Uk leather pride edition 2016 out bristol guide

UK

LEATHER PRIDE

OUTBRISTOLGUIDE

EDITION

2016

WWW.UKLEATHERPRIDE.COM

Out People

Inside

EDITION 2016

Simon Nelson

Bristol City Council Equalities / Strategic planning

UK Leather Pride Programme Dorian Reland Interview

James Critchley Photography

Matt Spike Photography Exhibition

BRISTOL

OUT

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LGBT+ Guide for the West of England

Performance

Event Listings Contact Out Bristol To comment on any articles or if you wish to write for the magazine please contact Leighton de Burca Editor or to advertise leighton@deburcamedia. com

“The definitive destination for the LGBT communities in the dual city region of the West of England.” www.outbristol.co.uk

7 -9 OCT 2016

UK

LEATHER PRIDE

CUBA

BRISTOL / UK

FRI 7 OCT 2016

SAT 8 OCT 2016

21:00-late / Bristol Bear B / free

13:00-17:00 / Old Market Quarter / free

FRI 7 OCT 2016 Dinner

Puppy Palace

19:00-20:00 / Old Market Assembly / £15.50

19:00-20:00 / The Gin Palace / £15.50

FRI 7 OCT 2016

Street Fire Shows & Strip shows

by Marshall Arkley

21:00-late / Bristol Bear Bar / free

FRI 7 OCT 2016

harness

22:00-02:00 / To the Moon / £10.00

DORIAN RELAND

MATT SPIKE Art Exhibition

Sat 8 OCT 2016

21:30-late /The Gin Palace / free

SAT 8 OCT 2016

20:00-late / Bristol Bear Bar / free

SAT 8 OCT 2016

FRI 7 OCT 2016

22:00-02:00 / To the Moon / £10.00

23:30 / The Gin Palace / free

JAMES CRITCHLEY

CHEM SEX

Art Exhibition

7-9 OCT 2016

21:00-late / Space Gallery / free

Art Exhibition

SUN 9 OCT 2016

SUN 9 OCT 2016

19:00-02:00 / The Lads Locker Room / £8.00

13:00 / The Phoenix & Bear Bar/ free

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SAT 8 OCT 2016

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Feature

Matt Spike Photographer / Stylist / Artist /

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.

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.

Feature

Matt Spike Photographer / Stylist / Artist /mattspikephoto.com

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:- Matt Spike Photography 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.

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

ART EXHIBITIONS Muscle & Fitness Photography by James Critchley “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 world’s physique models. What sets his work apart from others in the field, is his ability to combine his skills and knowledge of physique photography with influences and structures drawn from his passion for landscapes and nature. Looking at his choice of stunning locations and physique models, his work is reminiscent of Ansel Adams and Bruce Weber.

Chem Sex by Matt Spike Fetish Photographer The chem sex project came together because Matt was looking for a project to do in a fetish way, that also contained a social message. Matt soon hooked up with David Stuart at 56 Dean Street, who was working on a documentary with Vice Productions.

They came together as a team and Matt carried on producing images which were documented by Vice, and this became the chem sex connection. It does not aim to arouse or to be too serious, but leave the decision in the hands of the person seeing the picture as to what it actually means. Is it sexy? Is it dangerous? Is it both?

These are answers that can only be provided by the person seeing the image.

Matt Spike Fetish Photographer Show Matt Spike is a fetish artist who uses video, photo and human installations to illustrate his view of homoeroticism.

As he puts it, “I simply must ‘create’ what obsesses me. As an ex-leather escort, I’m full of ideas and concepts relating to submission and dominance and the superficiality of sexuality. I am a politically-minded person; I like to include an edge in most of my images, as I believe taboos should always be challenged. And as an admirer of subculture, I gravitate towards left-field, bizarre tastes in sexual practice”.

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LEATHER PRIDE

UK

Venue: Space Gallery, Gay Village, Old Market Quarter BS2.

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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?’

