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GRAVY Mag Issue 004 Preorders are live 🗣️⚡️Link in bio

It’s taken the most part of a year and a lot of learning on the job but I have to give a huge thanks to all our contributors and collaborators for being the best teachers, colleagues, champions n (most importantly) friends. LUV YA. ❤️🔊

A few launch party tickets are still available and the mag is cheaper there so if u want a bargain and a boogie, I’ll see you there x

Photographer: @planet.lesbian
Models + styling: @bonitamiin @mollysworldffforever
BTS: @jessica.guscoth
Creative direction + poetry: @6fa.maisie
Concept: @natsustudiosuk @gravymag
Tee design: @whoarefieri
Location: @floatinghomestays_mcr

Contributors:
@sambatley @sohinib_30 @haylsambr @eye.scream.sand.witch @ch4rmtopia @georgiaaashaw @teesemagazine @discability @emmahazelunwin @tomguaylesounds @sleazyfbaby @jessannaphotography @linabenadel @emilycrawfford @angelldike @angelmadee @3pnizzy @mahnoorty @noortyportfolio @darcygbreen @ellabella_vl @ella.vanlierop_art @gemmahendersonn @millieacrawford @milliecrawfordportfolio @flohassell @sophiepickk @amelieuptonn @hatty_tremlett @mcrfashioninstitute @fashion.mfi @mmufashionsoc @alfiewrightart @massive_joke @itchythey @loll.thepoet @timothyedgeworth @daisylewisdiy @campclub_uk @chaosgoblin2.0 @eliiah420_69 @estellechalli @slicesinsyrup @summerknightx @thebritpopprincess @ceteris @lalidaglover @ginge.central @aliafield @hannah_dickinson_mua @improbable_rainbow @soaphed @macybuchananx @purebarkin @styledbythea tom __har_ Alexandra Kamonda @dazedinred @callan_bd @psyryn_ @migratory_passages @icantaffordtherapyso. @lifeinthechlolane @poppyhannnah @bpd.soundsystem @gggeorggggina @shaks.sw @louloumachpoetry @culainwoodthepoet @noori_ia @effielicious_xx @adelerobinson @a.gib_ @seraphinexces

We are nowt without you, WE LUV YA X

GRAVY Mag Issue 004 Preorders are live 🗣️⚡️Link in bio

It’s taken the most part of a year and a lot of learning on the job but I have to give a huge thanks to all our contributors and collaborators for being the best teachers, colleagues, champions n (most importantly) friends. LUV YA. ❤️🔊

A few launch party tickets are still available and the mag is cheaper there so if u want a bargain and a boogie, I’ll see you there x

Photographer: @planet.lesbian
Models + styling: @bonitamiin @mollysworldffforever
BTS: @jessica.guscoth
Creative direction + poetry: @6fa.maisie
Concept: @natsustudiosuk @gravymag
Tee design: @whoarefieri
Location: @floatinghomestays_mcr

Contributors:
@sambatley @sohinib_30 @haylsambr @eye.scream.sand.witch @ch4rmtopia @georgiaaashaw @teesemagazine @discability @emmahazelunwin @tomguaylesounds @sleazyfbaby @jessannaphotography @linabenadel @emilycrawfford @angelldike @angelmadee @3pnizzy @mahnoorty @noortyportfolio @darcygbreen @ellabella_vl @ella.vanlierop_art @gemmahendersonn @millieacrawford @milliecrawfordportfolio @flohassell @sophiepickk @amelieuptonn @hatty_tremlett @mcrfashioninstitute @fashion.mfi @mmufashionsoc @alfiewrightart @massive_joke @itchythey @loll.thepoet @timothyedgeworth @daisylewisdiy @campclub_uk @chaosgoblin2.0 @eliiah420_69 @estellechalli @slicesinsyrup @summerknightx @thebritpopprincess @ceteris @lalidaglover @ginge.central @aliafield @hannah_dickinson_mua @improbable_rainbow @soaphed @macybuchananx @purebarkin @styledbythea tom __har_ Alexandra Kamonda @dazedinred @callan_bd @psyryn_ @migratory_passages @icantaffordtherapyso. @lifeinthechlolane @poppyhannnah @bpd.soundsystem @gggeorggggina @shaks.sw @louloumachpoetry @culainwoodthepoet @noori_ia @effielicious_xx @adelerobinson @a.gib_ @seraphinexces

