Lucky Roy Singh is a trailblazing queer, non-binary Desi activist, author, and performer, redefining the conversation around LGBTQ+ rights, honour-based abuse, and forced marriage. A fearless advocate for visibility and justice, they have shattered cultural and societal barriers, proving that representation is not just necessary—it is revolutionary.
Born in Manchester to a Sikh family, Lucky Roy Singh has spent their life challenging expectations and creating space for queer South Asians to exist unapologetically. Their groundbreaking memoir, Take a Walk in My Big Indian Heels, became the fastest-downloaded title on Kindle Amazon and was hailed by Sikh Canadian INC as “a righteous act for Sikh culture,” sparking vital conversations on faith, culture, queerness, and identity.
Beyond the written word, Lucky Roy Singh is a fierce activist and educator, using their platform to drive meaningful policy discussions. They have spoken at the House of Commons, NHS England, and police headquarters across the UK, ensuring that domestic violence, sexual assault, forced marriage, and queer rights are not just acknowledged but acted upon. Their advocacy has earned them the Attitude Magazine Pride Award, a Spirit of Manchester Award, and recognition for their work tackling honour-based abuse and LGBTQ+ marginalisation in South Asian communities.
As the mother of the House of Spice, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African performance collective, Lucky Roy Singh is leading a movement for authentic, intersectional representation. In 2023, they curated and hosted Manchester Pride’s inaugural Queer Asian Takeover, ensuring representation for those too often left out of mainstream LGBTQ+ narratives. This led to them receiving the Gaydio Influencer 2024 award for making history by creating the first-ever queer Asian takeover at Manchester Pride, an event that has since toured nationally. Through fashion, performance, and activism, they continue to challenge expectations and redefine what it means to be both queer and South Asian in Britain today.
Lucky Roy Singh stands at the forefront of change—not just as a survivor, but as a force of resistance, a voice for the silenced, and a leader who is paving the way for future generations.
About Frameworthy
Frameworthy is an uplifting and powerful exhibition series celebrating those making the greatest difference—changemakers—through art. Held throughout the UK and further afield in iconic arts-related and cultural venues, Frameworthy exhibitions and art shows are unique and inspiring occasions where changemakers from all backgrounds come together, mingling in front of art that honours them, alongside dignitaries, the press, and fellow changemakers.
Through powerful storytelling, breathtaking art, and unforgettable exhibitions, Frameworthy celebrates impact, community, and the beauty of cultural spaces. Each portrait is created at no cost to the changemaker, ensuring that those shaping our world are recognised in the timeless medium of art.
More than just an exhibition, Frameworthy is a joyful, diverse, and meaningful celebration—where changemakers, remarkable venues, and the communities they serve are honoured and uplifted.
Discover more about Frameworthy’s exhibitions and the people we celebrate here.
