Lily Allen

Hi, I'm Lily, a journalism student and digital content creator passionate about storytelling, vlogging, and writing. Whether it's crafting lifestyle blog posts, editing engaging TikToks, or producing YouTube content, I love connecting with audiences across platforms.

Medium • 2nd June 2025

Mighty Hoopla: A Safe Space Wrapped in Sequins and Solidarity

We cheered, danced, and experienced every emotion at Mighty Hoopla 2025 on Sunday, June 1st, beneath the (occasional) London sun. More than just a music festival, the yearly celebration of pop, queerness, and unreserved self-expression served as an important reminder of pride, community, and resistance.

Photo by Aleks Magnusson on Pexels

Medium • 29th May 2025

What to Expect at Manchester Pride 2025: Your Ultimate Guide

Manchester Pride 2025 is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be one of the city’s most vibrant, powerful, and joyful weekends of the year. Whether you’re heading there for the first time or returning to celebrate again, this guide has everything you need to know before the rainbow flags go up.

Tailored for You: The 2025 Met Gala’s Celebration of Black Dandyism

Can fashion make a strong statement of resistance and identity, or is it just about looks? This subject was raised by the May 5th, 2025 Met Gala’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and dress code, “Tailored for You.”

'Sawyers Arms Hotel' - Manchester

'The Moon Under Water' - Deansgate, Manchester

Pubs: Community Hubs or Neighbourhood Nuisances?

Managed by hospitality experts, Fibber Magees has successful locations in both Manchester and Dubai. Ross Matthews-Smith, the owner of Fibber Magees, believes that pubs are an integral element of British culture and a community centre.

10th April 2025

The Manchester Music Scene

A website created as part of a university project including a Q&A and online profile with David Halliwell, former manager of 'The Verve', about the music scene in Manchester