Hi, I’m Chloé Dall’Olio! Originally from Italy and based in London for over 10 years, I’m a multimedia artist, content creator, and brand consultant, blending movement, spirituality, creativity, and community-building grounded in inclusivity and empowerment. As a long-time advocate for body positivity and the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m dedicated to inspiring connection, self-expression, and authenticity in all I do, from consulting with brands to holding space for personal and collective growth. My projects include video production, creative marketing, my new podcast The Body Talks (which will be out in the new year so join the conversation on that platform to be the first to know!), and leading cacao ceremonies.
What’s your favourite night out in London?
Every INFERNO London event is a unique memorable experience to me. Inferno is a techno rave come performance art platform that prioritises and champions trans+, non-binary and queer DJs and performers. It's been described as "a haven for queer self-expression", I see it as one of the most inspiring platforms of monstrous looks and kind hearts. The line up is on point and the music never ceases to disappoint. I am actually now part of the team and in charge of some of the interviews going on during the night and getting to know the DJs and performers chosen for every event is such a privilege. Everyone is so kind and beautiful and the second room upstairs is the coolest upcoming young talent you can look for in the techno queer rave scene today.
[La Fomo note: INFERNO's next event is on 6 December and the line up is 🔥🔥, so get your ticket now!]
Left image: @999999999boyscrysendpics I Right image: Chloé Dall'Olio
What are the most memorable events you've ever attended in London?
Eusexua rave by FKA Twigs and Wraith Club in September was just so inspiring. Deciding to dedicate a rave as a launch platform for a single is such a powerful idea and the community around the event was just so giving! The vibes were immaculate, industrial aura and a memorable performance piece by FKA Twigs.
I'm really into queer led dance and performance shows. Most favourites in the last couple of years have been: Sound of the Underground by Travis Alabanza at the Royal Court Theatre (cute restaurant downstairs for afterwards!) , TRANSPHORIA by Lewis G Burton at ICA, ANHONI gig at Barbican, and the Fringe mixes shows at The Place.
Left image: Sound of the Underground, image by Helen Murray I Middle image: TRANSPHORIA image by Lewis G. Burton I Right image: ANOHNI Willy Vanderperre
Which events are currently on your radar?
A Leigh Bowery show is about to land at Tate in February and I’m sure that will be fab!
If you like good comedy improv that is also inclusive and female queer led, you should check out the night “Hell Yeah” run by Moniga Gaga at Hoopla Improv in London Bridge and “FOC it up" by Kemah Bob. In a world of comedy improv that is mainly heteronormative and white, these two nights are an amazing sign of resistance, and all the cast is ACTUALLY great.
What are your favourite local gems ?
If you are based East, brunch at Cafe Z is incredible, food never disappoints (try their mushrooms and let me know!!). If it’s Sunday, roast at the Three Crowns, followed by a gelato at Oddono’s and a walk in Abney Park Cemetery, a cemetery/park you can enjoy a cute gothy date on a rainy day…
Left image: The Three Crowns I Middle image: Abney Park Cemetery I Right image: Cafe Z
Who should we have on our radar?
If you are into the goth performance art aesthetic, then you need to follow @dach_dermur_viii and @parma.ham. If you are a curvy gal looking for chic fashion inspiration, check out @Sophjbutler and @alisejane_daily. For music and dance and overall fabulousness, @toyadelazy and @marikiscrycrycry.
Also @neurotica.club is so fab! They are were at the last Inferno and need to be around more. Check out Karlie’s laser installations.
Where do you go for some creative inspiration?
There are so many free art galleries and museums in London! Hanging out at the Tate Modern is free and there is always something inspiring going on.
Ecstatic Dancing is my Sunday church. It is a movement meditation, sort of silent, phone and shoe-free day-time rave. Gabrielle Roth would have probably described this practice of mine as “sweating my prayers”. I was a guest of the How I Hobby podcast and spoke about ecstatic dance but I gate kept hard as the sessions are almost always sold out but shout out to Ecstatic Dance UK for creating such a beautiful space and community.
I also get inspired walking and cycling near bodies of water and canals, Leah river, Southbank, Regent’s Park canal. The red roses on my street kept me inspired during lockdown while walking up and down my street on my own, and still inspire me when I walk to and from home. London is chaos and full of amazing, intertwined energies, so when we need our connection with nature, London's many public parks (and private little green spaces and gardens) are what save every single one of us.
Images by Chloé Dall'Olio
I have entered my spiritual era and host cacao ceremonies rooted in Mayan cosmology and Mayan wisdom so I ground, get inspiration and host these healing circles that bring myself inspiration as well as unlocking creativity and relaxation for the participants. You can find out more about my cacao ceremony on my website or on Instagram right here.
Images by Chloé Dall'Olio