Fashion

Puckoo Couture Stokes Croft / independent boutique /http://www.puckoo.com

A UK independent clothing label based in the creative back streets of Bristol... We specialize in stretch wear and paneling. All their items are designed and handmade in our Bristol studio here in the UK. We believe in quality over quantity and aim to bring our followers creativity and beauty in a wearable fashion for whatever occasion they see fit!!

Silver Sequinned Hooded Jumper Perfect gift any time of year a Puckoo voucher.

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SATURDAY 16 JULY 10 PM - 6 AM

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Call for Action

As Recon’s Managing Director, Philip Hamill states “Our 2015 event exceeded our expectations, both in terms of attendance and the positive response we received. This year we want to top that and create a week that is memorable, satisfies all the kinky needs of the guys in attendance, and furthers our reputation for makingboutique world class events”.

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With a diverse range of parties and attractions, there’ll be something for almost every fetish taste. As well as new events there’ll be favourites such as the Sports Cruise Party, Rubber Gear Party, Fetish Week Dinner and Full Fetish at The Coronet. This will in fact be the last Bears 69 time Full Fetish takes place in The Coronet, as it is closing at the end of the year, so Recon intendsCreated to see this iconic venue off with a bang!for young people, the film by young people

'What is Gender?' combines animation and documentary interviews to explore how diverse gender can be. Young people share their views on topics such as the gender binary, stereotyping, identity, pronouns and genderbased bullying.

The film also uses real-life experiences from participants to think about what it means to be transgender, trans or to identify outside of the binary.

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Philip adds “Fetish Week London continues to grow – with guys coming from all around the world - so we want to get the word out nicelaunch and early of andthe makefilm sure everyone is prepped for VisA Thunderclap will support the on Trans Day of the mayhem come July”

ibility (#TDOV), an international event with the purpose of celebrating the achievements of trans and gender diverse people and raising awareness educationon through visibility.Pledge your support For moreand information FWL2016 go to fetishweek.com here:

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Fetish Week London returns fromteacups, 10 – 17 July 2016, and Recon is now happy bone china ware: mugs, jugs, bowls, plates... and to announce theteapots, full list of official events for one of the biggest weeks in the lavatories. gay fetish calendar!

Passionate about beautiful furniture, As has become a tradition, weekgorgeous kicks off on SUNDAY 10 July wethe supply pieces that will en- with the Premium Members Party. This invite only event will be taking placehance in a secret location, with free drinks and entertainment. It’s the perfect place for any Recon your home. man to ease himself into the oncoming mayhem. Apply for an invite through the event listing on Recon.

Focusing on reclaimed, salvaged and furniture to help you bring MONDAY sees the returnrestored of a first from last year, with the Fetish Week Screening. This year’s event doubles down and gives you two movies forbeauty the price with Interior.

Bar. and Chemsex. Pre and post drinks held at the Soho inof toone your home withLeather our pieces.

Chattels Hotel screening room. Initially established in 1976. Selling a 192 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RB variety of furniture andtime accesBondage Masterclass is wide back on TUESDAY night, but this it’s moved to its new East London home at Backstreet.

07787712345 Top bondage and rope masters thereclaimed ropes, thenmaterials BDSM guys get to put into practice what they’ve learned. sories show madeyou with www.chattelsfurniture.co.uk Opening Times sourced from all over the world that reTues-Sat 10:00-18:00

ally help each of our pieces tell the story of their history.

Food & Drink

The Old Market Assembly 25 West Street, Old Market Quarter, BS2 0DF www.oldmarketassembly.co.uk / 0117 373 8199 Opening Hours Mon-Thurs 10:00-00:00 Fri-Sat 10:00-01:00 Sun 10:00-23:00

We’re a restaurant serving nutritious, locally sourced affordable food. We’re the new home of the Wardrobe Theatre.

We’re a bakery serving freshly baked bread and cakes to eat in or take away.

