Uk fetish journal 2018 edition

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FETISH JOURNAL

EDITION

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OLD MARKET QUARTER GAY VILLAGE BRISTOL BRISTOL / UK

BRISTOL BEAR BAR & THE GAY VILLAGE, OLD MARKET QUARTER, BRISTOL

FEATURED EVENTS

CUBA

1ST FRIFRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017

1ST SAT FRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017

Dinner

SAT EVERY 8 OCTFRIDAY 2016

/ Thefree Phoenix / free 19:00-02:00 / Bristol21:00-late Bear Bar/ entry

/ Old Market Quarter / free 19:00-02:00 / 13:00-17:00 Bristol Bear Bar/ free entry

Puppy Palace

Market Assembly £15.50 19:00-02:0019:00-20:00 / Bristol/ Old Bear Bar/ free /entry

3RD SAT FRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017

/ Bristol Bearentry B / free 19:00-02:00 / Bristol21:00-late Bear Bar/ free

2NDSAT SAT EVERY 8 OCTMONTH 2016 Market Assembly / £15.50 19:00-02:0019:00-20:00 / Bristol/ Old Bear Bar/ free entry

Street Fire Shows & Strip shows

by Marshall Arkley

4THSAT SAT EVERY 8 OCTMONTH 2016

21:30-late /The Gin Palace / free 19:00-02:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free entry

1ST SUN EVERY MONTH

2ND SUN EVERY MONTH

17:00 -23:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free

17:00 -23:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free

3RD SUN EVERY MONTH

4TH SUN EVERY MONTH

17:00 -23:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free

17:00 -23:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free

BRISTOL BEAR FIESTA 1 - 3 JUNE 2018

SOUTHERN HIBEARNATION 3 NOV - 2 DEC 2018

Bristol Bear Fiesta is held over the first full weekend of June each year, with events throughout the weekend and lots to see and do in on of the UK’s most visited desinations it s a great place for a weekend away.

WWW.BRISTOLBEARS.CO.UK

Southern Hibearnation is held over the first full weekend of December each year, with events throughout the weekend.

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FETISH JOURNAL EDITION 2018

CONTENTS -EDITION 2018

It is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to Out Bristol’s UK Fetish Journal.

The 2018 edition is the next stage in our evolution showcasing all the Fetish events in Bristol and beyond. These have bigger spaces, more events and importantly more free to enter events.

This year’s theme is “Transformation”. We want to represent the transformation of LGBT+ and other fetish communities and the effects these changes are having on our fetish scenes.

With the contradictions of non conforming conformity, and the ever evolving fetish scene, you’re invited to explore art shows, talks and events which explore the future of leather and fetish in this ever increasing non-binary and non-conforming world.

Our website is mobile friendly so please do use it to refer to during the year on your device and remember to keep in touch via social media. We’re on social media (links below).

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1 ALFRED 22-24 STREET, SEPT BS22016 0RF OLD MARKET QUARTER GAY VILLAGE BRISTOL BRISTOL / UK

A PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB FOR THE FETISH & LGBTQ COMMUNITIES

DARE TO FEATURED MIXED EVENTS

CUBA

1ST FRIFRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017

21:00-late / The Phoenix 19:00 -Late / DARE TO // free £5

1ST SAT FRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017

Dinner

BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMEN BBW

Puppy Palace

19:00-20:00 / Old TO Market Assembly / £15.50 22:00- 05:00 / DARE / SEE WEBSITE

3RD SAT FRI 22EVERY SEPTMONTH 2017 21:00-late / Bristol B / free 20:00 -03:00 / DARE TO/Bear £13:00

2NDSAT FRI EVERY 8 OCTMONTH 2016

Old Market / free 19:00 -22:0013:00-17:00 / DARE/ TO / SEEQuarter WEBSITE

2NDSAT SAT EVERY 8 OCTMONTH 2016 19:00-20:00 / Old Market Assembly / £15.50 09:00 - 04:00 / DARE TO/ £12:50

Fire Shows BLACK MANStreet & Strip shows FAN CLUB by Marshall Arkley

4THSAT SAT EVERY 8 OCTMONTH 2016

21:30-late /The Gin Palace / free 19:00-02:00 / Bristol Bear Bar/ free entry

1ST SUN EVERY MONTH

1ST WED EVERY MONTH

14:00 -21:00 / DARE TO/ £7.50

19:00 -22:00 / DARE TO / SEE WEBSITE

THE EAGLE AT DARE TO FEATURED MEN ONLY EVENTS 4TH FRIDAY EVERY MONTH 21:00 -03:00 / EAGLE AT DARE TO / £10

5TH SAT EVERY MONTH 21:00 -03:00 / EAGLE AT DARE TO / £10

QUARTERLY 21:00 -03:00 / EAGLE AT DARE TO / £10

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FETISH JOURNAL EDITION 2018

CONTENTS -EDITION 2018

THE GUIDE 08 Fetish Guide The Bristol Fetish Scene listings at a glance.

18 Indeep: Fetish Guide The ultimate guide to whats on and where and how to make the most of the Bristol Scene

FEATURES 34 Style A spot light on how to get the look for fetish events

36 Leather & kink heir Talented photographer Matt Spike tells us what inspires him.

CULTURE 20 Age of Concent

The story of Hoist London.

27 Literature:

The Orginal Leatherman’s Handbook.

28 Music: Dorien Reland Dorien Reland interview

46 James Critchley Interview with the man who captures the muscle.

28 Community The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Published by: Editor: Leighton de Burca Creative & Design: Out Bristol www.outbristol.co.uk Contributors: Jurgenjochim, Matt Spike, James Critchley,Out Bristol, Spitfire, Hartzak Event Management: UK Leather Pride UK Leather Pride 2017 images by Jurgenjochim & Matt Spike While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of content offered within this publication, UK Leather Pride CIC shall have no liability for errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the content contained herein or for interpretations thereof. This publication could include inaccuracies or out-dated content and is subject to change at anytime without notice. ŠUKLeatherPride CIC 2017. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of UK Leather Pride CIC

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FETISH JOURNAL EDITION 2018 CO N T R I B U T O R S

SISTERS & BROTHERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE The Sisters and Brothers of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence are part of a worldwide order of queer people of all sexualities. Formed around 1979 in response to attacks on the queer community by fundamentalist religious organisations, its tenets are: The expiation of stigmatic guilt, and The promulgation of universal joy.

STEVE KEATING CHERRI B Cherri runs D2 Club, Bristol’s private members club, which plays host to the widest range of fetish events for the Straight and LGBT+ communities. This venue is also home to some of Bristol dance parties which host local and international DJ’s.

Steve Keating runs the Bristol Bear Bar. This is a great local social hub. Steve Keating is also the man behind Raven Lite and Raven which are monthly fetish events in Bristol and both events are a great part of Bristol’s Fetish Scene.

MATT SPIKE 32 Matt Spike is one of the most

provocative gay male photographers, his work pushes modern boundaries in a world where lifestyles once considered outré are now legitimate choices, and clothing that once would have you arrested are now mainstream fashion.

JAMES CRITCHELY 42 With his passion to capture the

raw power and presence of the muscular male form, James Critchley’s portfolio of work has evolved into a catalogue of some of the top models in the body building industry. With many personal projects under his belt too whether capturing muscle bears or metro sexual muscle he is one to watch.

