<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Jack Michael Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackmichaeltaylorjou]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:52:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Charli XCX to make major UK return at Reading and Leeds Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charli XCX is set to make a major return to the UK this weekend, headlining both Reading and Leeds Festival.]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/charli-xcx-to-make-major-uk-return-at-reading-and-leeds-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8a04784e12adafbf7b0cef</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:24:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_506dde3542c547c38ea6d78cf3cf771c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am not afraid to walk this world alone as My Chemical Romance at Anfield Stadium was worth the wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Black Parade marched into Anfield on Tuesday 30 June and transformed one of football's most iconic stadiums into something closer to a theatre than a rock gig. My Chemical Romance performing Mama at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. | Credit: Jack Michael Taylor I'm writing this wearing a Black Parade T-shirt, with the album spinning on vinyl beside me, still trying to process what I witnessed. My Chemical Romance's Long Live The Black Parade Tour wasn't just one of the best concerts I've ever...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/i-am-not-afraid-to-walk-this-world-alone-as-my-chemical-romance-at-anfield-stadium-was-worth-the-wai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a48156b0e6d46569495fd4a</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:15:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_e7555052861f40d882c72e8f37d53442~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool prepares for the biggest rock event of the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerard Way performing in Boston, MA - Fenway Park. September 7th. 2025. |  Credit: Lindsey Byrnes Nearly two decades after The Black Parade helped redefine a generation of rock music, My Chemical Romance are preparing to kick off their biggest UK stadium tour to date at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium, with just nine days remaining until opening night. Following the US leg of the tour, the highly anticipated show will mark the start of the band's UK run and is expected to draw tens of thousands...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/liverpool-prepares-for-the-biggest-rock-event-of-the-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a38067f5860ddcae28ac629</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:55:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_a8c29a86df0a4de08273ff798b16242f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_751,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘Gay’ Olympics 2026: Can Eurovision still remain a queer safe space?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world’s biggest music competition, the Eurovision Song Contest, has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years, but for decades the contest has remained a cultural staple within LGBTQ+ communities. Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been plagued with controversey. | Credit: Eurovision Song Contest) As Eurovision 2026 gets underway in Vienna tonight, viewers have questioned whether the competition’s slogan, 'United by Music', still reflects values of inclusivity. Known for its camp...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/the-gay-olympics-2026-can-eurovision-still-remain-a-queer-safe-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08e60cdf43effc8ce073c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:54:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_533f7c230e614840a36680ebcbfa7ff3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool theatre company puts audiences at the centre of the story]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Rebecca Connell-Brooks, interactive theatre has always been about breaking down the barrier between audiences and performers.



The 38-year-old co-founded DBY Interactive after moving to Liverpool in 2012, knowing nobody in the city.



Over time, the company has built a reputation across the Liverpool City Region for its interactive murder mystery productions.]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/liverpool-theatre-company-puts-audiences-at-the-centre-of-the-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03aa7568a3e7adcb13c56a</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_060ebde1f6fa4e84a31e47e1775c5e10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiding of religious group sparks community debates in Crewe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A religious group based in Crewe has been raided by Cheshire Police and has sparked debates in the local community. Webb House, Crewe. | Credit - Crewe Heritage Centre Three properties were raided in Crewe on the 29th April 2026, including Webb House on Victoria Avenue, following allegations of sexual offences and modern slavery against a member reported to have taken place in 2023. The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, which has occupied the site since 2021, and has housed 150 people,...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/raiding-of-religious-group-sparks-community-debates-in-crewe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fe25284f7ebdc9f6aaa623</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_b6594e58262e4839bc6d5e8323187725~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Sloan's ‘Good Behaviour’ is a  short film triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[This gritty, atmospheric and tense short emerges as a contemporary cinematic triumph.  Sal (Antonio Aakeel) and John (Stephen Walters). | Credit - Dan Sloan, 2025 Dan Sloan’s 2025 short ‘Good Behaviour’ explores the semantic domain of memory and guilt, prompting the viewer to question, ‘how much guilt is enough?’ The film brings forth a visceral and gut-wrenching depiction of psychological trauma, flawlessly encapsulating both a cycle of self-destruction and the fraught road to rehabilitation....]