Category: Interviews
Article written by Alison Carter. Photos by Rebecca Thorne. Mr Biggins looked perfectly at home as he relaxed in Cloud 23, Manchester’s swankiest bar, perched on top of the Hilton Deansgate Hotel giving us a birds eye view of the city. He regaled us with comical anecdotes and was enthused about his first [...]
Today at the McArthur Glen Shopping Outlet, Cheshire Oaks, VIVA competition winner Michael Robinson collected his prize; a styling session with world-famous fashion designer Jeff Banks! Later on in the day, I was given the exciting opportunity to interview Jeff especially for VIVA. Jeff and competition-winner Michael walked around the clothes-rails as they both carefully selected pieces from the collections [...]
Rudimental: “We love you Manchester, it doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, you guys party 24 /7″. YEAH WE DO! And thats exactly what we did last night with Rudimental At Manchester Academy 1. Whilst Beyonce was rocking out at the MEN on the other side of town the recent number 1 [...]
By Eva Scarlett The Sword and the Dope is offered by Director Michael Horspool as a comedy supposedly akin to Monty Python and set in the times of King Arthur. On arrival I wondered what I had let myself in for, the venue was small and a little grungy however the bar was full [...]
Running from the 3rd May to the 3rd June this photography exhibition documents Benjamin Eagles recent trip to Ethiopia. The launch night, on Friday 3rd May is being held at the Babble Jarin Stoke Newington, this exhibition is all about a good cause as well, to raise money and awareness for Survival International, so if you’re in the [...]
By Claire Hardy When I was asked if I would like to attend an Italian cooking Masterclass at upmarket restaurant Novikov in London’s Mayfair I did not hesitate. I love cooking (when I have time) and any chance to expand my repertoire is gladly welcome. Novikov is run by successful Russian Restaurateur Arkady Novikov. [...]
Robbie Williams: Is a name that only cave dwellers could have managed to avoid. He’s a veritable heart throb, pop aristocracy, part of British culture. Let me entertain you,’ he requested in his number one solo venture, Life Thru A Lens in 1997. A solo album that was followed by so many more and [...]
Score, a new crime drama by Howard Marks, is just hitting the booksellers’ shelves and you should read our review because it’s a book you’ll want to read. VIVA wanted a little catch up with the man himself and so gave him a call! Howard went in to some length about crime, fiction, the [...]
You may recognise him from The Great British Menu and, if not, then get studying! Michael Caines is one of Britain’s finest chefs. He has worked under the great Raymond Blanc before flying the nest and receiving an MBE, two Michelin Stars, and numerous top-of-the-list accolades in many a lifestyle magazine with his Devon’s [...]
Over the past weekend at Neighbour’s fantastic launch of Brunch Club, we were lucky to catch a few moments with the woman behind the decks (and the venue’s very special soundtrack). New York’s finest, DJ Lexey, tells us about the brunch styled events in NY, her diverse catalogue of work and what the future [...]
Charismatic, Camp and Charitable- We met Christopher Biggins!
Article written by Alison Carter. Photos by Rebecca Thorne. Mr Biggins looked perfectly at home as he relaxed in Cloud 23, Manchester’s swankiest bar, perched on top of the Hilton Deansgate Hotel giving us a birds eye view of the city. He regaled us with comical anecdotes and was enthused about his first [...]
Designer Creates Most Expensive Dress in Collection – ‘The Lambrini’
Actress Tina O’Brien wins style stakes at this year’s British Soap Awards and brings chic elegance to the event that’s best known for fake tans, short frocks and wardrobe malfunctions. Tina secured the limelight on the red carpet wearing a ‘Lambrini inspired’ creation by celebs’ favourite dress designer Nadine Merabi. Understated glamour is this season’s [...]
Manc v. Food – are you Manc enough for Burger Challenge?
Mancunians with a huge appetite for life are being urged to take part in a stomach-churning challenge. For TV 21, Manchester’s original [& best] Americana and Tex-Mex eatery in the Northern Quarter, has laid down the mother of all food gauntlets with a Manc v Food challenge on Tuesday, June 11. Based on the infamous [...]
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