1ST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH Transcendance

1ST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH CONTINUED 20.00 - 03.00

RAVEN LITE

19:00-Late

Dare To resident DJ Lexi presents a dance night to upbeat music spanning many genres in a members club. Safe place to just be yourself. Lounge, Gender neutral loos, Pool Table, Bar, smoking area, Smoke, Lights, Play rooms, Dungeon & Roof Terrace!

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: From advance £5 Info: www.outbristol.co.uk/transcendance

1ST SATURDAY EVERY MONTH LIBERATIONS

22:00-05:00 Adult party, chill, full and soft swinging (know your limits) voyeurism, exhibitionism, couples and single women – kinksters and swingers all welcome, newbies and the curious especially welcome!

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: Free - £47 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

The pre-party, no dress code, fetish social “little brother” of RAVEN. An LGBT+ fetish social where everyone is welcome; all genders & fetishwear. NO DRESSCODE but Leather / Rubber / Military / Sports Gear / Skins / Pup etc are encouraged Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Tickets: Free Entry RAVEN

19:00-Late

1ST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH SWEET & KINKY MUNCH

14:00-21:00

Come down and join us at sweet and kinky play munch for a fun and relaxing afternoon. Sweet and kinky has a little bit of everything to make your Sunday go with a bang! Chill in the social area, relax on the roof terrace or in the hot tub, or head off to one of our play rooms for a spanking good time!

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: £5.00 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

Welcome to @clubRAVENuk the South West’s premier men only private membership fetish club, we welcome men 18+ The dress code includes: leather, rubber, uniform, skinhead, military, pup, sports, Lycra, underwear/jock or naked.

You can expect horny visuals, heavy beats, dark rooms, private cubicles, glory hole maze, slings and benches, wet area, jacuzzi, sauna; plus a chill out bar and private smoking area.

RAVEN is for those who prefer something different. It provides a safe, inclusive environment with plenty of dark spaces to explore your perversions. It’s a great chance to give your latest fetish gear an airing, in a welcoming atmosphere full of horny men, with the promise of a fantastic night with a bit more sleaze!

To join RAVEN, sign up here: http://eepurl.com/bq1T0b membership is free Venue: Lads Locker Room Tickets: Members: £10 Visitors: £15

2ND FRIDAY EVERY MONTH Big Beautiful Women

3RD SATURDAY EVERY MONTH 21:00-03:00

Your weekend starts here, a super fun sized night, for all sorts of shapes and sizes, Couples, Single Males, Females, TV, and TS. A relaxed welcoming night with a more casual dress code, Overnight accommodation available.

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: £5 - £35 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

2ND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH D2 PLAY

21:00-04:00

South West Rubber Men

www.outbristol.co.uk/swrm

South West Rubber Men is a social group for guys that enjoy wearing rubber, from full coverage, head to toe guys, to those of you who are just curious and don’t have any rubber kit of your own (yet), and everyone in-between. With a focus on getting guys out from behind their computer screens and into real world face to face social situations, we are hoping to build a community in the south west of the UK. Venue: Various Tickets:Free Info: ww.outbristol.co.uk/swrm

3RD SATURDAY EVERY MONTH Deviant Desires

D2 Play is brand new night, for everyone, with tunes from the amazing DJ Lexi keeping the rhythm going until the early hours.

D2 Play will be the 2nd Saturday of every month, welcoming Swingers, Fetish, BDSM, LGBT+, Music & Dance communities to celebrate the flip side of life within the D2 Complex, an adult entertainment club from a parallel universe, get ready to play.

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: £12.50 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

2ND SUNDAY EVERY MONTH SWAMP MARKET & SOCIAL

13:00-18:00

20:00-03:00

Deviant Desires is a fun-filled romp of an evening celebrating Fetish, BDSM and Kink within the D2 Complex, Multiple Playrooms, Dungeon, Sex Swings and Roof Garden Terrace, lockers and cloakroom available, Dress code, Smart Casual, Fetish, Steampunk, Leather, Rubber and anything shiny.

This event is a great way to experience D2 for the first time, you can buy tickets online or at the door, if your, not a member yet then this event could change your mind, if it’s your first time then please bring photo id with you.

Venue: D2 Club Tickets: £13.00 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

3RD SUNDAY EVERY MONTH FET CLUB

The SWAMP fetish market consists of a small number of carefully selected traders offering a wide selection of fetish products, including books and magazines, cloaks and capes, corsets (off the peg and made to measure), electroplay items, floggers and paddles, jewellery, rubberwear, shoes and boots, leatherweare, venetian masks and always a wide range of BDSM equipment.

Please check this website beforehand to check out the traders who have confirmed their attendance for the next market.

The market is open from 1.00pm until 6.00pm and entry is a very reasonable £3.00. If you purchase a party ticket for £10, entry to the market is free!

No pre-booking or membership required, just pay at the door.

There is no dress code for entry to the market.

You must be at least 18 years of age to gain admittance to the market Venue: OMG CLUB Tickets: £3:00 info www.swampinbristol.org.uk

SWAMP PARTY 19:00-00:00 The SWAMP party starts at 7.00pm and finishes at midnight. The cost is £10 per person and no pre-booking or membership is required, just pay at the door. Everyone and their friend is welcome to attend as long as you are 18 years of age and over. The only requirements are that you have an open mind and that you comply with our strict dresscode.

Venue: OMG CLUB Tickets: £10 info www.swampinbristol.org.uk

18:00-10:00

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Venue: Queenshilling Tickets:£10.00 www.fetclubbristol.co.uk

4TH FRIDAY EVERY MONTH BRISTOL FETISH CREW

5TH SATURDAY EVERY MONTH 20.00 - 02.00

BLUF

20:00-04:00

A new dungeon night in Bristol for Doms and Subs. Bring your slave, meet up with a sub – Fully equipped for all your needs.

Venue: The Eagle @D2 Club Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

Tickets: From advance £10

4TH SATURDAY EVERY MONTH BLACK MAN FAN CLUB

21:00-05:00

BLUF is a club for gay men into breeches and leather uniforms.

Originally formed as an online group in 1997, BLUF has become a thriving leather community with more than 3,400 members and it organises meet-ups all over the world.

BLUF holds regular events at Eagle Bristol @ D2 Club They are open to everyone – you don’t have to be a BLUF member to come – and our normal dress code and entry prices apply.

Venue: Eagle Bristol @ D2 Club Tickets: £10 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

QUARTERLY EVENTS Union

The Black Man Fan Club is a party that embraces fans of AfroCaribbean nature. The party is hosted by representatives from the Black Man Fan Club who put on a party with great music and an enthusiastic fun party atmosphere. Everyone is invited and with such a big turnout of members your definitely in for a great night.

This event sells out fast so we at Dare to Swing encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. The Black Man Fan Club administrators appreciate that this event might not necessarily appeal to all Dare to Swing members but they would encourage you all to come along to and give it a try.

