THE 12 OFFICIAL EVENTS
With so many events in London’s saunas, shops, bars and clubs for next month’s Fetish Week London, it’s hard to know which ones to go to. If you’re finding it difficult to decide where to go and what to do (there’s something like fifty to choose from!) then take our advice and go along to at least one of the twelve official Fetish Week London events.
To make life a little easier, here are details of all twelve to help you plan your week.
MONDAY 13 JULY
FETISH WEEK SCREENING
Fetish Week London are taking over a private cinema in Soho and showing the kind of films you’ll want to see!
Venue: Ham Yard Theatre, 1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT. 7pm – 10pm Entry. fee: £13
TUESDAY 14 JULY
BONDAGE MASTERCLASS
Last year’s hugely successful official Fetish Week London event returns with an instructed class on the art of bondage.
Venue: Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE22 5QY. 9pm – 3am. Entry fee: £5
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
FETISH ON DISPLAY – LAUNCH PARTY
The launch of Fetish On Display, an art event that will showcase the work of top fetish artists, as well as Recon’s own iconic images taken over the last 15 years. Artists such as Matt Spike and Chris North will exhibit their work, and some pieces will be available to buy!
Venue: Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP. 6pm – 8pm. By invitation only.
THURSDAY 16 to SATURDAY 18 JULY
FETISH ON DISPLAY
The art event runs for three days.
Venue: Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP. 12pm – 6pm Recommended donation: £5
THURSDAY 16 JULY
SPORTS CRUISE PARTY
It’s going to get very sweaty when the sexiest sports hunks get the run of both of the Hoist’s arches and all of the club’s dark and sleazy corners. Strict dress code enforced: Full football and rugby kit, American football, boxing, cycling gear, Scally gear, trackies and trainers, Lycra and superhero gear.
Venue: The Hoist, Railway Arches 47B & C, South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RH. 10pm – 4am. Entry fee: £10
FRIDAY 17 JULY
SOHO SOCIAL
Fetish Week London’s official ‘meet and greet’ in the heart of Soho. There’s no dress code, but you’re encouraged to gear up.
Venue: Compton’s Bar, 51-53 Old Compton Street, London W1D 6HN. 6pm – 7:30pm. Entry fee: n/a
FRIDAY 17 JULY
FETISH WEEK DINNER
Celebrate Recon’s 15th birthday at the official Fetish Week London Dinner. Pre-dinner drinks reception in the Gaucho Cellar followed by a sumptuous 3-course meal.
Venue: Gaucho Piccadilly, 25 Swallow Street, London W1B 4QR. 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Entry fee: £50
FRIDAY 17 JULY
INTO THE TANK
Spain’s popular fetish, dance and cruise party returns to London. It’s open to all fetish and urban dress codes: leather, rubber, jocks, sports, boots, urban and clubbers.
Venue: Fire, 39 Parry Street, London SW8 1RT. 10pm – 4am. Entry fee: £10
SATURDAY 18 JULY
SKINHEAD
It’s the sleaziest skinhead event in London for guys into skin gear and boots. And Eagle London will host a BBQ in its garden. Strict dress code: Hair – cropped, shaved, Mohawk or Mohican. Bleachers, polo shirts, Brutus shirts, Alpha Industries jackets, boots and braces create the traditional hard look
Venue: Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE22 5QY. 3pm – 9pm. Entry fee: £8
SATURDAY 18 JULY
FULL FETISH
Recon’s international fetish party returns to the Coronet with an incredible line-up of international DJs, an amazing sound and light show on the largest fetish dance floor in London and the sleaziest of cruising areas.
Venue: The Coronet Theatre, 28 New Kent Road, London SE21 6TJ. 10pm – 6am. Entry fee: £25 General/£50 VIP
SUNDAY 19 JULY
RUBBER GEAR PARTY
No fetish event would be complete without a dedicated party for all the sleazy rubber and latex pups and pervs out there. Strict Dress Code: Everything from cat suits to cuffs. Aprons can create an industrial look, while masks and hoods build mystery!
Venue: Union, 66 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP. 6pm – 11pm. Entry fee: £12
SUNDAY 19 JULY
DECONSTRUCTION
Fetish Week London goes out with a bang at its official Closing Party! All fetish dress codes are welcome.
The Hoist, Railway Arches 47B & C, South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RH. 10pm – 4am. Entry fee: £10
• WIN FULL FETISH TICKETS!
We’ve got our hands on two pairs of guest list tickets to Recon’s Full Fetish on Saturday 18th July. To be in with a chance of winning a pair just send an email to [email protected] with FWL2015 Competition in the subject field to arrive by midnight on Tuesday June 30th 2015 when the winning entries will be chosen at random.
• BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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