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.
Inverroche Terrace at The Gantry hotel – Stratford, London
South African gin brand Inverroche has partnered with The Gantry Hotel in Stratford, London, to open a pop-up terrace, offering cocktails with a sustainable twist
Dopamine Land – the new immersive art experience arrives in London
Dopamine Land is the new immersive art experience that arrived in London in April 2022, provides a series of rooms each stimulating different senses and bringing back childhood imagination to adult kids.
Restaurant review: TH@51 in Taj Hotel, London
Vada Magazine heads to the new bar and restaurant TH@51 at the luxury 5-star Taj Hotel in St James, London, to try their spin on a global food and experiential cocktail menus.
Chris McCrudden sashays away into space
Hadley Stewart sits down with author Chris McCrudden to discuss his latest book, Sashay to the Centre of the Earth, the third in his Battlestar Suburbia sci-fi series.
Music: 7 of the Best Song – 25 April 2022
This week’s best of the best includes Pusha T, Hatchie, Ruth Radelet, Etsy, Dubstar, 070 Shake and Soccer Mommy.
Theatre review: The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Two Tour
Scott Balf has a ball at The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Two Tour.
Restaurant review: Mezcalito Chelsea, London
Mezcalito garden lounge and bar aims to bring Mexico to the heart of Chelsea. Vada Magazine popped along on Taco Tuesday to find out what Mezcalito Chelsea brings to the table.
Out at Work: Alexander and William Deakin, the brothers of finance
As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet brothers Alexander and William Deakin. Despite their varied career paths, they now both work in the finance sector, for companies who respect who they are.