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june | 2012
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terri hooley
godfather of punk tells us all about his new film
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Here I am hunched over a keyboard, working to deadlines to get the next cracking issue of 7 out for you. The summer is well and truly here, I’ve seen people in shorts everywhere I go. Whether they be lounging at the beach or stretched out in the park.. With the sun finally being here we’ve plenty to celebrate this issue. For some of you smarty pants all those evenings when you didn’t get drunk will have paid off as you’ll be graduating . Hoorray!! Well to help you start the party we’ve compiled a list of some great venues to go for a grown up meal with your folks.. There’ll be plenty of other venues inside that will take care of the rest of the night. Or if all this sunshine has given you a thirst then you’ll be delighted that The John Hewitt is running its Belfast Beer festival, this event is in its 4th year now and it keeps getting better. Add to that hints and tips for what to wear and how to look fabulous while you’re wearing it and we think you’ll be pretty stoked with this issue. Enjoy the sun (while it lasts..) however I‘ve got it on good authority that lobster red is not the look for summer 2012 …
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SUMMER LOOKS BRIGHT! Need to update your wardrobe for the summer? Well, look no further for some advice on what’s hot for the new fashion season. We’ve teamed up with leading retailer DV8, which has stores across Northern Ireland and a shopping website that our eZine readers can click through to at www. dv8fashion.com to give you some top tips on the biggest style trends for summer 2012. Bold colours in Aztec and floral prints are a huge trend this season and for a classic look spots and stripes take centre stage. The biggest colour trends are red, blue, white, yellow and coral and for a great retro look try bralet tops and highwaist pants in these shades. We are al getting in the holiday mood, or hoping to enjoy some of the better weather here at home, fingers crossed! Either way smart fashionistas are clearing space on the rails for shorter shorts, cropped tops and lighter dresses in preparation. To go casual match your summer outfits with Converse trainers or a stout pair of boots. Or to glam things up go for heels in contrasting bold colours. For boys the essential look for summer includes coloured chino shorts, plimsolls and striped T’s. All clothes and accessories featured are from DV8 and can be purchased direct from this page for readers of the eZine by simply clicking item.
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Glasgowbury, the small festival with a massive heart, is back. And no, it’s not in Scotland. Started by a man with a plan (Paddy Glasgow – hence the name) in the small rural confines of Draperstown – smack bang in the middle of NI, about half way between Belfast and Derry – the first festival started as a charity fundraiser over a decade ago. 12 years later and the festival has grown into Northern Ireland’s best, an award bestowed on the local event at last year’s first ever NI Music Awards – not bad for a small (but massive) festival with competition flying in from the likes of Belsonic and Open House. Glasgowbury is no ordinary festival though. Run by musicians, for musicians it quickly established a need for a showcase event for Northern Ireland’s best new and emerging talent. That new and emerging talent in the early years included acts such as Cashier No. 9, Fighting With Wire, And So I Watch You From Afar – acts who would go on to eventually headline the festival also. The festival also provided the first ever gig for a young, local band by the name of General Fiasco. This year however sees Glasgowbury taking on the might of some of the country’s best talent right now.
The 2012 edition of Glasgowbury will see an exclusive headline performance from NI rock giants Therapy?, an act with over 20 years of touring experience and stunning releases in the form of the iconic Mercury nominated album Troublegum. Glasgowbury 2012 will make history as the first NI headline appearance for the three-piece rock band. Joining them for a fellow NI exclusive will be Derry based electronic threepiece The Japanese Popstars who will take a break from playing some of the world’s largest venues to shake Eagle’s Rock to its core. The full line-up for the event has been announced and includes performances from 52 musical acts – some of who will play their first ever live gig – to those, such as Fighting With Wire, Mojo Fury, Silhouette, Psycatron, RunawayGO, Kowalski, Axis Of LaFaro and Rams’ Pocket Radio who are sure to thrill the Glasgowbury crowd. A total of six stages will house the weekend’s activity including the introduction in 2012 of a Red Bull sponsored Generator stage with some of the country’s most exciting, up and
coming DJ talent. Safe to say then that 12 years down the road and Glasgowbury isn’t just hitting auto-pilot. “Every year is like starting over again, starting afresh,” says organiser Paddy Glasgow. “Glasgowbury exists to provide a professional platform to our homegrown talent and we take pride in being able to offer that. It’s an industryrespected event where we hope some of the acts are viewed by people who can help them with their careers throughout the rest of the year. “This year’s festival feels like one of the strongest yet and it’s a hard job trying to get the balance right but I feel like we’ve hit it and I hope people climb the mountain with us to experience it for themselves.” Small but massive, eh? Sounds just massive to us. Glasgowbury 2012 takes place across the weekend of Saturday 21st July and tickets are on sale now. Full details at www.glasgowbury.com Glasgowbury gratefully acknowledge the support of NITB for the 2012 festival.
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Northern Ireland’s original and only scenester. WHAT’S UP DUDES, MY NAME IS BESTY McD, NORTHERN IRELAND’S ORIGINAL, AND ONLY SCENESTER. I’M A CRITIC, BLOGGER, SOCIAL COMMENTATOR AND I ALSO OWN THE INTERNET. I ALSO INVENTED THE IPOD, BUT I’M FAR TOO ALTERNATIVE TO USE IT. IF YOU WERE HALF AS ALTERNATIVE AS ME… YOU’D HAVE A STROKE. IN THIS 7Magazine ARTICLE I WILL BASICALLY BE GIVING YOU MY REVIEW OF THE TOP 7 EVENTS AND NEWS STORIES OF MAY AND DROPPING SOME TRUTH BOMBS ON THEM. SO ENJOY IT, AND REMEMBER KIDS, KEEP IT ALTERNATIVE. I’M SO ALTERNATIVE, I EAT YOUGHURTS WITH A DILDO.
SNOW PATROL OLYMPICS It was announced in May that snow patrol are going to be performing at the Olympic opening ceremony in London, alongside Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini. I had a feeling that the opening ceremony at the London Olympics was going to be totes gash compared to other countries, especially with these boring bastards playing. They should invent a new Olympic sport where a competitor gets into a bed, and they play them a snow patrol album, and they person who manages to stay awakethe logest gets the gold and goes on to do Ads for Bran Flakes. #SnorePatrol.
SUFTUM During May the Ulster rugby team got through to the final of the Heineken Cup Final. They got fuckin’ chinned, but there was outrage before they even played, that airline companies had put the prices of flights through the roof for people travelling over to England to watch the match. Some of the tickets went right up to around 500 sheets each. Here’s some advice rugby jocks, next time you want to stand up for the Ulster men, stand up in a pub and watch it on TV. #SUIAPAWIOTV. Actually that doesn’t quite work. Just go watch the ball-fondling live.
STENA BABY During may a story came out about a woman who allegedly jumped of a Stenaline boat with a baby as it sailed into Belfast. Turns out she was a just a bit mentally mental, and the baby bit was made up. We all agree that this is totes sad, but at least I know what to do next time I’m trying to smuggle drugs into Scotland and the police get a bit suspicious, I’ll just throw them off the scent by telling them I chucked a baby into the sea, this way they’ll never find the condom filled with “Disco Rennies” I have shoved up my dot.
WILL SMITH SLAP A video came out in may that showed will smith slapping a red carpet reporter who tried to kiss him on the lips at a “Men in Black 3” premiere. You would think after training for the movie “Ali” Will would have learned to throw a punch, instead of creating arguably the most embarrassing moments of his career, second only to “Wild Wild West” – If only that wee flashy dildo from Men in black was real and Will could make everyone forget this ever happened.
STAYIN’ ALIVE This month we got the sad news that disco legends Donna Summer and Robin Gibb both pure Died. Unfortunately I had no time to mourn the death of these two, mainly because Disco music sucks knob, and also, I’m still mourning the death of Hip Hop legend MCA from Beastie Boys. I’ve been crying everyday for a month since MCA Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm DROPPPPPPPPPED! #RIPMACA
BGT There was outrage in May because a dog won Britain’s Got Talent. What was even more impressive was the fact that
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she was performing with a dancing terrier called pudsy. I’m surprised she didn’t get sued by “Children in Need” for the dog’s share of the Britain’s Got Talent prize money.
