Oz Kink eZine October 2023

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

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Oz Kink Fest acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the unceded land on which we work, learn, live and play: the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples

Oz Kink Fest also acknowledges and is grateful to the Traditional Owners, Elders and Knowledge Holders of all Indigenous nations and clans who have been instrumental in our reconciliation journey.

We recognise the unique place held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the original owners and custodians of the lands and waterways across the Australian continent, with histories of continuous connection dating back more than 60,000 years. We also acknowledge their enduring cultural practices of caring for Country.

We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous culture within our community.

KINK ZINE

Dive into Melbourne's electrifying underground with Oz Kink Fest! This isn't just a festival; it's a rendezvous of passion, artistry, and connection. Witness dazzling performances, immerse in transformative workshops, and connect deeply with a vibrant community where online chats with fellow kinksters come alive.

Global talents unite with local legends, offering insights and thrills for every curious soul. Whether you're drawn to the allure of fetish fashion or the intricate dance of dominance and submission, there's an adventure awaiting.

Choose the all-access pass or curate your journey with individual tickets.

Ready for the unforgettable Oz Kink Fest experience?

FETISH EXPO

Saturday 14th October

Collingwood Town Hall

FETISH EXPO AFTER PARTY

Saturday 14th October

Collingwood Town Hall

HELLFIRE RESURRECTION

Friday 20th October

Chasers Nightclub

WEEKEND WORKSHOP INTENSIVES

October 21 & 22

You can purchase an event pass giving you access to all four major events or you can purchase individual tickets for events.

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Oz Kink Fest Ticket Prices 2023

OZ KINK FEST VIP EVENT PASS

This event pass gains you entry to all four major events in Oz Kink Fest check out the wesite for details Fetish Expo, Fetish Expo After Party, Hellfire Resurrection and Weekend workshop Intensive (Including the stay and play party)

Members OZ KINK FEST VIP EVENT PASS

Members with a Kink Link membership discounted event pass which gains you entry to all four major events in Oz Kink Fest Fetish Expo, Fetish Expo After Party, Hellfire Resurrection and the Weekend Workshop Intensives (Including the Stay and Play Party) check out the web site for details

FETISH EXPO

This is a single entry ticket for Fetish Expo

Members/ Companion/Concession FETISH EXPO

Members with a KINK LINK membership discounted ticket

FETISH EXPO AFTER PARTY

This is a single entry ticket for Fetish Expo After Party

Members/ Companion/Concession Fetish Expo After Party

Members with a KINK LINK membership discounted entry

HELLFIRE RESURRECTION

This is a single entry ticket for Fetish Expo After Party

Members/ Companion/Concession HELLFIRE RESURRECTION

General Admission to HELLFIRE RESURRECTION

WEEKEND WORKSHOP INTENSIVE

This is a weekend filled with 48 workshops over 2days where you get to choose 6 topics to participate in - you can select your workshops once you have booked and paid. This ticket also includes a and play party on the Saturday night of the 27th September.The venue is a private unbelievably equipped space that allows for freedom in a safe communal environment

Members/ Companion/Concession WEEKEND WORKSHOP

INTENSIVE KINK LINK MEMBER

Members with a KINK LINK membership discounted ticket Thi s is a weekend filled with 48 workshops over 2days where you get to choose 6 topics to participate in - you can select your workshops once you have booked and paid. This ticket also includes a stay and play party on the Saturday night of the 27th September.The venue is a private unbelievably equipped space that allows for freedom in a safe communal environment

Oz Kink Fest EVENT pass (Events Only)

This is a single ticket pass to 3 major events Fetish Expo, Fetish Expo After Party and Hellfire Resurrection

Members/ Companion/Concession Oz Kink Fest EVENT pass (Events Only)

This is a single ticket pass to 3 major events Fetish Expo,Fetish Expo After Party and Hellfire Resurrection KINK LINK MEMBER

Oz Kink Fest Ticket Prices 2023

KLUB KUNST

Second Story Studios 222a Johnston Street Collingwood

Weekend Workshop Intensive Saturday Pass

This ticket gains you entry into 3 workshops on Saturday 22nd September from 12 noon

Weekend Workshop Intensive Sunday Pass

This ticket gains you entry to 3 workshops on Sunday 23rd September from 11am

HELLFIRE RESURRECTION VIP

VIP Pass to secured bar area including one drink and food platter - direct viewing of the stage performances and meet the performers !

F O R E W O R D

ORIGI

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Can you share with us how the journey began, wha inspired the inception of the Oz Kink Fest back in 2 during the Melbourne Leather Pride Festival?

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It was a convergence of passion, experience, and opp marking the beginning of a transformative journey in celebrating and exploring the diverse tapestry of kink.

How has the Oz Kink Fest evolved over the years in of its scope, scale, and diversity?

The metamorphosis of Oz Kink Fest over the years is an in the evolution of its four foundational pillars, each embodying a unique facet of the festival’s essence The first key pillar, Hellfire Resurrection, initially concen

What have been some of the most memorable moments and milestones in the history of the Oz Kink Fest?

This is a deeply personal question for me after 16 years there are so many but if I had to pick a few here are my top 5 in chronological order:

1.

Hellfire Resurrection 2006 Billboard Nightclub – Lukas & Satomi hook suspension out the back in the dressing room I checked in to see how they were going

Satomi was trying to get the hooks in Lukas back, but it was so scarred she was struggling

Lukas said “Hey kitten” (He called me kitten) “get a hammer!” so I did, and used it

Hellfire Resurrection 2006 Billboard Nightclub – Midori & Satomi coming together as the two most prominent Shibari artists in the world at that time for an absolutely stunning performance.

2.

Hellfire Resurrection

2011 Royal Hotel –

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hook suspension was breath taking, intense, and pushed the boundaries to next level.

Hellfire Resurrection 2022 – The Carnie arrived at my house form the US and was a calm, kind and unassuming human So creative, gentle and spiritual Who knew that when he performed at Hellfire he would blow our minds with an incredible multi hooks suspension of the divine Artimus Stagg.

How do you ensure that the event stays true to its roots while embracing new trends, ideas, and communities within the kink world?

Maintaining the integrity and essence of Oz Kink Fest while integrating new trends, ideas, and communities from the kink world is a delicate balance The festival’s longevity and success can be attributed to an effective formula that, while solid at its core, is flexible enough to allow for annual enhancements and refinements

We constantly navigate through various challenges, continually pushing our limits to ensure that each event is a realisation of our vision There are always moments of anticipation, questioning whether our creations will resonate, wondering if our endeavours remain relevant.

However, the uniqueness and the value we bring to the community underscore the relevance and the need for what we do.

Feedback from our attendees and participants often reaffirms the distinctiveness and the impact of Oz Kink Fest For instance, one of our esteemed international presenters from 2022, who has had the privilege to be part of numerous global events and festivals, shared their observations with us.

They felt that Oz Kink Fest stands out among the myriad of kink events across the world, offering experiences and insights that are unparalleled, and setting a benchmark in terms of content, community engagement, and diversity

Our commitment is to preserve the foundational spirit of Oz Kink Fest while fostering an environment that is inclusive, innovative, and reflective of the evolving landscape of the kink world It’s not about surpassing others; it’s about enriching our community and providing unique, meaningful experiences that celebrate the diversity and the depth of kink.

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2023

Step into a world of liberation and exploration at the Oz Kink Fest 2023 launch party!

Celebrating its 16th year, Oz Kink Fest is back with a bang, bringing you 10 days of unbridled passion and alternative lifestyle festivities.

Join us for an unforgettable night of indulgence, where boundaries blur, and desires ignite.

Experience the thrill of self-discovery in a vibrant, inclusive community. Don't miss out on this electrifying kick-off to a festival that celebrates all things kink, fetish, and alternative. Embrace your desires, and let the adventure begin!

Performances | DJ | Play Space

FREE Drink & Finger Food Dress to impress !

TICKETS HERE

The Fetish Expo beckons everyone to unlock their naughty side. No matter your experience, this enticing event welcomes everyone, from curious newcumers, to seasoned Kinksters and the downright filthy.

