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 …
REVIEW: Reiki Session With Debbie Pielou Therapies NI Read More »
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 …
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 marriage to the gold digging adulteress Karen (Kirsten Bell), he enrols in the California Highway Patrol. Unbeknownst to the haphazard …
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 Amazons are very well rehearsed – a level of commitment and drive lost on many bands today. “Ultra Violet” was …
The Black Star Riders have emerged on the other side – the side of living in the shadow of Thin Lizzy: perhaps last year’s festival tour did it. But when BSR landed in Belfast it was more than a homecoming gig for Ricky Warwick, it was when the Riders emerged as a real force in …
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One could be forgiven for mistaking the Eikon Exhibition Centre itself as a spaceship. Approaching by car, it looks like it has just landed in the middle of a barren field – a fitting venue, then, to host “Invasion N.I”. This unofficial fan event, by Ireland’s premier Star Wars club, Emerald Garrison, has been created …
When love-starved pig farmer Hugh Francis O’Connell and day-dreaming barmaid Margaret Mary Rose O’Boyle sit down behind the microphones in Mickey Madden’s mother’s garage, broadcasting to the fictional community of Ardnaglass, Northern Ireland – you’d do well to tune in and listen for a spell. Bringing you all the latest in mostly true news from …
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A not-so-traditional drink, yet polls suggest one of the current most popular drinks in Northern Ireland is gin. Shortcross Gin is a local flavour that’s very name is Irish for Crossgar; the place where the gin originates. An insightful, tasty and thirst quenching night was provided by Shortcross and The Vault on #NationalPizzaDay. The night …
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Rockmount Golf Club is a parkland designed championship course located to the south of Belfast City centre. We decided to go to Rockmount Golf Club at lunchtime to celebrate a family birthday. On entry to the Club, we were greeted with a beautiful roaring open fire. At the start of our meal at Rockmount our …
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In the spirit of a brevity employed by one of the main characters, Rita White, when she says “Do it on the table”; I will simply say, “Go watch this brilliant play.” From the moment I took my seat at the Lyric Theatre to await the opening of Willy Russell’s play “Educating Rita” I was …
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