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/dan-sloan-s-good-behaviour-is-a-short-film-triumph</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa6b02438dc58e2c8cf78e</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Discovery]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:19:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_24c3704ae02249c995053a5e9268fb4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of concerts taking place at Anfield this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rock icons to country stars, here is every act confirmed for Anfield in 2026 Dua Lipa performs on stage as part of her Radical Optimism Tour | Image - Jack Michael Taylor Anfield is set for another massive summer of music as a world-class line-up of artists prepares to take the stage in 2026. Over the last few years, the home of Liverpool FC has become a premier global destination for live music, hosting record-breaking runs from Taylor Swift and legendary performances by Bruce...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/full-list-of-concerts-taking-place-at-anfield-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8ad2890b4365cb8684de8</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_99b53b8395f947b9bc32a8fa2a2394a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘There is a bit of shame in asking someone to come back to your parents place when I am pushing 30’ ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Adam Hayward has opened up about the affects of living with parents | Credit - Dr Adam Hayward A man from Upton is forced to move back in with his parents due to high rent prices in Merseyside. Dr Adam Hayward, 29, says: “There is a bit of shame in asking someone to come back to your parents' place when I am pushing 30 and expected to have my life in order” “I've seen this happen with some friends from University, and witnessing that makes me think I have fallen behind in life,” says Adam....]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/there-is-a-bit-of-shame-in-asking-someone-to-come-back-to-your-parents-place-when-i-am-pushing-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7ac89de51bc35a5345fb1</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:17:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_17608c30c21a4ac1866d873372b9a33a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_680,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for more menstrual education in university made by Bangor Students Union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Undeb Bangor, Bangor University's Student Union Bangor Students' Union have called for more menstrual education within university settings following Welsh Government action regarding menstrual education in schools following the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership’s vows to improve menstrual education in schools. The revised Curriculum for Wales mandates that students study the menstrual cycle and menstrual health, says the Government announcement. The lessons that should be taught to...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/calls-for-more-menstrual-education-in-university-made-by-bangor-students-union</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7aad96d919e5ce86b550e</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:09:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_6cb3804a5d894ce1a83c79cbd2f16119~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra help called to tackle homelessness in Bangor City Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homelessness is a topiacl issue in Wales | Credit - Jack Michael Taylor Homelessness in Bangor city centre is now at an all-time high. Residents and students alike have called for local governments and the council to confront the raising issue of homelessness in the city. Over 600 people in Gwynedd County are homeless due to the local housing problem, the national cost of living crisis, and the pandemic's after-effects. The parliamentary assistant for Siân Gwenllian, the Senedd Constituency...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/extra-help-called-to-tackle-homelessness-in-bangor-city-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7aa2c384eb6d61abc173a</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:06:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_ada0c2431e304669968c29ab838fe8fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug driver banned from driving for 3 years in Bangor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver has received a fine | Credit - Completely Retail A Bangor woman has been banned from driving by magistrates for 3 years and received a fine after drug driving. Kelsea Coburn, of Bangor, appeared before Caernarfon Magistrates' Court on the 30th of April 2024, pleading guilty. Coburn was stopped by police on the 27th January 2024 and was disqualified from driving after being caught with a controlled substance in her system. The court heard that the woman was stopped by police while...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/drug-driver-banned-from-driving-for-3-years-in-bangor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a9387b1c42fb24f8b919</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_5b2ecf7f7e5f4221a37cab3df7eb5a3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sportsmanship at Bangor Vs Aberystwyth Varsity: An ongoing discussion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varsity is a yearly event. | Credit - Jack Michael Taylor Bangor University have secured its 9th Varsity win in a row; despite this victory, claims of unsportsmanlike conduct have been raised against their rival university, Aberystwyth University. Throughout many events, reports of unsportsmanlike conduct surfaced during matches targeted towards Bangor students. Conduct such as derogatory language and assault had been reported by students. Varsity, a yearly event held in March of the academic...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/sportsmanship-at-bangor-vs-aberystwyth-varsity-an-ongoing-discussion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a7bb5caf4ed272b8397a</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:58:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_f91e0aad9f6d4e92b0d501ce9429e845~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student nightclub initiates measures to combat growing drug issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academi is the student hotspot of Bangor | Credit - Bangor University, 2024 Freshers Week is one of the biggest weeks of a student’s life, despite being the scariest. Moving away from home for the first time to a new place can be extremely overwhelming. Whilst being overwhelming, the first thing most new students do is scout out the local nightclubs and visit these with their newfound friends in their new home. Nightclubs have always been a hotspot for students; hopeful students always look...