Fetish Expo is an inclusive event for anyone wanting to spice things up behind their velvet curtain. Come and mingle with experts in the field of kink, leather and fetish. Ask questions that you can't ask anywhere else.

This event is fully licensed and catered. So, why not make a day of it?

Grab a drink then wander through over 60 of Australia's greatest alternative lifestyle trader stalls and spice your bedroom or dungeon. Shoes, costumes, corsets, whips, toys, accessories - so much to choose from that you won't be able to restrain yourself.

On the mainstage you will find some of the best local and international adult and kink performers, demonstrations and community workshops with the day culminating in our annual Fetish Fashion Show.

Line up announced closer to the event dates - watch this event page for announcements!

Competitions and cash prizes for best Fetish Attire outfits from our festival sponsor Adult Match Maker.

Then as the sun goes down, we get ready to..dance, party, play into the wee hours of the morning at the Fetish Expo After Party

Tickets: $35 pre Sale or $40 at the Door

Collingwood Town Hall.

2023 STALL HOLDERS

Lucrezia DeSade

Konekos Creations

Latex 42

OZGAGA

Toasty Contraptions

The Lizard King

Wolfs leather

Darque Path Pty Ltd

Tentacle Spine & Kraken

Monster Lab

Nightmare in Wax

Glamour Bat Goddess

A-D-Atelier

Allure Collection

Leather by Hadrian

JuJu Jezebel

The Piercing Haus

GSpot Adult Variety Store

House of Hella

Hedon House

Substance Pty Ltd

Lolli Wraps

Rogues Designs

Fairly Bound

Dmitrys Art

Claws and Clamps

Kinky Karpenter

Miss Emm

Ardent Desires

Pen & Kink

Adventurouscouple69

Sasha Von Plundercat

Studio of Secrets

The Mistress Next Door

Rubber Be Mine

Mpact Mplements

KZ Creations / Fetlosophy

Candles

Primal Desires

Black Peach Shop

Widow Bloom

The Wrath of Kath

Couture

Big D Swings

Something Sh*t

Resin Deadly Sins

Vitreous Art

Gabona leather

Holly LuLu

GrownUp Leathers

Kink Daddy

Dark Desires

The Spanking Booth

Exotic Footwear

Kirgis Creations Pty Ltd

Tainted Press

Bearded Octopus

Miss Pins

Personable Shibari

Viper Town Sex Toys

Marquee Stall

Griffox Pty Ltd

Offensively Good Coffee

Pty Ltd

RyansRolls

Billies Crepes

FETISH EXPO FASHION SHOW – 4 PM

Designers with over 100 models this is the largest and most amazing fetish fashion show in the Southern Hemisphere! With Susan Illingworth, our Fashion Director at the helm, her 12th year, this promises to be one out of the bag (or should we day off the the rack!). Don’t miss this!

The Fetish Expo hopes to help patrons explore their desires and fantasies in a safe and informative environment.

Kitessa for The Obtainery (Collaboration)

Cathedral Latex

A-D Atelier

Axtrya

Holly Lulu

Glamour Bat Goddess

Eros Dancers for Hopeless Lingerie (Collaboration)

As the Fetish Expo concludes, the ballroom will be transformed into a jaw-dropping Saturday night After Party extravaganza. Join in the fun and connect with like-minded individuals who share a desire for adventure and are ready to turn up the heat, whether just a little or all the way.

The Fetish Expo After Party delivers a mind-blowing play party/dungeon experience with chillout zones, a pulsating dance floor, and some dark corners that beg to be discovered. Witness others as they bring their fantasies to life, mingle with potential playmates, and proudly flaunt your kinks in an open-minded environment. Discover a variety of dungeon furniture, such as bondage crosses, spanking benches, padded tables, and more, setting the stage for your wildest dreams. Don't forget to bring some of your own toys to use on yourself, a partner or some new friends!

Dresscode: Fetish, Leather or Latex with prizes for best dressed presented by Adult Match Maker.

Line up announced closer to the event date - watch for announcements in this event!

Tickets: $35 Pre-Sale, $40 at the Door

Collingwood Town Hall

Unleash your desires and immerse yourself in a thrilling world where anything is possible.

THE OZ KINK FEST MUNCH

Lets do it again!

A great way to unwind after the opening weekend of Oz Kink Fest.

Meet the crew, presenters, stall holders, attendees in a great venue

Usual munch rules apply - look for the Pink Cowboy Hat on the table or on my head

Secure your seat with a deposit via this link You must have a confirmed ticket via this link above to attend. Your ticket cost will give you a standard drink upon arrival but NO refunds available.

TICKETS HERE

Experience Australia's most electrifying fetish nights! Hellfire Resurrection is a bold celebration of fetish culture, showcasing world-class performances from internationally renowned artists. Fuel your desires with stunning visuals, cutting-edge fetish fashion, and mesmerizing stage acts that have graced the world's most exclusive fetish parties.

A realm of unparalleled ecstasy awaits! If you crave the extreme, this is the party for you. Dive into a multi-room fantasy, featuring pulsating dance floors, ecclectic second rooms, tantalizing dungeons, and so much more.

Generous cash prizes await the best dressed, courtesy of our event sponsors Adult Match Maker & Lucrezia DeSade.

Dress Code: Strictly Fetish

Captivate us with your vivid imagination or succumb to the allure of latex, leather, PVC, rubber, wet look, vinyl, fur, fishnet, lace, velvet, animal masks/cosplay, kilts, or even bare it all if you dare, at this wildly provocative and playful party!

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A BABY BEAR with BIG BEATS

MOVED BY THE MUSIC

Your journey as a DJ has led you to perform at many gay male or mixed gender kink events. How did you find your niche in this unique space, and what drew you to it?

The underground scene has been a big part of my life and DJ career Kink events are fantastic to work at because people make such an effort to look their best and have a great time Every party has its own unique segment of our community and there’s a strong sense of openness and shared experience

And just as people are there to embrace diversity in kinks, genders and looks, they also embrace diversity in music. This makes my job as a DJ a real pleasure as I get to step outside the box

Given the specific nature and atmosphere of the kink events where you play, how do you curate your music to enhance the experience for attendees? Are there specific tracks or genres that resonate more with these events?

I think people are looking for of a broader range of genres but for me the music at these events is more about grinding hips than hands in the air. So deep house, tech house, progressive, techno I think you always have to keep in mind that the attendees are also here for artistic expression and coming together, often with sexual energy

The music should complement this experience for the partygoers and sometimes has to step back to a little to allow for that

Who have been your greatest musical influences and inspirations? Have they changed or evolved since you started DJing at gay and mixed gender kink events?

Oh gosh. Tony de Vit, Ian M, Frankie Knuckles, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Susan Morabito, Mandy Rollins, Stephen Allkins, Mel Fitzpatrick, Paul Goodyear, Kate Monroe, Gavin Campbell, Peter McNamara and so many other amazing DJs I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years The music has gotten a bit harder But the fetish and kink scene is as diverse as any other There are just as many Kylie fans as techno fans in the scene, I always try and make sure the the music is sexy but accessible

Being a DJ is all about connecting with the crowd. How do you build that bridge of understanding and trust, especially in events that can be so personal and intimate for many attendees?

I think being flexible as you get to know a crowd and what works for them Good not to have too many preconceptions on where it will go People are there for dance floor expression and letting go but I also keep in mind they are there for more than the music

From your perspective, how has the kink scene, and the music that accompanies it, evolved over the years? Are there any trends or shifts that you ' ve found particularly exciting?

Kink and fetish is a much bigger scene than 15 years ago. It’s been embraced by a broad cross section of society I think it’s awesome that within the scene you see a range of events catering to different mixes of gender and subculture, some more social, others more sexual. This diversity is a real strength. It’s great that you also hear a range of music styles being played at these events

As you prepare to DJ at Hellfire Resurrection for Oz Kink Fest 2023, what can attendees expect from your set? And how does performing at an event like this differ from others you ' ve been a part of?

