the iconic house of saint laurent
Give me Life Festival 2022
This year the Iconic House of Saint Laurent Europe celebrates its 10th anniversary since the founding of the former House of Melody, marking the beginning of Ballroom in Germany. In addition, we are also celebrating internationally the 40th anniversary of the Iconic House of Saint Laurent, founded in 1982 in New York by Robert, Terrence, Christopher and Octavia Saint Laurent.
The Festival Highlight is the two day take Over of the Volksbühne with the Vjuan Allure Celebration on the 7th October and the „ Icons Galore Ball“ on the 8h of October on the Major Stage.
This year's Give me Life Festival is under the artistic direction of Georgina Leo Saint Laurent and Litchi Ly Friedrich. The Icons Galore Ball Part 2 is under the artistic direction of Sophie Yukio and Steph Barreto.
This year's Give me Life Festival pays special tribute to Iconic Vjuan Allure Saint Laurent, who passed away in 2021. He established the connection to the Iconic House of Saint Laurent in 2019, and is one of the most important mentors for the House and Ballroom worldwide.
The Festival Highlight is the two day take Over of the Volksbühne with the Vjuan Allure Celebration on the 7th October and the „ Icons Galore Ball“ on the 8h of October on the Major Stage. This year's Give me Life Festival is under the artistic direction of Georgina Leo Saint Laurent and Litchi Ly Friedrich. The Icons Galore Ball Part 2 is under the artistic direction of Sophie Yukio and Steph Barreto.
the iconic house of saint laurent
Give me Life Festival 2022
This year, the House of Saint Laurent celebrates its 10th anniversary since the founding of the ex. House of Melody and the establishment of Ballroom in Germany. Initiated in summer 2012 by Mother Leo with the first Berlin Voguing Out Festival and guest Judge Iconic Hector Xtravaganza.In 2019 the connection to the Iconic House of Saint Laurent was made via Iconic Godfather Vjuan Allure and the ex. House of Melody now represents the European Chapter of the House of Saint Laurent since then. Internationally we celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Iconic House of Saint Laurent, which was founded in New York in 1982 by Robert Saint Laurent, Octavia Saint Laurent, Terrence Saint Laurent and Mother Christopher Saint Laurent.
Through steady presence and local community building, the House has established itself as a leading force for Ballroom culture and Voguing in Berlin and Germany through the past years. The House is often invited as a guest lecturer or guest organizer to curate cultural events as well as performances involving Ballroom or Voguing. References include the Bode Museum Berlin, Schloß Solitude Stuttgart, Deutsche Hygiene Museum Dresden, HAU, Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf, Tanzhaus NRW and Radialsystem Berlin.
Likewise, the House carries its message to the outside world with widespread interest in the press and media, including VOGUE Germany, Monopol Magazine, FAQ Frankfurt Quarterly, Zeit Online, and Nylon Magazine.