Arts Feature: How to shake off the cold and boredom in Belfast this Easter

By PETER MCLOUGHLIN Happy Easter everyone! We at the Gown understand, implicitly, that one must prioritise discipline in one’s chosen degree to ensure prudent progress in life (the old ‘differed’ rather than ‘immediate’ gratification conundrum).  Yet each and every one of us must occasionally unwind; whether a quiet night in the Movie House, or a

Upcoming Events in Belfast

BY PETER MCLOUGHLIN penis growth guide Here's a brief overview of what's coming up in Belfast for your enjoyment over the holiday period. If you’re hankering for some new music, you never have to go far.  You can check out my albums of the year here; and below this paragraph is a playlist I put

Gig Review: Benjamin Francis Leftwich at Stiff Kitten (2nd November, 2012)

BY EMILY THORNHILL @EmmyThornhill google sniper            The 22 year-old, Yorkshire sing songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich landed at The Stiff Kitten Club, Belfast on the 2nd of November 2012. While the music industry is brimming with male singer songwriters at the moment, Benjamin Francis Leftwich seems to be coping just fine. The

Gig Review: Two Gallants (plus support) in The Stiff Kitten

By Ben Whittington The Hickey Underworld opened the show at the Stiff Kitten with a bang. The Belgian band walk a fine line between the chaotic energy of heavy rock and the toe-tapping control of pop. When done right, the balance of the two can create an electrifying and instantly accessible live experience, and The

An Interview with… Joe Dougan from Shine Productions

Questions by Peter McLoughlin Q1: Shine has quite a diverse list of events on its website – and the amount of venues you work with in Belfast reflects this well.  Does Shine actively search for this variety? It's very important to us to promote a variety of musical styles. Our programme of events ranges from