Well I have a lot to learn about Oz Kink Fest and Hellfire and that’s always exciting I was a regular at Hellfire Club in Sydney many many years ago when I was a baby gay It was an eye opener for me and many others back then. I’m looking forward to being a part of this festival, seeing the shows, and hopefully doing the event justice with sexy tunes that provide the soundtrack to the celebration

This one-of-a-kind event offers a smorgasbord of workshops designed to cater to your interests, kinks, and fetishes.

Sign up and create your personalised schedule, immersing yourself in the captivating world of kink.

Over two incredible days, you'll have the chance to choose from 48 exciting workshops, led by experienced and passionate presenters.

No matter your level of experience, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts these hands on, practical workshops and seminars will take your kink practice to the next level.

Tickets: $250 Pre-Sale Only (includes entry to Klub Kunst)

Dare to enter Klub Kunst, an exhilarating, no-holds-barred, hardcore players' night that will leave you breathless and possibly bruised.

This event is tailored to experienced kinksters who relish the chance to push their boundaries and immerse themselves in a night of extreme, unrestricted play.

Klub Kunst is all about dressing up and going all out. We invite you to play with others or simply enjoy the view of like-minded individuals exploring their darkest desires. The atmosphere is electric and most importantly, absolutely uninhibited.

The venue boasts a spacious dungeon filled with top-notch equipment and ample room to crack a whip. Get up close and personal in the intimate play corner, complete with plush lounges and booths designed for indulging in all types of action. Mingle in the inviting social areas, which provide easy access for smokers.

Klub Kunst is the ultimate event for those seeking the most intense and unforgettable kink experience. Don't miss out – secure your spot now and prepare for a night of unbridled passion, pleasure and pain.

Pauline, could you briefly describe your journey and how you became involved with AMM?

My corporate background was event management so when Adult Match Maker was looking to build an event listing for members to give them the opportunity to meet like-minded members in a social setting, it was suggested I help out for 4-5 hours per week. That grew into a full time job and although I now have other responsibilities such as blog editor, events is still my main priority.

How did AMM's collaboration with Oz Kink Fest begin?

That’s a great question. We’ve been promoting Provocation and Oz Kink Fest back as early as 2010. In fact the very first party which AMM sponsored was a kink event in Sydney. Back then a lot of my contacts came from word of mouth and from memory I probably approached Di and offered to list and promote her events to our members.

What are the key responsibilities in your role as the event manager for AMM looking after those event partnerships?

For parties we promote regularly it’s ensuring we target their promotion correctly and only promote to the like-minded members they’re looking for. There’s nothing worse than spam in your inbox or getting an invite to a party which isn’t for you. My role is also to assist them get the very best exposure on the site through the event listings, Noticeboard, site notifications and social media shoutouts. I’m also able to use my 10+ years experience to help new party organisers who often struggle to negotiate the “promotion” side of running a new event.

How has your understanding of the adult industry evolved over the years?

Well considering I didn’t attend my first kink event until I was actually working for AMM it was a steep learning curve lol. But I am in the unusual position that I am one of the few AMM employees who gets the opportunity to talk to Party Organisers and members face to face at events. This has been invaluable in getting a better understanding of what members are looking for and identifying potential improvements to functionality.

From your perspective, what are the key factors that make a dating website successful in the adult industry?

It’s being able to easily find playmates who are looking for the same things as you are and be confident you’re not chatting to a bot. Our key focus is a commitment to genuine profiles and we’ve introduced a range of safeguards to make that a reality. Also if you join a site you need profile options so that members can look at your profile and get a snapshot of your relationships, level of kink and sexual interests. And of course we need to be pro-active about the issues facing the industry such as consent and online abuse, and responsive to member’s feedback.

Over the past decade, how has the collaboration between AMM and Oz Kink Fest evolved and benefited both parties?

A partnership is obviously two-fold. I hope that through our featuring the events on AMM that more members have learnt about and attended Oz Kink Fest. And we see our benefit as providing our members with a way to meet like-minded members offsite and Di and the team are fantastic with the shoutouts they give to us. We want to continue to be a supportive partner for kink and alternative events.

Can you share one of your most memorable moments or experiences from the Oz Kink Fest events?

I think almost falling off the side of the stage during the Best Dressed competition at Hellfire Resurrection was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Thank you Holly from Fancy Piece for catching

me. But the wow moment was when Di pulled me aside before Satomi & Lukaz Zpira performed and suggested I sit on the floor close to the performance. It was the most incredible suspended bondage performance I have ever witnessed. It told a story, was technically perfect and will always remain in my memory as a performance which brought me to tears.

How have dating sites in the adult industry evolved over the past decade, and what are some emerging trends?

Unfortunately some of the emerging trends which affect adult dating have been negative. Like many other sites with adult content Mastercard and Visa demanded that we remove R rated content. Another issue is sex educators unable to share educational content on socials which affects us when we want to share articles from our Sex & Relationship blog. We also spent considerable time developing a full app but then need to work within the constraints of both Apple and Google as to what they will allow the app to access. It’s disappointing to have external companies able to mandate what adults should have access to.

Consent has obviously become a hot topic and as well as at least 5 articles on our blog which talk about consent we’ve added features such as being able to report a member for sending unsolicited and unwanted adult content.

With ENM becoming increasingly popular I also worked with offsite polyam groups to develop a set of unique polyamory profile options for members who are looking to build relationships, and then show those relationships through Linked profiles.

As an adult dating site we need to continue to be agile in listening to members and improving our processes when required.

In your view, how has technology shaped or reshaped the adult dating landscape?

Having an app is now essential if you want to stay at the top of the rankings and we’ve had a great take up on our app through Google Play and Apple so that members can enable push notifications for instant messaging. Access to the site via mobile or the app vastly outweighs access via a laptop or desktop. It just a constantly evolving beast which our developers need to be aware of.

Online safety and privacy are paramount in the dating world, especially in the adult sector. How does AMM ensure a safe and secure platform for its users?

More and more Australians meet their partner/s through a dating app these days so it’s important to join one which is reputable and has dating safety options.

The key elements to ensure a safe platform for our users are profile verification and the ability for members to report unusual or inappropriate behaviour onsite. We were actually the first Australian site to introduce profile verification and since then we’ve added Validations and Report Member features. I joined another dating app and my profile verification came back approved within 30secs. To me that says they are using AI. So it’s fast, but all it’s doing is verifying there is a person in the photo. You could upload anything! All new registrations, verification and reports on Adult Match Maker are done by our Support Team as we want the members on the site to be genuine.

For privacy we offer members the choice of uploading photos to a Private Gallery where they have the

INTERVIEW WITH PAULINE MORAN

option to share only with the members they choose, and we have a unique photo watermark feature which is very popular. You can also browse the site incognito, disable the online button so members don’t instantly know when you’re online. And in our instant Messenger you can leave a conversation or block a member if you don’t want to continue chatting to them.

With continued support for Oz Kink Fest, are there any fresh ideas or plans in the pipeline for future events?

What do you love most about the adult industry, and what keeps you passionate about your work?

I like helping our Party Organisers. I am a sucker for a good stat and constantly check analytics to see what engagement the onsite promotion has achieved so I can continue to tweak it in the future.

And I love looking after our Sex & Relationship blog which also has a BDSM & Kink section with over 50 articles. We started off with a strong focus on someone beginning their kink journey and have a whole set of BDSM101 articles explaining the back to basics stuff but it’s great to chat to our writers (all Aussies and well respected in their respective fields of expertise) and come up with new ideas for future articles. A recent one which MisKnickers wrote about sub frenzy was very popular as was her articles on unleashing your inner fem dom.

Link: https://www.adultmatchmaker.com.au/blog/topic/56/bdsm-kink

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the readers of Oz Kink Fest Magazine, be it about AMM, the adult industry, or personal experiences?

Adult Match Maker is not trying to be a FetLife and not all of our members are into kink. But if you want to explore kink or find kinky playmates or like-minded polyam people you might just be surprised how many Adult Match Maker members would love to meet you.

