Out Loud: Stories of Pride & Belonging with Lars Fellows

Pride stories, real talk and community - join us for an evening of connection and conversation.

Join KPMG’s Breathe Network and Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) team for an evening of conversation, storytelling and connection as we come together to celebrate Pride. Bringing colleagues, clients and community voices together, we will explore lived experience, inclusion and the realities facing LGBT+ communities today.

Taking place in KPMG’s entertainment suite at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, the evening will feature a series of TEDx style talks from special guests including Lars Fellows, known from BBC Three’s I Kissed a Boy, and insights from charity Look Ahead, who will share their incredible work supporting people facing homelessness, domestic abuse and complex needs.

Expect honest perspectives, engaging discussion and plenty of opportunities to connect - see the full speaker line-up below.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 27 May

Location: KPMG Canary Wharf (One Canada Square), 14th Floor

Agenda:

•17:30 -18:00: Welcome drink and networking

• 18:00 – 18:40: TED‑style talks

• 18:45 – 21:00: Drinks, canapés and networking

Come together to celebrate Pride, connect with the community and support inclusion in a welcoming, relaxed setting.

Host

Melanie Knight, Partner, Financial Transformation

Speakers

Lars Fellows (he/him):

Lars Fellows is a British TV personality and LGBT+ advocate, best known for appearing on BBC Three’s I Kissed a Boy, where he made history as the show’s first transgender contestant. Since then, he has become a visible voice for trans representation and inclusion, speaking openly about identity, confidence and belonging. Alongside his media work, Lars is a passionate footballer and advocate for LGBT+ inclusion in sport.

Alice Motta (she/her):

Alice Motta is a multidisciplinary performer, creator and movement director working across theatre, film and immersive media. Trained in Jacques Lecoq’s physical theatre pedagogy, her work explores identity, intimacy and sexuality through playful, embodied performance. Her acclaimed solo show Sacred Bath sold out in Lisbon and London and toured internationally, and she currently works as a performer and creative producer on ZU‑UK’s immersive VR experience Within Touching Distance.

Marika Lucisano (she/her), Look Ahead – Head of Service

Marika Lucisano is the Domestic Abuse Matrix Lead at Look Ahead, leading trauma‑informed services for people affected by domestic abuse and mental health challenges. With over 13 years’ experience in supported accommodation, she focuses on helping people achieve safety, stability and independence. A longstanding LGBT+ ally, Marika is particularly passionate about improving how services recognise and respond to the specific risks faced by LGBT+ people in supported accommodation. She will share insights on embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion across services and how person‑centred, trauma‑informed approaches can deliver lasting impact.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT - ONLY ONE REGISTRATION PER PERSON.

Please use the Eventbrite link - RSVP-ing to this event on the Journey website does not provide entry!

If you have any questions please reach out to Henry.Christian@kpmg.co.uk or Mariana.Ceccotti@kpmg.co.uk