The Black Man Fan Club pride themselves on getting the atmosphere right – the Black Man Fan Club always ensures that they have top class DJ’s who play the best smooth tunes, R&B, current chart hits, old skool and reggae which always sees the dancefloor full. Venue: D2 Club Tickets: £5-£35 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

20:00 - 04:00

UNION Bristol, the city’s quarterly social for leathermen, where guys chill, relax and cruise in a bespoke environment. Join us for a horny evening in the company of friendly and welcoming leather lovers. Simple dresscode applies. With areas to socialise and a great playroom sponsored by Dare to and the Eagle..

Wheather you looking to socialise with your leather brothers, play or if your new to the scene and just want to come and meet like minded guys all guys are welcome.

To enable everyone to be able to enjoy this event the dresscode is one item of leather gear. The event has hosts to help introduce people and chat to if your new to the scene or out on your own.

The Leather scene is a friendly place and you will meet some great guys.

Venue: Eagle Bristol @ D2 Club Tickets: £10 Info: www.daretoswing.co.uk

1ST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK WWW.DARETOSWING.CO.UK DARETOCLUB

20:00 -03:00 ENTRY £5 CHANGING FACILITIES & COAT CHECK

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £5 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

2ND FRIDAY EVERY MONTH

BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMEN BBW

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK WWW.DARETOSWING.CO.UK DARETOCLUB

20:00 -03:00 ENTRY £5- £35 CHANGING FACILITIES & COAT CHECK

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £5 - £35 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

BRISTOL FETISH CREW

4TH FRIDAY EVERY MONTH

EAGLE @ D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK

WWW.DARETOSWING.CO.UK

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

20:00 - 03:00 ENTRY £10.00 CHANGING FACILITIES & COAT CHECK

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Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Photograph

by Matt Spike Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10:00 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES BI Men YES Trans NO Plus Men YES eaglebristol eaglebristol Straight NO

3RD SATURDAY EVERY MONTH D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK WWW.DARETOSWING.CO.UK DARETOCLUB

20:00 -03:00 ENTRY £12.50 CHANGING FACILITIES & COAT CHECK

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £13:00 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian YES Gay YES Bi YES Trans YES Plus YES Straight YES

5TH SATURDAY EVERY MONTH

EAGLE @ D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK WWW.LEATHERWEST.COM Join the geared up men of BLUF: the Breeches and Leather Unifom Fanclub at Eagle Bristol part of the D2 fetish club complex.

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31 MARCH 2018 30 JUNE 2018 29 SEPT 2018

D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

Photograph by Matt Spike

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Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10:00 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES BI Men YES Trans NO Plus Men YES Straight NO

5TH SATURDAY EVERY MONTH 20:00-03:00 / EAGLE @ D2 CLUB / BRISTOL / UK

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans Male YES Plus YES Straight YES

HELD QUARTERLY

EAGLE @D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF/ UK WWW.LEATHERWEST.COM

4 MAY 2018 4 AUGUST 2018 3 NOV 2018

20:00 - 03:00 ENTRY £10.00 CHANGING FACILITIES & COAT CHECK

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D2 CLUB 1 ALFRED STREET BRISTOL BS2 0RF

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Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10:00 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES BI Men YES Trans NO Plus Men YES Straight NO

HELD QUARTERLY

20:00 - 03:00/ EAGLE @ D2 / BRISTOL / UK

Essential Info LGBT+ Audience Coak Check Entry Cost Challenge 25 Do I need ID Public transport Nearby car park Gender neutral toilets

YES £10 YES YES YES YES NO

Lesbian NO Gay YES Bi YES Trans NO Plus NO Straight NO

Fashion

Online / independent boutique / www.hartzak.com Beard in Leather £19.99

Paracord £4.99

Vector Pup £28.99

Pup Crest £20.99

Tommy £18.00

Dresscode: Full Leather BLUF Full leather uniform for BLUF events.

With or without breeches, full leather looks great. So, that’s shirt, trousers, probably a jacket, and accesories such as a tie, Sam Browne belt, gloves, cap. You don’t need all of these, but it should look smart, and formal

Feature: Leather and kink heir

Matt Spike Photographer / Stylist / Artist /mattspikephoto.com

Recently quoted in the Advocate as “the generational heir to the leather & kink world, first manifested in the art of Tom of Finland” Matt Spike headlines the Transform exhibition and one of the hosts at UK Leather Pride. His work masterfully captures the external transformation his subjects go through when they put on their “gear “to embody their fetish. Matt Spike’s skill is that his photographs captures his subjects intersectionality with depth, sensitivity and passion which give great integrity to his portrail of the fetish communities.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I first get my inspiration from my own sexual fantasies. I also like to use fashion photography as inspiration for styles of image, colours, rendering and lighting. I also am interested in the ideas my models have.

What kind of camera do you use?

I use a digital SLR camera and have done since I started. I’m not very happy in a dark room, at least not a photographic one! So working with digital cameras and software is perfect for me.

How much creative freedom do you have on an editorial shoot?

It depends. If I am shooting for my own projects, then I have full control. If I am shooting for companies or any kind of other entity, sometimes I take a brief. Some of my recent work with some stores have given me entire creative freedom.

In addition to this, people have commissioned work that I produced off my own back and used it as club flyers or adverts. So it varies. But I guess I am happiest when I’m working for myself with no art direction or brief.

Feature: Leather and kink heir

Matt Spike Photographer / Stylist / Artist /mattspikephoto.com

How important are personal projects to you ?

Personal projects are incredibly important because of the creative freedom that working on my own ideas gives. They also enabled me to express myself fully, and get across some of my political or cultural views about things. So they are very important.

How much preparation goes into a shoot?

Again, this depends. Sometimes I think a mission to take portraits of people in their fetish gear, playing or simply posing. In this case, I have very good studio lighting techniques and don’t particularly need a lot of preparation, particularly if the model has very good fetish gear. On larger projects, outdoor shoots, or some location shoots, I like to prepare well in advance. For example, with UK Leather Pride, we spent a long time working out locations, gear, and the kind of message we wanted to get over.

How much do you do in post production?

I apply filters to change the ambience and mood of the photo, I also use postproduction to bring certain things in and out of focus. I’ve also used postproduction to stick to various images together in the past.

Most changes I make to pictures tend to not occur in Photoshop or Illustrator but are usually apply changes as I’m shooting in Lightroom.

Feature: Leather and kink heir Photographer / Stylist / Artist /mattspikephoto.com

What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

I wish that I knew that it doesn’t always require taking hundreds of photos in order to make a good photo. Sometimes concentrating very hard can result in less frames but better images.

Describe your photographic style? How did you develop your style?

I would describe my work as moody, provocative, sometimes humorous, sometimes dark. My style I suppose developed from starting off in a very small studio with just one flash head which meant that I was using a lot of shadow and this led to a sense of darkness and enclosure within my images.

Matt Spike photography Show is being held for 1 day only as part of UK Leather Pride on Saturday 23rd September 2017 at Lakota Bristol the show is free entry.

Culture

James Critchley Photographer / Stylist / Artist /

“Interpreting form & structure, stylist & photographer James Critchley’s work naturally captures the masculinity of his subject.”

A rising star in the portrait and physique photography world, James Critchley has already shot many of the worlds physique models.

What sets his work apart is the combination of his physique photography with his other passion of landscape design which creates his unique style.

His choice of stunning locations and physique models his work is reminiscent of Ansel Adams and Bruce Weber.

Where do you get your inspiration from ?

