DEN Loungewear: the story behind the queer fashion revolution
Glen Scott sits down with Vada Magazine to tell us about how he went from being made redundant to launching a successful fashion label, DEN Loungewear.
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On tour with Alexis Gregory’s Riot Act
Alexis Gregory sits down with Vada Magazine as he tours the UK with his solo show, Riot Act. He tells us about why it’s important for audiences today to know about their history and the pivotal moment we find ourselves when it comes to queer storytelling.
Speak Out Sister launches to represent majority of feminists who are trans-inclusive
Speak Out Sister is a new group formed to represent trans-inclusive feminism and challenge the disproportionate media coverage given to the small minority of transphobes who claim to be feminists.
Media amplifying minority with anti-trans views, report shows
‘Transphobia is a strong predictor of lesbophobia, biphobia and homophobia,’ say researchers at Opinium.
How Justin Myers was inspired by Adele’s divorce for his latest book
Author Justin Myers returns with his third novel, and sits down with Vada Magazine to talk about being in the closet, class, and working with Adam Kay.
Music: 7 of the Best Songs – 16 May 2022
John Preston shares his seven best new tracks of the week – with Rose Gray, Desire, Ethel Cain, Leikeli47, The Smile, Mallrat and Shygirl.
Laura Kay tells us everything about a queer therapist from Brighton
Laura Kay sits down with Vada Magazine to discuss the importance of queer representation in fiction, her writing process, and the impact of shame, ahead of the publication of her second novel, Tell Me Everything.
Vada Magazine launches digital covers
Laura Kay features on the cover of Vada Magazine’s spring cover.
An interview with Ali, Manchester’s new king of the go-go boys
As Manchester’s king of the go-go boys, Ali has taken the scene by storm. We got to chat with him about his work, the switch from drag to go-go, and the evolution of Manchester’s scene.
Music: 7 of the Best Songs – 9 May 2022
John Preston picks his seven best tracks of the week – featuring Carly Rae Jepson, Röyksopp and Susanne Sundfør, Bad Bunny, Tove Lo, Sharon Van Etten, Arcade Fire and Mya Folick.