We’re a stage hosting local and touring bands (always free to see). We’re a bar serving local beers, ales and spirits. We’re a cafe offering the finest coffees, teas, herbals and chai’s.

We’re 100% independent. We’re whatever you want us to be - an office, a cafe, a meeting room, a den, an escape or just a place to let loose. Follow us on Twitter: @OMABristol Instagram: @OldMarketAssembly

WEDNESDAY brings the private opening of Fetish on Display – an exhibition showcasing top fetish artists – at Espacio Gallery, Shoreditch. This event will be open to the public from Thursday and runs through till Sunday. The show will contain photos, video, paintings and live art. Also on Wednesday comes a Fetish Week London first with Best in Show at Fire, Vauxhall. This pup party celebrates pups and handlers, and will be awarding prizes in a contest like no other.

Crufts this isn’t.

Sports Cruise is the big THURSDAY night party at The Hoist. This one always attracts a massive crowd of guys into sporting gear and Lycra. Come work up a sweat and get your endorphins pumping.

FRIDAY night kicks off the big weekend with three classic FWL events. Soho Social at Comptons is the place to mix with the men you’ll be playing with later, Fetish Week Dinner at Counter, Vauxhall presents an exclusive menu, with live fetish entertainment in an incredible restaurant, and Skinhead at Union is the horniest gathering of skins and punks all summer.

Full Fetish at The Coronet is the big SATURDAY night party that everything builds towards. With five huge play areas, top international DJs, and many surprises, this is the one party you cannot miss!

SUNDAY closes out the week in the filthiest style with two parties in Vauxhall – Rubber Gear Party and Deconstruction.

The rubbermen come out to play at Union, before everyone gets together for one final, debauched sendoff at The Hoist.

Have you tried our food yet?

Why not book a table and come and have a taste.

Dinner is served from 5pm so plenty of time to catch a show too!

Recon have so much in store for all you kinky deviants; it’s going to be one hell of a week. Check the FWL website to get full details on all events: fetishweek.com . 373 Call 0117 8199 or email Tickets are now available.

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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.

Marshall Arkley Fire Show 21:00 8th October 2016 Outside The Gin Palace

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..

Dorian’s new album The Line is out now and he can be seen live as the opening headliner of UK Leather Pride Friday 7th October 2016 at the home of cabaret in Bristol, The Gin Palace.

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

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.

Fashion

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Fashion

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Passionate about Fetish, this independent store is an emporium of experiences waiting to happen, whether you are wanting items second hand, vintage, brand new or custom made Fetish Freak can help.

The store, run by Jonathan, is a friendly place to shop and a real hub for the community - whether you’re browsing, looking for that new must have item or buying your first piece of gear. Fetish Freak is a great place to shop.

Food & Drink

The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, Champion Square, BS2 9DB Bristol, United Kingdom Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed - Thurs 12:00-23:00 Fri 12:00 - 00:00 Sat 12:00 - 00:00 Sun 13:00-22:00 Food is Served Mon-Thurs 18:00-22:00 Fri - Sat 12:00 - 22:00 Sun 15:00-21:00 phoenixbristol.com

The Phoenix has been prominent to the Bristol Pub scene for generations, since 1850 to be exact! It is still alive and kicking today!

Being the only pub right next to Bristol’s Cabot Circus, it is virtually the only place in Cabots to have proper home cooked food and a good selection of quality, locally produced ales (our breweries are all Bristol born and bred‌or from around the vicinity) as well as crisp imported lager. On top of that the Phoenix are the only very few places in Bristol that welcomes families with children and pets.

Food & Drink

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Style

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Performance

Marshall Arkley Cabaret Artist / Fire performer / Physique model

Marshall Arkley is a multi-discipline cabaret artist. His performances have featured in both top large scale immersive shows and more intimate cabaret venues.

Some of his key pieces are his fire shows which, because his extraordinary physique and athleticism, add a real presence to his performances. The shows feature fast interchanges with fire breathing, volcans and fire staffs and his strength and agility add a burlesque edge - bringing a whole new dimension to his performances.