Coming from a design background I have always been drawn to structure and form. This extended into my photography and into capturing the form and structure of the athletic physical form.

Living in the Cotswolds, much of my nature series focuses on locations based in natural settings and way the natural setting accentuates the strong form of the model.

Culture

James Critchley Photographer / Stylist / Artist /

What kind of camera do you use?

I use a Canon 5D with a variety of lenses in order to create a range of different photos. To me, it’s the lenses that create the magic.

How much creative freedom do you have on an editorial shoot?

I have had complete freedom in almost every shoot. I am very lucky that I get to choose my models, locations and style of photography How important are personal projects to you ?

I would like to think that almost all of my muscle photography is personal to me. To start with, I had to ask the models to shoot for me with very little photographs to entice them. Now I have top fitness and muscle models from around the world asking me to shoot them and within those shoots, I choose where and how they will pose with very good results. So each shoot I do, I like to think is a personal project.

Culture:- James Critchley Photographer / Stylist / Artist /

How much preparation goes into a shoot?

Often I set out a list of goals and ideas for each shoot and sometimes the models will bring their ideas with them. I have a fantastic assistant Alicia who will assist with lighting, camera equipment etc. and without her I couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of some of the shoots.

How much do you do in post production?

A LOT! My ratio of shooting to editing is surprising. I might spend 6 hours on a shoot but I can spend up to 6 days working up the photographs. I am very particular, and nothing leaves my studio without being edited to the highest standard. My ethos is to over deliver on images for my clients. Where the top fitness photographers might only release five photos from a shoot (some models have dieted for weeks for that shoot) I will happily work up at least 50 images for them, and give a massive variety of shots for them to choose from.

Do you think a photographer needs a philosophy to do good work ?

Yes I do. A very happy positive attitude helps enormously and that can get you through the most awkward of shoots. Keep things fun, always make the models laugh and that not only makes for photos full of emotion but also keeps the shoot upbeat and memorable.

Culture:- James Critchley Photographer / Stylist / Artist /

Among your works, which one is your favourite? Why? All of my photographs are like my children and I love them all. I have models who I have a lot of time for who have helped me get started before I was well known and I am particularly fond of their photos, so a massive thank you to Kenolivier, Charlie Garforth and Ry Williams whose support and loyalty has helped me get where I am today.

Whose work has influenced you most?

I am a big fan of photographer Pat Lee from the United States, whose ability to make a monstrous vascular bodybuilder look serene and alluring has always inspired me. British fitness photographer Jules Godfrey always manages to capture images where the light and look of the models is so beautiful.

What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

I used to get very nervous before a shoot and I now look forward to them. I wish I could tell the younger me to relax more and just enjoy the view.

Describe your photographic style? How did you develop your style?

My style is so varied and is still developing, like my chaotic mind every photo from a single shoot can look like a completely different photographers work. I have recently become a big fan of depth of field images where the subject is perfectly crisp but the surrounding landscape is almost like a watercolor painting. I always throw in a location with every physique shoot which now has helped me get recognized as one of the UK’s best location photographers.

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Lifestyle: Film

Age of Consent Release Date: 2014 Country of Origin: UK Director: Charles Lum and Todd Verow Writer: Charles Lum and Todd Verow Cast: Don Brooks, Bobby Kendall, Charles Ludlam View online: vimeo.com/ondemand/ageofconsent The documentary Age Of Consent premiered back in March at London’s BFI Flare Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, and now it’s set to make its NYC debut on Saturday July 26th At NewFest!

That seems like a good reason to take a look at the trailer for this no-holds barred look in the gay leather bar scene.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘This documentary by festival favourites Lum and Verow tells the story of The Hoist (open since 1996 and now one of London’s only surviving leather bars) and in doing so tells the story of gay sex from decriminalization to Grindr, taking in police entrapment, the Spanner case, safer sex and Section 28. Age of Consent is informative and eye-opening – did you know more gay men were arrested and convicted of gross indecency in 1989 than in 1966? – while being playful, funny and downright filthy.

‘Described by the barman as a ‘sneaky, sexy, dirty wee hole’, The Hoist and its patrons could be seen as representing the antithesis of the recent trend in mainstream gay politics towards assimilation. But, with encroaching gentrification and more people using the internet to hook up, what does the future hold?’

Music

Dorian Reland Performing at The Gin Palace Friday 7th Oct / www.dorianreland.com

Pop Renegade blurring the lines between the mainstream and subculture. Oversexual babe living in London City.

Originally from Geneva (Switzerland), Dorian made the move to the city at the heart of European pop music in early 2014 to pursue a career in music.

Dorian sang in choirs during his high school years and trained his voice classically but was always drawn to songwriting and pop music, starting to write his own material at age 17. After having recorded a few early songs and his first music video for his track “Wasting My Time” in 2010, he realised where his future would be.

In 2013, Dorian released his first official single “Are You Ready?” and was featured as a lead in rock musical “Hermissia” (Switzerland) for the whole summer of the same year. He then released his single “Oversexual” in April 2014 and won “London’s Pride Got Talent 2014”, allowing him to perform on Trafalgar Square for London Pride 2014 in front of 30,000 people as the introducing act to the glamorous Conchita Wurst, winner of Eurovision 2013.

Since then, Dorian released a couple of videos/singles such as his LGBT Rock and Roll anthem “Sinsation” and his Pop-Grunge fetish jam “Life Is Hard” in 2015. He also released his debut EP “The Line” in April 2016.

Music

Dorian Reland Performing at The Gin Palace Friday 7th Oct / www.dorianreland.com

Dorian’s sound is uplifting, hedonistic, twisted and unapologetic, relentlessly running on the spectrum from rock to pop, but never willing to be specifically defined. His debut EP, “The Line”, is an emotional revolution and an expression of anger towards a society that has forgotten its human core and feeds on a culture of misery. The record explores the pursue of boundless freedom. Dorian himself is on a mission to blur the lines between the mainstream and what is considered to be subculture, playing with codes that define both while maintaining a commercial sound.

Dorian is a strong advocate of gay rights and his music revolves around the theme of breaking free from social formatting which forces its definition of normality upon all members of society. Dorian believes in everyone’s right and prerogative to live the life they feel they need, without moral judgment or obstacles from anyone..

Pride Comedy Night 9 July 2015 @ 18:00 Join us for the Bristol Pride Comedy Night. Truly one of the highlights of Pride Week it’s been a sell out night for the last 2 years.

Jayde Adams A regular at several major comedy and arts festivals across the UK (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Brighton Festival, Electric Picnic, Glastonbury Festival and Bestival.)

Joe Sutherland London based and fresh faced, Joe is a stand-up comedian who will bring us some camp cattiness to our Pride Comedy Night.

Zoe Lyons Award winning comedian Zoe Lyons has been “selling her comedy wares” on the comedy circuit since 2004. In 2009, much to her astonishment, she was ranked 81st in the Independent on Sunday’s “Pink List” of Britain’s 100 most influential gay and lesbian people.

Venue: Bierkeller Theatre www.bristolticketshop.co.uk

Price: £10/£8

Literature

The Leathermans Handbook Author: Larry Townsend Publisher: Prowler Press; Edition: 4 edition (31 Dec. 1994) ISBN-10: 1881684032 Language: English First Published: 1972 Synopsis The Leatherman’s Handbook was the first book to publicize BDSM to the general public, it was a paperback book widely available on newsstands and at bookstores throughout the United States.