We are nowt without you, WE LUV YA X

Pay attention and it’ll pay you back. Everything you’re wanting can be found if you look hard enough so lock in, open up. Good luck ✨☮️🕊️

Themes of the week: hard work for a soft life 🤲🌞💪

‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ playlist linked in bio 🎧
Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

Pay attention and it’ll pay you back. Everything you’re wanting can be found if you look hard enough so lock in, open up. Good luck ✨☮️🕊️

Themes of the week: hard work for a soft life 🤲🌞💪

‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ playlist linked in bio 🎧
Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

BTS from ‘Gone Fishing’ - The Issue 004 GRAVY X NATSU Clothing cover shoot inspired by leisure. Fishing for time. 🎣⏰

Photographer: @planet.lesbian
Models + styling: @bonitamiin @mollysworldffforever
BTS: @jessica.guscoth
Creative direction + poetry: @6fa.maisie
Concept: @natsustudiosuk @gravymag
Tee design: @whoarefieri
Location: @floatinghomestays_mcr

BTS from ‘Gone Fishing’ - The Issue 004 GRAVY X NATSU Clothing cover shoot inspired by leisure. Fishing for time. 🎣⏰

Photographer: @planet.lesbian
Models + styling: @bonitamiin @mollysworldffforever
BTS: @jessica.guscoth
Creative direction + poetry: @6fa.maisie
Concept: @natsustudiosuk @gravymag
Tee design: @whoarefieri
Location: @floatinghomestays_mcr

30/04 LAUNCH PARTY TICKETS ARE LIVE 🔊🔊🔊 Ticket link in bio with a likkle gift for the early birds 🪱🪩
What to expect:
🌟 FREE PASTIES (arguably the most important info)
🌟 Open decks 5 - 8 PM and all DJs get free entry so apply for a slot via the link in bio !
🌟 DJs 8 - 11 PM, line up T.B.A.
🌟 One-night-only discount on the newest issue as a thanks for coming through to celebrate us 🫶 (£10 RRP £12)

Limited capacity to grab a ticket asap, see you deya x

30/04 LAUNCH PARTY TICKETS ARE LIVE 🔊🔊🔊 Ticket link in bio with a likkle gift for the early birds 🪱🪩
What to expect:
🌟 FREE PASTIES (arguably the most important info)
🌟 Open decks 5 - 8 PM and all DJs get free entry so apply for a slot via the link in bio !
🌟 DJs 8 - 11 PM, line up T.B.A.
🌟 One-night-only discount on the newest issue as a thanks for coming through to celebrate us 🫶 (£10 RRP £12)

Limited capacity to grab a ticket asap, see you deya x

Good things are coming if you make space for ‘em! Have a clear out, get all yer old clobber on Vinted and set a seat at your table. Be a great host to your own good time. Link in bio 🔗

Themes of the week: spiritual spring cleaning, getting the ball rolling 🫧🌸🎱

Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

Good things are coming if you make space for ‘em! Have a clear out, get all yer old clobber on Vinted and set a seat at your table. Be a great host to your own good time. Link in bio 🔗

Themes of the week: spiritual spring cleaning, getting the ball rolling 🫧🌸🎱

Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

Search party for the elusive 4th installment of GRAVY Magazine on 30/04 @bagfactorymcr
This 1s for all the groovers n shakers, more info to come 💫🗣️📖
Save the date and I’ll save a dance for ya xx

Search party for the elusive 4th installment of GRAVY Magazine on 30/04 @bagfactorymcr
This 1s for all the groovers n shakers, more info to come 💫🗣️📖
Save the date and I’ll save a dance for ya xx

Curiosity might’ve killed the cat but luckily you’re not one. Follow your nose this week, indulge in the daydream. What do you want to be doing and why aren’t you? What are you so afraid of? 🐈‍⬛🌱

Themes of the week: Liberating, becoming, being

Link in bio 🎧
Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

Curiosity might’ve killed the cat but luckily you’re not one. Follow your nose this week, indulge in the daydream. What do you want to be doing and why aren’t you? What are you so afraid of? 🐈‍⬛🌱

Themes of the week: Liberating, becoming, being

Link in bio 🎧
Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

Salford turns 100 this year and the residents of LH and Walkden have took it upon themselves to celebrate 100 times over with events everyday for the next few month. We swung by Hug in a Mug to chat to the team at @rebellionartscic during their zine making workshop 🗣️🌟❤️