SEPP BLATTERED Fifa boss Sepp Blatter, has called for all penalty shoot-outs to be scrapped. Strangely enough, this idea came around shortly after Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in the Champion’s league final on penalties. This is totes ridiculous, penalties are the only exciting part about football. There’s nothing funnier than watching a match where the teams draw, and then the stronger team on the night having their dreams shattered in penalties. If Blatter is gonnna introduce new rules, I have a couple of suggestions to make football more exciting: 1. If a player takes a shot and misses, he gets shot in the leg. 2. Once a member of the opposing team enters the penalty area, anything goes; you are able to do whatever you want to him to prevent him from scoring. 3. If you make a dangerous tackle on a member of the opposing team, and you are sure you’re going to get sent off, you have ten seconds to do whatever you want to the other player if you think he took a dive. E.g. stamp on his balls.
JUBILEE In early june the Queen celebrated 60 years on the throne or some shit. The jubilee celebration was a time when everyone, no matter what their religion or nationality, became a royalist for the day, just because the queen gave everyone 2 days of work. What people really want though is for her to die, and then we are guaranteed a bank holiday every year!! ….. And if she could die on a Monday, that would be even handier. #RecoveryMondayz
Seven Magazine has the distinct pleasure of talking a bit with belfast’s own “godfather of punk”, terri hooley.
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Few people are given the opportunity to influence the lifestyle of the city in which they live, fewer still can be said to have been a positive influence and in Belfast’s case you’ll only need one hand to count the ones who can a leave legacy to their endeavours. Life time achievement awards are as common as award ceremonies these days… and they are legion. However this man has got a full shelf of them for the simple reason that he’s had a life of groundbreaking achievement. It’s not the dry academic kind of achievement (not to be derided) or the fleeting kudos that comes from sport or flash bulb celebrity. His name is another word for a party.. And by fuck if he catches you in the “kitchen at parties”, he’ll bend your ear. Terri Hooley is a local musical institution. Perhaps not as old as the Ulster Hall... doubtless with a smaller organ. However his influence within musical circles on a world stage is impossible to deny. One example of the many we could discuss relates to the Beastie Boys who when visiting Belfast on tour, asked for him by name. Not “who’s that fella who owns the record shop..?” or “yer man who produced teenage kicks” but they wanted to meet Terri Hooley. So meet them he did, they went to the shop bought a few records then nipped out for a few ubiquitous pints, and when they asked him to come to the gig. He declined “coz I always met my mate for a drink on a Thursday...” Don’t get me wrong I’m not billing the Beastie Boys as a seminal act of our time it could be argued
that Mike D may have had the greatest impact in mainstream media consciousness’ with his VW necklace. Let us try for a second clear your mind of distractions and try if you will to imagine how on earth they knew of Belfast music man Terry Hooley. You’ve more chance of scoring Kevin Bacon while playing 6 degrees of separation. To put it in perspective, who was responsible for signing Snow Patrol? You don’t know? Neither do I, who rigged the back line for Stiff Little Fingers?.... I’m not setting a trivia test (answers on a post card to someone else) I’m trying to paint a picture of the man who only asked for £500 when the Undertones got signed. He wasn’t in the business for the money; he needed a vehicle to move the PA & back line for his
other artists when the Undertones got signed. Bear in mind that Teenage Kicks propelled these Derry men into a bidding war within the music industry. That war that won with the inclusion of a signed photo of the Shangri las. A photo that incidentally he didn’t receive until many years later. Further to that they never bought him the van either. In an industry dominated by impresarios, Terri seems totally out of his depth. He’s signed bands for reasons that wouldn’t pass muster in the corporate world of modern music. My favourite being that he fancied a band members girlfriend, I should have asked how that played out. He’s a fan, like everyone else of the “care in the community” styled auditions so familiar from the pop factory shows prevalent at the moment although he
generally loses interest when its gets too serious. When asked how he felt about manufactured groups from talent shows he has no spite or high mindedness “good on them if they’re getting a living and entertaining people, I’m not against wealth I’m against poverty.” Case in point was Terri’s donation of the £3,600 he earned in royalties when covering the Sonny Bono track “Laugh at me”. Recorded in a “Ahoghill chicken shack” they sent the tape off as a joke. It went to No1 on the alternative charts. He was “so embarrassed that they didn’t know what to do with the money so we gave it to Dr Banardos for presents for kids at Christmas “. Gary Lightbody has said that Terry has “lived a life at light speed” which brings us on to the reason why this face as craggy as cave hill has been all over the news recently.
A movie of this life light speed life (Good Vibrations read Maureen Coleman’s review on page 50) has recently been shown to an invited audience at the Ulster Hall and the high praise generated has not been restricted to his home town, word has filtered back that the screening at Cannes for global distributors was a great success. More surprisingly however was the focus group screening to a younger audience in LA who loved it. Perhaps this is testament to Terri and his life, as the best stories invariably rely on a human element. The man himself has seen it twice, the first time he was struggling with a lump in his throat. How many of us would like to watch our lives re enacted on a big screen, a life that like everyone else’s contains the sweetness of success with the bitterness of failures including bankruptcy and divorce.
However he’s looking forward to seeing it again as he says himself it’s getting better each time. There is an optimism driving him at the moment, with an unwillingness to let history be his legacy. There are plans a foot to launch an album recorded 30 years ago with a The Mighty Shamrocks. The master was lost in a bankruptcy case shortly after the album was recorded, however with a twist worthy of Hollywood blockbuster. A digital copy turned up in Portrush; watch this space for details of the launch. Perhaps Homer should start writing the sound track for a sequel, as no one seems to have been able to convince the indomitable Mr Hooley that a movie of your life should contain your life’s work.
COMPETITION
Deane’s are offering one lucky reader the chance to win dinner for 2 in The Circle on a Friday or Saturday night. All you have to do is answer this very simple question; Deane’s Head Chef Chris Fearon recently appeared in which television show? A Great British Menu B Emmerdale C Have I got News for You Email your answer to greatbmcomp@od-media.co.uk and a winner will be selected at random on Monday July 2nd Prize is dinner for 2 in The Circle on a Fri or Sat night up to the value of £50. It will consist of a four course Set Menu to include snacks and a complimentary cocktail Free Room Hire - Book your function/party with the DEANES Group http://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/private-dining/ Gift vouchers now available to buy online http://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/gift-vouchers/
HAIR CLINIC With Michael Quinn.
June and July is Summer Madness at Michael Quinn Hairdressing, Royal Avenue, Belfast. Take advantage and receive a blow dry for a sizzling £15. Q1. Emma Louise Smith: The last time I went to the salon, my stylist told me that my hair is damaged. She suggested cutting back on heated tools like the straightening iron and blow dryer in order to give my hair time to recover. Do you have any other tips to help restore my mane to its former glory? Michael: Excessive use of heat tools is a leading cause of damaged hair, so cutting back on them will definitely help to improve your hair’s health. Be sure to get your hair trimmed regularly to nip split ends before they have a chance to travel too far up the strand. To prevent damage, the Matrix Total Results Repair line works miracles to repair damaged locks. The line works to cleanse, condition, and care for damaged hair in a regime that includes shampoo and conditioner, £6 each, and a light-weight leave-in elixir, £11. To give your hair some extra love, ask your stylist for the Strength Pak Intensive Treatment, available from £5. The five minute mask works wonders to restore shine, softness, and strength to your tired hair.
Q2. Deirdre Brien: I wash my hair every day, but have read in magazines that it’s actually bad for your hair to shampoo daily! If I go more than a day without shampooing, my hair begins to look greasy at the roots and loses its volume. Can you tell me how often I should shampoo and give me some tips for maintaining fabulous hair on the off-days?
Q3. Holly Clarke: After years of worshipping Marcia Cross’s hair in Desperate Housewives, I have decided to pay my final tribute to the show by embracing my inner ginger. Red hair is something I’ve always loved, but the idea of dyeing my naturally blonde hair is a bit terrifying. There are just so many shades of red out there—how do I know which one is right for me?
