Let’s face it, Trucker Diablo have nothing to prove in terms of their music, but their new album, (out now) Social Hand Grenade takes them on to a level many wish and cannot attain. When an album is described as mature, it is sometimes the death knell for an act, but the Big Truck’s maturity here is […]
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The much-loved family favourite, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has taken the stage at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, and it’s a delightful experience for all ages. With a star-studded cast including Adam Garcia  (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts,  Liam Fox  (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End
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The Studio Creator 360 Video Maker Kit is a new addition to Canal Toys’ Studio Creator range, designed to empower young creators to produce high-quality digital content effortlessly. From dance videos to vlogs, baking tutorials to unboxings, and everything in between, the Studio Creator 360 is set to revolutionise how aspiring influencers and digital content
With summer in full swing, Canal Toys has unveiled an exciting lineup of products designed to help you capture those precious moments. From taking the best shot with the Photo Creator Instant Camera to printing them on the go with the Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer, and keeping snacks cool with the So Chill Mini
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House of Jojo sees TV Dance Sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters bring his brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world-class dance. The show welcomes you with a vibrant modern routine but soon takes you back to his roots in SA, stripping down the big costumes
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The enduring satire Give My Head Peace brings its 2024 stage show to Belfast’s iconic Grand Opera House. A fan since childhood, I was eager to see how the television show’s sharp wit would translate to the stage – and it doesn’t disappoint. While the humour is deeply rooted in Northern Irish politics and local
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Christophe Owens already has collected much writing kudos from debut collection, A Vortex of Securocrats, with authors, musicians and commentator heaping praise on its hellish visions of post-conflict Belfast. To follow it ups Owens takes the reader back to the streets of the city in ‘dethrone god’. Here the comparison ends. The novella is chock
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Belfast-based author Christopher Owens has launched his latest book, ‘dethrone god’, as a follow-up to his debut collection, A Vortex of Secutocrats. Published by Brighton’s experimental company Sweat Drenched Press, is an amusing, poignant and thought provoking story that takes the reader along the struggles getting home from a night at a city centre pub.
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Pizza has emerged just ahead of Chinese to be named the UK’s favourite takeaway cuisine, new research from Peckwater Brands can reveal. Europe’s largest virtual food brand operator commissioned an independent survey of 2,000 UK adults. Peckwater Brands asked all those who use delivery platforms (like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just-Eat) at least once a
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Titanic The Musical sailed into Belfast this week and runs at The Grand Opera House until Saturday. One hundred and eleven years after one of most tragic disasters of the 20th Century and people are still fascinated by the story of the ill fated RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage. At the opening night the
It’s always good to see The National Theatre in Belfast and once again they didn’t disappoint. It was well deserved standing ovations all round at the opening night of the thrilling, magical, fantasy, adventure – The Ocean At The Lane Of The Lane. Running at Belfast’s Grand Opera House all week this spectacular show from
This week’s must see show is Beautiful – The Carole King Musical which has arrived at Belfast’s Grand Opera House. I have always loved Carole King’s timeless 1971 album ‘Tapestry’, so I was really looking forward to seeing Beautiful and this show did not disappoint! Expect to hear hit after hit performed by a hugely
I have always been a massive fan of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman so I was super excited for Bat Out Of The Hell: The Musical that runs at Belfast’s Grand Opera House this week. If you haven’t got tickets then you really are missing out on something very special. I have never seen an
Great to see The Queens back in Belfast this week as Six The Musical returned to the Grand Opera House. I first saw this show back in October last year and just had come back to see it again. From the moment the Six Queens step on stage the audience were completely blown away by
Without a shadow of a doubt, you should sink your teeth into the hilariously terrifying rendition of the Irish legend of Abarhtach the vampire. Set in County Tyrone, the cast from Boys From County Hell deliver a humorous and uniquely Northern Irish performance in their quest to slay the recently arisen vampire and urban legend,
If there is one thing certain in these uncertain times it is the fact that the Big Truck Keeps on Rolling as Trucker Diablo look at the pandemic and state that no matter what, quality hard and heavy music provides the pulse and heartbeat we all need. The pandemic put paid to plans to release
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In a world gone mad, where certainties are now uncertain, and the music is reduced to live streams there is no better time to have a band challenge the norm and raise questions. Machina Kore release their new EP, Blood in Code, on May 7th, and it should be embraced and cherished. The four tracks
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Staying at home never felt so good with the W7 Stay At Home Self-Care Pack. This skincare range from W7 has left my skin feeling fresh throughout lockdown. My skin has been prone to breakouts lately with wearing face masks daily and the constant everyday stresses of lockdown, however, the one thing I look forward
During lockdown I really wanted to up skill and learn something new, like perhaps learning a new language? Or, developing my business skills? I didn’t really have “graduated from a University of Wonder ” down on the to-do list but thanks to CahootsNI’s new online show, ‘The University of Wonder and Imagination’ I graduated with