Back in the seventies, it was still a very risky proposition to attempt a gay publication of any sort. But in the California Seventies, books like “Song Of The Loon” (from the sixties) and eventually the likes of “Tales of The City” began breaking down the barriers, allowing homosexual men to be presented not as crazy or unstable, but as regular people in love.

Larry Townsend went even farther out on a limb he sat down in 1972 and spelled out, for the first time in book form, the codes of conduct that the underground Leather Scene and S&M men lived by. There were also several accounts of steamy real life kink encounters.

This was unheard of. Even now, with a much wider variety of books available on how to and relationship studies, not to mention my own writings, it is hard to remember a time when Larry's book was such a shocking event. Voluntary servitude and fetishistic behaviors are given a great deal of coverage here, and the amazing thing is just how much most of Larry's original foundations remain relevant. Even more to the point is just how much the format of "The Leatherman's Handbook" has become the blueprint for so much of our community's guidebooks; A little journalistic information followed up with some hot episodes.

Still, "The Leatherman's Handbook" remains a viable source of both etiquette and education in addition to its historical value. Quite possibly one of the most important books about the side of Gay Life that many would like to ignore, but is with us and vibrant and exciting for those who have taken this intimate discovery. A classic.

Copies of this book are availible to buy on www.amazon.co.uk

Feature: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

BRISTOL MISSION

By Zander (Novice Carmen)

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a worldwide network of queer nuns dedicated to the expiation of stigmatic guilt and the promulgation of universal joy.

We manifest ourselves to serve the community in the context of Ministry. You will often find us at Pride marches, scene venues, queer events, vigils and anywhere else that may benefit from the presence of a few sacred clowns. We might be giving out safe sex supplies, rattling collecting cans for charity, holding placards or just being visibly queer in a world that still needs that sometimes.

We are not a religious organisation, though we are formed in a funhouse mirror image of one.

Our Bristol Mission began in 2014 when Sisters from the Edinburgh convent came to gauge interest and find locals to help seed this project. Over the past few years we have been welcomed and encouraged by the Bristol LGBTQ+ community and we are very excited to be embarking on an exequatur process (where we go from being a mission to a fully professed convent).

That will serve to renew and elevate our commitment within Bristol and the surrounding area as we establish our presence here as a permanent convent. It represents our promise to be present on an ongoing basis, to deepen our roots here and find new ways of spreading joy and eradicating stigma and shame, working with other local organisations and ushering new members into the Sisterhood.

As we begin this next phase we are delighted to have been offered succour in the form of a base of operations at Dareto. This couldn’t come at a better time. We suddenly find ourselves with space in a newly emerging and rapidly evolving venue which is both queer-positive and sex-positive. With its license Dareto can also present chances to do much more intensive work that wouldn’t be feasible in a public bar.

In very practical terms it also means we have a base camp a 10 minute mince from Oldmarket where we can get ready and also demanifest at the end of a night of Ministry.

Bristol, we are of you and in you. Deep in you. May we encounter each other in jubilance and mirth, may we we lift each other from the munge and beigeness of the mundane world and in loving embraces may we erradicate shame in a torrent of glitter.

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etish Week London comes from passion: my passion for fetish and the need to create an event for our community, the passion of my team, who want to make every year’s Fetish Week better than the last and the passion of the guys who attend and make all the effort worthwhile. And it takes a lot of effort.

Every year, there’s probably only one month – August – where we’re not thinking about the next FWL. This one week in July endlessly fuels our thoughts as we think about parties, venues, models, photography, DJs, play spaces, permits, licences – all the background details that go into producing one of the world’s largest gay fetish events. But we do it for you gladly.

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It’s not just the effort that we put in, though, it’s the effort that you all make when you attend. Seeing everyone out in force in their best gear, ready to get involved and take part; this is what makes everything worthwhile.

As with every year, I’ll be around all week - though you may not see me, as I’m often masked. Know that I and the team will be taking inspiration from your passion and effort to keep making Fetish Week London an event everyone can be proud of.

Philip Hamill Recon’s Managing Director

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WELCOME T O F W L 2 0 18

brand director and recon member thatsandy welcomes you to london’s kinkiest week of the year.

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t’s that time of year once again when we at Recon turn London into our fetish playground for all our members and fans around the world.

Now, I know that you guys love to get out and play with men who push your buttons, but the team and I also know that plenty of you enjoy the social aspect of gearing up, too. As such, we’ve created a week that caters to a variety of tastes, and hopefully has something that all can enjoy.

We got such great feedback from the participants in the Pride march that we’re taking part again this year.

If you want to show your fetish out and proud on the streets of London, sign up to march with us and other Recon men on 7th July.

The day after Pride, we’ll then be calling on all members to start off FWL2018 BIG at the Recon Members’ Party. It’s an opportunity to have a drink (or three) on us and call dibs on the men you’re going to be seeing the rest of the week. We had such a great time last year at Café De Paris that we’re going back for more. Presented by yours truly, there will be laughs, performances, games and prizes. This is by invitation only, so if your name’s not down, you're not getting in. Ask anyone who has been to this before, it’s not to be missed. Keep an eye on Recon for details on how to get an invite.

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If geared up socialising is your thing, then be sure to attend our Screening of the Tom of Finland movie, pick up some BDSM wisdom (advice for beginners to advanced) at our Bondage Masterclass and stuff your face at Spit Roast with your fellow pigs.

If you’re more into getting down and dirty, then I’d recommend my personal favourite play parties: Sports Cruise, Rubber Gear and Full Fetish. This year we’ve moved our sweaty locker room to Bloc South for Sport Cruise, we’re taking over FIRE for the Rubber Gear party and after much anticipation, the big one of the week, Full Fetish, is moving to Great Suffolk Warehouse!

Or… you could always be like Recon members Aduki and Snickers77 – the unofficial FWL mascots - and go to EVERYTHING. Here’s my challenge to everyone reading: attend all official events during FWL2018, check in with me every day and I’ll give you a year of Recon premium membership.

Remember that the Recon camera crew and photographers Raf & Way will be on hand to capture your fetish charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, so be sure to bring it to every party! gentlemen (and non-binaries) start your engines and let’s do fwl2018 in filthy, fucking style.

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FETCH FWL KICK OFF

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Catch our FETCH ambassadors at the Recon members' party and collect your flyers and discount vouchers. Store open from 10am-7pm, start your week with a FETCH Prosecco or beer and hang out in our outdoor chill out area.

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road, Clapham SW4 6DH 10:00am - 7:00pm

Free

CLONEZONE FETISH WEEK LAUNCH

PRIDE IN LONDON WALK WITH RECON Recon will be walking in the parade for Pride in London, and we want our members to be walking with us! We have a limited number of wristbands to walk in the parade, so we ask that you have every intention of attending if you apply.

Details on how to apply will be posted on Recon – recon.com

To celebrate the official launch of Fetish Week London 2018, we will be giving Recon members and Fetish Week guests 15% OFF online at clonezone.co.uk and in Clonezone stores.

Use or quote code 'FWL18' for your discount.

