The Manchester Alternative and Burlesque Fair: Heresy n Heelz Productions is proud to present
THE MANCHESTER ALTERNATIVE & BURLESQUE FAIR
Saturday 25th February 2012 @ Sound Control, 1 New Wakefield Street (off Oxford Rd), Manchester M1 5WH 12 noon - 6pm
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 !
Burlesque Vintage Rockabilly Fetish Gothic Alternative Steampunk Neo-Victorian Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Artwork, Equipment and much more, all under one roof
Event Highlights
Sweeties and Meet/Greet from the Heresy Harlots Hospitality Team
FREE re-usable shopping goody bags from Iron Fist Clothing
Performances throughout from Ministry of Burlesque Movers & Shakers
Twisted Cabaret & Poledancing performances
Club DJs providing music throughout
Walkabout Magic & Freakshow Performances
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House of Heels
The ground floor 'House of Heels' area offers a fully licensed bar, chill out area with settees & tables, and an outdoor smoking/seating terrace.
There is also a large 20sqM showcase display area featuring
Alternative Footwear : Huge 'Roadshow' display of Fetish/Burlesque/Erotic Footwear & Boots www.alternative-footwear.co.uk
and also special guests
The Sophie Lancaster Foundation : Merchandise & Fundraising in support of the S.O.P.H.I.E. Campaign www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/
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Burlesque Boudior
The 'Burlesque Boudior' is is located on the upper floor, and houses the main performance stage featuring :
Kittie Klaw
'Kittie Klaw is the 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'
Ministry of Burlesque Movers & Shakers
'Movers & Shakers is a performance feature, showcasing the up & coming performers from Kittie's Newcomers Workshops. There will be regular shows on the hour throughout the afternoon.'
Neo-Victorian Peepshow Installation
'In true 'What the Butler Saw' style, Ministry of Burlesque will offer you a naughty peek at perfectly posed Pin-Ups in a decadently sumptuous Boudoir of Beauty'
Confirmed traders include (many more TBC) :
Heresy n Heelz : Official Merchandise - Badges, Latex Teddy Bears & Event Tickets www.heresynheelz.co.uk
Burlesque Salon : Corsets & Clothing www.burlesque-salon.com
Kiku Boutique : Bespoke Corsetry & Lingerie www.kikuboutique.co.uk
All Girls are Magpies : Customised Hats, Hair Accessories, Pasties & Tassels www.facebook.com/pages/All-girls-are-magpies/198711323497520
Cherry's Cupcakes : Scrumptious Cupcakes www.facebook.com/cherryscupcakes
Kalandra Jane : Burlesque and Retro Millinery and Accessories www.kalandrajanedesigns.com
Stockingstop : Vintage & Fully Fashioned Hosiery http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/stockingstop
Ministry of Burlesque : Burlesque Tuition & Coaching www.ministryofburlesque.com
Madame Dee's Creations : Gothic, Lolita, Steampunk, Kitsch & Rockabilly Accessories & Clothing www.madamedees.co.uk
Imogen's Imagination : Burlesque and Vintage Inspired Hats, Fascinators and Hair Accessorieswww.facebook.com/ImogensImaginationUK
Aly Fell : Artist & Illustrator www.darkrising.co.uk
Steampunk Seamstress : Steampunk Inspired Clothing, Jewellery & Accessorieswww.folksy.com/shops/steamstress
Eustratia : Unique Latex Designs & Mixed Media Accessories in a Fusion of Fabrics, Trims & Appliques www.eustratia.co.uk
Belle Epoque : Corsets & Clothing www.becorsets.com
Vibrant Dreams - Gorgeous Lashes for Glamorous Girls www.vibrantdreams.co.uk
Hex Piercing - Body Jewellery, Clothing, Accessories & Collectables www.hexpiercing.co.uk
Wonderland Cakes : Bespoke Alt & Vintage Themed Celebration Cakes www.withlovefromwonderland.co.uk
The Black Wardrobe : Handmade Gothic & Vintage Inspired Clothing & Accessories www.theblackwardrobe.com
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Cellar of Sin
The 'Cellar of Sin' is situated in the basement, and houses a second performance stage, featuring :
Twisted Cabaret Performances From The Vivid Angel
'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.'
Poledancing performances from Blush Dance
'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. There will be performance from both Becky & Maria'
Hosted by Simon Southerin
Freakshow performer and amazing magician Simon Southerin will be your host for the afternoon, both on stage and walkabout
Confirmed traders include (many more TBC) :
House of Eros : Artisan Crafted Fetish and Dungeon Furniture & Accessorie swww.houseoferos.co.uk
Blackrose World : Handcrafted Leather Fetish & BDSM Accessories www.blackroseworld.com
Arcanum Accessories : Latex Hair, Clothing & Shoe Accessories, Collars + Lingerie www.arcanumaccessories.com
Zhyon : Latex Hair Accessories & Body Piercing Jewellery
JDL For Leather - Leather Clothing & Fetish/BDSM Toys & Accessories www.jdlforleather.co.uk/
Latex101 : Kinky Boywear for Kinky boys www.latex101.com
DOM-estics : E-Stim, Massagers & CP Equipment http://www.dom-estics.co.uk/
Dark Rose Desires : Alternative Lifestyle, Fetish & BDSM products www.darkrosedesires.co.uk
Floggermeister : Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly Impact Toys, Floggers & Whips www.floggermeister.com
Twisted Playtime : Stylish and Affordable BDSM/Fetish Goods www.twistedplaytime.com
Angela Regina : Kinky Greeting Cards & Limited Edition Prints www.angelaregina.com
Club Lash : Manchester based Fetish Events, selling Merchandise, Membership & Event Tickets www.clublash.com
Blush Dance : Pole Dancing and Burlesque Dance Classes, Dance Workshops www.blush-dance.co.uk
Kitty O'Hara's : Handmade Corsetry www.kittyohara.com
The Black Hand Crafts : Medieval Fetish Gear, Goth and Alternative Jewellery, Pagan Paraphernalia www.blackhandcrafts.co.uk
Vixon : Accupuncture Devices, Gothic, Fetish & Alternative Fashions www.vixon.co.uk
Rock, Raunch & Twisted : Hand Crafted Adventurous Art for Twisted Souls
Gothlings : Clothing & Accessories for Goth/Punk/Emo/Alt Babies & Kids www.gothlings.co.uk
Topping Tools : Canes & Floggers
Midnight Moon : Art & Apparel
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Admission & Directions
Admission is £5 on the door - strictly over 18's only
Venue Address : Sound Control, 1 New Wakefield Street (off Oxford Rd), Manchester M1 5WH
Directions : Narrow street by the viaduct at Oxford Rd Train Station, Revolution Bar on the corner
Parking : Meter parking is available on Hulme Street & Charles Street + NCP on Charles Street, there is no parking immediately outside the venue.
Dress Code : None, but feel free to look FABULOUS whatever your style
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More Information for Guests & Traders
For more information on this event, trader enquiries, etc visit www.thealternativeandburlesquefair.com - info@thealternativeandburlesquefair.com ' Facebook : Heresy n Heelz or call Jules on 07825 109111.
This event is brought to you by Heresy n Heelz Productions Ltd and is kindly sponsored by Burlesque Salon www.burlesque-salon.com, and Libidex Latex www.libidex.com
The Manchester Alternative and Burlesque Fair at Sound Control in Manchester, Lancashire on Saturday, 25 February 2012.
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