The Kickback

The Kickback Connecting Black & Mixed Heritage Professionals. | From Networking, Flow Dating and Games Nights.

EST. 2013

The Kickback (formerly Lela's Lounge) provides Black Professionals with London's leading event nights. We curate experiences for positive and authentic people that simply want to chill + kickback.

**THE KICKBACK IS GOING TO CANNES 🇫🇷**And we want to bring one young creative from our community with us.**We’re looking...
23/05/2026

**THE KICKBACK IS GOING TO CANNES 🇫🇷**

And we want to bring one young creative from our community with us.

**We’re looking for a content creator under 30 who can join us in Cannes from 21–26 June 2026 for Cannes Lions.** we will arrive 24 hours ahead of the festival

The selected person will receive a Cannes Lions pass with VIP access to talks, seminars, networking spaces and selected exclusive events across the week.

This is a real opportunity to be around global brands, creatives, agencies, founders and some of the biggest conversations happening in media, culture and entertainment.

We already have a line-up of meetings, events and invitations planned and want somebody who can help capture the experience properly.

We’re looking for somebody under 30 who:
• Creates strong content
• Understands TikTok/Instagram/social storytelling
• Has an existing audience or strong engagement online
• Can film, edit or present
• Is professional and reliable
• Has a valid passport and is available for the full trip
• ⁠has a following of atleast 20k on Instagram/tiktok

Preference may be given to creators with a sizeable and engaged following across social media.

To apply, send us:
• Your name and age
• Your socials/portfolio
• Why you want to come
• Examples of your content

Email: [email protected]

Applications close soon.

17/05/2026
SCARY MOVIE 6. WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN A CINEMA.Yeah… this one was inevitable.On Thursday 11 June 2026, The Kickback take...
15/05/2026

SCARY MOVIE 6. WITH THE COMMUNITY. IN A CINEMA.

Yeah… this one was inevitable.

On Thursday 11 June 2026, The Kickback takes over the cinema for a private screening of Scary Movie 6 and if you know our screenings already, you know this is about to be chaos in the best way possible.

Expect:
• Pure 2000s nostalgia
• DJs and networking before the film
• Drinks and good energy
• A room full of people screaming at the screen together
• The funniest cinema atmosphere you’ve probably experienced in years

This is not a quiet cinema crowd.
This is a proper Kickback night out.

Our previous screenings have sold out and this one will move fast too.

21+ only.

Tickets available now:

Follow for updates.

Thank you to everyone who attended Friday After Work: Spring Edition.From the conversations to the music, the outfits, t...
13/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Friday After Work: Spring Edition.

From the conversations to the music, the outfits, the dancing, the networking and the energy in the room — thank you for continuing to show up for us and for each other.

What started years ago as a simple idea to create better spaces for Black professionals has grown into something far bigger than we could have imagined. Nights like this remind us why we do it.

24 HOURS.Friday After Work: Spring Edition is tomorrow and we’ve officially taken over the entire ground floor at 45 Lon...
07/05/2026

24 HOURS.

Friday After Work: Spring Edition is tomorrow and we’ve officially taken over the entire ground floor at 45 London including the 500 capacity basement and extra bar area.

Ladies tickets are fully sold out. Last few male spaces remaining.

Black professionals, founders, creatives and entrepreneurs all in one room with RNB, Hip Hop, Amapiano, Bashment, Soca and Afrobeats all night.

No forced networking. No awkward vibes. Just good people and good energy.

After party till 3am.

Tomorrow. 45 London. Don’t hear about it after.

Tickets:
In our bio

5 days to go.Friday After Work: Spring Edition. Hosted by  and music by  All female tickets are now sold out.Last 15 mal...
03/05/2026

5 days to go.

Friday After Work: Spring Edition. Hosted by and music by

All female tickets are now sold out.
Last 15 male spaces remaining before we close completely.

Friday 8 May
45 London

The room is set. Black professionals, founders, creatives and entrepreneurs all coming together for a proper end to the week.

No forced networking. No awkward energy. Just good people, good music and the right environment.

After party until 3am.

If you miss out, join the waitlist or catch us at the next one; Mortal Kombat 2 screening on May 14th.

Final spaces are moving. Once they’re gone, that’s it.

Album 2 is now LIVE!!!📸📸 .lenses
01/05/2026

Album 2 is now LIVE!!!

📸📸 .lenses

Just 9 more days till we are back at  That's all that's left until The Kickback BHM Special - where culture, community +...
21/10/2025

Just 9 more days till we are back at

That's all that's left until The Kickback BHM Special - where culture, community + controlled chaos collide at Red Bull Gaming Sphere.
» Sinners screening (starring Michael B. Jordan)
Games, arcades + BHM quiz with prizes Food by Suya Piit
Open bar all night - Rum & Red Bull to keep you charged
After party: hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats + garage

Address

London
SE19

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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