Michael: How often you should wash your hair depends on how greasy your scalp is naturally, whether or not you’ve exposed your hair to pollutants like smoke or smog, or if you have been sweating excessively. Believe it or not, frequent shampooing can strip your hair of its natural oils, causing your scalp to over-produce oil. If you’re considering cutting back on shampooing, I would suggest washing once every other day or every three days, using a dry shampoo on off days. Matrix Clean Remix Instant Dry Shampoo, £10.95, absorbs oil on your scalp and refreshes your strands from root to end with an incredibly summery citrus smell. Simply apply the dry shampoo to the roots and then work through your hair with your fingers while lifting for volume. For a tousled beach look, apply the dry shampoo through mid-lengths and ends and style with your fingertips.
Michael: Red hair has recently become very on-trend with the help of fiery celebs like Christina Hendricks of Mad Men fame, and Marcia Cross is one of the television pioneers of a strong red colour. To embrace your inner amber bombshell rather than your inner Ronald McDonald, here are a few tips on finding a shade that works for your skin tone. You mentioned that you have naturally blonde hair, which indicates a fair complexion. Try to avoid overly-bold reds, and perhaps gravitate toward a strawberry blonde or a warmer shade of red to maintain a soft look like Marcia’s. Violet and blue-based reds can sometimes be too strong for pale skin. A medium skin tone allows for more room to play with colours like auburns. Reddish-brown works well with this colouring, while bright coppers or orange-reds will tend to look too drastic and severe. Finally, for olive or Mediterranean skin colouring, stick to cooler reds with hints of violets and blues like a deep burgundy colour. If you’re afraid of making too much of a colour commitment, try a semi-permanent colour in a lighter shade and go darker as you gain confidence in your colour.
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MIKE CALLAN Promoter & resident D.j at Eivissa nightclub Belfast So a typical day in the life of Mike Callan - tell us about it. A typical day for me is getting up around 8am &head for the gym, then at 11am I switch my phone on & its all go from there. Every Monday I’m in work all day for meetings, interviews & organising the week ahead, then from Wednesday I’m in the club until Saturday. Most of my time is spent on the phone or on social media. Where do we find you playing at the minute? I only play at Eivissa one night a week now as I had to take a step back from Djing so I could focus on behind the scenes. I play every Friday (Frisky Society) at Eivissa. How did you end up where you are today? With a lot of hard work and a bit of
blagging. At the age of 14 I became a light jock in a club I was working at, then I started collecting music & at the age of 16 I bought my first set of turntables. I was into my house music so I I focused on that. By the age of seventeen I was running my own night in my hometown of Dundalk and it was packed every Saturday as nowhere in the town played house. After that I played gigs in the pod & the system in Dublin. After that like most D.j’s I headed for Ibiza to try for gigs & was lucky to play at Bora Bora. Since then I’ve played in Aiya Napa, New York & Miami.
You have a week off work - what do you do?
Five tracks you have on your iPod that everyone should have.
You win the lottery. What’s your plan?
I have a lot of music on my ipod ranging from snow patrol to skrillex . The five most played artists on mine are Tinie Tempah, Groove Armada, Swedish House Mafia, Kings Of Leon & Chemical Brothers.
Why have I a week off what happened?? I would definitely spend some quality time with family & friends as they never see me. What’s the plans for the rest of 2012? At the moment organising freshers is at the top of my list & I’m really looking forward to it because it’s going to be amazing. Over the summer I’m promoting two new nights in another club outside of Belfast.
I don’t think I would give up work but I would definitely ease off…. sorry that’s a lie I would move somewhere warm and enjoy myself. I have a list of people who I would look after so be nice to me because you never know.
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7Rates is casts it’s eye over belfast’s pick of the spots in which to celebrate your graduation. In association with SUlets and Queen’s.
DEANES AT QUEENS Deanes at Queens is perfectly located for a graduation Lunch or Dinner in the leafy University area of Belfast. Situated in College Gardens and with a South facing Terrace it’s quite simply a stunning place to savour the special menu featuring dishes of Smoked Haddock & Leek Fishcake, Local Chicken with Champ & Strawberry Panna cotta to name but a few! In the City Centre the ever popular Deanes Deli on Bedford Street also offers a Graduation Menu which includes the famous Deanes Salt & Chilli Squid, Chargrilled Peppered Steak & Red Berry Eton Mess At the plush Deanes Restaurant in Howard Street the exquisite menu includes, Foie Gras Parfait, Local Salmon in Herb & Lemon Velouté plus Coconut Mousse with Passion Fruit Jelly. All which can be washed down with a complimentary glass of bubbles!
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WAGAMAMA Deanes at Queens is perfectly located for If you and your family are planning your first visit to Wagamama for your Graduation, we have listed some of our best selling side dishes and main meals. This may help you decide what to order. You will find descriptions for each of these dishes by clicking here if you’re reading your copy of 7Magazine online. Off line visit www.wagamama.com.ni Our restaurants are modelled on the ramen bars which have been popular in Japan for many years. Our menu consists of side dishes, main meals and desserts your order is taken electronically and zapped through to the kitchen by radio signal where it is cooked immediately. We want to ensure the freshness of your food and so your dish will be delivered to your table as soon as it is ready. this means different dishes may be delivered at different times. The aim is don’t wait - just tuck in and share. Enjoy the Wagamama experience. Happy Graduation!
LITTLE WING Authentic Pizza with passion! Little Wing Pizzeria serves Ireland’s largest pizza, traditionally made just the way they’ve done it in Naples since 1839. We tirelessly search for the finest, freshest ingredients which we cook using time honoured methods in our traditional Wood Stone oven, all served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Celebrating your graduation? Why not pop in and enjoy 2 courses from the “Little Wing, Little Bill” menu with a glass of wine (or beer/soft drink) for only £11.95 (available all day Sun – Wed). Or why not try Ireland’s largest pizza and order a ginormous 24” available from only £16. Offering a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with cosy booths for families and couples alike, this is definitely the place to be for an authentic taste of Italy! With restaurants in Ann Street, Lisburn Road, Ballyhackamore and Bangor, there’s bound to be a Little Wing Pizzeria near you!
THE GRADUATE The Graduate Bar on the Ormeau Road is offering a fantastic Graduation package this year. The delicious 3 course menu is only £17.50 per person, and for something special on the day you can add a glass of Campo Viejo Cava or Veuve Cliquot Champagne to your meal for £22.50 or £25.00 respectfully. And for a final farewell why not enjoy one of their fabulous cocktails and dance the night away to some of your favourite bands playing in The Hatfield House throughout the Graduation week, including All Folk’d Up, Flyin’ Fiddle, Rare Aul Stuff and Rula Bula, and as always it’s free entry. So to view the menu or book your table visit www. thegraduatebelfast.com/graduations or call us 028 9023 8825
CUTTERS As they say, some things never go out of fashion: style, hard work, love & just to add one more to the list: dining out in idyllic locations. Cutters Wharf Restaurant has the perfect Valentines location. Tucked away in the leafiest corner of Stranmillis, right on the banks of the Lagan, this riverside haunt certainly makes it worth the five minute trip from the heady lights of the City Centre. That’s the beauty of Belfast, you can leave the modern “hoi polloi” on the bustling city streets & transport yourself to this once a former boathouse which is transformed into one of the city’s most loved eating & drinking locations. But don’t leave it until the sun shines or you’ll be missing out on what’s upstairs these days; a polished site of culinary perfection where the masses mingle to sample an array of flavours fit for anyone from the fashionista to the fodder loving. The menu is simply hot to trot with all the things we love to eat. Tender “as my heart” ribs & not just for the boys! The freshest of fish with dishes like lime & chilli prawns or sample the char-grilled chicken stack or a juicy Ribeye steak with Portobello fries (hmmm...that’s another thing that never goes out of fashion.) Desserts are optional in any dining establishment, but don’t dare miss any of these; it’s all about the calories here & feeling full up. A glass of vino or two is a must & there is a list to tantalise any wine quaffing buds. For Graduation you can make your selection from the Special Graduation Menu, priced £16.95 for 2 courses and 3 courses £19.95 Opening Times: Upstairs Restaurant Sun – Thurs 12-9pm Fri – Sat 12-9.30pm
METRO For those who are passionate about food, this is the place to celebrate your Graduation. Behind the Crescent Townhouse’s beautiful and striking 19th century listed façade can be found the street level cosmopolitan Metro Brasserie. A modern classic brasserie, Metro is bright, lively, sophisticated and a firm favourite for those passionate about food and wine. A striking modern interior blends wine bar ambience with brasserie elegance. Metro Brasserie has built up a reputation for fine food and service. This below street level brasserie offers a Special Graduation Menu at £9.95 to include a main course and glass of wine. Metro brasserie as been awarded an AA Rosette, received awards from the Bridgestone Guide, The Good Food Guide and Cafes of Europe. For Special Occasions the Long Room Private Dining Room is available for hire for a range of functions such as private parties or corporate events. Metro Brasserie is located in the bustling, trendy and urban hotspot that is Botanic Avenue, with the best of South Belfast’s nightlife and entertainment (bars, cafes and clubs) just a few minutes by foot.