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/student-nightclub-initiates-measures-to-combat-growing-drug-issue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a6bf384eb6d61abc1018</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Politics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:51:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_7c665bd6e0df4a3497243321bb5c8870~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Chicks - the undoubtedly racy yet absolutely hilarious comedy. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image - Wayans, 2004 On the surface of it all, White Chicks is a 2004 comedy about two black men impersonating white women as part of an investigation. However, the film plays on the satirical presentation of race and gender. The film overall is great. The comedic timing is perfectly executed; however, the racy themes cannot be brushed over. Recently, claims have been made that the film is almost as offensive as blackface. I seriously don’t understand how people have come to that assumption;...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/white-chicks-the-undoubtedly-racy-yet-absolutely-hilarious-comedy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a52fde51bc35a5344fbe</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:44:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_81342d7990034b99a1aebbe724e01dde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_778,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie - The Pigs Blood Cult Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen King's 'Carrie' is still a clear example of narrative perfection in 2026. Image - De Palma, 1976 In Carrie's case, this cult favourite has been significantly tampered with throughout the years. The original, which was initially released in 1976, has undergone a few hit-or-miss recreations and reimaginings; however, it continues to be the best to this day. Carrie was Stephen King's first novel, and the film is a flawless adaptation of the 1974 release. Mostly since it was the first to...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/carrie-the-pigs-blood-cult-classic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a423384eb6d61abc0890</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:41:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_db1b5ecaa13a47fdbe90a4ef738a4442~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romeo. Romeo. Wherefore art thou, Gnomeo? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A garden decor rendition of Shakespeare: a British classic or just a weird film? Image - Asbury, 2011 Arguably, this is one of the strangest films British cinemas have ever seen. Featuring a star-studded cast, these garden gnomes retell the story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Gnomes haven’t really had their break into pop culture, unlike cars, planes or even toys. Yet, this captivating and quirky film catapults the Capulets into British pop culture.  Imagine a small garden gnome steps...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/romeo-romeo-wherefore-art-thou-gnomeo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a31f5caf4ed272b82c70</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:35:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_af3d5b9b7d3e433cbb5e6ea3de330699~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_970,h_546,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Me By Your Name: Guadagnino’s Queer Romantic Masterpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image - Guadagnino, 2017 Luca Guadagnino’s 2017 cinematic masterpiece explores the semantic field of self-expression and self-identity. Initially based on the novel of the same name written by André Aciman, this idyllic and enchanting film was showcased to the world at Sundance. This film remarkably turns literature into cinema, perfectly captivating their emotions and the sense of erotica created in this Italian narrative. Guadagnino illustriously showcases this blossoming love. The film is...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/call-me-by-your-name-guadagnino-s-queer-romantic-masterpiece</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a21e7b1c42fb24f8a981</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_8082e987a7644d06bd561397dd00a31c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_658,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coraline: Silicone, Wire and Terror. A Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image - Selick, 2009 Release date: 08 May 2009 Director: Henry Selick Henry Selick. Need I say more? We all enjoy being scared. It's just human nature. A scare here and there, we all love it. However, hearing rumours of adults leaving Caroline screenings distraught over the terror they have just witnessed helps to calm the nerves, barely. Because they are right. I was petrified. This is a terrifying film.  Coraline and the word curious go hand in hand. This is a true horror film that is also...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/coraline-silicone-wire-and-terror-a-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a0e5de51bc35a5344523</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:28:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_f2f4b25145c342fb83e7312b6d3858b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_548,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shut down to shining: Bangor University’s musical theatre society’s road to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[SODA: Bangor University’s Musical Theatre society has plunged itself back into the spotlight after many years in the dark. SODA rehearsing their latest production of the pantomime ‘Cinderella’. - Credit - Jack Michael Taylor University can be one of the loneliest times of a person's life. Leaving home for the first time, leaving the friends you've made and the comfort of your hometown while attempting to go forward with your higher education and new life, for some, like myself, this can be...]]></description><link>https://jackmichaeltaylor.wixsite.com/jackmichaeltaylor/post/shut-down-to-shining-bangor-university-s-musical-theatre-society-s-road-to-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">639c88be49ffd4bb76641975</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:03:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5facf4_084e1d839edd4706985762442eac49b0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jack Michael Taylor</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>