October
4th-7th October, Eccentric Fashion Weekend: Kandersteg, Switzerland
Eccentric Fashion have been running this event every spring and autumn since 1971. It’s held at the beautiful Bernese Highland, not too far from Interlaken and surrounded by the Swiss alps.
The weekend includes a fashion show and the ‘Circo Bizzarro’ as well as lots of other events.
For more information and to reserve your place on this superb even visit their website at: www.eccentric-fashion.ch
5th-7th October, London Fetish Weekend: London, UK
This is London Fetish Weekend’s fifth annual outing. The weekend kicks off with a dance party at Pulse (1 Invicta Plaza, SE1 9UF) on Friday 5th. On Saturday 6th they’re at the London Alternative Market from Noon to 6pm, followed by a bash at new venue Area (Area 67 – 68 Albert Embankment Vauxhall SE1 7TP) starting at 10pm. If you make it to Sunday and you still want more (of course you do!) there’s Brunch & Bondage starting at noon until 5pm at Revolution (1 America Square, EC3N 2LS) That’s followed by Sadistic Sundae from 8pm at The Flying Dutchman (156 Wells Way, SE5 7SY)
You can go to each event individually if you want to, but it’s probably better value to get a weekend ticket for £60. You can get full details at www.LondonFetishWeekend.com
Sunday 7th October, DC Fetish Ball: Washington DC, USA
Richard A.D. & The Metro Underground Present The 2012 Edition of the DC Fetish Ball. Starting at 9pm in the Ultra Bar in DC, includes a fashion show by Passional, a fully equipped dungeon, BDSM performances, Vac Bed by Slyx, various demos, electrics, sybian, full line-up of top DJs. www.DCFetishBall.com
Saturday, 13th October, Impulsion: Walsall, UK
Friendly BDSM event held on the second Saturday of each month in Walsall, West Midlands, from 8.30 to 2am. Admission £12:50. Free tea, coffee and nibbles. Newcomers welcome. www.impulsion.org.uk
October 18th – 25th, Dominican Domination: Dominican Republic
This sounds brilliant! A holiday in the sun for dominant women and their devoted slaves. Attendees include Mistress Absolute, Jewell Marceau, Lew Reubens, JSin from SecretRoom and many other scene people. www.dommetrips.com/
Saturday October 20th, Annual International Rubber Awards: London UK
This is the 15th annual rubber fest, organised by Club RUB – absolutely de rigueur for rubber fans. The event is hosted on board HMS President, a beautiful old yacht moored beside Blackfriars Bridge. Lots of great prizes and entertainments. For more details of the Rubber Awards go to: www.club-rub.com/
Saturday October 27th, Fetish Factory Halloween Ball: Fort Lauderdale, USA
Performances by Masuimi max, Brit Dibbs and Sin Fisted. Venue is Exit 66 Nightclub (219 S, Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd). go to www.fetish-factory.com/ for more info.
Saturday October 27th, Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball: Las Vegas, USA
The 2012 Fetish & Fantasy Ball is at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. It’s a great trip and not expensive. If you have never been to Las Vegas, this is a really good reason to go. Check it out at: www.halloweenball.com
Saturday October 27th, Torture Garden Halloween Ball 1: London, UK
Due to massive demand, and that Halloween falls mid-week this year Torture Garden will stage 2 mega scale Halloween Ball events on two consecutive Saturdays at different venues with totally different shows and DJ line-ups. This first one is at The Coronet Theatre (28 New Kent Road London SE1 6TJ) 10pm – 6am Find out more at www.torturegarden.com
Sunday October 28th, Brighton Twisted Market: Brighton, UK
This is a daytime fetish market running from 12 noon to 6 pm, at the Latest Music Bar (14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF) After that there’s an after party until 2 am. Entry is £5 and there’s no compulsory dress code. If you can’t make this one they are on the last Sunday of the month, every two months. www.brightontwistedmarket.com
November
Saturday November 3rd, Torture Garden Halloween Ball 2: London, UK
This is the second Halloween ball (see October 27th, above) and is being held at the Electric Brixton (formerly The Fridge, Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ) 10pm – 6am. Find out more at www.torturegarden.com
Saturday November 3rd, Club Lush: Sydney, Australia
Club Lush returns to the Polo Lounge in all its glory on Sat 3 Nov 2012 with SLAVE to the RHYTHM! Check out the details at www.clublush.net
November 3rd – 10th, Kink in the Caribbean: Dominican Republic
Kink In The Caribbean is the original “Fetish In Paradise” vacation! Now in it’s thirteenth year, and after 12 years of being hosted in Jamaica, this year the event is moving to The Dominican Republic at an all-inclusive, adult resort. Featured on Playboy TV’s “69 Sexiest Things To Do Before You Die”, this is the event where fetish enthusiasts from around the globe converge to experience a 7 day itinerary of fetish fun in the Caribbean sun. Activities include pervy pool parties, fashion shows, world-class performers, nightly theme parties, workshops, kinky karaoke, beach parties, indoor and outdoor play areas, and more. Get the low down at www.kinkevents.com
Sunday 11th November, Fem Sub Social Club CM/nf Event: East Midlands, UK
The club for women who enjoy playing the submissive and the men they choose to play with is holding a special event for smartly dressed gentlemen and naked submissive ladies only.
www.femsub.co.uk
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What’s On in October and November
October
4th-7th October, Eccentric Fashion Weekend: Kandersteg, Switzerland
Eccentric Fashion have been running this event every spring and autumn since 1971. It’s held at the beautiful Bernese Highland, not too far from Interlaken and surrounded by the Swiss alps.