Photos by: James Critchley

Leather Spotlight

Mr Leather Ireland 2015 Kevin Murphy

One of the aspects I enjoy most about the fetish scene in Ireland is that, because we are still at a stage of new growth, there is an atmosphere of inclusiveness. Although there may be different levels of popularity amongst the different fetishes, we stand side by side in our kinks. We also link in with other community LGBT groups, supporting each other and organising joint events. We recognise that we are stronger together, and that diversity within a scene is an important part of it developing to its full potential.

When we break it down, there is a common theme that connects us- sexuality. Not just whether you are gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender, into leather, rubber, pup, skin, or a bear, twink, muscle, etc. But sexuality itself at its core. It’s why there can be many crossovers between “scenes”.

The aim for my title year is to bring Ireland to the world and the world to Ireland, by sharing this ideology. Much like the bonds we continue to build amongst ourselves here within, I hope to build bridges between this island, Europe and the world. Let us share this experience together.

Photo Credit - Dariusz Kuc Photo Credit - Karl Hayden

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

Leather Spotlight

Mr XXXLeather Nick Dawson

I have been an active member of our leather community for many years and I have been lucky enough to have been able to attend several leather events and festivals as Mr XXXLeather already. Through my work both in my home city of Amsterdam and across the world, I have been able to gain a global perspective on our leather community and I believe that in order to strengthen our unique bonds, we need more than ever, to work together as one.

By continually raising the profile of leathermen across Europe and beyond, we can all support each other and help to educate those that look upon us with curiosity and inspire those that wish to join us. The LGBT community have been (and continue to be) subject to abuse that stems from ignorance. It is my hope that I can use the title of Mr XXXLeather to highlight the issues that affect us all and promote the solutions that will lead to change for the better.

By standing united, our leather brotherhood can help to challenge perceptions, break down barriers and promote tolerance of all cultures.

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

www.outbristol.co.uk/union

The social night for leather men of all tribes, UNION requires you to report in your leather gear to be admired by others and to sign up new members.

UNION fuses the friendliness of a social night with the horny atmosphere of a men’s leather event, accompanied by hot tracks mixed by local DJs. UNION is the ideal night for any gay man with an interest in leather. It’s the place to meet new guys, to catch up with mates and above all, have fun in leathers. There is a dresscode but we are confident you will have something in your wardrobe to wear!

Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market 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

www.outbristol.co.uk/bluf-bristol

For many BLUF represents the ultimate gay leatherman fantasy – that Tom of Finland look made real. BLUF@Bristol is the west’s very own meeting exclusively for BLUF members.

It is a night where the venue is filled with the heady aroma of leather and expectation as men in full leather meet, chat, drink and get to know fellow BLUF members. It’s always a night to remember!

Now in its third year, BLUF@ Bristol has become a popular event for members of BLUF, a community of leathermen who share a love of fine leather and the realisation of a fantasy.

Essential Info Who is your LGBT+ Market 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

Welcome to UK Leather Pride 2016

Welcome to the second UK Leather Pride. It is our absolute pleasure to welcome you to this national celebration of leather fetish. We have worked hard since last year to put together a weekend of events that will help you to strengthen existing friendships, make new friendships, learn new skills, enjoy a friendly atmosphere and above all, have fun!

We would like to extend a special welcome to those of you who’ve made your own journeys to Bristol. Also a very warm welcome to all the Leather Titleholders who have come to join us here. Please make use of our Troopers - our volunteers who have a good knowledge of the area and this weekend’s event. Stop by the Welcome Desk on Friday to pick up any last minute information and to ask any questions.

Our website has been designed to be mobile friendly so please do use it to refer to during the weekend on your device and remember to keep in touch via social media. We’re on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hastag #UKLP16. ukleatherpride.com ukleatherpride.com/schedule UKLeatherPride

Bristol

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Bristol’s unconventional urbanity gives the city its distinctive character.

