Emmette Dillon

30:30- Day 11 “Life without our furry friends is no life at all” (Part 2)

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 show jumping pony. To be honest, our very first pony, Pepper (my grandmother named her Beauty, a name nobody used or […]

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30: 30 – Day 9 “Dating in the 21st Century: Swipe, grind or go fish”

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 multitude of online dating platforms. Now, I am not suggesting that every person who uses online dating platforms are necessarily

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30:30- Day 7 “Derry or whatever you want to call it: The town I love so well”

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 including Spain, America, Croatia, France, and Poland to name a few. Regardless of where I go, when people discover that

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30:30 – Day 5 (02/04/2018) Domestic Violence: Sad little man, the father that never was

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 their position within a family using violence, contempt or manipulation. Any man or woman who feels that they should or

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30:30 –Day 4 (01/04/2018) “Friends: One of life’s most valuable gifts”

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 friends include the following:   “One of the most beautiful qualities of a true friend is to understand and be

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REVIEW: Tomb Raider- Reboot Vs Rebirth

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 Lara Croft we recall, the highly skilled adventurer who excels in combat, the modern day Lara Croft is not invincible

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Review: Fire Below: A War Of Words At The Lyric Theatre, Belfast

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: A War Of Words tells the story of two ‘middle class’ couples who were neighbours that decided to have their

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When Music Saves Your Soul: Interview With Britain’s Got Talent Star Jordan O’ Keefe

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 laid back personality that resulted in global icons such as Ed Sheeran rushing to offer Jordan their support. Jordan discusses

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The Pigeon Detectives: Chips, Hot Sauce & Learning On The Job!

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 struggles that the new generation of bands face. More importantly, Matt discusses the rock solid friendship that has served as

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REVIEW: Punk Pocket Rocket Lydia Lunch Casts Goth Rock Spell Over Voodoo Belfast

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 and finally classic 80’s punk/goth rock, Lydia and her supporting artists catered for all creative tastes. The intimate setting that

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REVIEW: Twin Atlantic Descend On Belfast – Here’s The Highlights

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 group has come a long way since they formed in 2007 and their self produced debut EP track “Audience and

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Review: Cahoots NI Cast Triumph At The Mac With “Unmissable” Production Of Pinocchio

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 a refreshing and remarkable break from the stereotypical Christmas show experience. However, the cast’s stellar performance ensured that the production

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There Is A Place For Male Beauty Pageants, Here’s Why!

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 Mr Ireland Karl Bowe 2014 has firmly made his mark nationally as an anti-bullying campaigner/actor/presenter and model. More importantly, Karl

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