This event announcement is on the Manchester (M) topics page and the BDSM Events web board. 22 members going: Alyss_Abyss, BumbleB, DOM_estics, Drew_Heller, dynion_da_byw, EricStanton, erosfurniture, hollythedolly, jen001, kinknthecouple, Luvtoy, Madam_lulu, MasterIanUK, MistressFoxx, MistressJuliaPink, Noise, secretsmile_101, Subbenn, Topping_Tools, Uther0774, XMO0SE, XskyeX
| Wed 28 Dec 11, 11:04 AM Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair UK(M), 11 mths  |
Manchester Alternative & Burlesque Fair @ Sound Control, Saturday February 25th : 12 noon-6pmWe are delighted to announce details of the February Manchester Alternative & Burlesque Fair. Offering up to 50 STALLS, THREE THEMED SHOPPING FLOORS, 2 PERFORMANCE STAGES, a full programme of entertainment & installations + a lounge bar chill-out area and private outdoor terrace, it is the UKs greatest alternative shopping experience. • Fetish • BDSM • Gothic • Alternative • Steampunk • Burlesque • Vintage • Rockabilly • Neo-Victorian Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Artwork, Equipment and much more, all under one roof Whatever alternative lifestyle you pursue, you will find lots to enjoy, not to mention a great opportunity to come and meet up with friends, new and old, in a kink friendly pansexual environment. Keep up to date with your Fetlife friends attending by checking HERE Event Highlights
****SECOND LOCATION TO BE LAUNCHED IN CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM ON 30th JUNE @ THE BIRMINGHAM BALLROOM**** The industrial & bare brick "Cellar of Sin" is situated in the basement, and will house all the Fetish/BDSM/Adult/Gothic/Steampunk stallholders, as well as a performance stage, featuring regular shows from :
"Described by Bizarre Magazine as The Queen of Alternative Performance and The Ultimate Showgirl, The Vivid Angel is an avant garde performance artiste of exceptional talent. She is a Freakshow Diva, a Burlesque Honey, a Lover of Fire & Cabaret Chanteuse, and arguably one of the very best Twisted Cabaret performers in the world."
"Manchester based Blush Dance offer poledance tuition for fitness or performance. As well as 2 feature performances, interested guests will be able to have a short lesson and try some moves."
Freakshow Performer & Magician Simon Southerin will be your host for the afternoon, he will also be doing walkabout performances Participating Traders :
House of HeelsThe House of Heels area offers a fully licensed bar, newly furnished chill out area, and a private outdoor smoking/seating terrace. There is also a large 20sqM showcase display area featuring the UKs biggest retailer of fetish & glamour footwear
Burlesque BoudiorThe "Burlesque Boudior" is is located on the upper floor, and houses the main performance stage featuring :
Kittie Klaw is founder of the Ministry of Burlesque and one of the most iconic British performers of the last decade, and will provide the closing headline burlesque show
Movers & Shakers is a performance feature, showcasing the up & coming performers from Kittie's Newcomer Workshops. There will be regular shows on the hour throughout the afternoon.
Participating Traders :
Admission, Directions & Venue DetailsSound Control, 1 New Wakefield Street, Manchester M1 5WH
Directions : The venue is just off Oxford Rd next to the train station & viaduct (take the small road with Revolution Bar on the corner), and within 10 minutes walk of the City Centre & Gay Village Parking : Best to avoid driving down New Wakefield St as its quite narrow and mainly loading only spaces, there is meter parking on some of the roads off Hulme St & Charles St + an NCP on Charles St too. Admission : £5 pay on the door strictly 18+ Dress Code : Whatever is your style, but no nudity please This event is kindly sponsored by Libidex Latex, Iron Fist Clothing, Burlesque Salon & Midnight Moon Art & Apparel Please visit Alternative & Burlesque Fair Online for full event details
If you are interested in trading with us please contact info@thealternativeandburlesquefair.com for an information pack or call 07825 109111. If you fancy a visit to one of Manchester's regularly running Fetish events in Feb, why not try the following : Club Lash - One of the UK's 5 longest running events is held just up the road at Legends, 4-6 Whitworth Street Manchester M1 3QW : £15 entrance or £8 members. Their "Kinky Valentine" event is on Saturday Feb 11th from 9.30pm, membership (£12) is not compulsory but can be purchased at their stall at the Alt Fair. The Kage - Chill out of play on a Sunday afternoon from 2 - 8pm @ Partners, Whitelegge St. Bury BL8 1SW. Great facilities including. Valentines special 12th Feb, wear (or ahhem "receive") something red..... Edited Sat 11 Feb 12, 7:28 AM by Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair | ||