Salford turns 100 this year and the residents of LH and Walkden have took it upon themselves to celebrate 100 times over with events everyday for the next few month. We swung by Hug in a Mug to chat to the team at @rebellionartscic during their zine making workshop 🗣️🌟❤️

GRAVY: Flavour of the Week 002 just dropped, link in bio 🔊🔊

Get out yer head. Or at least get out the gaff. Take a deep breath instead of a sigh. Touch grass and say hello to the world. Keep your chin up when you do. It’s the only way to watch it go by, cos it will go by! Whether you’re watching or not. May as well enjoy the show.🗣️🌟

Themes of the week: sunshine (!!!) and staying as sharp as you are soft 🌞☁️🍀

Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

GRAVY: Flavour of the Week 002 just dropped, link in bio 🔊🔊

Get out yer head. Or at least get out the gaff. Take a deep breath instead of a sigh. Touch grass and say hello to the world. Keep your chin up when you do. It’s the only way to watch it go by, cos it will go by! Whether you’re watching or not. May as well enjoy the show.🗣️🌟

Themes of the week: sunshine (!!!) and staying as sharp as you are soft 🌞☁️🍀

Playlist curated by IAMAI @iamai.poet
Visuals by 6FA Maisie @sicks.efae

You have a few days left to stream our first ‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ playlist. Next one lands on Monday so check it out whilst you can 🗣️ Link in bio

Curated by @iamai.poet
Artwork by @6fa.maisie

You have a few days left to stream our first ‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ playlist. Next one lands on Monday so check it out whilst you can 🗣️ Link in bio

Curated by @iamai.poet
Artwork by @6fa.maisie

‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ is a themed weekly playlist curated by IAMAI (@iamai.poet) and illustrated by 6FA Maisie (@6fa.maisie) inspired by the compilation CDs of our youth and the divas that are the Hedkandi girls. Link in bio. Enjoy 🔊

Themes of the week: taking flight, pride and gratitude 🪐🌟🤲

The world looks reyt small from up here, doesn’t it? It’s not just strong legs but strong character that got you here. Sometimes you bite off more than you think you can chew, yet somehow you always manage to eat. Thank god for good molars. LOVE YA. 🗣️♥️

‘GRAVY: Flavour of the Week’ is a themed weekly playlist curated by IAMAI (@iamai.poet) and illustrated by 6FA Maisie (@6fa.maisie) inspired by the compilation CDs of our youth and the divas that are the Hedkandi girls. Link in bio. Enjoy 🔊

Themes of the week: taking flight, pride and gratitude 🪐🌟🤲

The world looks reyt small from up here, doesn’t it? It’s not just strong legs but strong character that got you here. Sometimes you bite off more than you think you can chew, yet somehow you always manage to eat. Thank god for good molars. LOVE YA. 🗣️♥️

thanks for ur time, patience, love n all the gorge things we get to see, make and do as part of this wee community - as always, WE LUV YA x

GRAVY 4 soon

thanks for ur time, patience, love n all the gorge things we get to see, make and do as part of this wee community - as always, WE LUV YA x

GRAVY 4 soon

LH we LUV ya 🗣️❤️
This is the last of the Spirit of LH content (everybody saw awwww) Don’t worry though, we’ll see you at the next one 😌↕️

P.s. I didn’t clock the “6FA amazing” typo until just now but let’s just call it positive self talk n keep it pushing yeah x

LH we LUV ya 🗣️❤️
This is the last of the Spirit of LH content (everybody saw awwww) Don’t worry though, we’ll see you at the next one 😌↕️

P.s. I didn’t clock the “6FA amazing” typo until just now but let’s just call it positive self talk n keep it pushing yeah x

If for some reason you want to know about the local lore of academic rivalries in LH, this is a pretty solid crash course (sayin that, both my schools got demolished so I think @mocap40 has me beat)

If for some reason you want to know about the local lore of academic rivalries in LH, this is a pretty solid crash course (sayin that, both my schools got demolished so I think @mocap40 has me beat)

Volume warning in advance cos the karaoke was goin off 🗣️🔉 but listen closely because Becky from bodymind_educate IS the embodiment of the Spirit of Little Hulton — please check out the work she’s doing with BME to help teenagers in LH 🌟

Volume warning in advance cos the karaoke was goin off 🗣️🔉 but listen closely because Becky from bodymind_educate IS the embodiment of the Spirit of Little Hulton — please check out the work she’s doing with BME to help teenagers in LH 🌟