A City Of Urban Villages

Bristol is one of the UK’s eight core cities, home to leading companies from the creative, technological, financial, micro electronics, environmental, aerospace, advanced engineering and service industries.

Colston Hall /West End

Bedminster

Bristol is made up of several diverse urban villages with their own distinctive characteristics.

The city is constantly evolving, refusing to stand still. It’s unconventional urbanity, young and multi ethnic neighborhoods means that Bristol is a world leading resilient city.

West Street / Old Market Quarter

Stokes Croft

St Nicks Market / Old City

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol is the UK’s Festival City

Carnival / St Pauls

Oh and Bristol also has......

Millenium Square / Harbourside

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Gay Village, Old Market Quarter Welcome to the Gay Village in the Old Market Quarter Centrally located within easy walking distance of the Train & Bus Stations & Bristol Shopping Quarter.

The village venues are open day & night, the area is well connected & has events planned every night of the week and festival events throughout the year.

For all the latest details check www.outbristol.co.uk 1 The Phoenix 1 Wellington Buildings, BS2 9DB Gay run & owned, this is the ONLY openly friendly bar catering to everyone who respects diversity that reflects this amazing city! Relax in a comfy friendly establishment. Opening Hours Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00 Wed-Fri 12:00-23:00 Sat 12:00-Late Sun 12:00-10:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/the-phoenix 2 Old Market Tavern 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 0BH A traditional pub in the centre of Bristol which serves food and has a beautiful traditional British beer garden.

The pub also host quizs and events.

Opening Hours Sun-Thurs 11:30-23:00 Fri 11:30-00:00 Sat 16:00-01:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/old-market-tavern 3 Rainbowz 53 Old Market Street, BS2 0ER A friendly, cosy yet stylish venue with something for everyone, steeped in nearly 400 years of history, you’re sure to receive the warmest of welcomes. Opening Hours Mon-Thur 17:00-23:30 Fri 15:00-01:00 Sat13:0001:00 Sun 13:00-23:30 www.outbristol.co.uk/rainbowz 4 The Palace 1-3 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF Bristol’s very own Palace with fabulous theatrical & opulent decoration that would put the Moulin Rouge to shame, this place is the party Palace. Opening Hours Sun-Thur 17:00-00:00 Fri 17:00-02:00 Sat 17:00-02:00

www.outbristol.co.uk 6 The Old Market Assembly 23-25 West Street, BS2 0DF Restaurant, live music venue, bar, cafe, bakery & home to The Wardrobe Theatre. It’s a space for you to come together for the joy of it, to eat , to have chance encounters, to laugh & to have a great time. Mon–Thur: 10am–midnight Fri & Sat: 10am–1am Sun: 10am–11pm 7 Elite Retreat

1 Alfred Street,BS2 0RF Bristol’s premier health spa for men, we offer a unique and tantalising experience in a clean, private location, just 5 minutes walk from Gay Village & Temple Meads with ample parking.

8 Lads Locker room

www.outbristol.co.uk/the-palace 5 The Bristol Bear Bar 2-4 West Street,Bristol BS2 0BH UK’s only bespoke bear bar, with welcoming & friendly atmostphere it’s a must see for all Bears & non Bears Opening Hours Tue-Thur 19:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 19:0002:00 Sun 17:00-23:00

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www.outbristol.co.uk/elite-retreat 19-21 West Street,BS2 0DF A sauna and venue that caters for all Gay, Bi-sexual and Bi-curious men who wish to have the freedom to relax.Opening Hours Mon 00:00 - 06:00 Tues 12:0000:00 Wed 12:00-06:00 Thur 12:00-00:00 Fri- Sun 00:00 00:00:00 www.outbristol.co.uk/ladslockerroom 42a Old Market Street BS2 0EZ As the name suggests this is the Local store and Off Licence. This store has everything you need whether on a night out, a house party, a quite night in or your weekly shop. LGBT friendly & safe sex supplies sold.