Where can readers learn more about AMM or reach out for potential partnerships?

To best place to learn about AMM is in our features section as it covers all of the key features of the site. If someone would like to chat about a potential partnership promoting an event or has a business idea they think we might like to partner with they can use the Contact Us link on the site.

Link: https://www.adultmatchmaker.com.au/features

Explore the Art of Body Modification with Oz Kink Fest!

When? 18th October, 5pm

Where? 222A Johnston Street, Collingwood

Dive into the intriguing world of body modifications with our expert, Tom Hill, founder of The Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos, and discover the myriad ways in which individuals express their identity through alterations of the living body. This engaging workshop will explore the spectrum of body modification, from branding and scarification to more subtle forms, revealing the rituals, aesthetics, and meanings behind each one.

Tom Hill - A Maestro of Modification: Based in Chicago, Tom is a certified professional, renowned for his artistic hook suspension performances and intricate needle piercings. With degrees in Art, Communication, and Theater, he has enriched minds at prestigious institutions and showcased his skills nationwide, turning each modification into a unique, personal experience.

What You’ll Learn:

The diverse techniques and reasons behind body modifications. Insights into the cultural significance and aesthetic appeal of modifications.

The intricate artistry and meticulous attention to detail in needle play and piercing. Join us for a journey of self-expression and transformation, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the myriad ways in which we can adorn and alter our bodies, in a space that values safety, quality, and open-mindedness.

MINDFUL CONSENT

Exploring consent practices in BDSM: A comprehensive panel forum Hosted by: Mistress Tokyo and Oz Kink Fest

We are excited to invite you to a unique and informative panel forum dedicated to exploring and understanding consent practices within the BDSM community. This discussion, orchestrated by Mistress Tokyo and Oz Kink Fest, is intended to create an engaging and inclusive environment where topics surrounding consent are openly discussed and dissected.

Topics to be Discussed:

Definitions and Descriptions of Consent

Illustrations of What Consent Does and Doesn’t Look Like

Negotiating Consent within BDSM Context

Recognizing Red Flags

Strategies for Harm Minimization

Introduction to the “Mindful Consent” Model by Mistress Tokyo (For more information, visit Mindful Consent Model)

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 19 October 2023

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM AEDT

Location: Second Story Studios, 222A Johnson Street, Collingwood

Light Refreshments: Will be provided.

Special Features:

This forum is proud to welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, providing translation into Auslan to ensure the discussion is accessible to all. The event will wrap up with a Q&A session, allowing attendees to dive deeper into the subject and clarify any doubts or concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a conversation crucial to fostering a safer and more inclusive BDSM community. Whether you’re experienced, a novice, or simply curious about the lifestyle, your presence and participation are warmly welcomed.

We look forward to an evening of insightful dialogue and shared learning!

TICKETS HERE

Flesh Hook Suspension / Energy Pulls

Dive Into the thrilling world of Flesh Hook Suspension with Oz Kink Fest

When? Monday, 16th October, 6pm - 10pm & Tuesday 17th October

Where? 222A Johnston Street, Collingwood, 3066

Tickets: Observer: $30 | Hook Suspension: $180 | Energy Pull: $100

Explore the transformative and exhilarating experience of flesh hook suspension with the renowned Tom Hill, a master of body modification and founder of The Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline, spiritual awakening, or overcoming fears, suspending allows a deeper connection with oneself and explores the realms of physical and spiritual existence.

Tom Hill - The Maestro of Body Art �� Based in Chicago, Tom has beena professional performer since his teenage years and has been altering bodies with precise and unique piercings since 2010. Known for his “WOW” performances and exceptional artistic vision, he ensures safety, health, and an open-minded attitude in every modification.

What to Expect

Discover various suspension techniques and their significances.

Experience energy pulls and have the option to try hook suspension.

Gain insights into the mind-body-spirit connection through suspension.

Learn about the intricate and detailed artistry in needlework and piercing.

Come join us in a journey to explore the unknown, push your boundaries, and experience the transformative power of flesh hook suspension. It’s more than just body modification, it’s a journey into self, spirituality, and the untapped potentials of human experience!

TICKET LINK 1 HERE

Imagery & Design with a Needle The Carnie

Explore art beyond the surface with OKF KINK ZINE!

When? Tuesday, 19th October, 6pm - 8pm

Where? 222A Johnston Street, Collingwood, 3066

Tickets: $35 - $50 Delve into a creative journey where the body becomes more than just flesh; it transforms into a canvas of expression with Tom Hill, an internationally recognized artist in the field of body modification and performance art!

Workshop Highlights

Create unique patterns and learn how to execute them with precision on the body. Master the art of maintaining a safe, clean environment for extended sessions. Discover the intricate and elaborate artistry of needlework and piercings.

About Tom Hill

Founder of The Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos, Tom is known for his “WOW” happenings and artistic visions in body modification, ensuring each experience is unique, personal, and conducted with

Why Join Us?

This workshop is not just about learning the technicalities of body art, but it’s about unleashing your creative spirit, understanding the human canvas, and bringing your artistic imaginations to life!

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Riskier needle Play The Carnie

Venture into the daring with Riskier Needle Play!

When? Tuesday, 19th October, 8.30pm - 10.30pm

Where? 222A Johnston Street, Collingwood, 3066

Tickets: $35 - $50

Dive deep into the realms of provocative needle play with Tom Hill, a global connoisseur of body modification and performance art, and explore the thrilling domains of face, neck, nipple, and genital needle placements!

Workshop Highlights

Learn the intricate art of needle placements in more challenging areas, backed by the safest practices. Experience live demonstrations focusing on intricate and delicate areas.

Uncover the myriad of sensations and expressions through riskier needle play.

About Tom Hill Known for founding The Carnival of Curiosity & Chaos, Tom Hill has created breathtaking experiences worldwide, emphasizing personalized and unique expressions of body art with utmost precision and care, maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene.

Why Attend? This workshop is a rare opportunity to broaden your horizons in the world of needle play, understand the delicacies of the human anatomy, and experience the tantalizing allure of riskier body art forms!

TICKETS HERE

"You've been curating and presenting the fashion show for a decade now. How has your approach to directing the show evolved over these ten years?"

Scouting for Talent:

Seeing and sourcing a diverse range of models and designers, whether they be emerging or established from local to interstate to international.

This year we have a slightly different direction with collaborations between designers and models/performers.

"Finding the right designers is crucial for the show's success. What do you look for in a designer when considering them for the Fetish Expo, and how do you scout for fresh talent?"

Synchronizing Vision:

A strong concept and willing to go beyond the predictable.

Encouraging them to represent models of all backgrounds as that defines the foundations of Oz Kink Fest and there audience.

"Working with different designers means aligning with multiple visions. How do you ensure that each designer's unique voice shines while maintaining a cohesive flow throughout the show?"

Behind-the-Scenes Challenges:

Elevating and encouraging growth within their own vision.

"Directing a fashion show is no easy feat. Can you share one of the most challenging situations you've faced over the years and how you navigated it?"

The Art of Choreography:

I encourage that designers work on their own Choreography as a rule as I don't won't to stand in the way of their creativity that reflects their designs.

If they would like a standard runway presentation without a performance it can still benefit a designer if they feel that they want the couture to speak for itself with a dramatic interpretation in movement.

The most complexed segments would have to be extra equipment like poles, logistically it's possible still and often has to go towards the end of the Fashion Show to co-ordinate logistics to make it streamline.

Thorough rehearsals are required to make it perfect.

"Choreographing a fetish fashion show requires a different sensibility than traditional runway shows. How do you approach choreography to enhance the designs while keeping the audience engaged?"

Musical Choices:

I prefer that music resonates with what the Oz Kink Fest stands for.

Musically I prefer it to be creative and upbeat to engage our audience at all times from start to finish.

SUSAN ILLINGWORTH OKF FASHION DIRECTOR

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"Music sets the mood and tone for any fashion event. How do you select the right tracks for the Fetish Expo, and how collaborative is the process with designers?"

