I have lived in England for over 20 years, but am Northern Irish to the core (and also love the Irish Republic). I am responsible for putting together our Ireland Guides and as Reviews Editor, I get the chance to see some great concerts and shows . Fridays usually find me taking part in our Music Academy. I am also a Church Minister and Parish Councillor and am on the Leadership Team of my congregation. In my spare time, I am often found beside a race track, watching all forms of motorsport, at my local cinema, or with a guitar round my neck, writing and playing songs.
- Media Manager/Reviews Editor at WhatsOn
- Lives in Birmingham, England.
- From Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland
- Studied Theology at B.A. in English & History from University of Ulster. Cert. Theology from Union Theological College, Belfast.
- Male
- Married
- 15/08/1961
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- DROPKICK MURPHYS AT O2 ACADEMY, BIRMINGHAMFor many years, I have been enjoying the raucous music and song of the Dropkick Murphys and so, I was delighted to be able to attend their gig at the O2 in Birmingham. The Murphys (who hail form Boston in the U.S.A.) play what is often referred to as "Celtic Punk;" a combination of punk rock with Irish folk/traditional music and it makes for a great evening of entertainment. We were treated to...Please log in to like, share and comment!
- BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2025The Birmingham International Tattoo is, for me, a highlight of the cold days of early February and this year's event was no exception. As always , we were treated to a great variety of music from several bands,with the the lead being taken by the ever popular band of the Royal Marines, along with beaufiful singing from Tim Pitman, a floor full of young disco dancers, the competitive assembling...
- 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the end of World War Two and there are a number of significant anniversaries connected to this. We will remember V.E. Day, V.J. Day and of course, the bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Dresden, all of which took place in 1945. This week, it was a very moving experience to watch the commemorations of the liberation of the concentration camp at...
- AUTOSPORT SHOW 2025 AT THE N.E.C.A highlight of the cold January days for me is always my annual visit to the Autosport Show and I was delighted to be back again for the Friday and Saturday of this year's event. As usual, there was a great atmosphere, with a variety of aspects of motorsport involved, along with the performance car and engineering side of things. There were opportunities to hear interviews with personalities...
- ARENACROSS 2025 AT BP PULSE LIVE, BIRMINGHAMFor anyone who has never experienced the sport of Arenacross, a treat is in store on the 2025 tour, which is visiting various cities in the United Kingdom. Arenacross is basically fast and exciting indoor motocross, with riders of various ages and levels of experience competing on a short and twisting track, with several humps and jumps along the way. My wife and I were privileged...
- ALDRIDGE MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY -"SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS"- AT PRINCE OF WALES, CANNOCK.Twice a year, I look forward to the A.M.C.S. production and am never disappointed with the finished product. It is a pleasure to support an organisation which is based close to where I live and some of those who take part are known to me personally. "So This Is Christmas" contained a variety of songs from musicals down through the years (incorporating the Christmas theme), combined with...
- "THE DUBLINERS ENCORE" AT BIRMINGHAM TOWN HALLI had been looking forward for some time to seeing this show and after my recent conversation with John Sheahan, the last surviving member of the original Dubliners, I was even more excited. The show, the brainchild of John and another musical legend, Phil Coulter (the Musical Director), is produced by John's daughter, Ceoladh and directed by Maurice Sweeney and recreates the sights and sounds...
- "FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK" AT WYCOMBE SWAN THEATRE"A few years ago, my good friend, Ged Graham, had the idea to put together a musical which would combine Irish folk music, song and dance with the well known songs of the Christmas season. The result was "Fairytale Of New York" and it was a great pleasure to see it for the third time at the Wycombe Swan. My wife and daughter (who actually works at the theatre) attended with me and we all...
- "WIRED FOR SOUND" CLIFF RICHARD TRIBUTE AT SUTTON COLDFIELD TOWN HALLSir Cliff Richard has been a huge influence in my life, both musically and personally and I was really looking forward to this show. Jimmy Jermain sings, looks and even speaks like Cliff (he was even educated at the same school) , as he takes us through the many years and the varied performances of Cliff's career. From the early rock 'n roll era, through the Swinging Sixties, Eurovision and the...
- "CAKE INTERNATIONAL"/ "CREATIVE CRAFT"/"SIMPLY CHRISTMAS" AT THE N.E.C.Every year, I look forward to my visit to these shows which run concurrently at the N.E.C. It is great to see so much creative talent on display and I am always accompanied by my wife, who is accomplished in both baking and crafting and provides me with expert advice throughout . This year's shows were again excellent, with very high standards in each aspect. Speaking as someone...
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