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Friday 7th October 2016 Welcome to UK Leather Pride 17:00-19:00 Make sure you stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up the latest information and any prebooked tickets for the weekend. It’s a great chance to introduce yourself and get to meet the team behind the weekend.

HideOut

Venue: Rainbowz

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar CUBA

18:00-20:00 Start your weekend with a relaxed ‘gar in the company of leather men in a superb enclosed beer garden with a hint of Havana. Sample some amazing dishes from The Phoenix’s menu too.

Palace Pleasures

20:00-04:00 In the heart of Old Market the Gin Palace is the place where leather meets opulence. Enjoy this late night bar where leathermen have been known to dance, pups play and mayhem ensues. Free Leather encouraged.

Venue: The Gin Palace

Venue: The Phoenix Transform Art Exhibitions 21:00-04:00 In association with Out Bristol, UK Leather Pride is proud to present art exhibitions from James Critchley, Matt Spike and The Chem Sex exhibition sponsored by UK Leather Pride Fund & Prism all 3 exhibits follow on in this years theme of Transformation.

Venue: Space Gallery & To the Moon Pop Nation

20:00-Late HideOut welcomes leather lovers of all genders to an evening of leather pleasure in one of Old Market’s most intimate and friendly venues. Free Leather encouraged

Dorien Reyland

23:00-00:30 The Gin Palace’s reputation for hosting the finest cabaret continues with the stunning Dorian Reland, a pop artist with a kinky, sexual twist. Come and be entertained in Bristol’s best gay cabaret venue.

Venue: The Gin Palace

21:00-04:00 Enjoy an evening in the UK’s only bespoke bar for Bears as they extend a warm welcome to leathermen. Join DJ daddi as BBB’s Pop Nation night kicks the weekend off with pop and cheese all night. Free entry. Dresscode: leather encouraged.

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar BLUF Dinner (Ticket only) & Leather Diner

​bluf.com/bristol

19:00-20:00

A tradition of Leather Prides the world over, a leather dinner exclusively for BLUF members & friends. Enjoy a home cooked meal from a special menu in the company of fellow leathermen. £15.50 from UKLeatherPride.com/shop Dresscode: BLUF Venue: The Old Market Assembly

Bluf Bristol #10 (Ticket only)

22:00-02:00

It’ll be wall-to-wall leather with a ‘sea of Muir caps’. The full-on ‘Tom of Finland’ look will descend into the heart of the Old Market Quarter with BLUF Bristol’s tenth meet.

Members and registered guests who meet the strict full leather dresscode only. Pre-booked tickets via BLUF.com (Password access required). Tickets: £8.00 . Venue: The Retreat

WWW.UKLEATHERPRIDE.COM

Saturday 8th October 2016 XPOSURE

Marshall Arkley Fire Cabaret

13:00 - 17:00 An opportunity for a bit of ​cultural therapy leather style. Expose yourself to new ideas.

Come along and see what you didn’t know you needed as well as what you want from a variety of leather and leather friendly​groups and companies​.

West Street will be the place to expose....​that is, to​expose yourself ​to l​eathermen’s groups from across the UK and further afield. ​Book a ​ ‘photo ​sitting​‘​, ​gain knowledge from ​books, manuals and photobooks as well prints and artwork​​collectables available for purchase -​this may involve a rummage!

Venues: Bristol Bear Bar, Gin Palace, Space Gallery and West Street BS2

Puppy Palace

Venue: Outside the Gin Palace for Fire shows.

UNION (Ticket Only)

Transform Art Exhibitions

Harness

13:00-23:00

20:00-Late Once again, the only bespoke bar for bears will be extending a warm and furry welcome to leathermen. This popular bar will see all tribes of leather mix and party with DJ daddi as he blends darker dance funk with a hint of cheese.

