IF you were one of the lucky ones to be invited along to the launch of the Autumn/Winter Belfast FashionWeek schedule you will have seen some fantastic outfits on display throughout the afternoon. From neon glows and rock inspired looks to bright, bold colours as well as classic tweed and suede there literally is something …
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IN today’s world the arts sector is often battling with continuing cuts to funding, however one local drama school has made a breakthrough. Bright Young Things (BYT) has joined forced with internationally renowned actor James Nesbitt to launch of a highly desirable scholarship programme aimed at children whose circumstances otherwise might now allow them the …
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GUITARIST, songwriter and co-founder of renowned rock band The Black Crowes, Rich Robinson is setting out on an intimate and (mostly) acoustic UK tour to provide fans with a new listening experience. Rich’s impressive career spans over 25 years, selling an astounding number albums that equates to well over 30 million. Now Rich is offering …
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BELFAST FashionWeek is back. Returning to the city from October 15-18 and once again sponsored by West Coast Cooler, this year’s series of events is set to get welcome the country’s top designers as well as boutique shops, designer brands and high street names to the catwalks. Celebrating their 20th season this year’s programme is …
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PETMINDER NI is a Northern Ireland pet service offering an alternative to kennels when it comes to caring for your beloved pets. Whether it’s just a few hours respite or holiday care Charmayne Dockerty’s company offer a wide range of services to take the stress out of petcare. This is the first in a regular …
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THREE pop culture stars have joined the line-up for a forthcoming creative industries festival set to welcome over 20,000 people over four days next month. Music industry figures Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud fame, YouTube singing sensation Emma Horan and DJ Phil Taggart from BBC Radio 1 are among the speakers confirmed for the ICONS …
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BELFAST glamour model Jade Entwistle is a rising star on the scene. Looking at the 20-year-old beauty it’s hard to believe she was once the victim of sickening bullies who made her life hell. Jade was subjected to so much bullying that by her mid-teens she had lost 95 per cent of her hair due …
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THREE key looks were unveiled this week as the 2015 autumn/winter Belfast FashionWeek launched. Returning to the city from October 15-18 and once again sponsored by West Coast Cooler, this year’s series of events is set to get welcome the country’s top designers as well as boutique shops, designer brands and high street names to …
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OVER the last two weeks it’s been results, results, results… But what are students going to do next? From university to job hunting for many people the decision still hasn’t been made yet. If you’re somewhere inbetween university and job hunting one option available in Belfast Met which has a whole range of courses from …
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JUST as you thought you’d seen – and tasted – it all, something new and exciting comes along to grip the imagination. Roundstone Irish Ale, from Tennent’s NI is a fine ale in the Irish tradition, brewed from 100% malted barley and a blend of three types of hops to deliver a gentle yet distinctive caramelly …
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Motionless In White and Chelsea Grin will play Belfast’s Mandela Hall with support from New Year’s Day on Monday November 23. The American gothic metalcore band, described as “a powerful force that easily stands out in the spectrum of aggressive music” is enjoying its finest year to date, currently on an arena tour with Slipknot …
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A NEW style of self defence is sweeping the country. Pure Krav Maga uses techniques from martial arts such as Wing Chun, Judo, Jujitsu and Aikido as well as fight training and sports such as boxing, wrestling and grappling. And instructor Darren Ansell, 39, said the new self defence technique is attracting more than just …
IN five years personal trainer Ross Corry has put on a whopping five stone in weight. And in the world of health and fitness some may think that’s a disaster, especially for a model. But for this Dundonald man every pound of weight has been a step closer to success. Ross, 26, went from skinny …
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At the end of the month a whole host of Northern Ireland poets will take to the stage at the forthcoming Summer Reading with Poetry NI. By Colin Dardis, Poetry NI I was going to start this piece saying something like it is ‘an honour and a privilege’ to be working with the eight poets …
EastSide Arts Festival which runs from August 19-31 welcomes the acclaimed Dana Masters and her all-star band for what looks set to be one of the stand out gigs of the festival. Originally from South Carolina Dana has made her home in Northern Ireland. She has a weekly residency at McHughs Bar Belfast and has …
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FORMER chef turned complementary health therapist Mary-Jane Burns says as the summer comes to a close many people may be hoping to change their life and lifestyle. But she advises that change should be made slowly and effectively in order to fully reap the benefits. Before moving to the country Mary-Jane lived a highly stressful …
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A COUNTY Down rocker is battling the odds to spread the word of god through heavy metal music. Mark Payne, who works in insurance, is the guitarist for ForChristSake a Christian thrash band whose lyrics are dedicated to “praising God”. Signed to American label Roxx Productions, Mark and his fellow bandmates Ignatios Willis, Simon Cochrane, Alan …
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WHEN most people give up city living they do it for life. But for Suzanne Livingstone and her husband Keith they have returned to country living twice and having made the plunge once again are happier than ever. Suzanne and Keith own Baked In Belfast an artisan company specialising in “happy pottery and quirky jam”. …
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AFTER three successful albums and countless outstanding performances Florence + The Machine are back with their first full UK wide tour since 2012 and Belfast is on the bill. The recently named album How Big How Blue How Beautiful topped the charts selling more albums than the rest of the top 5 combined and reaching …
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COUNTY Down funnyman Patrick Kielty has added another 2 dates to his current tour. The Dundrum comedian will take to the stage with his Help show at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh and the Bangor Academy as part of the Open House Festival next week. These latest dates come after the star who performed to …
