AAH Magazine

11/04/2025

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12/03/2025

Future Media Production student Gracie Hall takes home top music photography award

A student has claimed a top national photography award, winning the Photographer of the Year title in the music category at the London Camera Exchange 2025.

Gracie Hall, a BA Future Media Production student, impressed judges with her dynamic shot taken at a Deadletter gig at Band on the Wall in Manchester. Selected from over 10,000 entries, Hall was also named joint runner-up overall in the competition, which celebrates emerging photographic talent.

Hall’s winning shot features Deadletter’s lead singer reaching out to members of the crowd in a scene akin to Michaelanglo’s Creation of Adam. The shot was taken during her second time photographing the band, known for their intense crowd engagement.

Hall said: “I’ve always loved how interactive their lead singer Zac is with the crowd. Shooting non photo pit shows means I get to document it from the crowd’s perspective.

“I love moving around and moving with the mosh pits, and this photo was truly taken at the right place at the right time. I’m still shocked that I managed to get it.”

Hall joined aAh! Magazine’s live photography team back in October 2023, and has since photographed artists such as Pearl Jam, Jacob Collier, Pale Waves and festivals including Neighbourhood Weekender, and Slam Dunk North.

03/03/2025

Celebrating we are delighted to present our aAh x Lights Up! Exhibition! Join us from 03 March to 29 March 2025, Monday – Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm, at Manchester Central Library to celebrate.

“Following the success of the Lights Up night-time bike ride and exhibition in November, which saw 180 women take to the streets to advocate for safer cycling, this new showcase continues the conversation, amplifying the voices of women reclaiming urban spaces. This exhibition highlights the achievements of women in cycling and explores themes of inclusivity, community, independence and representation.”

22/11/2024

aAh! speaks to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival organisers Kim Moore and Frazer Heritage ahead of the launch.

By Immy BurgessFeatured image: Lorna Elizabeth aAh! speaks to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival organisers Kim Moore and Frazer Heritage ahead of the launch. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, a power...

22/11/2024

“I know from the young women I’ve met at events and readings just how big of an impact it can make simply to see your own story told, to know you’re not alone, to know you shouldn’t be ashamed. To know it wasn’t your fault. It’s very real.”

By Imogen Lambert-Baker, Freya Barwell, Lowri Simmons, Megan HallFeatured image: Laura Bates “I’ve seen policy makers change their positions on issues that they have been really entrenched on because of the power of people’s stories told in their own words,” says feminist activist and Everyd...

18/11/2024

"His tormented demeanour manifests in irrepressible outbursts, casting a restless shadow that looks to be at the mercy of a maniacal puppeteer."

George Wainwright reviews DEADLETTER's show at Band on the Wall.

Featured image and gallery: Gracie Hall With the streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter packed with festive revellers, Band On The Wall offers a temporary respite from the premature seasonal celebrations. Debut album ‘Hysterical Strength’ in tow, Yorkshire born DEADLETTER have garnered an av...

08/11/2024

We’re excited to be part of and ’s ride this weekend. ’s aAh! Magazine will host a special exhibition at Victoria Baths following the empowering Lights Up nighttime ride which will see women and girls take to the streets to raise awareness of cycling safety and gender disparity in the sport.

The Lights Up ride, led by Belinda Everett, will take place on Saturday 9th November, celebrating the city’s status as the first European Capital of Cycling and promoting safer cycling for women.

The aAh! Magazine X Lights Up Exhibition celebrates the achievements of women in cycling, exploring new narratives in sports and supporting inclusivity and visibility within our community.

Hosted by aAh! – Manchester Metropolitan University’s arts and culture student magazine – the exhibition showcases the powerful work of student writers, journalists, artists, designers, photographers, and filmmakers, all exploring themes of women’s empowerment, inclusivity, representation and visibility on our roads and beyond.

The Light Up event will begin at All Saints Park, making its way through the Manchester Met campus and finishing with a celebration event and exhibition at the historic Victoria Baths.

Organised in partnership with Bee Pedal Ready, Station South, Manchester Metropolitan University, , We are Cycling UK, MCRActive, TfGM and Starling Bikes, the Lights Up ride aims to highlight the importance of women’s safety while cycling, especially as the dark winter months approach and the numbers of female cyclists drops significantly.

26/10/2024

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 💡Do you cycle in Manchester? We’d love to hear from you! Share your photos and stories to be featured in our Exhibition 🚲

Mayor of Cycling Belinda Everett is leading the Lights Up night-time bike ride on Saturday 9th November - designed to bring women from across Greater Manchester together to illuminate the streets and ride as an empowered collective, celebrate the joy of cycling and raise awareness of some of the issues connected to cycling.

aAh! ’s student magazine - is collaborating with Lights Up for a special exhibition after the ride, showcasing stories, artwork, and/or photography about people’s experiences in .

Please complete the form in our bio to share your photos and any quotes you would be happy to be included in our exhibition at Victoria Baths on Saturday 9th November.

22/10/2024

We are seeking submissions from talented student writers, artists, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, filmmakers and more to showcase their work as part of the Lights Up exhibition, a unique event celebrating cycling and women’s empowerment and representation on our roads.

We are seeking submissions from talented student writers, artists, illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, filmmakers and more to showcase their work as part of the Lights Up exhibition, a unique event celebrating cycling and women’s empowerment and representation on our roads. This exhibi...

30/09/2024

Join us on Thursday as we celebrate ten years of your student magazine and welcome new members to join the team 🙌🏼

Invite: aAh! The FRESHERS Issue Welcome Social & 10 Year Anniversary
Date & Time: Thursday 3rd October, 5:30pm
Venue: The Manchester Poetry Library
RSVP in bio

Come along, meet the team and discover how you can get involved with the online and print magazine. Hosted at the Manchester Poetry Library, the editorial team will be on hand to talk you through the new opportunities for 24/25.