ZEN Zen Restaurant is an award winning restaurant in Adelaide Street Belfast. The innovative menu on offer at Zen provides a wide range of new and exciting Japanese style dishes, where the experimentation with new ingredients and methods of preparation have allowed Zen to set the pace in food design. Zen also caters for those with more reserved traditional tastes, offering a plethora of ‘Fusion cuisine’ consisting of Japanese and Asian cuisine with a Western fusion. Looking for that special place for your graduation celebrations, why not let Zen make your day extra special!! Wednesday 4th July, Bejing duck promotion, order ½ crispy duck with all the trimmings for four people and pay only £4.95, please pre-order this spectacular deal as places are limited. Thurs 5th July Zen’s Fabulous cocktail and meal tasting event specially designed for all graduating students so you can receive your last student discount! Five spectacular courses accompanied by five scrumptious cocktails £37.50 per person, call Ashleigh or Alex on 02890232244 for special student rates. Fri 6th July had plenty of fun at graduation? Why not do it all again, with our cocktail master classes, prepare our signature cocktails under the watchful eye of our cocktail master’s then sample your creation. All graduates will be presented with a certificate to state you have met our high standards, continue the party for the rest of the evening with our live band or make use of our new karaoke rooms.
BELFAST BOOK FESTIVAL 11th - 18th June
This year’s Belfast Book Festival returns with a mix of new writing, star performers, workshops, films, lectures, launches and discussion. As with last year, the Festival will be wide ranging and typify the energy books create when they are read, written and debated. Our belief is that a Book Festival should reflect all readers, and be accessible to all. Saturday 16th June is family day with children’s writers Garrett Carr, Derek Keilty, Liz Weir, Sheena Wilkinson all appearing at the CAC and the new Laureate na nÓg Niamh Sharkey appearing at Eason’s bookshop. For adults there is Malachi O’Doherty at Ormeau Library at 2pm with his new memoir of cycling, health and mortality and English writer Jen Campbell appears at Waterstone’s with her book Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops. Also first-time writer Alrene Hughes brings her book on Blitz-torn Belfast, Martha’s Girls to Easons. Saturday night sees a special gig with Tolu Olorunda, a writer on hip-hop, race and youth culture appearing direct from Chicago
speaking on No Country for Youth: Hip-Hop, Education, and Hope in Dark Times Sunday 17th June - Sunday brings Irish fiction writers Christine Dwyer Hickey & Eilis Ni Dhuibhne, reading from their latest works, The Cold Eye of Heaven and The Shelter of Neighbours for a Sunday afternoon of high class literature. On Sunday evening three of Northern Ireland’s brightest and best musicians gather at the Crescent Arts Centre to showcase the interface between songwriting and literature, Shauna Tohill, Peter McVeigh and Aaron Shanley. Sunday ends with our Amanda McKittrick Ross: The World’s Worst Writer event. Gather together and compete to see who can read the longest section of the Larne lady’s prose. Drink will be taken. Monday 18th June - Belfast Book Festival Extra brings Sophia Hillen to the Crescent Arts Centre to discuss her last book, May, Lou & Cass: Jane Austen’s Nieces in Ireland, the link between Jane Austen and Ireland, The Sunday Times’s Stephen Price will
talk about his work The Earl Bishop concerning one of the most interesting characters of Ireland’s history, Frederic Hervey, Bishop of Derry and the 4th Earl of Bristol. And finishing the Festival is Mike Scott who brings his memoir of a life as one of the cultural icons of the 80s and 90s, Adventures of the Waterboys. Our Festival partners, the QFT will also show four films throughout the week, concerning the strange lives of writers. They are: The Hours, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Shadowlands and Prick Up Your Ears. For more information, and to book tickets please see: www. belfastbookfestival.com or 7Magazine digital readers click the page to receive an extra 20% off ticket prices www.facebook.com/ BelfastBookFestival Twitter @belfastbookfest
behind bars This Month 7Magazine teams up with Bombay Sapphire to talk with Asen Georgiev at House of Zen, Belfast.
House of Zen has been a huge success from opening. What’s the secret? t’s definitely a combination of the location, (there’s a real feeling of being abroad), fabulous food, decor and of course the best cocktails in Belfast that keeps customers coming back!! So why House of Zen – What’s the name all about? House of Zen is in keeping with our whole ethos of an easy, relaxing vibe created by combining the Feng Shui elements in the restaurant of Earth (polished concrete with underfloor heating to create an immediate warmth), Fire (lots of candles to create an inviting ambience), Wind (our cool New York vibe ceiling fans) and Water (a fabulous water feature behind the bar that creates an flickering uplit spectacle). Belfast pub crawl! Where are we going? An ideal pub crawl is one where you get great friendly service, excellent
drinks and of course where you don’t have to ‘’crawl to far’’ so to that end, It would have to be The John Hewitt, The Spaniard, finish off with a cheeky couple at Filthy McNastys and maybe an inebriated attempt at throwing some shapes at the Stiff Kitten. Apart from Jon at 7Magazine what famous faces have been in the door of House of Zen? We have a lot of famous clientele over the years but more recently our lovely Christine Bleakley has been bringing her beau Frank Lampard in when they are over here and it was great to meet him!! And of course we are always delighted to see the beautiful Christine. Your words of Wisdom for 7Magazine please. Words of Wisdom... Be Cool, Be Nice, Be Happy, Be Edgy….The Hudson summed up. Bar tenders love a crazy story from behind the counter. Giz one!
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think to date it has to be one from our opening charity night. It was great we raised about 5000 pounds for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. One of our great customers parked his ferrari in the middle of St Anne’s Square for photos. We had great weather and everyone was outside enjoying cocktails, our massive BBQ was in full swing, we had Dave Martin doing some of his great swing numbers and The Red Hot Roosters made it a smashing night for everyone. We’re still getting calls and emails about how great it was... HOWEVER the best part of the night for me was watching a slightly intoxicated guest (he’ll know who he is, we don’t even refer to him as a customer anymore, he’s become a great friend)... Chatting up John Lenaghan, who had come in full attire as May McFettridge!!!! It was one of the funniest exchanges I have ever witnessed in all my time behind bars!!!
FANTASTIC FÉILE FESTIVAL
The 24th August Féile Festival kicks off from 2 – 10 August and City 7 Magazine can reveal a glimpse of the lineup The 24th August Féile Festival kicks off from 2 – 10 August and 7 Magazine can reveal a glimpse of the fantastic line-up of artists appearing at Féile’s Festival Marquee, Falls Park Belfast, and supporting venues across the City: Mary Black (Friday 3rd August, Clonard Monastery) Comedian Eric Lalor with Daniel Dowling and Paddy McDonnell (Thursday, 9 August, Féile Marquee) Alabama 3 (Friday 10th August, Féile Marquee) Bad Manners (Sunday 12th August, Féile Marquee) More top artists to be unveiled soon! Kevin Gamble, director of Féile an Phobail is excited about the forthcoming festival. He says; “Féile’s August festival is Ireland’s Biggest Community Festival and will be jam packed with entertainment for all the family. The newly refurbished Clonard Monastery will be the perfect and very unique setting for Mary Black’s concert. Féile’s Festival Marquee in Falls Park will be packed to the rafters with Alabama 3, who
are famed for their theme tune to The Sopranos, whilst popular ska band Bad Manners will provide a good old knees up with Buster Bloodvessel performing classics such as ‘My Girl Lollipop’, ‘Lip Up Fatty’ and ‘Special Brew.’ Eric Lalor, who was crowned ‘Irish Standup of the Year’ in 2011 will headline our comedy night.” Kevin continues; “As always, we’re indebted to the local community who support our festival year after year. American Holidays will be giving away a holiday to Canada on Cool FM too, so keep your eyes peeled on www.feilebelfast.com for further information on how to enter this amazing competition.” The full programme of events, including Dramas, Exhibitions, Literary events, Debates and Discussions is available from www.feilebelfast.com. Tickets can be purchased on-line or by calling 028 90313440. Follow updates on Facebook; Feile an Phobail or Twitter; @feilebelfast. Festival sponsors include NITB, Arts Council, Foras Na Gaeilge, Tennents, Translink and American Holidays.
