lily allen • 30th June 2025

Britpop Reimagined: Gen Z and the Legacy of a 90s Movement

This video was produced as part of a university news package project for my journalism course at Manchester Metropolitan University. I interviewed Steve Ahern, store manager of iconic Oasis store Microdot, to investigate how the Britpop movement of the 1990s still resonates with Gen Z today. Both musically and culturally.

🎥 Roles: Reporting, filming, editing, interviewing
🛠️ Skills: Interviewing, scripting, Adobe Premiere Pro, research

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.

Medium • 29th May 2025

Mighty Hoopla 2025: London’s Loudest, Campest Pop Festival Returns This Weekend

London’s Brockwell Park will once again explode into a kaleidoscope of colour, music, and unapologetic joy as Mighty Hoopla 2025 makes its highly anticipated return. Hoopla is more than just a music event — it’s a celebration of queer culture, nostalgia, and the purest form of pop escapism.

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.

12th May 2025

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.”

9th May 2025

The New Pope: What Just Happened and Why It Matters

A bell tolling over St. Peter’s Basilica, a puff of white smoke, and suddenly a new leader for the 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide. This resource is your resource for learning about what happened in Vatican City, the process of choosing a new pope, and the significance of this moment that goes much beyond the Church, regardless of whether you’re a devout believer, an inquisitive spectator, or just interested in the recent events.

8th May 2025

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.