Therapy? will play Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Saturday December 12. The alt-rock band from Larne, best known for songs such as Screamanger, Stop It You’re Killing Me and Teethgrinder will play the Limelight as a celebration of their 25 year career. They will play their well-loved album Infernal Love in full, along with other classic …
INDIE/MOD band The Quartel will play Belfast’s JamLive Hall at Blackstaff on Saturday August 15. The upcoming four-piece mod-pop group, best known for their funky basslines and their unique twist on 60’s music, will play the venue to promote their new EP, Stuck In Gear. The band have played various venues such as Voodoo, Blackstaff, City …
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I THOUGHT Jeremy Beadle had risen from the dead and I was being pranked when read about a call centre bring fined in court earlier this week. Apparently a call centre in England were fined a whopping £50,000 for making nuisance calls. “That’s normal” I hear you exclaim…or so you would think. However, the call …
EARLIER this month research published by Ofcom revealed smartphones have overtaken laptops as the most popular way of accessing the internet. And a lot of that use is the consumption of live and on demand TV. According to TV Licensing research more than 31% of us across the UK don’t believe we need a licence …
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A BELFAST visual artist has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Glenn Marshall, who has spent 15 years developing new methods of 3d animation and experimental computer art, has been shortlisted for the Lumen Prize for his work, Particle Man, a project that is supported with funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Now …
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INTERNET sensation Marcus Butler is in Belfast today (August 13) to officially launch his new book. Because apparently for this YouTube star being followed by millions on social networks isn’t enough. The 23-year-old has now brought out a book…Hello Life! And many critics are asking just what does he have to say. Well with over 22 …
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A SERIES of doctored pictures, released by a social media group LAD, are taking Facebook and Twitter by storm across Northern Ireland. The social commentary and comedy site, which has a network of over 50,000 people across the country on various social sites is addressing the controversial issue of paramilitary murals in a very novel …
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WHEN it comes to body image there are many schools of thought – from what the optimum size and shape is to the perfect weight. But all these things are simply aesthetics, the real issue when it comes to body image is what’s going on in the mind. One person who deals with this issue …
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ENTERTAINMENT producer and performer Donna Fleming is best known in Northern Ireland as the country’s leading Dolly Parton tribute act. Stepping onto some of the biggest festival and venue stages in the country and blasting out the superstar’s most popular hits, not many know of Donna’s battle with a deteriorating medical disorder. Donna, a mother of …
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A NEW documentary which takes a unique look inside the world of a Belfast drag queen was screened as part of the city’s Pride festival. Photographer and videographer Tony Webster’s documentary Sassie featuring Scott Shilliday as Sassie Longshaft was premiered at Maverick Bar on the opening night of Belfast Pride last month. In the film …
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IT’S just over a month until the expected release of Gabrielle Aplin’s second album, Light Up The Dark and so far she’s dropped not one but two music videos. Sweet Nothing is simply another Gabrielle Aplin folk song yet the raised volume of the drums provide a clever burst of pop that will bring her …
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CRIME thriller Prison Break is returning for a ten episode revival following a recent popularity spurt. Thanks to Netflix, the show has grown its already large pack of adoring fans, causing Fox Officials to relaunch the TV favourite. In the original show Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) commits a crime, ensuring a prison sentence …
A NIGHT at the legendary Ulster Hall to see The Vaccines could not pass without writing this piece. Normally any piece would involve a review of the band and whilst it was a noisy, energetic show that I thoroughly enjoyed, some might say inspite of my 41 years and not because of them. On this …
NORTHERN Ireland’s World Oyster Eating Champion has revealed he wants to find someone who he can train to beat him. And although 59-year-old Colin Shirlow says he’s confident he can find a winner to fill his boots – they better watch out. Because the Dromore man reckons he will return to beat his protege. A …
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COLIN Morgan fans will be glued to the TV tonight (Sunday August 2) as the season finale of Humans airs on Channel 4 at 9pm. Colin’s character Leo plays a central role in the show and his co-star Emily Berrington who plays Niska has been singing his praises. Speaking of the 29-year-old Armagh star Emily …
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A NORTHERN Ireland playwright is to be celebrated in a cross-border festival at the end of this month. Tyrone born Brian Friel, best known for his plays Dancing At Lughnasa and Philadelphia, Here I Come! will be honoured in a two-part festival dedicated to his career taking place in Belfast and Donegal. The Lughnasa International …
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US Alternative Rock luminaries The Lemonheads are headed back to Belfast. Fronted by singer/guitarist Evan Dando, the band are probably best known for their punk infused cover of the Simon & Garfunkel hit Mrs Robinson. The band, who have had a career spanning three decades with nine LP releases will play Belfast’s Limelight 2 on …
TEENAGE girls and teachers at Belfast Metropolitan College’s first female-focussed IT summer camp have been gaining career inspiration from high flying female software developers at Belfast-based tech firm TotalMobile. The 60 girls, aged from 15 to 18 from across Northern Ireland and around 20 teachers and lecturers in IT-related subjects, are attending the Belfast IT Girls …
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A RECORD breaking 500 million songs plus were streamed online in the UK across a mere seven days. Most popular artists included Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran and Rihanna with Ronson’s Uptown Funk streamed a phenomenal 45 million times. Check out the most streamed song of the week here… On a yearly scale, English singer-songwriter Ed …
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