Model Selection:

I love seeing a diverse range of models as that what the Oz Kink Fest stands for the our audience.

Seeing a good range of models make the audience feel a connection.

"Finding the right models is crucial to showcase the designs effectively. What qualities do you look for in models for the Fetish Expo, and how do you ensure inclusivity and representation?"

Moments of Pride:

Seeing it come altogether on the day and when its finished.

Seeing the adrenaline rush (in a good way) for designers, models, their crew and of course the audience applause and reaction.

There's always been positive feedback with the audience that it's always a pleasure to look forward to.

"Over your ten-year journey with Oz Kink Fest, are there any moments or particular shows that stand out as especially memorable or rewarding?"

Evolving Landscape:

I treasure every year I have been involved. For me they are all memorable and rewarding.

I've also had an incredible networking opportunity to meet talented people.

"From your unique vantage point, how has the landscape of fetish fashion, as well as audience expectations, changed over the past decade?"

The Future of Fetish Fashion Shows:

I like a mix of couture.

Lately there has been an influx of Latex Fashion as well as Lingerie.

It's also good to get representation of all forms of Alt/Fetish couture as that's what our audience want.

This year we have 2 collaborations it gives the Fashion Show a whole new direction where I can see this building up in the future.

Added to this we love seeing jewellery accessories being showcased as an outfit.

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S u n d a y L u n c h : $ 2 0

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Stream 1

Saturday 21st October | 12:00 - 14:00

Presenter Topic

KINOKO (Kinbaku Master)

Mistress Danielle and Alex

TK3 Beginner/Intermediate

Vagina Fisting - Fun in the Pelvic Region

The Carnie 401 Biohazard Bootcamp: an advanced training for DMs and Concerned Citizens

Supaku Rope

Introduction to Shibari

FunUnicorn The Courageous Submissive

Domina Caittrin

Intimate Horizons

Introduction to Fetish Fashion

Kidnapping: Consensual Abduction Play

Mistress Zoe Demure Caning

Sai Jaiden Lillith and EveX Rope Handling

Stream 2

Saturday 21st October | 14:30 - 16:30

Presenter Topic

KINOKO (Kinbaku Master)

Web Harness

Mistress Danielle Catheterization (for all gender expressions)

The Carnie 101 Safety & How to Engage in Play Piercing

Supaku Rope

Rope specific safety and consent

FunUnicorn Physical side of Submission

Mistress Tokyo

Intimate Horizons

Mistress Electra

JokerMadness

Heavy CBT

Wrapping people not boxes Intro to Mummification

Impulsive and Domestic Bondage & Play

Let’s Play - Age Play and Pet Play

Stream 3

Saturday 21st October | 17:00 - 19:00

Presenter Topic

KINOKO (Kinbaku Master) Web Suspension (participant must have have done Web Harness prior to this)

Mistress Danielle Catheterization (for all gender expressions)

The Carnie 102 Needle Play

Sai Jaiden Lillith and EveX (Sacred Primal Arts) Kink as Bodywork

Domina Caittrin Connective Rope

Mistress Tokyo Caning and Corporal Punishment

Intimate Horizons Journey into Sensory Deprivation

Mistress Electra Impact Play & How to use each Implement

Mistress Zoe Demure Ownership - The Psychology and Practice

Stream 4

Sunday 22nd October | 11:00 - 13:00

Presenter Topic

KINOKO (Kinbaku Master) Hip Harness

Mistress Danielle Prostate play and Anal Fisting for Beginners

The Carnie 201 Ouch, Needles hurt!

Sai Jaiden Lillith and EveX (Sacred Primal Arts) Primal Play

FunUnicorn The Courageous Submissive

Mistress Tokyo Mindful Consent

Intimate Horizons Kidnapping: Consensual Abduction Play

Supaku Rope Bedroom Bondage

Mistress Zoe Demure Caning

Stream 5

Sunday 22nd October | 13:30 - 15:30

Presenter Topic

KINOKO (Kinbaku Master) x Strappado

JokerMadness Fight Club - Rough Body Play 101

The Carnie 202 Riskier Needle Placements

Domina Caittrin Beyond BDSM Toys

FunUnicorn Physical side of Submission

Mistress Tokyo Heavy Sensory Deprivation

Mistress Electra SWITCHing it Up - Exploring both dynamics

Supaku Rope Mechanics in Rope

Sasori

Not-so-Random Acts of Sadism

Stream 6

Sunday 22nd October | 16:00 - 18:00

Presenter Topic

KINOKO + SUPAKU

Rope Jam

Mistress Zoe Demure Ownership - The Psychology and Practice

The Carnie 201 The Cutting Edge, Body Modification

Domina Caittrin Unleash your Identity

Sai Jaiden Lillith and EveX (Sacred Primal Arts) The Wonderful Art of Genital Torture

Mistress Tokyo Takedown Bondage

Mistress Electra Embracing your Dominance

Sasori Foot Torture and the power of the Toe Rope

2023 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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1 0 1 S a f e t y & H o w t o E n g a g e i n P l a y P i e r c i n g P l a y p i e r c i n g i s d o n e f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f e n j o y m e n t ( o r p a i n ) r a t h e r t h e n p e r m a n e n t b o d y d e c o r a t i o n . I t c a n b e a f o r m o f s e l f - e x p r e s s i o n , r i t u a l , s e l f - d i s c o v e r y , s e x u a l p l e a s u r e , a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t T h e e n d o r p h i n h i g h f r o m p l a y p i e r c i n g c a n c r e a t e a v a r i e t y o f s e n s a t i o n s . T h i s c l a s s w i l l d e m o n s t r a t e s a f e p r a c t i c e s a n d t e c h n i q u e s f o r t h o s e i n t e r e s t e d i n e x p l o r i n g t h i s k i n d o f p l a y Y o u w i l l b e c o a c h e d o n t h e c o n n e c t i o n s t h a t c a n b e e s t a b l i s h e d b e t w e e n t h e p i e r c e r a n d p i e r c e d W e w i l l a l s o d i s c u s s t h e m o r e e x t r e m e f o r m o f p i e r c i n g s s p e c i f i c a l l y p e r t a i n i n g t o E n e r g y P u l l s a n d F l e s h H o o k S u s p e n s i o n T h i s c l a s s i s p a r t l e c t u r e a n d p a r t h a n d s - o n

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N o w t h a t y o u g e t t h e b a s i c s o f n e e d l e p l a y d o w n , t h i s c l a s s t e a c h e s b e s t s a f e p r a c t i c e s w h i l e f i n e t o n i n g y o u r p i e r c i n g t e c h n i q u e s B r i n g y o u r k i t , a n d l e t ' s t a l k a b o u t w h y y o u h a v e w h a t y o u h a v e i n i t a n d c o n s i d e r t h e o t h e r m a t e r i a l s o n e s h o u l d h a v e i f e n g a g i n g i n n e e d l e p l a y o f t e n . T h i s i s a h a n d s o n w i t h g u i d e d i n s t r u c t i o n c l a s s 2 0 1 O u c h , N e e d l e s h u r t ! I f c a u s i n g p a i n i s w h a t y o u ’ r e l o o k i n g f o r t h i s c l a s s i s f o r y o u A f t e r u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e b a s i c s o f s a f e n e e d l e p r a c t i c e s w e g o o v e r h o w a n d w h e r e t o i n f l i c t p a i n w i t h n e e d l e s u s i n g s o m e t e c h n i q u e s l i k e S t a c k i n g , Z i p p e r s , T w i s t i n g , a n d m a n y m o r e f o r y o u r s a d i s t m i n d s P a r t l e c t u r e a n d h a n d s - o n 2 0 2 R i s k i e r N e e d l e p l a c e m e n t s W i t h t h e u s e o f b e s t s a f e r p r a c t i c e s t h i s c l a s s d i v e s i n t o t h e n a u g h t i e r a n d m o r e c h a l l e n g i n g p l a c e s t o d o n e e d l e p l a y o n P l a c e m e n t o f t h e n e e d l e s i n f a c e , n e c k , n i p p l e s , a n d g e n i t a l s w i l l b e t h e a r e a o f f o c u s . T h i s l e c t u r e i n c l u d e s d e m o n s t r a t i o n s o f t h e v a r i o u s a r e a .