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Club night stalwarts, twitch and isodisco team up to bring a brand new type of night to belfast kicking off with Deep Space Orchestra NiTE JAMS is brand new concept and series of events presenting the very best talent from the worlds of disco, house and techno.
You’ll probably be aware of both nights for their commitment to bringing top notch acts to Belfast over the past few years.
A collaboration between Twitch and isodisco - two of the city’s leading clubnights - this series of special shows held in the Hudson Bar will feature one headline guest presenting two different sets and sides of their music and influences. isodisco will host a discobased presentation of music on the middle floor of the venue, before some peak time house & techno sounds on the club floor with the mighty Twitch. It all kicks off on June 30 with house pioneers DEEP SPACE ORCHESTRA, and continues on the last Saturday of every month.
Since taking up residency at Belfast’s Hudson Bar, the guys have brought in some great acts and had some great nights. They assure us here at 7magazine that this is only the start of some truly special bookings coming up throughout the year. We can’t wait. Check out the NiTE JAMS facebook page for all the deets and latest news.
7 NIGHTS Stephen McGonagle of Stephen McGonagle Promotions on those Lazy Hazy Crazy Nights of Summer... As if things could not get any harder for Belfast clubs the summer recess at Queens and University of Ulster dramatically reduces the potential customer base of the mid week student nights until late September. The lucrative mid-week student market is vital in helping venues keep the wolf / bank manager from the door! As one door closes another opens, the summer months bring much needed additional income to venues outside Belfast who don’t benefit from a University on their doorstep. Every major city/town across the country has a new Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday night for students returning home for thesummer with nothing better to do than lounge around in the sun and go clubbing every night. The big question this year is who or what will fund summer of fun? It’s unlikely to be cash strapped parents, students loans (long gone) and decent part-time jobs are not easy to find. There may not be as many of those lazy hazy crazy days of summer as expected ... Multi award winning Newry venue The Bank has just launched its summer schedule with a few new faces in the DJ box and fantastic drinks promotions. The infamous Wednesday Ripp night at The Bank is back with a twist as all drinks are now only £2.50 with admission £5. Cool Fm’s rising star Ryan A is providing the
soundtrack every week to the biggest Wednesday night in the country. In addition to the new Wednesday Ripp resident DJ Ryan A, The Bank has secured the services of Mike McKee for the all new Summer Sundaes. Mike is one of the most reliable and well respected DJs in the country with residencies at The M Club Belfast and Opera Magherafelt. Summer Sundaes at The Bank has introduced new drinks promotions and admission charges, all drinks are now £2.50 each with admission £5. The Bank’s weekly Full on Fridays continues to attract great numbers with local resident DJ Richie Moran, admission is the bargain price of £3 every with all drinks £2.50 each. The Bank has also just launched a brand new weekly Saturday club night. The new venture is aimed solely at Over 21’s and is amazingly called “Club 21” Both Club 21 and the Over 18 club nights will run entirely independently of each other, Club 21 customers will be located the top club of the Bank and entering via the Bank Bar. The long established Over 18 Saturday night remains unchanged with resident DJ Gareth Barr and regulars entering from the main nightclub door as normal. For anyone looking VIP packages or transport packages to The Bank, check out the website www.thebanknewry.com, facebook or twitter for details.
Belfast club Scratch is rebranding its Monday nights for summer under the aptly named “Scratch Summer Mondays” with Cool Fm’s Connor Phillips, Baz and Dermy providing the biggest floor fillers, dance, R & B plus a smattering of chart classics. £2 drinks promotions every week and admission of £4 makes Summer Mondays one of the best value mid-week nights in Belfast. In addition to the regular Monday night Phat Fridays with Dj’s Whosskid and Jay Blaze is currently attracting a lot of attention with its mix of quality Urban music with All drinks £2.50 and admission £5 it’s perfect night to kick start the weekend. Saturdays at Scratch continue to attract a cool well dressed 20+ ‘living for weekend’ crowd with Cocktail making classes and Hen and Birthday packages available Scratch can provide the perfect surroundings for any celebration. Keep up to date with all the news from Scratch via facebook and twitter. Contact - Stephen McGonagle for coverage Email - smcgonagle@btinternet.com Twitter - @smcgonagle Facebook - Stephen McGonagle Web - www. stephenmcgonaglepromotions.com
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FRESHER APPROACH TO CRIME AGAINST STUDENTS Police, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Office, University of Ulster, Queens University, Stranmillis University College and student unions, are keen to prevent students falling victim to criminal activity. Campus Watch is a campaign designed to offer practical crime prevention advice to students with safety messages being advertised at campuses across Northern Ireland. There are some simple steps that can be taken to avoid becoming a victim:
Personal safety
At home
Vehicle security
Don’t leave your drink unattended and never accept a drink from someone that you don’t know.
Lock all doors and windows each time you go out.
Always lock your car and don’t leave any valuables unattended in the vehicle whether it is parked on or off campus. Where possible, always park your car in a well lit area.
Don’t get so drunk that you don’t know what you’re doing. Plan how you’re going to get home. Don’t walk home alone or go back with someone you have just met - stay with friends or use a taxi. Would you go alone into a stranger’s house at 11am in the morning? No? So why do it at 2am drunk? Arrange to meet new acquaintances when sober. Keep your bag zipped and held close to you. Don’t wear headphones late at night they may stop you being able to hear people around you.
Use timer switches for lights and make your flat look occupied in the evenings and at the weekends. Mark your property with the initials of your university and your student ID number.
Students living off campus should remember that getting on with local residents is important. Neighbours can report suspicious activity when you are away at weekends and during the holidays. In return students should respect the wishes of their neighbours who don’t want to be kept awake half the night with rowdy parties, nor do they want to have their property damaged. Have fun without spoiling it for yourself or others.
THE FLYIST PICK Man vs. Woman With Lewis Cameron
Image courtesy of Gavin Sloan Photography. Hair (Stuart only) by Jason Shankey. Article Lewis Cameron : theflyseye. blogspot.co.uk – For more info on the shoot This week I was feeling rather unenthusiastic regarding my blogging lifestyle. When this happens I tend to do one of two things. One, pretend I am the male equivalent of Rihanna and two; create a fun, exciting, new challenge.
on June 17 and so there were a great fit for our gender orientated shoot.
So with my Versace bag in hand packed full of accessories and random unique items of clothing I decided to put two opponents of the opposite sex to the ultimate test. Pitting man against women in a greatest style war. Think Gok Wan only so much.
Karen. Confident. Calm. Collected. Beach blown hair swept wherever the gentle breeze takes it. Challenging the very concepts of traditional feminine style as she dons a variety of men’s trends. Sporting such looks way better than half the dudes walking our fair cobbled streets.
In the Woman side of the ring. Karen. A good friend of mine who frequently wears men’s clothing and tailors them to her feminine wardrobe on a daily basis. Why? Because she can.
The weapons of choice then checked shirts, denim washed cardigans, crisp clean white polos, printed T-shirts, Barbour jackets and floral print shirts.
Over on the men’s side, Stuart. One of 17 male models set to debut on June 17 at Northern Ireland’s first menswear only fashion event entitled Man Time.
Stuart. Fresh-faced. Indie. Edgy. Having stepped straight out of Jason Shankey Male Grooming with a perfectly ‘manscaped’ catwalk look as he preps for his runway debut. Matching Karen blow for blow on the style front I might add. Even pulling the odd posed look out of the bag. Go hard or go home.
