Vada Magazine

Check out Manchester’s hottest new queer rave: Your Dad Sells Avon

14 August, 202228 September, 2022Adam Lowe

Get ready as Your Dad Sells Avon launches at the Star and Garter in Manchester on 24 September 2022.

The Untold Story of Ursula at Underbelly Festival, London

6 July, 2022Tim Firmager

This year, London’s summer Underbelly Festival tales place at 2 locations across the city, Earls Court and Cavendish Square. We visited Earls Court to taste Tarquin’s gin and watch Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch.

Six reasons to visit Switzerland – right now

29 June, 202229 June, 2022Drew Wilby

Drew Wilby makes the case for why travelling to Switzerland should be at the top of your bucket list.

An interview with Ali, Manchester’s new king of the go-go boys

13 May, 202223 May, 2022Adam Lowe

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.

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Interactive and immersive experiences not to miss in London

5 April, 202220 April, 2022Tim Firmager

Heralding more openness, interactivity and social gatherings since the pandemic lockdowns, the city of London is hosting a number of interactive and immersive experiences that should not be missed. We at Vada round up our favourites.

Ask For Clive’s Pub Pride event returns in 2022

28 March, 202220 April, 2022Tim Firmager

The LGBT charity combating discrimination and championing safer spaces, Ask For Clive, is brining back its Pub Pride event for 2022

LGBT+ History month 2022 events and spaces to explore

18 February, 2022Tim Firmager

This year LGBT+ history month (February) celebrates the 50th anniversary since the first Pride March in the UK (in 1972). Vada Magazine highlights a few events to get involved in and spaces to enjoy throughout and beyond February.

Review: Love Letters from The Ivy

11 February, 202211 February, 2022Adam Lowe

The Ivy Spinningfields has joined forces with Letters of Note to give diners a gift to treasure forever this Valentine’s Day – and we were lucky enough to preview the menu last night.