Thread: The Manchester Alternative & Burlesque Fair @ Sound Control Sat 25th Feb

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 the UKs biggest retailer of glamour/burlesque/fetish footwear :

• Alternative Footwear : The Alternative Footwear Roadshow

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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 :

• Heresy n Heelz : Official Merchandise - Badges, Latex Teddy Bears & Event Tickets

• Burlesque Salon : Corsetry, Lingerie and Clothing

• Kiku Boutique : Bespoke Corsetry & Lingerie

• All Girls are Magpies : Customised Hats, Hair Accessories, Pasties & Tassels

• Cherry's Cupcakes : Scrumptious Cupcakes

• Kalandra Jane : Gorgeous Bespoke Millinery

• Stockingstop : Vintage & Fully Fashioned Hosiery

• Ministry of Burlesque : Burlesque Tuition, Coaching & Events

• Madame Dee's - Gothic, Lolita, Steampunk, Kitsch & Rockabilly Accessories

• Imogen's Imagination : Burlesque and Vintage Inspired Hats, Fascinators and Hair Accessories

• Aly Fell : Artist & Illustrator

• Eustratia : Unique Latex Designs & Mixed Media Accessories in a Fusion of Fabrics, Trims & Appliques

• Steampunk Seamstress : Steampunk Inspired Clothing, Jewellery & Accessories

• Belle Epoque : Corsets & Clothing

• Vibrant Dreams : Gorgeous Lashes for Glamorous Girls

• Extinct Design : Vintage Clothing, Homewares & Accessories

• Hex Piercing : Body Jewellery, Clothing, Accessories & Collectables

• The Black Wardrobe :Handmade Gothic & Vintage Inspired Clothing & Accessories



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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 :

• House of Eros : Artisan Crafted Fetish and Dungeon Furniture & Accessories

• Blackrose World : Handcrafted Leather Fetish & BDSM Accessories

• Arcanum Accessories - Latex Hair, Clothing & Shoe Accessories, Collars + Lingerie

• Zhyon : Latex Hair Accessories & Body Piercing Jewellery

• JDL For Leather - Leather Clothing + Fetish/BDSM Toys & Accessories

• Latex101 : Kinky Boywear for Kinky Boys

• DOM-estics : E-Stim, Massagers & CP Equipment

• Dark Rose Desires : Alternative Lifestyle/BDSM/Fetish products

• Angela Regina : Kinky Greeting Cards & Limited Edition Fetish Prints

• Floggermeister : Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly Impact Toys, Floggers & Whips

• Club Lash : Manchester based Fetish/BDSM Events

• Twisted Playtime : Latex Clothing & Fetish/BDSM Accessories

• Blush Dance : Poledancing Classes & Tuition

• Kitty O'Hara's : Handmade Corsetry

• The Sophie Lancaster Foundation : Merchandise & Fundraising in support of the S.O.P.H.I.E. Campaign

• The Black Hand Crafts : Medieval Fetish Gear, Goth and Alternative Jewellery, Pagan Paraphernalia

• Vixon : Accupuncture Devices, Gothic, Fetish & Alternative Fashions

• Rock, Raunch & Twisted : Hand Crafted Adventurous Art for Twisted Souls

• Gothlings : Clothing & Accessories for Goth/Punk/Emo/Alt Babies & Kids

• 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 The Alternative & Burlesque Fair - 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 Burlesque Salon, and Libidex Latex Libidex Latex

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With Slippery Belle the night before, & Carnival Divine the following Friday, tis a busy week for burlesque in Manchester Can't wait!

Coming to Manchester next Saturday, the UKs biggest selection of burlesque & alternative fashion all under one roof + fantastic entertainment !