Venue: Clonezone Earls Court 266 Old Brompton Road SW5 9HR 11:00am - 9:00pm

Free

DRESS CODE: BEST GEAR

GET READY FOR FETISH WEEK

Pride Parade Route – Start point TBA 12:00pm – 4:00pm Free – apply on recon.com

All Fetish Week London Tickets are commission free today when you quote code "Red".

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

CLONEZONE: PRIDE IN LONDON CELEBRATIONS

SBN & NBN

Join us in the London LGBT Pride 2017 parade throughout central London, beginning at Baker Street. The Clonezone team, a very special queer guest, customers, models and kinky boys will be parading. This is an amazing opportunity to proudly parade your tribe to over 1 million people.

Join us after the parade in Clonezone SOHO for a party, networking with like-minded people and photo opportunities.

Central London, Baker Street W1U 8ED 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cum play in 3 arches of fun with over 400 guys every week at the UK’s Largest Naked Party from 2pm6pm. If you’re a bit shy you can join the fun from 6pm – 10pm in your pants, jocks or shorts.

Play zones made up of 8 tons of iron and steel provide hours of fun and exploration for guys ready to cruise, whilst others prefer to perform in our area outdoors. DJs: Tony Latex, Lee Harris, or Matt Unique. www.jamiehp.co.uk

Free

Venue: Fire, Lightbox entrance.

6a South Lambeth Road SW8 1SP 2:00pm - 10:00pm Member £14 - Guests £16 Free to join, includes 1st drink free and coat check

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CLONEZONE PUP EVENT

Come in a jock strap, sports shorts, wrestling singlet or kinky underwear!

Join us in Clonezone Earls Court for drinks, nibbles and of course… scritches. There will be a Puppy Play park set-up, featuring games, surprises and exclusive Puppy products.

Extra 10% OFF for all Puppy purchases.

Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 2.00pm - 9.00pm Includes free drink and bag check!

£10

Venue: Clonezone – Earls Court 266 Old Brompton Road SW5 9HR 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Free

OFFICI A L E V EN T OFFICI A L E V EN T

RECON MEMBERS’ PARTY Recon kicks off Fetish Week London 2018 with a special, invite only event for our members! If you’re lucky enough to get on the list expect special performances and chances to win prizes, so have a drink on us, and get to meet other fetish men before FWL2018 gets underway.

Venue: Café De Paris 3 Coventry St W1D 6BL 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Free

FETISH WEEK SCREENING The Fetish Week Screening returns, and we’ve got a great film lined up that you won’t want to miss: Tom of Finland (2017).

Venue: Prince Charles Cinema 7 Leicester Place WC2H 7BY 7:30pm - 9:45pm

£13.50

INVITE ONLY – Get on the list @ recon.com

FETISH CRUISE

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All fetish dress codes welcome.

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Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 8.00pm - 2.00am

GEAR UP FOR FETISH WEEK

£5

Plan your gear for the week. 10% off all Fetish Gear today when you quote code "Red".

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

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All fetish dress codes welcome.

BONDAGE 20% off all Toys and Bondage in store today when you quote code "Red".

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 10:00am - 10:00pm

Free

CRUISE & BROWSE

Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 8.00pm - 2.00am

WEDNESDAY

£5

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PUP OUT

Cruise around the shop and browse the latest fetish gear at our London store with a free drink.

15% off all Pup Gear in store today when you quote/ bark code "Red".

Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

Free

CLUBCP Spanking and corporal punishment party for men only. Video room, changing area, spank rooms, equipment to use, darkroom, full bar.

Venue: The Bunker Bar 217 City Road EC1V 1JN 6:00pm - 10:00pm

£8.00

Free

CRUISE & BROWSE Cruise around the shop and browse the latest fetish gear at our London store with a free drink.

Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Free

GO FETCH PUP! FETCH gets the pup party started early with fun, games, outdoor chillout area and major discounts on gear in store from 5pm. Also enjoy a pre-party FETCH Prosecco or beer with us. We have it all!!

Store open from 10am-11pm.

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road Clapham SW4 6DH 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Free

SPORTS GEAR EVENT

NEW LOCATION! If you’re new to bondage, or even if you’ve been at it for years, come down and take part in the instruction class or just watch the demonstrations led by top bondage and rope masters.

In Clonezone SOHO, ahead of the big sports party show the guys in-store your jockstrap or post a selfie for 10% OFF your purchase. Plus, drinks and surprises. This is a great spot to meet with likeminded guys who are also heading to the Sports Gear party. If you were going alone and wanted to meet some sexy boys beforehand, this is the perfect opportunity.

Venue: Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road E1 6LA 7:00pm - 12:00am

Venue: Clonezone – SOHO 35 Old Compton Street W1D 5JX 6:00pm - 10:00pm

BONDAGE MASTERCLASS

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OFFICI A L E V EN T

10% off all Sports Gear in store today when you quote code "Red" plus free pair of socks when you spend over £100.

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

Free

FETCH SPORTS DAY Great new deals and have a beer on us! Store open from 11am-11pm.

UNLEASHED Unleashed is the FWL2018 puppy social. This party’s going to be a great way for pups and handlers to meet up, make some new friends and get their tails wagging for the on-going Fetish Week fun!

Venue: RVT 327 Kennington Lane, Vauxhall SE11 5HY 7:00pm - 12:00am

£10.00

Join the midweek evening session of this horny underwear party.

Come check out the latest sports and urban gear

by Adidas, Amstaff, Alpha Industries and Nasty Pig. Special offers if you show or buy your ticket for Sports Cruise.

£10

KlubSpankz is a men only spanking / CP club. It's friendly and welcoming, and provides you with the ideal place to spank or be spanked, or just chat over a beer and watch if you're curious.

There is no dress code, but you are encouraged to come in your favourite kit; whether it’s sports kit, rubber / leather, casual or your best suit.

Venue: The Underground Club @ Central Station 37 Whardale Road, Kings Cross N1 9SD

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6:00pm - 10:00pm

DISCOUNT BOOTS DAY A massive 20% discount on all boots in store today only. Used British Army assault boots £31.99 !

Get your Recon event tickets, have a beer and buy some boots! New colour ranges of socks now available too. #ffjizzpants Venue: Fetish Freak ("FF") 76 Bolton Crescent, Oval SE5 0SE 11:00am - 6:30pm

Free

£6 before 7pm, £8 after

CLONEZONE: RUBBER EVENT Join us in Clonezone Earls Court, ahead of the Rubber Event. We have some naughty surprises lined up and new arrivals in rubber, neoprene and wet-look gear.

Drinks, music and networking with liked-minded kinky boys. Come if you're into rubber or come if you're just curious. Everyone is welcome. Our inhouse rubber expert, Mike, will be happy to talk you through your options.

Venue: Clonezone – Earls Court 266 Old Brompton Road SW5 9HR 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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KLUBSPANKZ

Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 8.00pm - 2.00am Includes free drink and bag check!

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GEAR LADZ

Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 12:00pm - 8:00pm

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THURSDAY

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road, Clapham SW4 6DH 11:00am - 11:00pm

Free

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DISCOUNT RUBBER DAY

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Discounts on all rubber clothing today only! Come have a beer/shot, get your COMMISSION FREE Recon event tickets and get a great discount on any rubber clothing purchased today. #ffjizzpants Venue: Fetish Freak ("FF") 76 Bolton Crescent, Oval SE5 0SE 11:00am - 7:30pm

Free

RUBBER UP @ FETCH

SPORTS CRUISE One for all you lads into sports gear, scally wear or a nice bit of lycra. Come down and get hot and sweaty with the men of your locker room wank fantasies.

