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‘This is trans power’: Why the people behind Manchester Pride’s opening act say it’s time to let go of the hate and celebrate

BBC NEWSNIGHT
Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark speaks with Yvy DeLuca and Debbie Hayton about the recent controversy regarding trans people being excluded from the conversion therapy ban. Aired 06/04/22.

Tea with Kings & Queens
This episode I'm talking to the spellbinding writer, performer and self proclaimed 'South Asian drag monster' Yvy de Luca. 15/10/21

Coming Out: Four Personal Stories
For years Yvy says she didn’t even know the word ‘transgender’, but when she found out she knew exactly what she wanted to do.

Manchester Evening News
How a self-proclaimed 'Bollywitch' went from bully target to transgender advocate. Published 07/06/20.

I'm Socially Distancing With...
Hear what Yvy DeLuca has to share in response to questions from LGBTQ+ young people at The Kite Trust and across the UK.

Coming Out Stories Podcast
Presenter Emma Goswell interviews Yvy DeLuca about her experiences as a trans woman, growing up in Blackburn and leading a double life. Aired 23/12/19

Manchester Indian Film Festival 2022
The MIFF returned to Manchester for its second year, bringing film, poetry and discussions of South Asian identity to HOME cinema, Ducie Street Warehouse and more.

Manchester Pride Conference 2022
Featured on the panel are Yvy DeLuca, Nico Dhillon, Paul Fairweather, Tony Openshaw and hosted by Tony Ajayi Event recorded 23/03/22 at The Lowry, Salford Quays.

Manchester Queens w/ Lady Bushra
Lady Bushra is back with GayLifeManc for another instalment of #ManchesterQueens with Lady Bushra. This time, she's speaking to @yvyworld aka #TheBollyWitch. Aired 25/07/21

Manchester's
Finest
Superbia spoke to Yvy DeLuca, a trans advocate and author of ‘Tainted Beauty – The Memoir of an Authentic Creation‘. Published 01/09/20.

Cosmo UK - Trans Day of Visibility
To celebrate TDoV, Cosmo spoke to 11 transgender people from across the UK and beyond about trans joy and their advice for younger trans people.

Odd Bod Pod with King Confuza
Drag monster and icon, King Confuza, interviews Yvy about her book, Bollywitch drag and the state of racism within the UK drag scene. Aired 07/07/20

International Women's Day 2017
STRONGMCRWOMEN campaign with Manchester City Council for International Women's Day 2017. Published 08/03/17

Refinery 29
Here, ten people of all ages from around the world tell Refinery29 their own queer origin stories, which include everything from social media platforms to crushes and kisses to the musical Fun Home.

Womanhood
BBC 2 Two documentary. Yvy DeLuca speaks with Shirley Ballas, Sinitta and Chidera Eggerue about being a a trans woman, and th importance of including trans women in the conversation of womanhood. Aired 26/11/21

Manchester Pride Conference 2021
Spotlight - Yvy DeLuca talks about South Asian representation and the importance of inclusion within the LGBTQ community. Published 20/04/21.

At Home With...We The Queers
WE THE QUEERS chat with Yvy Deluca about being the BollyWitch, lockdown, and the importance of diverse drag. Aired 25/07/20

Cuppa with
Cake Boi
Drag Artist Cake Boi chats The Bollywitch about how she has found developing her drag over lockdown and finding a local queer community.

Chewing the
Cud
Watch episodes of the online and TV chat show. Yvy featured as guest to talk about her book. She soon became part of the panel as the Showbiz Correspondent

LADYFEST MCR 2016
A celebration of music, art and ideas in the proud tradition of Manchester's talented, radical and creative women. Published 11/10/16