isms. If I can’t figure it out, then everyone is guessing.
Message to the community: Welcome in! Say hi, lurk, or spam emotes, we’re happy to have you here and hope you stay for the chaos ahead.
xN00NARx / Noonie
Role: Moderator (UK).
How long have you been part of the community? No idea, too long.
What do you enjoy most about the community? What I love most about this Fortnite community is that we somehow manage to cheer for a cracked Victory Royale one minute and roast each other's aim like we couldn't hit a reboot van the next, it's all laughs, good vibes, and zero fall damage to the friendships.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite / PlateUp.
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Fun Fact: I was one of the first female door supervisors in the UK (be warned).
Message to the community: Welcome to both new and longtime viewers, keep connecting, building friendships and have fun whilst enjoying the streams together.
BLOODYSPIKE / SPIKE
Role: Moderator (DK).
How long have you been part of the community? 3 Years +.
What do you enjoy most about the community? I love how this community helps me swap stress and responsibilities for good vibes and a temporary suspension of adult life.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite, Assassin's Creed Franchise and Legacy of Kain Franchise.
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? I do my best to mod when needed, but I'm normally off causing chaos with the bearded man. Thankfully it's mostly the good kind of chaos, and I always try to help keep the community fun, welcoming, and safe.
Fun Fact: I love to sing and am a good cook.
Message to the community: Bringing good vibes, support one another, and make even the toughest days a little brighter. Keep being wonderful, keep the laughs coming, and remember: we're all just figuring it out one day at a time.
DAWESY/ STEVE
Role: Moderator (UK).
How long have you been part of the community? Too long.
What do you enjoy most about the community? I love how we can all laugh, talk crap and move on. Different personalities, same goal… to have fun.
Favorite game/category on Twitch: Fortnite mainly with various others.
What are your main responsibilities as a moderator? Keeping Wolves fans out of chat…. joke (maybe).
Fun Fact: I used to be a professional golfer, and 4 times national team 8ball champion. I’m also addicted to Lego, especially Star Wars. Also Noonar is my partner in crime and the love of my life.
Message to the community: STRAP IN BITCHES, IT’S GOING TO BE A MOVIE!
I WILL NOT tolerate any abuse, harassment, or disrespect directed towards my moderators.
My mods dedicate their time and energy helping keep this community safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone. They do an incredible job, and deserve to be treated with the same respect as every member of this community.
If anyone chooses to harass, abuse, threaten, or repeatedly disrespect my moderators, there will be consequences.
This is a safe space built on mutual respect. Treat others with kindness, respect the people who help maintain this community, and you'll find that same respect returned to you.