DJs: GUY LIKE DAVID, PAUL COALS Venue: Bloc South 65 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall SE1 7TP 10:00pm - 4:00am

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Come and check out the biggest selection of Rubber in town! We will be clearing out other lines and stocking you up for this one!! Free beers, outside area and open from 10am-1am. We are here to serve. Lets get the weekend started!

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road, Clapham SW4 6DH 10:00am - 1:00am

Free

BRUT BLACK Men only cruise fest. Gear up all black or leather attire (harness, cap, chaps).

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Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 10.00pm - 5.00am

£5 - £8

RUBBER MEET & GREET Meet and cruise the rubber guys/boys/pups before the evening's party with snacks, treats and drinks at GEAR London.

Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 10:00am - 10:00pm

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Free

FRIDAY WARM UP AT REGULATION Start your weekend with us. Grab a beer, pick up any last minute tickets (commission free) and enjoy some special in-store discounts with up to 30% off select products.

Venue: Regulation Store 17a St Albans Place, Islington Green N1 0NX 11:00am - 7:00pm

RUBBER GEAR Free

RUBBER 10% off all Rubber Gear in store today when you quote code "Red" plus free Rubber Shine when you spend over £100.

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

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This party’s squarely aimed at guys who love their rubber and love some filthy fun, so lube yourself up, roll on your best gear and come join us for a night of sleazy fun!

DJs: CHRIS BROGAN, JON DELANO Venue: FIRE (main room) 39 Parry Street, Vauxhall SW8 1RT 10:00pm - 4:00am

£15.00

Free

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SIR DART & SIR BART'S BONDAGE WORKSHOP

PUPPY PARK Exciting pup event at GEAR. So exciting in fact that we can't reveal all the details at time of publication.

Check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for more info released only a few days before the event.

WRUFF! Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 10:00am - 10:00pm

Free

SATURDAY SALE STOP AT REGULATION Stop by the store for those last minute pre-Full Fetish purchases whilst you take advantage of in-store promos. We'll have up to 30% off select products.

Venue: Regulation Store 17A St Albans Place, Islington Green N1 0NX 10:30am - 8:00pm

More details and tickets from: www.boundpics.co.uk/workshop Venue: The Rag Factory Heneage Street E1 5LJ 1:00pm - 5:00pm

£16

CLONEZONE: FULL FETISH PRE-EVENT Free

LEATHER DISCOUNT DAY Discounts on all leather clothing and harnesses today only! Come get your COMMISSION FREE Recon tickets, have a beer/shot and buy some delicious leather gear at AMAZING prices! #ffjizzpants Venue: Fetish Freak ("FF") 76 Bolton Crescent, Oval SE5 0SE 11:00am - 8:00pm

Sir Dart and Sir Bart's Bondage Workshop returns to London, with a special guest – Master Zack – for an afternoon of workshops. "One Knot" – What you can do in bondage with only one knot. "Flogging" – Master Zack will lead a workshop on Flogging, taking you deeper into this art. Bring your ropes, floggers and their stories. Ropes will be provided for those that don't have any.

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PUP OUT LONDON

Join us in Clonezone Earls Court for a fun afternoonevening of discounts, drinks, nibbles and surprises.

Shop in your new gear and/or treat yourself to some new pieces ahead of FULL FETISH in the evening.

Fetish photographer, Matt Spike will be in-store from 2-4 pm to take your new RECON profile pic.

Nexus Range will be in-store training you on how to milk your prostate gland, alongside a kinky raffle from sex toy geniuses Oxballs.

Venue: Clonezone Earls Court 266 Old Brompton Road SW5 9HR 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Free

London's premier Pup Social event! With exclusive use of the Groovy Wonderland club room on the lower basement of The Loop right in the heart of London, just 2 minutes from Oxford Circus tube station. Space filled with mats, a ball pit, and lots of comfy beds, seating space and a multicoloured dance floor!

We will be holding our monthly raffle on the day!

Raffle prizes include the contents of that month's Puppy Pride Sponsorship Pack.

Walkies will be happening at 3pm. Change of scenery and a new place to explore for everyone. Dress appropriately for the outdoors!

Dress code: kinky to casual. Please cover up your privates (this is not a sex club). Changing area, free cloakroom / bag storage area.

Venue: The Loop 19 Dering Street W1S 1AH 11:00am - 6:00pm

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SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY EVENTS £5

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BLUF & IGNITE

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Join the leather men of BLUF and the cigar fans of IGNITE for a joint event at The Backstreet, London's Leather Bar. Alongside men in full leather, there's an private outdoor smoking area, and plenty of space to cruise and chat.

Venue: The Backstreet Wentworth Mews, Mile End E3 4UA 10:00pm - 3:00am

SKINHEAD

£10

OFFICI A L M A IN E V EN T

London's horniest gay skinhead party maintains its roots as a Saturday afternoon gathering for all you skinhead lads. Hang out with other kinky skins in the bar, chill-out area, or on the smoking terrace.

DJs: WES BAGGALEY Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding, Vauxhall SE11 5AW 3:00pm - 9:00pm

£10.00

FULL FETISH

FETCH THE BIG ONE! Huge offers in store, DJs and booze from 7pm-1am Sunday! All before we head to FULL FETISH! Store open 10am Saturday-1am Sunday.

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road Clapham SW4 6DH 5:00pm - 1:00am

Full Fetish, the main event of FWL2018 returns in a BRAND-NEW VENUE! It’s not only the main party of FWL2018, but the biggest event we put on all year. It’s the one party that everything is building towards, and it should not be missed!

DJs: ELIAS, MILTY, GORDON JOHN, TIGO-X, ZAMAN

Free

TFN The first Saturday of the month is naked at TFN with over 100 guys. Everyone welcome. Totally Fekking Nude is the latest offering from Jamie HP taking over the salubrious Stable sauna and spa. Join a jampacked crowd of hot, naked men, cabins, play spaces, lounge areas, showers, steam rooms, pool, large bar and pounding sounds. Please bring a spare towel!

Venue: Great Suffolk Street Warehouse 29 Great Suffolk Street SE1 0NS 10:00pm - 6:00am £30.00 (General Entry) / £60 (VIP)

SUNDAY

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DRESS CODE: NAKED

Hungover or horny, we are here and open for all your needs! Final day of offers so come and chill out with us in our outside chillout area.

Venue: THE STABLE 29 Endell St, Covent Garden WC2H 9BA 7:00pm - 2:00am £15 inc. 1st drink and coat check

Venue: FETCH Arch 6 Voltaire Road, Clapham SW4 6DH 10:00am - 7:00pm

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ALL GEAR ALL DAY All Fetish Gear 10% off in store today when you quote code "Red".

Venue: Prowler Red 50 Old Compton Street W1D 6DS 11:00am - 10:00pm

OFFICI A L E V EN T

Free

SUNDAY FINAL FLING AT REGULATION It's your last chance to shop with up to 30% off select products across our store. Tea & coffees all-round.