Venue: Bristol Bear Bar Price: Free

Martha D’Authur

In association with Out Bristol, UK Leather Pride is proud to present art exhibitions from James Critchley, Matt Spike and The Chem Sex exhibition sponsored by UK Leather Pride Fund & Prism all 3 exhibits follow on in this years theme of Transformation.

22:00 - 02:00

The main Saturday night gathering of Leathermen. Celebrate our collective love of leather by uniting with all the tribes of leather in a relaxed environment. £10 from UKLeatherPride.com/ shop Dresscode: Leather Venue: To The Moon

12:00 - 18:00 The Gin Palace has rapidly gained a reputation for being a great space for pups to play and give into their canine instincts. Come along to our playful social for pups & their handlers.

Venue: The Gin Palace

Show Starts 21:30

UK Leather Pride, The Gin Palace and Out Bristol are proud to present Marshal Arkley Cabaret performance starting at 21:30 with a fire shows on West Street like nothing you have seen before. Followed by strip cabaret at 23:30 at Union and 01:30 at the Gin Palace.

23:30 - 00:15 The Gin Palace presents another world class cabaret act. Martha D’Arthur brings her unique style and humour to UK Leather Pride. Party into the early hours in Bristol’s most opulent gay venue.

Venue: The Gin Palace

Venue: Space Gallery & To the Moon Photobooth & Leather Cafe

13:00-1500 The challenge: how many leathermen can be captured in two hours at our ever popular photobooth?

Venue: To The Moon

CUBA

18:00-20:00 For the second time this weekend, light up and enjoy the company of other cigar lovers in the private enclosed beer garden. All monies raised go to the Leather Pride Community Development Fund.

Venue: The Phoenix

Palace Pleasures

20:00 - 04:00 The Gin Palace invites everyone to another evening of indulgent fun. This is the place to get the party started with great music and company in one of Old Market’s most iconic buildings.

Venue: The Gin Palace

Steampunk

20:00 - Late STEAMPUNK celebrates the emerging world of leather steampunk culture. Mix up your style and bend the rules in this multi gender gathering of leather and lace, steel and stilettos.

Venue: The Rainbowz

WWW.UKLEATHERPRIDE.COM

Sunday 8th October 2016

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Biker Brunch

10:00 onwards This is the event for the Biker tribe in our leather family. Meet up in your biker gear or come along and get the low down on how to start your biking career or maybe hangout for an offer of a pillion ride.

Venue: Old Market Assembly

Sunday Food

12:00 - 21:00 Old Market is home to a number of venues that offer quality, relaxed traditional Sunday lunches at a great price. No need to pre-book, just turn up to enjoy a home cooked meal in great company. Food from around £10.

The Leather Quiz 1300 - 1500 Test your leather knowledge. Last year, leathermen found they were really tested - this is the ‘mastermind’ of leather quizzes. Come along, form a team and win some great prizes!

Venue: The Phoenix The Leather Social

17:00- 23:00

For those with the appetite for still more, the Leather Social: UK Leather Pride edition comes to the Bristol Bear Bar. A warm welcome awaits leathermen, bears and their admirers.

Free Entry Venue: Bristol Bear Bar

1900 until late Men’s Fetish Party with a special leather edition. Social bar and cruise area plus darkroom. Dress code applies and includes: leather, rubber, uniform, skinhead, military, sports, underwear or naked. Entry: £8.00 on the door. Venue: Lads’ Locker Room

Chillout

1900 until late Time to wind down on the last night of the UK Leather Pride Weekend. Host Jo will ensure a warm welcome and hug - making you want to get back to Bristol as soon as you can!

Venue: The Palace

Thank you Message The organisers of UK Leather Pride would like to thank all those that have already secured their bookings and accepted our invitation to this inaugural event. There are men travelling from all over the UK and Europe to be with here in November and we are touched by everyone’s support.

Such an event doesn’t happen without a group of great guys hard at work behind-the-scenes. So many thanks to the venue owners, partner companies, Title Holders, the special band of volunteer leather Troopers who help make it all happen. You are going to make this a great weekend!

