If you’re unsure where you’ll be going at next month’s Fetish Week London here’s QXMEN’s essential guide to the FWL2016 parties and events you’d be crazy to miss!
Sunday 10 July: PREMIUM MEMBERS’ PARTY
LOCATION TBA TO GUESTS
18:30 – 22:30
Recon kicks off Fetish Week London 2016 with a special, invite only event for their members and, not to break with tradition, they’ve found an incredible location for the party. The location’s identity is being kept secret for now (even we don’t know where it is!) but going by previous years we know it’ll be a blinder! This party is the perfect opportunity to gear up and meet other guys who will be in town for FWL2016, plus there’ll be a DJ and free booze all night! It’s a members only party which you have to apply for an invite, and only if you’re lucky enough to receive an invite will you find out where the party’s going to be held! Apply online now at www.recon.com!
Monday 11 July: FWL SCREENING
SOHO HOTEL, 4 RICHMOND MEWS, LONDON W1D 3DH
19:00 – 22:00
FWL2016 launches with a double feature at their screening room in the Soho Hotel. This year there’s ‘Interior. Leather Bar.’ the slightly odd James Franco documentary based on the 1980’s thriller ‘Cruising’ and Chemsex, the 2015 British documentary film about a gay subculture. Go along in gear and stay for drinks and the Chemsex Q&A afterwards.
Tuesday 12 July: BONDAGE MASTERCLASS
THE BACKSTREET, WENTWORTH MEWS, LONDON E3 4UA
20:00 – 01:00
Previously held at Eagle London but now at The Backstreet, The UK’s longest-running gay fetish club, the evening kicks off with an instructive class, led by top bondage and rope masters. You’re encouraged to bring your own rope or bondage gear so you can practice what you’ve learned on fellow attendees!
Wednesday 13 July: FETISH ON DISPLAY
ESPACIO GALLERY, 159 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD, LONDON E2 7DG
13:00 – 17:00
This year FWL2016’s art event moves to a new gallery near the top of Brick Lane. The event will be showcasing works by Ulli Richter, Pics by Gaz, Steve Curie, Daniel Schmude, Chris Jepson, Christoph Studer, Brett Schumann and Matt Spike who will also be doing a live installation on Sunday 17th July (3pm – 5pm). Some pieces will be on sale too! Fetish On Display runs every day until FWL2016 closes on Sunday.
BEST IN SHOW
FIRE, 39 PARRY STREET, VAUXHALL, LONDON SW8 1RT
20:00 – 00:00
Puppy play is huge on the fetish scene right now! There’s a Pup & Handler interest group on Recon with over 4,000 members, so this year Recon is hosting its first ever official pup event. So book that appointment at the poodle parlour, brush up on your agility skills and then sign up to participate in the ‘Best in Show’ competition. Or just go along to vote alongside a panel of judges in other categories such as Most Obedient, Agility, Best Gear and Pup Personality… and, of course, the puppy treats!
Thursday 14 July: SPORTS CRUISE
THE HOIST, ARCH 47C, SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, VAUXHALL, LONDON SW8 1RH
22:00 – 04:00
Sponsored by Barcode Berlin, this is the party where you can work up a sweat with the men from your locker room wank fantasies. Open to all sports but make an effort with your gear. Dress code: Rugby/football kit, American football, boxing, wrestling, cycling, scally, trackies, Lycra/Spandex – superhero type things are cool too!
Friday 15 July: SOHO SOCIAL
COMPTON’S, 51-53 OLD COMPTON STREET, LONDON W1D 6HN
18:00 – 20:00
Compton’s opens its upstairs bar to Fetish Week London. Pop down in your civvies when you’re done with work and join the rest of the geared up crew for the busiest fetish gear social in Soho.
FETISH WEEK DINNER
COUNTER, 7 SOUTH LAMBETH PLACE, VAUXHALL, LONDON SW8 1SP
19:30 – 22:00
After the amazing food and first class service, entertainment and atmosphere provided by Counter last year, it was a no brainer to return for FWL2016! This is a venue that not only accepts guys into fetish but actively goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome! Enjoy a pre-dinner drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal, created just for FWL2016. CLAW, the U.S. based leather charity are sponsoring the dinner this year, and some members will be heading over to join in the fun.
SKINHEAD
UNION, 66 ALBERT EMBANKMENT (GODING STREET ENTRANCE), VAUXHALL, LONDON SE1 7TW
22:00 – 04:00
Previously a Saturday afternoon gathering at Eagle London, Skinhead, the event for skins and their mates, now moves to Friday night at Union. Hot DJ Rafa Nunes, promoter of the infamous Oi Skin parties in Paris, will be there spinning authentic SKA tunes to keep the bovver boys stomping throughout the night at what is bound to be the horniest Skinhead gathering in the capitol this summer!
Saturday 16 July: FULL FETISH
THE CORONET THEATRE, 28 NEW KENT ROAD, LONDON SE21 6TJ
22:00 – 06:00
Recon’s international fetish party returns to London and takes over the Coronet Theatre for one last time, seeing off this legendary venue in filthy, Recon style. With four huge cruise (slings, maze, piss and bondage) and play areas, a puppy play space, a large dance floor and VIP area you’ll be sure to get up to no good! With an incredible line-up of international DJs, including Jack Chang, Gordon John, Cyril G, Rafa Nunes and Chris Brogan (VIP room) playing the largest fetish dance floor in London, Full Fetish is the one party you do not want to miss!
Sunday 17 July: RUBBER GEAR PARTY
UNION, 66 ALBERT EMBANKMENT (GODING STREET ENTRANCE), VAUXHALL, LONDON SE1 7TW
18:00 – 23:00
No fetish event would be complete without a dedicated Rubber Gear Party for you sleazy rubber and latex pups and pervs! Strict rubber dress code for this one!
DECONSTRUCTION
THE HOIST, ARCH 47C, SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, VAUXHALL, LONDON SW8 1RH
22:00 – 04:00
Finish the week with a bang at the official Recon FWL2016 Closing Party! It’s a great social eventand a time to say goodbye to new mates you’ve met ovet the week (and your last chance to pick up that guy you didn’t have time to meet the days before!) All fetish dress codes are welcome, but remember to be strict with your gear!
• For further info and to purchase your tickets, click on www.fetishweek.com where you’ll find sections on What’s on, Ticket info, Galleries (photos from last year and party posters), Dress Code advice and to view the FWL2016 guide.