Now the weathers gone rubbish, we’re missing Summer and the Spirit of LH more than ever (the weather was rubbish then n all but at least we had an extra hour of daylight 💔)
Here’s some more info about the good and gorge people of LH , last few reels coming soon n then we’ll just have to wait to be invited back next year 😌

Now the weathers gone rubbish, we’re missing Summer and the Spirit of LH more than ever (the weather was rubbish then n all but at least we had an extra hour of daylight 💔)
Here’s some more info about the good and gorge people of LH , last few reels coming soon n then we’ll just have to wait to be invited back next year 😌

Talking a load of 💩 at the Spirit of LH with Nikolai from @the.lonely.mouth , if you wanna get your gut right check out their page 🗣️🥬🌶️
Nikolai and some mates are also undertaking a huuuuge trek to fundraise for Gaza and Ukraine so check out @bridgethegap_expedition to keep up with their journey ❤️

Talking a load of 💩 at the Spirit of LH with Nikolai from @the.lonely.mouth , if you wanna get your gut right check out their page 🗣️🥬🌶️
Nikolai and some mates are also undertaking a huuuuge trek to fundraise for Gaza and Ukraine so check out @bridgethegap_expedition to keep up with their journey ❤️

Still only half way through our journey at the Spirit of LH , here’s a review of how saturday shaped up and the offerings at the chazzas on Little Hulton precinct 🗣️

Still only half way through our journey at the Spirit of LH , here’s a review of how saturday shaped up and the offerings at the chazzas on Little Hulton precinct 🗣️

That rounds up Saturday at The Spirit of Little Hulton ⭐️
So much more to come from Sunday but for now enjoy some unreleased SINDYSMAN and check out the work the guys over at Heads Up Gentlemen are doing 🤝💐

That rounds up Saturday at The Spirit of Little Hulton ⭐️
So much more to come from Sunday but for now enjoy some unreleased SINDYSMAN and check out the work the guys over at Heads Up Gentlemen are doing 🤝💐

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we’re salford badge club ⚪️
we’re salford badge club ⚪️
we’re salford badge club ⚪️

Ok so I LIED, it’s not an interview it’s more me ranting Stew’s (@salford.esk ) head off about how much we all love him and it’s true ! He was the second interview I’d ever done for Issue 1 of @gravymag and we luv him loads over ere , check out his work 🗣️❤️

Ok so I LIED, it’s not an interview it’s more me ranting Stew’s (@salford.esk ) head off about how much we all love him and it’s true ! He was the second interview I’d ever done for Issue 1 of @gravymag and we luv him loads over ere , check out his work 🗣️❤️

Finally got round to talking to some folks about the Spirit of Little Hulton, both as a festival and as a concept (spoiler: it’s just being dead lovely and havin a laugh xx)

Finally got round to talking to some folks about the Spirit of Little Hulton, both as a festival and as a concept (spoiler: it’s just being dead lovely and havin a laugh xx)

Me and @bethankimages got invited to cover The Spirit of Little Hulton Festival last weekend and talk to the gorgy people of LH, but first off — we just really needed to find the elusive Minion Man (spoiler: he didn’t even look like a minion, was dead nice though x)

We had the best time at the fest 🫶⭐️ Loads of content to come 🗣️ book us for more, we luv it x

Me and @bethankimages got invited to cover The Spirit of Little Hulton Festival last weekend and talk to the gorgy people of LH, but first off — we just really needed to find the elusive Minion Man (spoiler: he didn’t even look like a minion, was dead nice though x)

We had the best time at the fest 🫶⭐️ Loads of content to come 🗣️ book us for more, we luv it x

hello my luvs, sorry for the radio silence ! Been chipping away at GRAVY 4 and some other top secret Good Stuff 🛐 In the meantime, we still have copies of JOY 2 up for sale on our site, with all proceeds going towards a top surgery fundraiser for a member of our community, link is in bio and any remaining stock will be available to grab at our Withy Pride Exhib in Sept - more info to come 🗣️⭐️💐

hello my luvs, sorry for the radio silence ! Been chipping away at GRAVY 4 and some other top secret Good Stuff 🛐 In the meantime, we still have copies of JOY 2 up for sale on our site, with all proceeds going towards a top surgery fundraiser for a member of our community, link is in bio and any remaining stock will be available to grab at our Withy Pride Exhib in Sept - more info to come 🗣️⭐️💐

