Pass The Mic x Soho House: Young creatives to know

As we approach the deadline to submit a creative brief for our partner initiative, we join Pass The Mic founder Reggie Yates to turn the spotlight on 8 exciting young creatives

To continue our partnership with @passthemic this month, we worked with founder Reggie Yates to shine a light on 8 young creatives who are bringing positive change and creativity to the digital space and beyond. Including dancers, writers, artists and more, find out about these creatives below and follow them to explore the work they are doing.

A woman leaning up against advertising posters.

Alyssia Gibson

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Gibson is a painter and sculptor.

@alyssia_gibson

A man wearing a pink wide collared shirt with a pink background behind him.

Callum Sterling

A London-based professional movement artist specialising in dance, alongside other forms of creative expression.

@callumsterling

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Char Ellesse

Founder of Girls Will Be Boys, Ellesse is opening up a discussion around modern-day assigned gender roles through shared experiences and personal journeys to self-acceptance.

@ellessechar

Radam Ridwan

A non-binary writer, creator and model originally from Indonesia and Australia, currently based in London.

@radamridwan

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Paula Akpan

Akpan writes about Blackness, queerness, communities, arts, and entertainment. She is currently studying an MA in Black British history.

@paulaakpan

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Ivan Michael Blackstock

A cultural innovator with a background in choreography and dance, Blackstock is a south London-born, multi-disciplinary artist who works as a mentor and curator.

@ivanmichaelblackstock

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Saki D

Saki D is an artist and graphic designer specialising in acrylic and pastel paintings.

@sa.ki.dee

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The Jaiy Twins

Twins Taitlyn and Kaylee are movement artists and performers from east London.

@thejaiytwins

Have you entered the creative brief yet? We’re inviting members and non-member friends and family to create a piece of work around a Black icon who has inspired them, been at the forefront of positive change, and is leading conversations that are educating us into the future. Click here to find out more.