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The Week 35, 2026 talent signings are in. Here’s the full list of who’s signed new representation this week.
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nxt wave
Danielle St James
Entrepreneur. Creative. Campaigner. DJ. Founder. Changemaker. Danielle is one of the UK’s most recognisable voices within LGBTQ+ culture, bringing together fashion, beauty, business, activism and community in everything she does. From founding @zoahofficial @wet.wknd, to leading @notaphaseorg, to working with some of the biggest names in fashion, beauty and culture, Danielle has built a career around creating space for people to show up exactly as they are. She’s bold, unapologetic and endlessly creative, and we’re so excited to be representing her and everything that’s still to come.— Jack Hunter Blair, nxt wave
nxt wave
Ola Awosika
Beauty, fashion, lifestyle, impeccable taste and a healthy dose of chaos. Ola has built a seriously engaged community with content that is funny, authentic and unapologetically himself. We’re so excited to be working with him and seeing what’s next.— Jack Hunter Blair, nxt wave
nxt wave
Harnaam Kaur
Harnaam is an award winning international speaker, actress, presenter and content creator, and one of the most distinctive and empowering voices of her generation. Her career spans film, television, fashion, media and global brand campaigns. From starring as the lead actress in The Best Man to appearing across major television productions, Harnaam has established herself as a powerful presence both on screen and beyond. With a dedicated social reach of over 350,000, Harnaam continues to inspire people to embrace their individuality and live unapologetically.— Jack Hunter Blair, nxt wave
Encanta Talent Management
Alex Simpson
Alex has been working in zoos since 2013, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience with some of the world’s most magnificent animals. Beyond his incredible expertise, Alex has mastered the art of “edutainment” on Instagram and TikTok. He has built a highly engaged following by blending laugh-out-loud funny content with genuine wildlife education. Whether sharing the chaotic realities of zoo life or his incredibly popular “LGBTZoo” series, Alex brings a fresh and fiercely entertaining voice to the wildlife space.— Lizzie Ronayne, Encanta Talent Management
Shine Talent Group
Luccas Correia
Signing Luccas to as an exclusive talent was a complete no-brainer because his authenticity, vision, and work ethic completely set him apart. What excites me most is his genuine ability to build meaningful connections with his audience while constantly pushing the creative envelope. We see Luccas as a dominant force with limitless potential, and I’m thrilled to build this next chapter of his career together.— Kiana De La Cruz, Shine Talent Group
Ziggurat XYZ
Bittnia
A self-described “chronic yapper,” Nia has built a channel that offers thoughtful social commentary inspired by online LGBTQ+ discourse. From unpacking the sociology behind Reddit subforums, to taking deep dives into popular tropes, Nia brings their perspective as a queer POC to the forefront, creating content that’s insightful, engaging, and unapologetically authentic. Nia will be working with Sophie Thompson-Gray and Siana Eberle as she continues to build a platform for a much-needed voice in online media.— Sophie Thompson-Gray, Ziggurat XYZ
Ziggurat XYZ
Shef Phoenix
Phoenix is a highly engaging British food creator known for his experimental recipes and chaotic-good energy. His content blends fast wit with unique culinary experiments, from hot dog croissants to fizzy milk, sitting at the perfect intersection of online culture, nostalgia, and creative cooking. With content like his, it’s no surprise that he’s built such a loyal community of adventurous foodies. Phoenix will be working with Sophie Thompson-Gray and Sophie Roberts to continue sharing those recipes you never knew you needed to see.— Sophie Thompson-Gray, Ziggurat XYZ
DEIversity Talent Management
March Hollingbery
March has dedicated her life to raising awareness of invisible disabilities by being a content creator and chronic illness advocate and coach. She authentically shares the challenges of her life in an open and honest way in order to show that disability doesn’t just look one way. By doing this, she champions people to live confidently as their true selves.— Jo Templeton & Leash Voller, DEIversity Talent Management
Ziggurat XYZ
Dominic Walliman
If you’ve ever tried to picture how quantum physics, chemistry, and mathematics actually overlap, you’ve probably seen Dominic’s work. His artwork turns vast fields of human knowledge into clear, connected landscapes. Dominic has built an incredible body of work by making complex science feel approachable, without losing any detail. It’s science communication at its best, and we’re delighted to be working with him as he discovers new, weird and wonderful areas of the cosmos to explore.— Balint Kiss-Toth, Ziggurat XYZ
That’s a wrap on this week’s signings: 9 new representation deals announced across agencies including nxt wave, Encanta Talent Management, Shine Talent Group, DEIversity Talent Management and Ziggurat XYZ.
If you missed last week’s deals, catch up on the Week 34 signings, or browse the full talent signings archive for all previous weeks.
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