CALL OUT FOR QTIPOC ARTISTS AND POETS

GRAVY and Withington Pride are back for another year of celebrating queer creatives of colour! Each year we try to find more ways to support and celebrate our contributors. This year we have decided to create a special edition of JOY, fundraising in aid of Rainbow Noir. The zine will feature work from all of our contributors and serve as a memento of the exhibition as well as a tangible way for our patrons to financially support the community 💐

As always, the submission link is in @gravymag bio and DM us with any questions and queries

Deadline 30/07/25

CALL OUT FOR QTIPOC ARTISTS AND POETS

GRAVY and Withington Pride are back for another year of celebrating queer creatives of colour! Each year we try to find more ways to support and celebrate our contributors. This year we have decided to create a special edition of JOY, fundraising in aid of Rainbow Noir. The zine will feature work from all of our contributors and serve as a memento of the exhibition as well as a tangible way for our patrons to financially support the community 💐

As always, the submission link is in @gravymag bio and DM us with any questions and queries

Deadline 30/07/25

The second issue of our fundraising zine, JOY, is live on gravymcr.com ! This issue is to raise funds towards the top surgery of @callmejaeme ⭐️ link in bio

All written and visual work in the zine was contributed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community 💐

Cover shoot by @planet.lesbian

The second issue of our fundraising zine, JOY, is live on gravymcr.com ! This issue is to raise funds towards the top surgery of @callmejaeme ⭐️ link in bio

All written and visual work in the zine was contributed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community 💐

Cover shoot by @planet.lesbian

subs fer gravy 4 are open ! here’s some thoughts/people/things that inspired the theme , have a listen for me n if you feel inspired then check out our last post for more infooo

submission link in @gravymag bio n feel free to dm/email if you want any more info or clarification ! 🤝💐⭐️

subs fer gravy 4 are open ! here’s some thoughts/people/things that inspired the theme , have a listen for me n if you feel inspired then check out our last post for more infooo

submission link in @gravymag bio n feel free to dm/email if you want any more info or clarification ! 🤝💐⭐️

🗣️🗣️ Oi oiiii , GRAVY 4 call outs are here

This issue is about REST. As a concept and a pastime. About actively doin nowt. Passively achieving fulfilment by doing chuff all 😌

Please have a read, shout me with ya questions and queries. Submission link is in the bio as per, a word doc with the themes is also available through the submission form for those who prefer to read that way 🤝⭐️

DEADLINE: 10/08/2025

🗣️🗣️ Oi oiiii , GRAVY 4 call outs are here

This issue is about REST. As a concept and a pastime. About actively doin nowt. Passively achieving fulfilment by doing chuff all 😌

Please have a read, shout me with ya questions and queries. Submission link is in the bio as per, a word doc with the themes is also available through the submission form for those who prefer to read that way 🤝⭐️

DEADLINE: 10/08/2025

Oi oiii we need ya 🗣️

We’re on the look out for LGBTQIA+ people to submit some work to another top-surgery fundraising zine! Some of you will remember the first issue of JOY that we dropped a couple years back to raise some cash for @xion.ioa and we’re back again trying to help out another member of the trans community that needs some love and support. PLEASE share and submit, link in bio
we luv ya x

Oi oiii we need ya 🗣️

We’re on the look out for LGBTQIA+ people to submit some work to another top-surgery fundraising zine! Some of you will remember the first issue of JOY that we dropped a couple years back to raise some cash for @xion.ioa and we’re back again trying to help out another member of the trans community that needs some love and support. PLEASE share and submit, link in bio
we luv ya x

Just wanted to say a huge thanks again to everyone that contributed to G3, came through to the launch and even grabbed a copy ! We’re sold out pretty much everywhere with a few copies floating around in @begstealborrowmcr + @begstealborrow.withy for anyone who missed out ! Always grateful to have the support of such a gorge wee community , lots of the cards for this year so stick wiv us 🤝🪩

Snaps by @harrydelaneyphotos

Just wanted to say a huge thanks again to everyone that contributed to G3, came through to the launch and even grabbed a copy ! We’re sold out pretty much everywhere with a few copies floating around in @begstealborrowmcr + @begstealborrow.withy for anyone who missed out ! Always grateful to have the support of such a gorge wee community , lots of the cards for this year so stick wiv us 🤝🪩

Snaps by @harrydelaneyphotos

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