FEATURES: Aussie artist Belfast exhibition

Whoever said Detroit was the city to be for arts and creativity has clearly never been to Belfast. In the wake of the EMA Awards, the unveiling of the new Titanic museum, and a number of art venues popping up all over the city, it’s clear that Belfast is well-known for more than just its turbulent past. Australian-born and Belfast-based artist Teelah George recently launched a collection of her latest artwork at the Lawrence Street Workshops, located just off-campus from Queen’s University.

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OPINION: Frankie my dear, we don’t give a damn.


Finally, the cruel joke is over. Frankie Cocozza, no-one’s favourite wannabe rock star, has been unceremoniously kicked off the X Factor, after breaking one of the show’s ‘golden rules’. What that rule may have been seems a little hazy, but the papers are all screaming ‘cocaine Cocozza’ so I think we can deduce the answer from that, even if half the country couldn’t work out that little Frankie is a few notes short of the full chorus.

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ARTS: The David Meade Project

Northern Ireland’s rival to Derren Brown is appealing for YOU to take part in his new television special for BBC NI.

David Meade wants to give one lucky person the chance to share his special, mind reading powers.

If you missed the 1st series of The David Meade Project, you won’t have seen how amazing David’s mind reading powers really are! But you’re in luck… as there is another chance to see it on Sunday on BBC2 NI at 22.50.

For you chance to be selected, contact details are below:

NOTE: ALL SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE FILMED FOR BROADCAST

Email: pickmedmp@wild-rover.com

Phone: 028 9050 0975

Paticipants must be over 16 years of age