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We are a talent based Agency in the East Midlands providing work in the creative industry.
Reviews 34
Artist
Aug 17,2024STAY AWAY! SCAM ALERT!đ¨ Models, actors and photographers. JAY WARD (@jayward_iamicon is his instagram) is a scam artist! He is not an agent or model coach! They will not pay you and pocket the money.
Justone
Mar 26,2024Fake agency beware!
Starlin Marot
Mar 18,2024Please spare yourself the time and hatred you will feel for this agency and donât register with them. I registered with them as a model over a year ago and they got me a job (from starnow which anyone could find for free if you have the time btw; so worth doing if youâre new to modelling and have time), but I was never paid. I sent an email to them every few weeks for about 3 months, every time it was a new excuse - first that the client hadnât paid them so they couldnât pay me, then that it was being processed and payment would clear in 4 weeks, then 6 weeks etc. itâs now been almost a year and the client I worked with reached out to me and I realised I was never paid by Icons for that job I did. I got back in touch with Icons last week threatening to submit a small claims case, and both contact emails I had spoken to before bounced back (maybe they grew a conscience while working at Icons and felt bad for scamming new models), but someone from Icons got back to me now saying theyâre âgoing through a process of paying old invoices and it will be completed in 4 weeks from nowâ. How convenient đ It actually makes me so angry that people like this exist in the world, whoever runs icons is pure evil and I hope you have a miserable existence and are completely alone. Because thatâs what they deserve, scamming people for a living and taking money from people who actually do the work. I spent 6 hours working on set that day and actually lost money because the train was about ÂŁ30 which was also meant to be âcovered in my priceâ. They have literally stolen my money. I wouldnât be surprised if they donât pay their employees either, whoever runs this âbusinessâ doesnât care about people and only looks to take advantage wherever possible. Please please save yourself from working with these evil soulless people and warn anyone who ever mentions newly signing with Icons. They are a complete fraud and I hope my small claims case gets them sued and permanently shut down, as I am now going to waste no time to make sure they pay for the horrible things theyâve done to me and countless others.
Zara Doorbar
Jan 22,2024I have both my daughters signed to this agency and am over the moon with them so far. Both have had work, and both been paid. We have had great communication from Amy so are looking forward to more in 2024
Moo
Nov 21,2023Icons is a total scam, they look like a lovely agency when you go and sign up, then you do work for them and they won't pay you ! Block your calls and do not respond to emails or messages . Me and a few other models are also in this situation .
Malcolm Connolly
Sep 10,2023Do not use this agency. Total scam to get your subscription money. Never come up with jobs. Then on the rare occasion something comes you never get paid. The so called Customer Services Manager suddenly does not answer calls or respond to emails. Avoid at all costs.
BOBBY VANZIE
Mar 13,2023I was signed to this agency, but would advise anyone seeking to do the same not to!! You pay ÂŁ200 for your initial photos, but then they pressure you into spending a further ÂŁ450 to make a "showreel", insisting that this would secure modelling jobs. This is a LIE!! They do put you up in a cheap hotel, and even buy you a Nando's, but rush through the filming, and scenic shots (in Derby), the end result being 68 seconds worth of footage!!! They then promise that they will promote this showreel, starting on their own website, but this DOES NOT HAPPEN!! They just send you the link, so that you can put it on your own social media platforms. Nathan, (the boss), may even give you a ride in his brand spanking new white Porsche Carrera, obviously paid for by disgruntled, potential models, who have fallen for the exact same trick. I did contact the company, complaining about the fact that they were just nothing more than a scam agency, but received no response. I know that there are decent models agencies out there, but trust me when I say, this is not one of them!! Those who have written positive reviews, have probably been PAID to do so. ICONS IS A SCAM AGENCY!!!!
Adib Moussallati
Dec 20,2022Iâve had one job now for 6 months since joining which is slightly underwhelming but not the biggest issue overall. The one job I did was a photoshoot for university accommodation and I still havenât been paid for it and itâs been like 3 months. I call Rochelle on a daily basis and she never answers to my messages or calls. Even though I checked and she would be active on WhatsApp. Overall experience is nothing more than a 1 Star
Manoel
Aug 25,2022Got my first Job within a few weeks after joining the agency.
K D Warren
Aug 23,2022HIi my first extras job was a brilliant experience well recommend my agent Rochelle was very helpful and my overall experience with this company has been of a fantastic professional journey let's go again thank you
Kam
Jul 29,2022I would like to take time to thank the icons team. For an amazing day and a great experience on my photo shoot and show real. Rochelle Lauren and Keele were very patient and very warming. Really enjoyed my day A lovely and professional atmosphere. Thank you for experience. Kam.x
Dace Sproge
Jul 28,2022I have been an extra through an agency. The team were there for a whole day of the job. They made sure I was taken care of, and they answered all questions which arose. Great team!
Freya
Jul 21,2022Had a last minute extras job come up and the agency did all the could to make it as smooth as possible. They provided information quickly and the whole team were on set so any further questions were easy to get answers for. I had never done extras work before but the team were really helpful in explaining the process and how the day was going to run. Everything ran well and I was very happy with the job overall.
Dace Sproge
May 16,2022The team was amazing. Had a showreel made and the photoshoot. I wanted something creative and interesting, and that's where they step in and helped those ideas come to the light. Not just on the set team was amazing but even afterwards I received excellent care with dinners, breakfasts, hotels and transport and most importantly - pieces of advice about the industry, platforms etc. A positive and can-do attitude was right there! Felt like a queen! Thank you so much. I was happy to work with you all! Thank you again!
Sassan Montell Cowan
Mar 19,2022Upmost respect to the work rate that the Icon team put into their talent. Nothing but positive attitudes and highly skilled hard working individuals, highly recommended talent agency.
Akshar Patel
Nov 11,2021Got my first feature role on 2-3 weeks time. Had great fun working on the set with wonderful people. Thank you Icons for giving this opportunity. Looking forward to working with you again.
Siraj
Oct 06,2021Excellent experience, really had a great time, production team friendly and welcoming.
Nitan Rullay
Sep 15,2021I joined Icons last year but didnât get any opportunity till now. Icons have been helpful in getting in contact and arranging a role as an extra in a big Bollywood movie. I was chosen to appear in 1 â 3 scenes in the movie alongside some of the biggest stars in Bollywood. Icons were very keen to get you on set and help in every way possible with loads of advice. I would love to work with them again once another opportunity arises.
sanjeev kaur mannan
Apr 18,2021I signed my daughter aged 15 up with Icons in May 2020. She was home schooling and I was working from home and I thought it was a good time for her to pursue her passion for TV and Radio. For the first 5 months the Icons team helped build her portfolio we mainly dealt with Aaron and Rochelle. My daughter got some TV and radio work after 6 months. Its been a good experience for her and has prepared her well should she wish to progress with a career in TV and Radio. I have not previously wrote a review on any company but I thought it was important to recognise Icons Talent Agency who have been very professional and good with my daughter at a time when so many companies and people have struggled with the impact of Covid Mrs S Kaur
Don Desta
Jan 14,2025Scam company. Please beware! They make you pay for your portfolio and subscription, give you a lot of promises regarding jobs and promotion which does not exist.