The arena. Man Time brand Clockwork Orange. Housing 70% of menswear with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Pretty Green and Fred Perry lining the shelves. Clockwork are set to premiere some amazing Summer looks
Five rounds. Only one winner. Pretty Green checked shirt and Denim washed navy cardigan. The latter of which literally everyone wanted to take home with them and so was our favourite look of the day.
Then came the floral print shirt and Barbour royal blue quilted jacket. A denim shirt by Diesel Jeans complete with my own gold printed jacket and a gold sea-shell medallion necklace. Also known as the MC Hammer look. A look that was both judged, disregarded and scrutinised from the word go. Luckily my opinion is the only one of any true worth. Following this controversial styling I opted for a collegiate/preppy take with a plain white gold eagle emblem polo shirt with my Grandfather’s vintage tweed adding the extra touch. Before closing with a seasonal shot with a simple yet effective print t-shirt and a brown feather trilby. Sleeves rolled up of course. Trilby tilted to the side. Unless your Karen and don’t seem to have a face deserving of a trilby. The end result? Two people defined by their contrasting genitalia. One of which literally doesn’t give a damn in conforming to the systematic rules of society. Preach girl. Looks like the female of the species really is more deadlier than the male.
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THE BEAUTY COLUMN Welcome to the brand new monthly column with 7 magaxine’s top beauty columnist, Judith Mulgrew. For those who don’t know Judith, she runs the award winning, Skin Medi Spa on Belfast’s Lisburn Road which she opened in 2007. Judith is now on hand to tend to all your beauty needs.
Now that summer has arrived we’re all striving for that much sought-after peachy perfect skin. However, for most of us, achieving such glowing skin requires a regime of careful planning and preparation, but never fear, Skin Medi-Spa is here to help you look and feel beautiful in no time at all. A must-have treatment to kick-start your inner radiance is Skin Medi-Spa’s Diamond Microdermabrasion. Famously known as ‘the lunchtime peel’, Hollywood celebrities are in love with this collagen booster. With its non-surgical approach, the treatment is painless, convenient, and immediately effective. This is one of the simplest ways to maintain youthful, plumped up skin. For an instant summer glow, opt for one of our Advanced Facial Skin Peels. Not only does this treatment shed old, dead skin (enabling the healthy layers beneath to reach the surface), it also takes years off you! Skin looks brighter and fresher - the perfect look for any brides-to-be gracing the aisle this season. And for optimum results, you can alternate microdermabrasion and peels for a better result! Nothing complements summer skin more than a set of pearly whites and dreamy smile so beam to your heart’s content with a Teeth Whitening session for only £99. With results of anywhere up to 10 shades lighter, Skin Medi-Spa’s advanced Laser Teeth Whitening system has been engineered to illuminate your teeth at the optimal range, making you more confident in just one treatment. To frame the face and eyes for all those summer parties coming up, choose our VIP HD Brows. Following an eyebrow shape consultation and a cleanse, tint, wax, and relaxing temple and eye massage,
your new, well-groomed brows will pull together your entire appearance and let your face shine with pure definition. For a body set to turn heads poolside, VIP must-have treatment Anti-cellulite Velashape is just the ticket. Designed to improve the appearance of cellulite and enhance body shape, Kim Kardashian swears by it. Fabulous results include increased metabolism and lymphatic drainage as well as fat cell reduction. Next up, make sure your summer holidays are hair-free with our bikini or underarm laser hair removal for £250. And to perfect your new beach body shape, why not add some summer glimmer like supermodel Gisele Bündchen with Skin Medi-Spa’s Expert Tan for a gorgeous, natural-looking bronze which is streak-free and flawless. Our latest offer allows you to glow all summer with Skin Medi-Spa’s weekly spray tans for just £130. This month we would love for you to join us in celebrating four very successful years at Skin Medi Spa on Thursday 21 June, 5pm – 9pm. With free demos, amazing prizes to be won, offers, competitions and goodies, it’s an evening not to be missed! Just RSVP with your name to 07725 482594 and to say thank you, you’ll receive an extra-special 20% off voucher to use on any beauty treatments at Skin Medi-Spa.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF! Make a statement this summer with bright and beautiful accessories from the high street. Go for gold with gorgeous clutches and glamour it up Dynasty style with sexy drop earrings. Go all sport deluxe with super cool head wear and don’t forget the chunky bangles that can add edge the plainest of outfits. Be daring, be sexy, be fabulous, express yourself! 1. Bronze Woven Clutch, AWear, £18 2. Half Moon Basket, Primark, £ 9 3. Snakeprint Hard Clutch, AWear, £16 4. Chain Drop Earrings, Primark, £4 5. Art Deco Earrings, Primark, £3 6. Gold Cut Out Earrings, Primark, £2.50 7. Bow Straw Visor, Primark,£3 8. Bow Straw Visor, Primark, £3 9. Blue PVC Visor, Primark,£2.50 10. Statement Tiger Print Irregular Bangle, Celliana, £10 11 Peacock Print Bangle, Celliana,£ 6 12. Turquoise Gem Bangle, Interationale, £4.99
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JASON SHANKEY So my appearance on BBC’s The Apprentice has finally been aired. If you didn’t catch it, the teams were tasked with creating a luxury, but affordable range of products. Team Stirling consisting of Tom Gearing and (the incredibly named) Ricky Martin decided to create a range of Male Grooming products because they’re both into ‘looking good’. When doing their research, the guys came across my Male Grooming business and saw that we launched a luxury, but affordable range of men’s hair and skincare products last year. Result! So, after a quick call to make sure I was in, Tom turned up at my salon in London with Nick Hewer, to quiz me about how to create a product range that would be luxurious but affordable. Now, you probably know that filming is edited down, but Tom must have been in the salon for a good half hour, asking me everything from how I created something unique, to how we make it so affordable. Basically, he extracted my business plan from my brain in
record time! The result? - They won the task. Contrary to what most people think, there’s never been a better time to start a business. Yes, I know the TV and newspapers are banging on about what a poor state the economy is in, but the irony is that bad news sells newspapers. That’s why they do it. There will of course be a transitional period while we shift from an overstaffed civil service to a more balanced economy with more private sector businesses, but this is happening right now. Young Entrepreneurs are seizing the opportunities to create new businesses every day which is why the unemployment figures are now on the turn. But you’re probably asking, how do you start a business in tough times? It’s simple. Just as you would in a buoyant economy, you need to look for the opportunities that exist all around you. You need to create a business where you have something attractive to offer to your potential customers. The rules are exactly the same whether the
economy is good or bad. To give you an example, what would you like a business to offer to you? Would you like someone to open a business which saved you money? Of course you would. What about if you’re a very busy person, and someone created a product or application which saved you a lot of time. Would you buy into this? Yes, of course! There are businesses like these opening every day and becoming very successful. I mean, Martin Lewis just sold his business MoneySavingExpert for something like £87 million! Why? Because it’s great at saving people money and it has loads of customers as a result. Watching The Apprentice can give you an idea of how people can set up a business within a few days, often with just a laptop and a phone. If you’re sitting on a great idea, now is the time to get it moving. Get in touch with Invest NI to see how you could make it successful. NI2012 - Our time, our place!
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SPOTLIGHT ON STYLE With Eve Brannon.
A leading stylist in Northern Ireland, Eve has a wealth of experience in the industry. Each month she offers a fashion focus into the most coveted designers, trends and styles of the season. Slip into something more comfortable and join the after hours pyjama party, as one of the most laid back styles of the season has to be the luxury pyjama pant trend. Stylish and far too fashionable to reserve for the boudoir, these silky seasonal staples offer an alluring new eveningwear option for the spring.
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Stylist’s Tip Keep this trend low-maintenance and pair with a no fuss shirt or soft jersey tee. As these trousers tend to be busy in print, keep the look clean with minimal accessories.
PAUL SMITH The slouchy silhouette of the pyjama trouser is versatile to be dressed up or down, yet lightweight and comfortable, making them ideal for the warmer weather. Elegant PJ pants and silky soft jackets provide relaxed, downtime glamour as seen on several SS12 shows.