And finally, thank you to everybody who has made their personal leather journey to Bristol. You make this weekend. You are Leather Pride.

About Us UK Leather Pride is brought to you by Men of Leather UK (MLUK CIC) a community interest company dedicated to establishing an annual festival and celebration for leathermen. We believe in providing guys with a friendly, supportive and inclusive event.

We are at the start of a very exciting journey and over the next few years, with your support, we will learn and grow. Together we can build an event that will strengthen and build our community.

UK Leather Pride® is a registered trademark of MLUK CIC Ltd.

Neil Harris has taken his place in history as the first ever Mr LeatherWest. His year of office has seen him carry the name of LeatherWest across our region and beyond, making connections, raising the profile of leathermen and establishing #LeatherWales.

As his year in office draws to a close, we now look to elect Mr LeatherWest 2016.

On Saturday 7th November you can have your chance to vote!

The election will take place prior to UNION and you can vote for your favourite candidate using our app.

Download at my.yapp.uk/leatherpride.

Fetish Calender Leather Pride Amsterdam www.leatherpride.nl Thousands of leather and fetish fan descend on Amsterdam each year for this hugely popular festival. A long weekend of events both indoor and outdoor is planned Manchester Leathermen manchesterleathermen.org The Manchester fetish community for leathermen offers a range of events throughout the year including their very popular Manchester Leather Weekends. See their website for further details.

Antwerp’s Leather pride www.leatherpride.be Antwerp’s Leather pride welcomes over 3000 fetish lovers from around the world, for this 5 day event. With 52 items on the agenda you are never stuck for something to do. Including 2 official dinners and major parties.

Folsom Europe

www.folsomeurope.info FOLSOM EUROPE has become a well-known event since 2004. Tens of thousands of guys in fetish gear will be flocking the streets in the Berlin-Schöneberg district to live the Folsom Europe Street Fair.

Maspalmoas Fetish Week maspalomasfetishweek.com Each night during the fetish week, promotors from around Europe will host exclusive parties in the Yumbo venues, with DJ´s, live XXX shows, fetish art expos, and the annual Mr Fetish Gran Canaria election.

Fetish Week London www.fetishweek.com Recon created London’s first ever all male fetish week, which every year continues to go from strength to strength. Thousands of guys from all over the world descend on the capital for One of the largest gatherings of fetish men.

Folsom Street Fair www.folsomstreetfair.com Located on historic Folsom Street, leather and fetish players from all over the world converge.

With over 200 exhibitor booths showcasing fetish gear and toys, it’s a pig’s dream. Check out our massive live stage with top-names Geared Ireland www.gearedireland.com Geared Ireland’s mission is to develop the Leather & fetish scene for gay men in Ireland & to build relationships with similar groups through workshops, fund raising, events, gear sales & the National Titleholders Competition.

Easter leather and fetish week www.blf.de Berlin turns into fetish for the wildest and most kinky Week ever. Gays from all over Europe pack there leather, rubber, skingear, uniform or other fetish clothing and fly to Berlin for the BLF | ECMC Leather & Fetish WEEK. Sleazy Madrid www.sleazymadrid.com The main Spanish gathering of international fetish men which takes place in the country´s capital during MayDay weekend.

International Mr Leather www.imrl.com The world’s hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather, in Chicago. The event has grown to be an annual tradition for thousands in the leather community.

#LeatherPride

BRISTOL PRIDE

8-10 JULY 2016

WWW.PRIDEBRISTOL.CO.UK FEBRUARY

BRISTOL BEAR FIESTA

JUNE 2016

www.outbristol.co.uk/bristolbearfiesta

SOUTHERN

2-4 DECEMBER 2016

HIBEARNATION

LGBT HISTORY MONTH A MONTH OF CELEBRATION

WWW.OUTBRISTOL.CO.UK/LGBTHISTORY

www.outbristol.co.uk/southernhibearnation