So this week I was sent some gorgeous new Kiss Glam Fantasy AW Winter nails, thanks to the people at Alex Silver PR. These nails are perfect for the upcoming season and will fulfil all your Christmas party needs, and what’s better, they are so easy to apply. So what do I love about these
Walking down Donegal Square there is one building that is without a doubt catching everyone’s eyes. Tourists and habitants lay down in the grass in front of the grey castle, named City Hall, enjoying the unusual sunny weather. The City Hall is the civic building of Belfast City Council and the location of many function
If you are an avid follower of the makeup and beauty community, you have probably come across the Huda Beauty Palettes. Following on from the success of the ever popular ‘Rose Gold Palette’, the ‘New Nude Palette’ has been as much of a success. However, these popular palettes do not come without a hefty price
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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
GIVEN the lengthy gestation period for A Little Bitter’s new album, ‘Arrows’, it is fair to say that this has been eagerly awaited by fans of the three-piece. Has the wait been worth it? It has been worth every fucking second since ‘New Dawn Evolution’ was unleashed. ‘Arrows’ shows a band more mature, comfortable in
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The delectable tones of Peter McVeigh are finally back as he drops his new album “The Wolf and Peter.” It has been a couple of years since we heard from the Belfast man and his beautiful custom made guitar but it has been well worth the wait. Opening the album with the track “We Don’t
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The Echo Echo Dance Festival of Dance and Movement came to an end on Saturday 18 and there was no other band that could have played the closing party than Velvet Alibi. The festival, which ran for 2 weeks at the Derry/Londonderry studio on Magazine Street celebrated the joy of dance in a delicate, beautiful,
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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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My favourite event this month was, without a doubt, the launch of Belfast Fashion Week. There were some beautiful Autumn/Winter designs and collections on the catwalk, so I’m really looking forward to seeing the full show later this year. The planned programme is so diverse, and as one of the key fashion events in the
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AS a young thrash band it can be a hard path to carve in a crowded marketplace, but so far Scimitar have earned their stripes and come out strong. However, on their début release ‘Where Darkness Dwells’ they have may missed an opportunity. Don’t get us wrong – there are (leaving aside the brief intro ‘Sands
WHEN the term ‘heyday’ is thrown around willy nilly, usually by those who choose not to stay up-to-date with a groups current status. But fans know that strong bands are always in their heyday; and when it comes to Stiff Little Fingers today they are more relevant than ever. When SLF and a mighty clatter
It’s taken me quite a while since receiving this CD to write this review. I’m never able to consciously judge any music until I get to know it. “Postcards From The Caravan” is well thought out and very professionally put together. Musicians like this should be bottled and sold! Aindre Reece-Sheerin, his fellow musicians and
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Friday 30 June saw Oasis fans arrive in their droves to see NI’s number one Oasis tribute, Roll With It, live at Voodoo, Belfast. Formed in 2013, Mark, Tom, Nick, Graeme and Dave are a group of experienced musicians passionate about honouring one of the 90’s most iconic bands. Roll With It: The Ultimate Oasis
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AHH the heady days of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal – our formative years when the Friday Rock Show was gospel and a myriad of bands infused musicality with punk attitude. Even for the younger generation – weaned on the bands, or simply introduced by friends – it was an era that cemented
Arcade Fire kicked Belsonic 2017 off with a bang on Tuesday 13th of June in the new venue Ormeau Park. Fans have been waiting for 15 years for the band to come to Belfast but I think everyone would agree it was worth the wait! Special guests The Kooks got things started playing a mix
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Despite being only partway through the 2017 programme, the Belfast Book Festival 2017 is already being widely heralded as a great success. This has been in part due to the myriad of events taking place in a variety of locations across the city, but also due to the quality of authors, guests and panelists who
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WHEN you hear the term ‘symphonic metal’ sometimes there is a tendency to go back to the progenitors of the genre and compare it with newer acts, which is both unfair and unjust. The depth and the breadth of the genre belies the fact that with an ear there is more to be heard, but more
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An Chúirt Gweedore Court Hotel & Spa is unique in both setting and style, availing of Donegal’s stunning Gaeltacht area and boasting “understated luxury” for all who are welcomed through its doors. Needless to say, I was excited to be able to review this one-of-a-kind hotel and spa, travelling through the famous Emerald Mountain Peaks past
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Northern Ireland has seen a surge in public interest when it comes to holistic therapies over the past decade, with people considering treatments outside the Western mainstream for both their mental and physical health. With endless funding cuts and flaws in modern medicinal practices being exposed all the time, it is no surprise that people
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I believe, in all earnest, that even Oscar Wilde himself would have reveled in Bruiser Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest at The Mac in Belfast. While there has been a hint of controversy prior to the opening of the show, one would be hard pressed to even consider such concerns upon having
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