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

Learn pole dance, floorwork, twerk and chair whilst becoming a more sensual & confident you from the comfort of your own home!

Dance With Kitty helps you feel empowered whilst learning new sensual movement via 600+ on demand tutorials and weekly livdancewithkitty.come classes hosted by world renowned Showgirl & teacher, Kitty Velour.

With new monthly content, perfect for beginners to advanced, ready to stream on any device.

Start your 7 day free trial today!

dancewithkitty.com

Created in 2021, our bespoke and inclusively exclusive community was crafted for queer melanated women and non-binary people seeking out a safe, empowering space to explore their sexuality and desires with others like them.

Societe Noir is where identities are celebrated and reassurance is offered to fearlessly navigate all our sapphic desires and kinks with confidence and authenticity wherever you are on your journey of self-discovery.

Our vibrant online community brings together like-minded individuals to celebrate diversity, self-discovery, growth and sisterhood. From activities that centre around The Culture, delightful brunches to sparkling dinners or cocktail evenings, we create enriching experiences that spark all types of connections.

And for those yearning for a deeper exploration of their sapphic desires, our carefully curated and inclusive member only private play parties provide the perfect environment to connect intimately. SN play parties are where desires are honoured, pleasure is encouraged and celebrated and we’re free to express ourselves by forging unforgettable experiences together.

Join us as we journey towards empowerment, self-expression, and liberation.

Lupit Pole (IG:@lupitpole) - The excellence of Pole, Aerial, Yoga and Fitness equipment is one of the leading manufacturers of this type of equipment in the world. Lupit is known for its boutique approach based on 4 pillars: Product safety and quality, Ease of installation and use, Partner and customer support, and last but not least - In-house environmentally friendly production (reduce, reuse, and recycle). We listen: Our partners, athletes, and dancers, as well as our customers, are actively involved in the development process. User satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

lupitpole.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.

Reign of Sovereignty (IG:@reign_of_sovereignty) is a brand by Zoë Atiko.

Zoë Atiko is a multi-disciplinary artist currently based in London working within the fields of Costume Design, Fashion Millinery and Performance Art.

REIGN is her first line of ready-to-wear harnesses and accessories. Previously produced as made-to-measure only to direct clients, REIGN’s entire collection is now available to buy online with a fully adjustable size range.

REIGN embraces the concept of embodied self-empowerment through er0tic and aesthetic pleasure. It conceives of bodies not as objects or commodities, but sovereign authorities of pleasure and self-knowledge — undefined by culture, association, or trend.

REIGN’s provocative vision nods to fetish culture, but seeks to dissolve the boundaries between private and public, insider/outsider. REIGN celebrates the potential of both fashion and self as a site of bold, fluid expression and continual reinvention. It gives power to the uncompromising enjoyment of one’s own body and sexuality, without judgment or categorisation.

www.reignofsovereignty.com

House of Kace is founded by Kadean Campbell who is a mental health professional by day and a candle maker by night. At House of Kace we know how much decor and aromatherapy can impact upon our overall wellbeing. HoK was created to bring joy, good vibes and warmth to your spaces through aroma and ambience. We craft high quality home fragrances that not only look and smell lovely but are kind to the environment.

Over here we like our candles how we like our people, authentic and non toxic.

houseofkace.co.uk

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

Aimless Gallery is a not-for-profit slow fashion fetishwear brand, known for non traditional, political, gender euphoria giving latex looks.

AG donates all profits to help trans & gender nonconforming people. Their main donations go through Mermaids a charity for Trans children & donating directly to go fund me's.

aimlessgallery.com

Kelechnekoff Studio (IG:@kelechnekoff_studio) was founded by actress, director, author and award-winning podcaster Kelechi Okafor (IG:@kelechnekoff) in 2016, and is managed by Blackstage founder Leila and co-manager Denise.

Kelechnekoff studio was born out of the knowledge that very few fitness spaces have inclusivity at their core and at the time, there weren’t many Black-owned pole dance studios in the UK. The studio started with Kelechi teaching every class from twerk to pole conditioning and pole parties. The studio then grew into the space it is now from the community she created.

Kelechnekoff studio has since been listed as one of British Vogue’s five true wellness visionaries to follow in 2020 and 2021, as one of Timeout’s top 10 hottest fitness classes in London 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022, and has also recently appeared in Refinery 29, Metro.co.uk and Conde Nast Traveller.

kelechnekoff.com

AYA Pole Dance and Fitness is a Black, disabled, queer owned space where you are invited to join us and be celebrated As You Are. Based in South East London, we have created a space for you to use your body in a way that feels natural to you.

In 2021, Jade and Mish opened AYA to provide a safe environment for pole:

- Centering the physical, emotional and mental safety of students and instructors

- Inclusive of all bodies

- All movement is valid and valued

- Promoting a culture without comparison or competition

AYA is proud to support organisations that drive the pole industry towards meaningful diversity.

We welcome you to join our community As You Are. Visit www.ayapole.co.uk go to our booking page and use the discount code BLACKSTAGE for 50% off your first class.

ayapole.co.uk

Krissy Pole Studio, is a warm and inviting dance studio based in Sutton where passion meets self-expression and where everyone can feel at home, regardless of their experience level.

Our studio is a place where you can explore your strength, improve your confidence, and have fun while learning the art of pole dancing. No matter your age, background, or skill level, you'll find a welcoming community ready to cheer you on as you discover the joy of dance.

Krissy pole studio emphasis on private and intimate sessions allows us to cater to your unique needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for one-on-one guidance or a smaller group setting, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Owned by Krissy_polefitness, who has a genuine love for dance.

krissypolestudio.com

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

GRIP + GLOW proud sponsor of BLACKSTAGE 2024.

GRIP + GLOW is a U.K. pole grip and pole skincare brand much loved and trusted worldwide by our pole and aerial community.

All of our grip and product range are formulated with leading skincare ingredients and all 100% training safe!

All Products are designed to maximise your training potential and promoting healthy glowing skin.

Skin care prep with their instantly pole safe hydration mist, during training grips and after training body rehab…. And all available in amazing fragrances.

GRIP + GLOW was created in 2020 by Lisa Hickey (18 year pole veteran) and her family as a lockdown project that grew and grew and are now stocked worldwide across online stores and studios.

Gripandglow.co.uk