| 28 Dec 11, 12:10 PM Heresy_n_Heelz UK(B), 3 yrs |
We still have a couple of vacancies for loaders/riggers for this event, if you fancy becoming part of the team on the day, drop us a line. HERESY 'N' HEELZ - MORE TEEZE THAN SLEEZE !!! | ||
| 1 Jan 12, 2:30 PM XskyeX UK(WA), 12 mths   |
So looking forward to this event and its my birthdayyyyyyyyy yay @MasterIanUK and myself will be there - Ill be spending all my birthday money woop To the world, You are one person. But to one person, you might be the world. | ||
| 1 Jan 12, 2:55 PM Drew_Heller UK(LS), 4 yrs  |
I cannot wait! Very much looking forward to the event  | ||
| 13 Feb 12, 8:21 PM Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair UK(M), 11 mths |
Just 2 weeks to go until the next Manchester Alt & Burlesque Fair have just update the traders list with several new companies to tempt you with their products in Feb :
We're nearly fully booked once again so once the last few are confirmed there will be 50 different companies offering you a product selection including : Dungeon Equipment, BDSM Toys, Latex/PVC/Leather Clothing, Corsetry, Fetish & Glam Footwear, E-Stim, Kinky Cards, Lingerie, Hosiery, Vintage & Kitsch Clothing, Jewellery, Millinery & Hair Adornment, Artwork & Photography, Lashes, Cakes......the list just goes on. New products for February include Punk/Goth/Alt clothing for kids, Vegan & Ethical Toys made from reclaimed materials, Pop-Art, Medieval Fetish Gear, Pagan Paraphernalia & Gothic Clothing. If you haven't been yet give it a try, you will not find as wide a selection or as many traders under the same roof ANYWHERE else in the UK. Many of the companies are local to the North West, so support your local traders ! | ||
| 17 Feb 12, 6:55 PM Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair UK(M), 11 mths |
Battle of the Bears
In the hidden depths of the latex designing underworld, a battle has been raging between 2 of the UKs most talented latex designers Jo (Arcanum Accessories) and the elusive & mysterious PhURC, to outdo each other in the production of ever more detailed Heresy n Heelz latex bears. The unofficial competition which has been going on behind the scenes seems to have been won this month by Arcanum, with the amazing "Count Dracularbear", voted ahead of the rival "Burglarbear", by a pair of deranged latex adicts who shall remain nameless. Both these bespoke one-off creations will be auctioned off at the Alt Fair on Saturday, with all proceeds going to the S.O.P.H.I.E. charity. Representatives of S.O.P.H.I.E. will also have a stall as usual at the event, selling merchandise in support of the foundation. | ||
| 22 Feb 12, 9:43 PM Topping_Tools UK(M), 2 yrs |
Only 3 days to go... Come and say hello. www.ToppingTools.co.uk | ||
| 26 Feb 12, 4:47 AM jen001 UK(HD), 8 yrs |
Hi Thoroughly enjoyed having something like this in Manchester, got a lovely latex bunny hood from Eustratia and a hitty stick from Popi and Noise But... Why were there children in the venue? In my opinion this is not a place for children. J x i dont look like *that* in person? shit | ||
| 26 Feb 12, 7:19 AM canius_femina UK(M), 13 mths |
I had a great time there, Master bought me a Fab top from a really lovely and helpful bloke who directly at the bottom of the stairs.
Look down at me and you see a fool; look up at me and you see a god; look straight at me and you see yourself." - Charles Manson | ||
| 26 Feb 12, 10:30 AM kinknthecouple UK(M), 14 mths |
I was Soooo looking forward to this event, yet for us it was the biggest let down ever, it was Sooooo not how it was advertised above, The venue was dark, scruffy and not nice. Yes it was good how you could buy the things in front of you without ordering online, but to me it didn't quite pull of how it was advertised in the slightest. ( Before all the IC brigade jump on the bandwagon, this was just our oppionion )
M & K | ||
| 26 Feb 12, 12:21 PM Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair UK(M), 11 mths |
Glad you enjoyed the event, to clarify the comments relating to children, there was one waiting in the main bar area for the first 10 minutes that the doors were open whilst her father delivered some boxes to one of the basement traders. She was supervised by an adult and left the venue with her father as soon as he had delivered his boxes. The only other child in the venue was a baby being carried by her mother. Ourselves & venue security took the judgement that due to the age of the baby, that parental responsibility should prevail. There was an ID check in place on the door throughout by SIA badged security to prevent under 18 access. We will however seek further licensing guidance on the position with regard to babies under the age of 1 being carried. Edited 26 Feb 12, 12:56 PM by Birm_Mcr_Alt_Fair |
