Jay Jay Revlon
Jay Jay Revlon's creative practice centers on event curation, DJing, hosting, and voguing, with a strong focus on community building and representation for QPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a pioneer of the London Ballroom scene for over a decade, he has worked tirelessly to establish safe, inclusive spaces for self-expression and to grow Ballroom culture in the UK and beyond. Jay Jay serves as Overseer of the UK House of Revlon, Overall House Father of the Kiki House of Maison Laveaux, and founder of the Kiki House of Tea, playing a key role in expanding the community in the UK and Spain.
His creative achievements include being named one of Time Out’s “One to Watch” and receiving a two-page feature in British Vogue (November 2021). Jay Jay has collaborated with major cultural institutions such as Tate Britain and the Southbank Centre, leading workshops to educate and inspire audiences about Ballroom culture. Internationally, he has worked as a creative director with the Young Vic Theatre and the Hetrick Martin Institute in New York.
Jay Jay has also partnered with leading brands including Coach, G-Star, Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, and Netflix. Notable commissions include DJing for London Fashion Week After Party, the Brit Awards After Party, and Sydney Mardi Gras. His performances have graced iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, PACHA Ibiza, and Annabel’s, with features on platforms including BBC Radio and Boiler Room.
Now at a pivotal point in his career, Jay Jay is ready to take the next step in expanding his creative practice. With this first exhibition and a strong foundation behind him, he seeks opportunities to reach new audiences, push creative boundaries, and continue building a legacy of empowerment and innovation within the creative and cultural sectors.
Isaac Laveaux
Isaac Laveaux is a visual artist and writer whose work has been exhibited at Tate Modern, Kadist Paris and Institute of Contemporary Art Berlin. He is also a member of the Ballroom Scene as a member of the House of Laveaux where he has competed and won across Europe in the category of Old Way Vogue.
Nathan Lewis
Nathan is a community development enthusiast with a keen interest in public health, working on research and community engagement with an intersectional approach. He has worked across a number of fields, including mental health, sexual health, prisons and substance misuse. He is currently focused on research exploring the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ people in several UK local authority areas, working with Black Thrive Lambeth and other organisations in SE London.
Amani
Amani is a London-based artist and community organiser, joining the London Ballroom scene in 2018 and since then has competed across Europe and the States and has made a name for herself in her scene and internationally as Princess Amani Laveaux 007. Finding inspiration from old school FQ performers like Charisma Icon, Sinia, and Roxy Prodigy. Amani views Voguing and Ballroom as black-trans expression and resistance.
Outside of Ballroom Amani is multi-disciplinary artist, having had a residency at Tate Gallery and appeared in campaigns for beauty brands like Illamasqua and for Vodafone UK and has performed in venues such as ICA, Young Vic Theatre, Royal Albert Hall and English National Opera. Amani is also one of the co-founders of the grassroots collective and peer support group network BAXSAN, established in 2018 and focused on connecting and archiving the growing LGBTQ+ Somali community in UK, with a residency at Whitechapel Gallery.
Kelechi Okafor
Kelechi Okafor is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, presenter, actor, and political commentator. She is the creator of the podcast Say Your Mind, counting more than 280 episodes, which explores self-reclamation through an unflinching critique of society. She has written books for children, young adults, and adults, often addressing Black identity and systemic injustice. Kelechi’s work extends beyond literature and media—she actively engages in political commentary and social advocacy, particularly on issues affecting Black women. She frequently critiques institutional racism and performative activism, calling for concrete action in support of Black communities. Through her artistic and social endeavours, she continues to push boundaries, create transformative spaces, and amplify marginalised voices. Her upcoming novel AWAKENED is set to be released in June 2025.
You can keep up with Kelechi on her website or through Instagram: @kelechnekoff