2 0 1 T h e C u t t i n g E d g e , B o d y M o d i f i c a t i o n : B r a n d i n g , S c a r i f i c a t i o n , C u t t i n g s , R e m o v a l s & M u t i l a t i o n s B o d y m o d i f i c a t i o n i s n o t r e a l l y s o s t r a n g e w i t h i n a c u l t u r e w h e r e i d e n t i t y i s o f t e n e x p r e s s e d t h r o u g h a p p e a r a n c e i n m a i n s t r e a m s o c i e t y i n c l u d e s f a s h i o n c o n s u m p t i o n , c o s m e t i c s u r g e r y , a n d b o t o x T h i s i s a b o u t i n t e n t i o n a l p e r m a n e n t o r s e m i p e r m a n e n t a l t e r a t i o n s o f t h e l i v i n g b o d y f o r r i t u a l , f o l k m e d i c i n e , a e s t h e t i c s , o r c o r p o r a l p u n i s h m e n t . T h i s c l a s s w e w i l l c o v e r t h a t b r o a d s p e c t r u m o f w h y p e o p l e d o i t p e r t a i n i n g t o t h e v a r i o u s t e c h n i q u e s o f s u c h a n a l t e r a t i o n

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W e a l l w a n t t o b e p r o u d o f o u r d u n g e o n s . W h e n i t c o m e s t o t h e a d d e d r i s k s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h m e d i c a l , p i e r c i n g , a n d b l o o d p l a y , h o w c o n f i d e n t a r e y o u a b o u t t h e c l e a n l i n e s s a n d p r o t o c o l s o f y o u r c o m m u n i t y p l a y s p a c e ?

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A l l o f o u r c l a s s e s a i m t o b e L G B T Q + i n c l u s i v e , a l l g e n d e r s a r e w e l c o m e , a n d w e w i l l e n d e a v o r t o u s e s a f e l a n g u a g e b y u s i n g n e u t r a l m e d i c a l t e r m i n o l o g y i f b i n a r y l a n g u a g e c a u s e s d i s c o m f o r t o r d y s p h o r i a f o r p a r t i c i p a n t s . W e h o p e o t h e r p a r t i c i p a n t s r e s p e c t e a c h o t h e r o n t h i s m a t t e r a s w e l l . L G B T Q + - p h o b i a i s n o t c o n d o n e d i n o u r c l a s s e s . C o n s e n t i s o f u t m o s t i m p o r t a n c e i n o u r c l a s s e s a s w e l l , t h e r e m i g h t b e o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r d e m o n s t r a t i o n s o r g u i d e d p r a c t i c e o n e a c h p e r s o n ' s p l a y p a r t n e r , i f p a r t i c i p a n t s c o n s e n t t o i t .

P r o s t a t e p l a y a n d A n a l f i s t i n g f o r b e g i n n e r s . W e w i l l d i s c u s s a n a t o m y , t h e r i s k o f p r o s t a t e p l a y , s t r a p - o n s p l a y a n d a n a l f i s t i n g , v a r i o u s t o y s , t e c h n i q u e s t o p l a y w i t h a n d r i s k m a n a g e m e n t W e w i l l d i s c u s s n e g o t i a t i o n s , c o n s e n t , w a r m - u p s , l u b e s a n d t o o l s r e q u i r e d . E v e r y t h i n g y o u n e e d t o h a v e f o r a s u c c e s s f u l p r o s t a t e p l a y a n d f i s t i n g

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T h i s c l a s s i s d e s i g n e d t o i n f o r m a n d e m p o w e r t h e c u r i o u s . W h y w o u l d / s h o u l d I c o n s i d e r t h i s ? I s i t s a f e ? W o u l d I e n j o y t h i s ? W e w i l l d i s c u s s c o m m o n m y t h s , q u e s t i o n s a n d a n s w e r s t o d e m y s t i f y v a g i n a l f i s t i n g .

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O H & S ( i n c l u d i n g u r e t h r a a n a t o m y , c o n t r a i n d i c a t i o n s a n d i t s a s s o c i a t e d r i s k s ) , e q u i p m e n t r e q u i r e d ( a n d t h e d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n v a r i o u s m a t e r i a l s / F r s i z e s , f o r d i f f e r e n t a n a t o m i c a l b i t s ) , s e t t i n g u p , t h e p r o c e s s o f i n s e r t i o n , h o w l o n g i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d f o r a c a t h e t e r t o b e l e f t i n , r e m o v a l a n d c l e a n i n g u p a n d a f t e r c a r e ( m e d i c a l r e d f l a g s , s a f e t y a n d p r e c au t i o n s e t c ) E v e r y t h i n g y o u n e e d t o k n o w t o m a k e c a t h e t e r i s a t i o n s a f e a n d e n j o y a b l e .

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K i n k a s B o d y w o r k T h e l i n e b e t w e e n p l e a s u r e a n d p a i n i s t h i n , a n d s o i s t h e l i n e b e t w e e n r e c r e a t i o n a n d t h e r a p y E v e X i s a h i g h l y i n t u i t i v e b o d y w o r k e r o f m u l t i p l e m o d a l i t i e s a n d k i n k p r a c t i t i o n e r , a n d i s w e l l v e r s e d i n e x p l o r i n g t h e a l c h e m y b e t w e e n t h e s e s p a c e s I n t h i s w o r k s h o p t h e y w i l l s h a r e t h e i r t e c h n i q u e s a n d p h i l o s o p h i e s o f c o m b i n i n g K i n k a n d b o d y w o r k f o r a h o l i s t i c f r a m e w o r k o f l e v e r a g i n g y o u r

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Illuminate Your Spirit with Hajime

Kinoko’s Private Shibari Tuition!

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Venue: Second Story Studios, 222A Jonson Street, Collingwood

Dates: 16th - 19th October

Ticket Price: $400 [Link to

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Dive into the enchanting world of Shibari with the globally acclaimed artist, Hajime Kinoko! Experience the transformative power of Japanese bondage, where the ancient art melds with pop interpretations, making the body a canvas and rope a brush, transcending beyond eroticism into breathtaking performance art!

Why Attend?

Witness the blend of tradition and modernity in Shibari, with unique ties incorporating natural elements. Explore profound symbolism and themes of connection through Kinoko's renowned RED series.

With over 20 years in Shibari, Kinoko’s vision has elevated this art form from the Japanese underground to global acclaim.

Schedule & Availability

Multiple private lessons available from 16th to 19th October.

Limited spots available, ensuring an intimate and enriching experience.

Important:

Lessons are for two, with at least one person as the rope bunny. (No model provided)

Grab this chance to learn from a maestro and see Shibari in a new light, connecting bodies, spirits, and hearts through the red string of fate!

Join us and immerse yourself in the magical world of Shibari, a journey of discovery, passion, and artistic enlightenment with Hajime Kinoko!

WHAT MAKES A GOOD DOMINANT?

The Australian Queer Archives (AQuA) collects, preserves and celebrates material from the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, Brotherboy and Sistergirl (LGBTIQ+) Australians.

Established in 1978, we hold the pre-eminent research collection for LGBTIQ+ histories in Australia. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit, community-based incorporated association. We are located in Melbourne, Australia and are assisted by members and supporters around Australia and the world.

The Archives will again be holding a stall at this years Fetish Market to showcase our extensive Bondage and BDSM holdings, including some of our periodicals such as Bound to Serve and Australian Leather Men.

PRESENTS

STUDIO OF SECRETS IS OPENING IN DECEMBER, BUT WE’VE GOT A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE SPACE AND SAT DOWN WITH THE TEAM TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

WHAT EXACTLY IS STUDIO OF SECRETS?

