The Pole Nook (IG:@thepolenook) by Rachel (IG:@rachelpolelol) and Cassie (IG:@cassiepickersgill).

The Pole Nook is Londons first & only boutique pole dance and photography studio, proudly part sex worker-owned, this female-run business aims to be a haven for pole dancers & sex workers alike. With our expanding team we now offer small group classes, private lessons, studio & pole hires, video shoots and photo shoots in a supportive environment where everyone can flourish!

thepolenook.co.uk

‘We are so excited to sponsor Blackstage for another year! ’ Nestled in the heart of Brixton, Akila Pole Studio stands proudly as one of London’s leading pole studios. ‘At the heart of everything we do, is a deep commitment to creating a safe space that nurtures personal growth, celebrates diversity and encourages self-expression. Our community is what makes it all truly magical. It is the very essence of our studio, where dancers from all walks of life come together to uplift, support, and celebrate themselves and each other.’

With two gorgeous studio spaces and a wide range of classes available seven days a week, Akila Pole Studio is dedicated to providing a fun, inclusive and empowering experience for all <3

akilapolestudio.com

Genie Polewear uses eco-friendly materials to ensure that you can feel your best without costing the earth. Having originally started as a passion project, Genie Polewear has blossomed into the full-time UK-based small business that you see today. Our primary focus is to make affordable, sustainable and ethical clothing suitable for pole dancers & aerialists, with each item handmade to order. From full coverage to super cheeky, we offer a wide variety of styles ensuring there is something for everyone! Visit geniepolewear.com to see our range.

We have also launched Gene Undressed, a sub-line which focuses on all things seggzy & SWer-centric, created in conjunction with stripperz. Think teeny tiny thongs & bikinis for all.

It is an honour to support such an amazing event such as Blackstage; we can’t wait to see you all there!

www.geniepolewear.com

malicelingerie.com

Pole Dance Stripper Movement runs the world’s most libertine and stripper-led events.

Gemma Rose founded PDSM as a direct response to combat the stigma, othering, erasure and glamourisation of strippers in the pole industry. We provide a sex worker-centric platform, uniting the overlapping sex work and pole dance communities. PDSM's current events include: The PDSM Competition, The PDSM Showcase and Sexplicit.

ppoledancestrippermovement.co.uk

Kedeyahko (IG@Kedeyahko), is the pole industry’s first Afrocentric polewear brand founded by Evette (IG:@eva_dvah) and Karisse (IG:@queen_of_booms).

The brand was created to represent under-represented BPOC, to show pride for black culture, empowered femininity, sisterhood and of course the love of pole.

The name Kedeyahko was inspired by the Jamaican saying "mi deh yah", which means 'I'm here, all is good". As a small black owned brand this importantly signified that whilst Kedeyahko are a minority, we are here, visible and proud!

Whilst their afro-caribbean inspired polewear collection is in sampling stages, the brand has successfully launched 3 Polewear apparel collections:

-The 'Kedeyahko Kweens’ featuring 3 melanin rich sassy pole queens,

-'Tallawah' A celebration of Jamaica's 60th year of independence and

-'Don’t Touch' A tongue in cheek PSA to remind people not to touch black girls' hair but also to stay off your favourite pole.

Whilst the Kedeyahko Kweens represent the melanin rich pole babes, they are for EVERYONE who loves to represent unity, sisterhood and empowerment.

Kedeyahko prides itself on creating a landscape so BPOC feel seen and are big advocates for uplifting their community in love and light by showcasing a Friday ‘Featured Follower’ and putting a spotlight on the wonderfulness of their Tribe.

You can find Kedeyahko on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @kedeyahko and shop their products on their website.

Hello! We're QUEER. A thoughtfully crafted premium gin with the spirit of our community in every drop. Bursting with Yuzu and Blood Orange, QUEER is a citrus extravaganza that's perfect for a G&T or a fabulous concoction.

For every bottle sold, we donate £1 to LGBTQ+ charities to support their incredible work in building a free, safe and equal world for us all. So when you choose QUEER as your next tipple, you will be supporting those amazing efforts. We hope you like QUEER, and if you do, we really appreciate the love.

queergin.co.uk

Pole Junkie (IG:@pole_junkie) The world's biggest pole-wear platform! Pole Junkie has supported Blackstage from the start and we are so grateful to them for everything, and excited to have them on board as sponsors of our April 2024 show.

polejunkie.com

Emmyland is thrilled to be supplying Blackstage and Cinematographer Tracy Kiryango with all cameras, lenses and grip equipment that will be documenting the show this year.

Emmyland is a boutique rental house based in South East London specialising in bespoke wet and dry camera, lens and grip hire to the film industry.

Emmyland was founded by Focus Puller, Camera Technician and Pole Dancer Emmy Robinson who has over 15 years experience working within the Camera Department. We are proud to be the first rental house in the UK with a female Founder and Managing Director and one of two that we know of in the world.

Emmyland is a truly independent rental house, with its roots and heart being birthed from within the Camera Assisting community. We are run by Camera Assistants for Camera Assistants, so that Cinematographers will always have only the very best equipment to work with. Our kits are built by experts, for experts. We aim to be the superior and most streamlined solution for every production, offering a personalised and bespoke service and immaculately prepped and perfectly performing equipment, specced to the absolute highest level.

Emmyland is a huge ally and champion of Blackstage and all of the incredibly important work Blackstage and Leila are doing throughout the pole industry and we are over the moon to be coming on board this year as a sponsor. We cannot wait to see the beautiful images that Tracy and her team will create alongside all of the absolutely incredible performers this year with our beautiful cinema cameras and lenses. We love you Blackstage!

emmyland.com