The weekend includes a fashion show and the ‘Circo Bizzarro’ as well as lots of other events.
For more information and to reserve your place on this superb even visit their website at: www.eccentric-fashion.ch
5th-7th October, London Fetish Weekend: London, UK
This is London Fetish Weekend’s fifth annual outing. The weekend kicks off with a dance party at Pulse (1 Invicta Plaza, SE1 9UF) on Friday 5th. On Saturday 6th they’re at the London Alternative Market from Noon to 6pm, followed by a bash at new venue Area (Area 67 – 68 Albert Embankment Vauxhall SE1 7TP) starting at 10pm. If you make it to Sunday and you still want more (of course you do!) there’s Brunch & Bondage starting at noon until 5pm at Revolution (1 America Square, EC3N 2LS) That’s followed by Sadistic Sundae from 8pm at The Flying Dutchman (156 Wells Way, SE5 7SY)
You can go to each event individually if you want to, but it’s probably better value to get a weekend ticket for £60. You can get full details at www.LondonFetishWeekend.com
Sunday 7th October, DC Fetish Ball: Washington DC, USA
Richard A.D. & The Metro Underground Present The 2012 Edition of the DC Fetish Ball. Starting at 9pm in the Ultra Bar in DC, includes a fashion show by Passional, a fully equipped dungeon, BDSM performances, Vac Bed by Slyx, various demos, electrics, sybian, full line-up of top DJs. www.DCFetishBall.com
Saturday, 13th October, Impulsion: Walsall, UK
Friendly BDSM event held on the second Saturday of each month in Walsall, West Midlands, from 8.30 to 2am. Admission £12:50. Free tea, coffee and nibbles. Newcomers welcome. www.impulsion.org.uk
October 18th – 25th, Dominican Domination: Dominican Republic
This sounds brilliant! A holiday in the sun for dominant women and their devoted slaves. Attendees include Mistress Absolute, Jewell Marceau, Lew Reubens, JSin from SecretRoom and many other scene people. www.dommetrips.com/
Saturday October 20th, Annual International Rubber Awards: London UK
This is the 15th annual rubber fest, organised by Club RUB – absolutely de rigueur for rubber fans. The event is hosted on board HMS President, a beautiful old yacht moored beside Blackfriars Bridge. Lots of great prizes and entertainments. For more details of the Rubber Awards go to: www.club-rub.com/
Saturday October 27th, Fetish Factory Halloween Ball: Fort Lauderdale, USA
Performances by Masuimi max, Brit Dibbs and Sin Fisted. Venue is Exit 66 Nightclub (219 S, Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd). go to www.fetish-factory.com/ for more info.
Saturday October 27th, Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball: Las Vegas, USA
The 2012 Fetish & Fantasy Ball is at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. It’s a great trip and not expensive. If you have never been to Las Vegas, this is a really good reason to go. Check it out at: www.halloweenball.com
Saturday October 27th, Torture Garden Halloween Ball 1: London, UK
Due to massive demand, and that Halloween falls mid-week this year Torture Garden will stage 2 mega scale Halloween Ball events on two consecutive Saturdays at different venues with totally different shows and DJ line-ups. This first one is at The Coronet Theatre (28 New Kent Road London SE1 6TJ) 10pm – 6am Find out more at www.torturegarden.com
Sunday October 28th, Brighton Twisted Market: Brighton, UK
This is a daytime fetish market running from 12 noon to 6 pm, at the Latest Music Bar (14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF) After that there’s an after party until 2 am. Entry is £5 and there’s no compulsory dress code. If you can’t make this one they are on the last Sunday of the month, every two months. www.brightontwistedmarket.com
November
Saturday November 3rd, Torture Garden Halloween Ball 2: London, UK
This is the second Halloween ball (see October 27th, above) and is being held at the Electric Brixton (formerly The Fridge, Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ) 10pm – 6am. Find out more at www.torturegarden.com
Saturday November 3rd, Club Lush: Sydney, Australia
Club Lush returns to the Polo Lounge in all its glory on Sat 3 Nov 2012 with SLAVE to the RHYTHM! Check out the details at www.clublush.net
November 3rd – 10th, Kink in the Caribbean: Dominican Republic
Kink In The Caribbean is the original “Fetish In Paradise” vacation! Now in it’s thirteenth year, and after 12 years of being hosted in Jamaica, this year the event is moving to The Dominican Republic at an all-inclusive, adult resort. Featured on Playboy TV’s “69 Sexiest Things To Do Before You Die”, this is the event where fetish enthusiasts from around the globe converge to experience a 7 day itinerary of fetish fun in the Caribbean sun. Activities include pervy pool parties, fashion shows, world-class performers, nightly theme parties, workshops, kinky karaoke, beach parties, indoor and outdoor play areas, and more. Get the low down at www.kinkevents.com
Sunday 11th November, Fem Sub Social Club CM/nf Event: East Midlands, UK
The club for women who enjoy playing the submissive and the men they choose to play with is holding a special event for smartly dressed gentlemen and naked submissive ladies only.
www.femsub.co.uk
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