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Offering a contemporary alternative to springtime styles pyjama style trouser suits hit the catwalks, including chic offerings from Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg and Richard Nicoll, to name a few. Tailored oriental-inspired designs were showcased at Haider Ackermann, Ralph Lauren teamed a wide-leg option with lemon blouses and neck ties in a nod to the 20s, whilst at Paul Smith sumptuous slacks were adorned with gentlemen scarf prints.
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GOOD VIBRATIONS A new movie about the life of punk impresario Terri Hooley could become the most successful film made in Northern Ireland, insiders have predicted. The much-hyped Good Vibrations, which will raise the curtain on this year’s Belfast Film Festival, is already garnering major attention and, according to crew sources who worked on the project, may be the best film ever made here. Funded by BBC Films, the Irish Film Board and Northern Ireland Screen, the indigenous movie stars Lisburn actor Richard Dormer in the role of the record shop owner and godfather of the local 1970s punk scene. During The Troubles, his record shop Good Vibrations became a focal point for the punk movement and Hooley took on the mission of getting many young bands, including The Understones, played to a platform beyond Belfast. Written by Belfast men Glenn Patterson and Colin Carberry and directed by husband and wife team Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa, the film boasts a strong local cast and crew. It’s been produced by Chris Martin and Andrew Eaton, the soundtrack was provided by DJ/producer David Holmes, and Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody, Jonny Quinn and Nathan
Connolly are among the investors. Those who have watched a rough draft of the film, including the three Snow Patrol members, have heaped praise on the project, while crew insiders have described it as “something special”. One source said: “I’ve worked on many films now in Northern Ireland but I’d have to say this is probably the best one so far. I think it’s going to blow everyone away.” Just a few weeks ago friends of Hooley’s were treated to a four-minute teaser of the film, to rapturous applause. And anticipation has been mounting on social networking sites, with posters tweeting their excitement about the forthcoming world premiere at the Ulster Hall on May 31. Producer Martin, one of only a handful of people to have seen the final cut, said: “It’s great that there is such a buzz about Good Vibrations at the moment but we were always expecting people here to be sympathetic towards the story, as they tend to do when it’s a film about Belfast. “The real test will be when we bring it to America, to see if they get the accents and humour. Mind you, we showed it to a group of 18-21-year-old American students and they loved it.” One person who hasn’t seen it yet is
Hooley himself. “I didn’t want to watch the rough cut, I wanted to wait until it was completely ready to go, but I’m hoping they’ll give me a private screening before the premiere, so I don’t cry in public,” he said. “I’m chuffed to bits about it, especially as it’s a nice salute to all those bands. The fact that a movie has been made about me won’t change me at all. I had been planning to wear my ordinary clothes to the premiere, but my girlfriend Claire would kill me.” Hooley said he’s been told by Snow Patrol that the film would make him proud. “Jonny Quinn rang me to say it was brilliant and Gary Lightbody texted to say it was wonderful and that I’d be really proud of it. “Good Vibrations has been a long time in the making. A few years ago we were approached by two different Dublin production companies wanting to make it, but we wanted a Northern Irish company to do it. Now I’m glad we held out; I think it’s going to be worth the wait.” Tickets for Good Vibrations can be purchased from today from the Belfast Film Festival website at www.belfastfilmfestival.org.
SPIT OR SWALLOW?
tasting notes from the experts. Jack daniels tennessee honey
ANTHONY FARRELL
Anthony Farrell is founder & owner of San-greal bartending Ltd and founder and co proprietor of Love & Death Inc on Belfast’s Ann Street. Through the looking glass we peer at this months new libation Apparently Long awaited in the UK hmmm and with a big following in the USA give it up for ‘Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur at 35% ABV’. First off, I must declare I am a serious whiskey drinker so it could be considered dangerous ground to present a flavoured whiskey for review to a man whose preference is big bourbons, few blends and yet fewer single malts but everything deserves a chance so lets drink. With any new product especially a flavoured spirit of any kind I have always adopted a process always asking why? Is there a need? What’s its purpose, the architecture of its design and ultimately its market intention? Like the influx of flavoured vodka in the late 90’s and early naughties not all of which where received well or succeeded so why flavour a Jack Daniels the synonymous rock n roll
whiskey brand? Well down to brass tact’s it is simply a combination of regular Old No 7 and a sort of spiced honey liqueur. There’s all the usual that you would expect from our old friend, hints of vanilla, oak and cherry though seemingly the prominent chocolate notes once present are now replaced with the wildness of honey which is far from timid. But to be fair it has nice & floral airs of honey smooth and warm but not too sweet considering its ABV. Oh and guess what I found the chocolate notes and some slight spice on the finish though subtle, they are there. This hasn’t been designed in mind of the whiskey aficionado but as an introduction for those new to the world of whiskey particularly women. It can be drank neat or mixed but definitely best over ice as the dilution helps a lot. It isn’t bold or brave but it is quite pleasant and probably the best honey whiskey liqueur to come out of the states.
MICHAEL STEWART Michael Stewart is founder and proprietor of The Bar Czar Consulting and is coproprietor of The Hudson Bar, Gresham St. I am tempted to say, “It’s whiskey Jim but not as we know it, not as we know it”, there- I just said it! Jack Daniel would probably be turning in his grave at the mere thought of someone messing around with his old No 7 original recipe. Perish the thought of adding honey and reducing the alcohol content to 35%abv. The 365 employees of Jack Daniels, Lynchburg, Tennessee have developed an elixir that could quite possibly break the mould for all the non-whiskey drinkers, like me, out there. It could be the bridge to a drinks category that some folk in the past just would never have ventured into. Like flavoured vodkas and rums, it is a sign of the times and we have to realise that times are a changin’ and we have to adapt with that change or stagnate. Whiskey would not be at the top of the list for me when it comes to favourite drinks but you don’t have to like
something to appreciate its merits. On the palate it is a superbly smooth, mellow experience with overtones of honey, cinnamon, toffee, Christmas pudding and vanilla all flooding through to a final finish with surprisingly little in the way of after burn. A perfect marriage of whiskey and honey. Take as a shot or sipping over ice, I liked it long with lemonade but is equally as delicious with ginger beer. This is likely to appeal to all those, especially women, who have never ventured into the whiskey maze and we await with anticipation the concoctions our bartenders and chefs will develop. Is the Honeybomb, (Tennessee Honey and Red Bull) just around the corner, who knows? A little bit of honey and a whole lot of Jack, there will certainly be a HIVE of excitement when this product hits the shelves.
21 Social is two! Summer Vibe Kicks Off in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter with a Fantastic Free Concert to Celebrate Club 21 Social’s Second Birthday Bluegrass fans and summer revellers will get the chance to chill and enjoy one of the first outdoor concerts of the summer season right in the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter, as Coca Cola and 21 Social bring a free concert to Cotton Court on 29 June 2012. The free concert, featuring a Bluegrass session and acts including Ken Haddock, will take place in the bustling square from 6pm and will also feature an outdoor bar and barbeque so audiences can enjoy the full summer experience, courtesy of Coca Cola. Colin Brown from 21 Social comments: “Following on from the huge success of our fantastic concert last year, we are very excited to be marking our second fruitful year in business. This year, we promise to celebrate in even more style with a fantastic line-up as well as a cool Bacardi-Coca Cola bar outside - so that our guests will never be too far from something refreshing! We’re really hoping customers old and new will come to enjoy the event with us. And although it’s free, we’re asking concert-goers to give a voluntary donation to our chosen charity this year, the Children’s Hospice, as we hope to continue our fundraising for this very worthwhile cause.” Paula Colhoun, from Coca Cola, which is supporting the event said: “Northern Irish weather can be unpredictable, but the Coca Cola experience is all about having fun and enjoying a good time, so the fact that the evening is free is such a great thing - we’re predicting a lot of summer smiles and happy faces.” Entry to the event is on a first come, first served basis, so concert-goers are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
chris loVes or chris hates CHRIS LOVE OF LOVE PR, IN ASSOCIATION WITH REKORDERLIG PREMIUM CIDER, GIVES 7MAGAZINE HIS BAROMETER OF WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT IS NOT.
going up! GRACE JONES Polo in the City At 64 years of age the muse of Andy Warhol hula-hooped her way through a live performance at the Queen’s jubileeconcert. The woman is a legend.