Venue: Regulation Store 17A St Albans Place, Islington Green N1 0NX 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Free

POP YOUR CORK AT FETISH FREAK! Come chill at the shop, have a beer/shot and get a free bottle of aroma when you spend £25+.

Second seating - 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Free

GEAR SUNDAY Long night? Need a pick me up? Come by the store and grab a free double espresso or Red Bull!

Venue: GEAR London 75 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3HN 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for the Fetish Week Sunday closing dinner, the perfect Full Fetish hangover cure and an opportunity build your strength back up for Deconstruction!

First seating - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

#ffjizzpants will be soaked by now...

Venue: Fetish Freak ("FF") 76 Bolton Crescent SE5 0SE 12:00pm - 6:00pm

SPIT ROAST

Price includes 3 course meal, welcome cocktail and tea/coffee. Additional cocktails, soft drinks and wine must be paid for separately. FETISH DRESSCODE ENCOURAGED. NO BARE BUMS OR NUDITY PLEASE. Venue: Cote Brasserie Soho 124-126 Wardour St W1F 0TY 6:00pm - 9:30pm

£35

OFFICI A L CLOSING E V EN T Free

JOXXX Come in a jock strap, sports shorts, wrestling singlet or kinky underwear!

Venue: Bloc South 65 Goding Street SE11 5AW 2.00pm - 9.00pm Includes free drink and bag check!

£10

SBN & NBN Cum play in 3 arches of fun with over 400 guys every week at the UK’s Largest Naked Party from 2pm6pm. If you’re a bit shy you can join the fun from 6pm – 10pm in your pants, jocks or shorts. DJ Tony Latex. www.jamiehp.co.uk Venue: Fire, Lightbox entrance.

6a South Lambeth Road, SW8 1SP 2:00pm - 10:00pm Member £14 - Guests £16 Free to join, inc. 1st drink free and coat check

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DECONSTRUCTION The closing party of Fetish Week London. Finish your week with a bang. it's your last chance to hook up with that guy you've spotted all week.

ALL FETISHES WELCOME, BUT REMEMBER TO BE STRICT WITH YOUR GEAR. DJ BARLOW Venue: FIRE (Mirror Arch) 39 Parry Street, Vauxhall SW8 1RT 9:00pm - 3:00am

£10

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GEAR UP AND GET READY LEATHER

RUBBER

SPORTS

You’ll want full breeches and leather uniform, biker gear, or kilts. Leather jocks, shorts and harnesses are also popular choices. Denim jeans are acceptable if worn under chaps or with leather boots and a leather top or vest.

You have plenty of options with rubber, from catsuits to jocks.

Aprons can create an industrial look, while masks and hoods build the mystery.

Full football and rugby kit, American football, boxing, or cycling gear all work! Feel comfortable in scally gear, trackies and trainers, sports jocks and harnesses, or indulge your inner superhero in Lycra.

By the time Fetish Week London 2018 comes around, we will offer a basic range of rubber suits, shorts, vests, t-shirts, leggings and harnesses. Be sure to come instore and check out what we have to offer for this everpopular fetish!

Barcode Berlin and AD Fetish are featured above and are available in all CloneZone branches. We also stock a wide range of jocks, singlets, socks, shorts, harnesses, American football shorts, tank tops etc. from a diverse range of brands including Jockfighters, Cellblock 13, Nasty Pig, Do It! Wear, Addicted and our own brand Fetish Gear as well.

All of our leather gear is Mr. S Leather, available online and in our Earls Court Branch. As well as a huge range of Mr. S Leather, we stock our own Titus brand and from April will be stocking OZ brand Army of Men. Want to gear up like the model featured? Get your hands on Sailor front jeans, deluxe leather jacket, leather shirt, tie, sam browne, police gloves and leather belt all from the store.

gear up for fwl2018 in store at clonezone (soho, earls court, manchester and birmingham) or online, shipping worldwide at clonezonedirect.co.uk

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fetish week london parties have a strict dresscode. clonezone, the uk’s original gay superstore gives a breakdown on what to wear.

SKINHEAD

PUPS

UNIFORM/ARMY

Get your hair cropped, shaved or in a Mohican. Bleachers and a polo shirt are classics. An Alpha Industries jacket, boots and braces create the traditional hard look.

Pups can use elements from other fetishes, such as leather harnesses, shorts and knee pads.

It’s all about attitude and the way you play. Pup tails, collars, leads, hoods and masks are also key.

Full uniform from any of the services: air force, army, navy, ambulance/medical, police, SWAT or fire brigade. Work gear, overalls and hi-vis jackets also get the job done.

Boot up in Grinders (pictured above) which we have available in all stores and several styles.

Get your hands on other skinhead accessories we have available such as braces and laces.

Mr. S Leather, available online and in our Earls Court, Manchester and Birmingham branches has a great selection for pups. Leather pup mitts, leather pup wrist strap, neoprene cyber vest, neoprene lace-up football shorts and neoprene pup hood (available in all stores). We also stock silicone pup tails and a large range of both pup focused gear and gear that appeals to pups.

Why not try our leather police shirts for cool leather uniform look?

gear up for fwl2018 in store at clonezone (soho, earls court, manchester and birmingham) or online, shipping worldwide at clonezonedirect.co.uk

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GET TICKETS you can gain entry to all events across fetish week either individually or as part of the aaa vip pass. whether you just want a taste or plan to go in deep, we’ve got you covered.

AAA VIP Pass

£149.00 (Save £24.50 from full value)

Queue Jump entry at all FWL2018 official events, including VIP queue and VIP room at Full Fetish Invitation to Premium Members' Party on Sunday 8 July & FWL2018 gift bag.

SCREENING

£13.50

BONDAGE MASTERCLASS

£10.00

UNLEASHED

£10.00

SPORTS CRUISE

£15.00

RUBBER GEAR

£15.00

SKINHEAD

£10.00

FULL FETISH

£30.00 Adv.

£35.00 Door

FULL FETISH VIP

£60.00 Adv.

£75.00 Door

VIP queue jump, private VIP lounge with DJ, welcome drink, bar, separate toilets & coatcheck.

SPIT ROAST

£30.00

DECONSTRUCTION

£10.00 Adv.

£15.00 Door

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE:

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SATURDAY 14 JULY GEAR UP FOR THE MAIN EVENT OF FETISH WEEK LONDON GREAT SUFFOLK ST WAREHOUSE 10 PM - 6 AM LEATHER

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65 Goding Street Vauxhall SE11 5AW SPORTS CRUISE

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LEICESTER SQUARE

RUBBER GEAR DECONSTRUCTION

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124-126 Wardour St Soho W1F 0TY SPIT ROAST

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SHOREDITCH HIGH ST OVERGROUND STATION

BONDAGE MASTERCLASS

Great Suffolk St. Warehouse

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SOUTHWARK UNDERGROUND STATION

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Prince Charles Cinema

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GEAR LONDON PROWLER RED FETISH FREAK FETCH PROWLER LONDON WOLFPACK JAMIE HP EVENTS 4 DUNGEON HOSTED BY

BLOC SOUTH FIRE RICH MIX PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA CAFÉ DE PARIS RVT CÔTE BRASSERIE GREAT SUFFOLK STREET WAREHOUSE SPECIAL THANKS

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