That’s a great question, and one that really comes down to the individuals experiencing it. The studio is set up to be a kink and queer-friendly space for accommodation, content creation, workshops, and intimate events. It’s also a dungeon space available for kink professionals to work from

On one hand it’s a beautiful, self-contained getaway for anyone looking for an intimate haven The kink elements are somewhat hidden away in an array of custom-made furniture, so it doesn’t have to look like a traditional dungeon space But flip open some doors, wheel out some tables, and you have a very different look The wonder of this space is that it can be easily curated and arranged to suit the needs of those using it

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE STUDIO?

It’s been a passion project for a year now, but once we found the right space six months ago, every effort has been put into turning it into something that the community will want to share. We want it to be accessible, enjoyable, and evolving, and take it’s place amongst some of the ‘must visit’ places in Melbourne.

We want to offer people the experience of accessing a kink space for more than the few hours that most events allow so they can take their time with their scenes and really explore their desires and fetishes

HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE?

We have a website and socials that people are more than welcome to check out, and we’d love a follow or two As we get closer to the launch date we will have more consistent updates, and a newsletter starting some time in November. And of course, people can come and find us at Fetish Expo where we’ll be having a stall in the main hall that will serve as a sort of information booth.

We’re pretty excited to be going public with this venture in a bigger way, and hope to share that excitement with the Fetish Expo crowd. www.studioofsecrets.com

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The Dominatrix Next Door

Mistress Jane

Mother by day, Dominatrix by night.

When a cash-strapped single mother of two in suburban Melbourne has a fun idea to start a side hustle running workshops for hens’ parties, she has no idea it will lead her on a surreal adventure (or twenty) through the debaucherous underground world of kink clubs and swingers’ parties. Nor does she know that it will bring her out on the other end as one of Australia’s most recognised Dominatrixes.

But how do you juggle such an extreme double life? Especially with a scorned ex-husband on your heels baying for blood, and the local school mums needing you at the bake sale on a Saturday morning?

In a tale far too extreme to have been made up, Mistress Jane has penned a memoir that is both a salacious tell-all and a love letter to Melbourne’s BDSM community. Complete with celebrity encounters, exciting opportunities, and lessons in kink, love, and parenthood, she shows us how having multiple identities is not only possible, but incredible, and that some mums really are superheroes—they might just use their rope and masks in a different way than you’d expect.

Mistress Jane is the Melbourne-based kinkster, fetish queen, sex nerd and mother of two (but not in that order). Whether hosting hens’ parties and club events, writing, podcasting, or running workshops, she imparts her unique brand of flirtation and female empowerment to everything she touches. An unashamed sex-positive feminist with a passion for entertaining and educating, a fascination with anything fetish, and a particular love of latex, Mistress Jane is excited to bring her message to the masses with this, her first memoir. Full of her special brand of deviance, humour and heart, she has honed her voice over the last decade of dominating the Melbourne scene she holds so dear.

The Author

THE IMPORTANCE OF SEX

Let’s begin by defining what I mean by sex in the title. I am not only referring to penetrative sex I am also referring to sexual intimacy. Sex and intimacy are intertwined and sit on a continuum. Intimate actions can range from simple touch or hand-holding or cuddling to more focused and arousing touch and stroking. Sex can involve arousing touch and does not necessarily involve erections, lubrication, penetration (of any form), orgasms and ejaculations. Intimacy and sexual needs of partners normally vary – it is okay your “sex drives” do not match. Sex is not everything.

Sex is consistently rated as being important to a healthy and successful relationship if it is a source of discontent in the relationship. A lack of a happy and content sex life can be problematic for some relationships. Where couples do report a satisfying sex life, the importance of sex does not rate as highly.

Sex and Intimacy connects you as a couple. Sex and intimacy is about building and maintaining love and trust. When we engage in intimacy and sexual play with our partner/s we are asking them to trust us and we are trusting them.

We expose ourselves (literally and figuratively) when we engage in intimacy and sexual play. When we respond positively to our partner’s intimate acts towards us we are displaying acceptance of them and their desire to express connection with us. Our acceptance also extends to accepting them as a person and their body. Connection is also important to maintaining good psychological and physical health.

People in (healthy) relationships recover from major surgery and illness at a faster rate other people and connections build resilience and helps us build defences against stress. Intimacy and sex strengthens our bonds through the release of oxytocin – our “attachment” hormone; it is released during orgasm and strengthens our attachments and emotional bonds. We also release another chemical called “dopamine” which allows us to have good feelings towards others and helps us create healthy bonds. The combination of the two means a happy, healthy attachments.

It makes us happy. A healthy relationship has happy partners and happy partners are help form a healthy relationship. During sexual intimacy and play our bodies release serotonin – a hormone which regulates our moods and helps us feel happier. At orgasm we get an extra shot of serotonin and this is often why we feel “extra” happy after sex. Dopamine is another happy hormone we release during sexual intimacy and play. Dopamine also helps for feel pleasure and satisfaction.

Sex can help de-stress and relax us (as does masturbation). Let’s face it sexual intimacy and play can involve a bit of a work out at times. The release of muscle tension is also good and as already noted assisted by the release of our happy hormones. Oxytocin is especially responsible for its anti-stress capacities; its ability to help the body (and mind) to repair and restore, and increased feelings of calmness. On a more basic level, if nothing else the act of connecting with our partner means we are not thinking about the stress in our lives.

Sex helps build self-esteem. Sexual intimacy and play is an act of giving and receiving – it is an exchange between partners. When we give of ourselves and our partner/s accepts – this act reenforces our acceptance and ability to meet our partner’s desires. The acceptance of our partner/s of our actions also re enforces acceptance of us.

Sex builds body acceptance. Like with self-esteem, sex also can help build body acceptance. Many people have issues with one or another aspect of their body. Through sexual intimacy and play we also expose our bodies. Our partner/s willingness to engage with our body is a great way for us to challenge our ideas about our bodies. Bodily exposure is another vulnerability of people and this, for some people, is great challenge. When our partner/s respond to our bodies, (self-) perceived flaws and all, it is one-way for us to know we are okay.

Sexual intimacy and sexual play provides us with time-out from the pressures of our life. It allows to express love and closeness through sharing with our partner/s. It also allows us to be vulnerable

safely. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable also allows us to take off the masks and anxieties of the world and to be ourselves. With our partners we know we will be accepted no matter what.

Sexual intimacy and sexual play is important to a relationship. The level of importance varies between and amongst couples. I often find in my practice, where discord is present in a relationship the importance of sex increases. Yet the underlying issue is the sense of connection between the partner/s is lost. Sexual intimacy and sexual play has many benefits – connection is one of these.

So to build a healthy and happy relationship remember to include sexual intimacy and sexual play. Remember a Healthy life includes a healthy relationship. Healthy relationships benefit from a healthy and happy sex life.

Enjoy!

Dr Christopher Fox is a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist at Sex Life Therapy in Melbourne. He has clinics in Collingwood and Frankston.

References Bexreh, T., Winberg, T.S., & Edgar, T. (2012). BDSM disclosure and stigma management: Identifying opportunities for sex education. American Journal of Sex Education, 7, 1, 37-61

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Spanking Stories by Kim Debron

Spanking Stories by Zas Volumes 1 and 2 contain a collection of all the spanking stories I wrote for Paddles Magazine between 2004 and 2007. They are specifically about spanking, and anyone who loves this activity as much as I do, will surely enjoy these stories!

One book is $15, the set of two is $25. Postage is a flat $10 for either one or the set. These prices are for Australian residents only, if you are overseas and wish to buy my books, please email me.

All the books will be signed by me.

Novels by Kim Debron

Souls in Chains is my first novel which was published in 2010.

Broken Links is the long awaited sequel which was published in 2017

One book is $30, the set of two is $55. Postage is $10 for one book or $15 for the set. These prices are for Australian residents only, if you are overseas and wish to buy my books, please email me

All the books will be personally signed by me.

Broken Links continues the story of Daniel and Lucy, with Mahalia never far away in their minds. It will make you smile and it will make you cry.

