My mum was responsible for introducing my siblings and I to horse riding as young children. As this was very much a shared interest among my extended family, my grandmother decided to purchase a champion…
Some of the staples of my life growing up were a plethora of pets. We had a six foot tall Great Dane called ‘Tiny’ of all things. She was a kind and gentle soul, she…
As I have alluded to before, love is one of the most basic human desires, but more and more frequently we hear that, the quest to find the “one” has become increasingly difficult despite a…
Anyone who knows me will testify to the fact that losing my mum has been my Everest. As it has been a unified experience for all involved, my brothers, my dad, aunties and uncles. Thankfully,…
In my opinion there are approximately 150,140 reasons to love my city, the people who call the city and the surrounding area home (NISRA, 2016). I have lived in Liverpool, London and visited multiple countries…
So what is happiness? Isn’t that the age old question, well without a doubt, it is very much subject to our own interpretation of the word its self and how do we define the measure…
It may have taken me to meet my actual father at the age of 11 to realise what it was to have a father figure that did not have to lift their fist to assert…
I would not describe myself as a needy person at all but I have to admit I could not imagine a life without my friends. Some of the best quotes that I have heard regarding…
It might seem soppy; but Jay I knew that I loved you the moment I met you. Laying next to you in bed, the silly conversations that we have, You will never know how much…
30:30 DAY 2 (29/03/2018)- IT’S A Twin Thing My twin, Ryan Dillon & and I came into the world in a hurry, 12 weeks early to be precise. My mother being the sensitive soul that…
“30: 30” is a reflective feature, including daily instalments focusing on topics, memories, people and places that have shaped who that I have become at this point in my life, as I turn 30. In a…
This film is a complete departure from the 2001 original blockbuster hit featuring Angelina Jolie. Alicia Vikander allows us to understand the origins of “Lara Croft”. What is refreshing, is that this is not the…
FIRE BELOW: A WAR OF WORDS – Written by Owen McCafferty Directed by Jimmy Fay A co-production between Lyric Theatre and Abbey Theatre In Association with Belfast International Arts Festival 12-28 October 2017 Fire Below:…
CHIPS tells the story of John Baker (Dax Shepard), a failed and broken (both physically and emotionally) former motorcross star. His heydays are far behind him and in a last ditch attempt to save his…
Jordan O’ Keefe rose to fame during season 7 of Britain’s Got Talent in 2013. The Derry/Londonderry native amassed an international fan based overnight due to his dulcet tones, boyish good looks and endearing and…
What strikes you immediately about the Amazons is their pedantic professionalism. There is a real sense of controlled charisma which has no doubt been a key factor in their popularity. It’s instantly obvious that The…
Bam magazine had the opportunity to catch up with Pigeon Detectives frontman Matt Bowman as he lifts the lid on the group’s new record “Broken Glances”, the ever-changing nature of the music industry and the…
Easily one of the most eclectic and mind-blowing shows to grace the stage at Voodoo, Lydia Lunch live at Voodoo, Belfast was a triumph of both transatlantic and local talent alike. From heavy metal, rap…
BAM magazine was among the sold out crowd at the world famous Limelight on Sunday night to take in the musical masterclass by Scottish ultramodern indie rock group Twin Atlantic. It’s safe to say this…
I was fortunate enough to be asked to review the MAC’s production of “Pinocchio” this week. Where do I begin? well, to summarise my experience on the whole, I have to say that Pinocchio is…
I am absolutely honoured to be representing Derry City at the Mr Ireland grand final on June 5 in Dublin. So why enter a male model contest beauty pageant? Well, to be honest, why not? The outgoing…
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