Bring on the ridiculously glamourous ladies, champagne sipping, highspeed polo ponies and an alarming amount of very handsome young men at this year’s highly anticipated summer gathering!
Home The former pop-up restaurant has upped sticks and found itself a new abode in Belfast City centre, complete with deli dining area and restaurant. It’s my new favourite Friday hangout.
going nowhere ROSARY BEADS Has a plane jetted in from Loudres recently with the 20 something boy band brigade? The look of showing off their rosary beads on nights out first hit the catwalk of fashion label Pucci but has now filtered down to the shelves of the high street. Surely this fashion trend belongs in the cave where the man himself was buried?
X FACTOR
i-BABY
WIBBLE-WOBBLE
Tickets for the arena tour are now on sale even before the TV programme airs? Shame on you Simon Cowell
Friends showing you pictures of their kids on their iPhone. Not one pic, but album after album. At the park, on a bus, at the zoo… enough already.
We all like a bit of sun, to strip off and let out bodies soak up some glorious rays but have you seen those specimen who clearly let it all hang loose. Get to the gym lads, there’s no excuse for having moobs bigger than your ladies boobs!
going down!
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Eivissa 43 Franklin Street Belfast 028 90239 123 http://www.eivissabelfast.co.uk/
Sally’s 33 – 35 John Street Omagh 028 822 48521 http://www.sallysofomagh.com/
Stiff Kitten 1 Bnkmore Square Dublin Road Belfast 028 90238 700 http://www.shine.net/
M Club Bradbury Place Belfast 028 90233 131 http://www.mclub.co.uk/
Mono 96 – 100 Ann St Belfast 028 9027 8886 http://www.monobelfast.co.uk/
|EATS 21 Social 1 Hill Street Belfast 028 9024 1415 http://www.21social.co.uk/
Deanes 36 40 Howard St Belfast 028 9033 1134 http://www.michaeldeane.co.uk/
Merchant Hotel 16 Skipper Street Belfast 028 9023 4888 http://www.themerchanthotel.com/
Barnabys 153 Ballyrobert Road Ballyclare 028 9335 4151 http://www.barnabysrestaurant.com/
Hill St Brasserie Hill St Belfast 028 9058 6868 http://www.hillstbrasserie.com
Little Wing Pizza Anne St – Belfast Lisburn Rd – Belfast Upper Newtowards Rd – Belfast Main St – Bangor http://www.littlewingpizzeria.com/
Cayenne 7 Ascot House Belfast 028 9033 1532 http://www.cayenne-restaurant.co.uk/
Ink The Four Winds 111 Newton Park Belfast 028 9070 7970 http://www.thefourwinds.co.uk/
Coco 7 – 11 Linehall Street Belfast 028 9031 1150 http://www.cocobelfast.com/
The Graduate 130 Ormeau Road Belfast 028 9023 8825 http://www.thegraduatebelfast.com/
Union St 8-14 Union St Belfast 028 9031 6060 http://www.unionstreetpub.com/
House of Zen St Anne’s Square Belfast 028 9027 8688 http://www.houseofzen.co.uk/
|EATS Wine & Co 57 High St Holywood 028 9042 8650 http://wineandcompany.com/index.html
Titanic Pub & Kitchen w2 – 14 Little Donegal Street Belfast www.framescomplex.com
|DRINKS Chelsea Wine Bar 346 Lisburn Road Belfast 028 9068 7177 http://www.chelseawinebar.com/
Cutters Wharf 4 Lockview Road Belfast 028 9080 5100 http://www.cutterswharf.co.uk/
Hudson Bar 10-12 Gresham Street Belfast 028 9023 2322 http://hudsonbelfast.com/
Robinsons Bar 38-42 Gt Victoria Street Belfast 028 9024 7447 http://www.robinsonsbar.co.uk/
The Empire Music Hall 42 Botanic Ave Belfast 028 90249276 http://www.thebelfastempire.com/
Love and Death 10a Anne Street Belfast BT1 4EF www.loveanddeathinc.com
The John Hewitt 51 Donegal St Belfast 028 9023 3768 http://www.thejohnhewitt.com/
The Spaniard 3 Skipper St Belfast 028 9023 2448 http://www.thespaniardbar.com/
The Hatfield House 130 Ormeau Road Belfast 028 9043 8764 http://www.hatfieldhousebelfast.com/
The Garrick 29 Chichester Street Belfast 028 9032 1984 www.facebook.com/thegarrickbar.
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The Roost 46 Church Lane Belfast 028 9023 282
The Black Box 18-22 Hill ST Belfast 028 9024 4400 http://www.blackboxbelfast.com/
Aisling Ghear 216 Falls Road Belfast 028 9020 8040 http://www.aislingghear.com/
Bunatee Queens Students Union University Road Belfast http://qubsu.org/bar-bunatee.asp
Void Old City Factory Patrick St Lomdonderry 028 7130 8080 http://www.derryvoid.com/
Oh Yeah Centre 15-21 Gordon Street Belfast 028 9031 0845 http://www.ohyeahbelfast.com/
Bar Sub Queens Students Union University Road Belfast http://qubsu.org/bar-sub.asp
Speakeasy Queens Students Union University Road Belfast http://qubsu.org/bar-speakeasy.asp
Golden Thread 84-94 Great Patrick St Belfast 028 9033 0920 http://goldenthreadgallery.co.uk/
Culturlann 546 Falls Road Belfast 028 9096 4184 http://www.culturlann.ie/?lang=en
Ulster Museum Botanic Gardens Belfast 0845 608 0000 http://www.nmni.com/um
Crescent Arts Centre 2-4 University St Belfast 028 9024 2338 http://www.crescentarts.org/
Catalyst Arts 5 College Court Belfast 028 9031 3303 http://www.catalystarts.org.uk/
Millennium Arts 2 William St Portadown 028 3839 4415 http://www.millenniumcourt.org/
Lyric Theatre 55 Ridgeway St Belfast 028 9038 1081 http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/
Grand Opera House 2-4 Gt Victoria St Belfast 028 9024 1919 http://www.goh.co.uk/
Ulster Hall 34 Bedford St Belfast 028 9033 4400 http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ulsterhall/ index.aspx
Paul Stafford 671 Lisburn Road Belfast 028 9066 2554 http://paulstafford.co.uk/
The Mac 10 Excahnge ST West Belfast 028 9023 5053 http://themaclive.com/
Jason Shankey Upper Newtownards Road Belfast 028 9065 8000 http://www.jasonshankey.co.uk/
|LOOKS Michael Quinn 143 Royal Avenue Belfast 028 9043 4003 http://www.michaelquinnhairdressing. co.uk/index.htm
Aaron Heaney 575 Lisburn Road Belfast 028 9066 0044 http://www.aaronheaney.com/
Skin Medi Spa 1 Surrey Street Belfast 028 9068 1066 http://www.skinmedispa.co.uk/ Zuni 44a University Road Belfast 028 9033 2345 http://www.zunihairdressing.com/
Man Grooming 801 Lisburn Road Belfast 028 9066 5599 http://man-gfm.com/
WAGAMAMA RECIPE MARINATED DUCK SALAD a tasty summer salad taken from our cookbook ‘ways with noodles’ (serves 2) you need: 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 duck breast, sliced on a diagonal 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 200g somen noodles bunch of spring onions, sliced lengthways 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and julienned 1 carrot, julienned 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce salt and white pepper 2 teaspoons seasame seeds, briefly toasted in a hot, dry frying pan
instructions: combine the marinade ingredients in a small pan with 100ml cold water, bring to the boil and remove from the heat a soon as the honey has melted. allow to cool completely and pour over the duck slices. toss gently and set aside for 1 hour; overnight in the fridge is even better pour the marinade off the duck and discard. heat the oil in a hot wok and stir fry the duck for 3-4 minutes until cooked. set aside cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, drain and refresh under the cold water
combine the noodles with the spring onions, cucumber, carrot and hoisin sauce in a large bowl. add the duck and toss everything gently so it is well mixed and coated. season to taste with salt and pepper serve topped with the sesame seeds
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