A link to my website is here

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Ambient, intimate, and theatrical, Mistress Zoe Demure specialises in providing sessions that delve into your deepest desires. A sadistic Dominatrix and a hedonistic Mistress, Zoe embodies both archetypes to encourage your explorations into the wild frontiers of fetish. Be you a light, medium, or heavy player, you can be assured Mistress Zoe will deliver a full sensory experience that will leave you begging for more.

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The Carnie Comes Back

After blowing our collective mind at last year ’ s Oz Kink Fest, as a performer, presenter, and genuinely amazing human, Tom Hill AKA The Carnie is returning to our shores with his brand of kink that’s sure to keep you hooked.

MisKnickers caught up with Tom to chat Art, Kink, and what working in the festival space means for him.

Greetings Tom, and thanks so much for your time. It strikes me that you are quite involved in both the Art and fetish spaces, and often simultaneously. Do you primarily consider yourself an Artist or a kinkster?

This is such a multi-level, complex question to answer. I am a maker first and foremost I have a private studio where I make my visual arts and I own a ceramics studio Formally I have my degrees in art and have taught in the arts for many years I have several galleries within the USA which shows and regularly sells my art I feel I explored my sexuality early in my teenage years After having been sexually assaulted as a youth I went seeking in kink to figure myself out and take back control over my body.

Fast forward many years later, I have been able to tightly interweave my kinks, art, work, and life all together

For many of us, interweaving those passions and making it productive is such a dream… How did you discover your passion for each of them?

You've been involved in many festivals, events, and largescale projects - what have been some of your career highlights?

Yes, I have I like to quietly sit back take it in and when it’s my time to perform to blow people’s minds Leaving an incredible experience and fading back to watch how it was received. I’ve travelled all over the world Last year ’ s event (OKF) finally gave me the chance to say I’ve performed/lectured on every continent except for Antarctica I sleep on every flight I take I love food so any chance I can to try local dishes, I’m down. I drink a lot of tea, so when I travel, I always hunt for a place to has great tea

In 2022, you were a highlight for many Oz Kink Fest attendees - How was the experience for you?

I’m glad to hear many kink fest attendees enjoyed attending my classes, seeing me work on the various hook Suspensions and pulls Also the hook Suspension performance at the nightclub I was glad to blow people away with I was so welcomed, so much so I had to come back I do wish more people would have come to speak/hangout with me throughout the time I was there

Well, hopefully anyone seeing this interview will feel a bit more comfortable approaching you this year. Did you have a personal highlight from last year?

What similarities or differences do you see in the kink space and the art space?

My passion for art started innocently with spending so much time with my grandmother who taught me the foundations of art including how to sew. The realization of kink in my life was when I was in my parents’ basement (as a teenager) branding protection symbols into my flesh, orgasming from the experience Within both spaces there’s this idea of transformation of the space to take you into another place Through thoughts, taking the mind to another place, the physical, controlling the space, sensorial Both kink and art are thoughtfully curated, take the participants into another place Experience the moment, being present, and open

Is there a definitive place in your life where these practices cross-over?

Pertaining specifically to needles, my full-time job is to pierce

This is specifically pertaining to the hook Suspension performance at the club The person I worked with we finally met in person four hours prior to the event starting (we video chat and corresponded months previously - consented to all of what you saw and extensively went over safety) Not only just physically meeting but it was also their first hook Suspension You all got to witness the raw pure emotional and physical energy which we both felt

That was such an incredible night, and your connection was palpable. It definitely left a lot of us wanting more! Can you give us any clues or teasers for what you might have on offer this year?

How do I top last year? I can’t But what I can bring is an authentic experience for people to watch it naturally play out

That sounds perfect. Is there anything in particular you ' re

For more information on The Carnie and what he’s bringing to this year ' s festival, check out our Weekend Workshop Intensives and 2023 Performers sections.

MisKnickers is a service top, demo bottom, and saucy switch who writes kink content for Adult Match Maker, and ghost-writes for an array of sex workers and kink businesses.

Twitter: @misknickers

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One of the Greatest Moves of All Time

After fantastic feedback from her inaugural Caning presentation at Oz Kink Fest 2022, Mistress Zoe Demure is

return. Due to popular demand she’s back with her Caning class, and in addition, Zoe is also presenting a workshop on Ownership: The Psychology and Practice

What drew you to the cane? And do you remember the first time you wielded one?

I can remember when I was an apprentice, being given the opportunity to cane one of my head Mistresses clients for the first time and it was in a training context with another apprentice, and I was just naturally good at it. It made sense to me It felt good in my hand And I swung the cane and it landed exactly where I wanted it to It felt just like a duck to water. It just fit really well. And I practiced and practiced and later on, my head Mistress was watching me cane someone again and she said watching you cane is like watching poetry

And I’ve always remembered that It was one of the best compliments she ever gave me It was just one of those things that made me feel powerful. It made me feel competent… And I just fell in love with it

It’s also extreme pain, and I think with extreme pain comes extremely positive results. So of all the tools in my toolbox, it’s the one I can get the best effect with

You’re regarded as somewhat of a specialist with the cane. How did you train up to become a specialist? How do you know you ’ re at a place when it’s a speciality?

If you can cane somebody and be able to hit them exactly the way they want to be hit So most of my clients want to be hit on their bottom, and you basically are drawing a square box in the location that’s the safest and for them the most optimal, I guess And if you ever stray out of that zone, and never hit them in the wrong place then you ’ re able to cane proficiently But I also think it’s not just about the placement, it’s also about the ability to hit really, really heavy A lot of the mistresses I’ve seen cane people over the years, their placement is good, their ability to do the fantasy is really really good – so their acting or roleplay – but they just cannot hit them hard enough

So they say ‘ y’know, this is the maximum that I will hit’ and you can see the client is like ‘Oh okay then Right’, rather than ‘Whoah! Far out! That’s intense!’, y’know?

So I think having the strength and the ability to hit someone extremely heavy – but also be able to hit someone really light and be able to judge what a person is going to need. One persons ‘really heavy’ is going to be much different to someone else’s, but having that scope is really important

How should those new to caning approach it? eg. are there skills that should ideally be learned first? Are there other implements that it would be good to have a working knowledge of?

I think you can start straight away with the cane I don’t think you need to practice other implements first cos each implement is going to have a slightly different skillset and movement required. But I do think that it’s important to begin very light

Even if you ’ re just lightly tapping the person that you ’ re caning then that’s good So you build up slowly with the intensity and don’t go beyond what you can safely do

Even if you ’ re just lightly tapping the person and getting a feel of what the implement feels like in your hand and then when you get to the point when you can actually leave a mark on somebody, then looking to see, is that mark straight? And if not, adjusting so you can get it straight the next time But if you want to start practicing really heavy hits without the concern for safety, one option would be to get a pillow and put some tape on the pillow to outline where you want to hit and then try to hit exactly in that spot where that tape is and go as hard as you can. So that way you can get in tonnes of practice If you want to get good at something, you just have to do it That’s really what it comes down to There’s that whole idea that if you do something for ten thousand hours, you ’ re gonna be a master at it That’s true And it’s not any different for caning, so if you don’t have the opportunity to practice all the time with a human bottom, or you want to get proficient at hitting really heavy before you go in for a human bottom then utilising the pillow with the tape is a really good way to practice I guess because its maximum pain And we play with really heavy intense emotions when we cane That’s what comes to mind when I think about it And it’s the classic dominatrix look And a classic fantasy that a lot of people grow up with cos they were caned in school potentially. And so then the desire to have a beautiful woman caning them and bringing them to the brink of tears or ecstasy or whatever that intense emotion is going to be for them is a really intense pull.

Why do you think the cane is such a strong symbol in the BDSM scene?

What is your favourite type of cane, and why?

My favourite is the dragon cane, which is made from a special dragon rattan. And that’s because the dragon has the strongest substance but it’s still quite flexible, depending on the diameter But the knots on the rattan are very far apart, and the knot is where there is a weakness. So the closer the knots are together, the more weaknesses there are on a cane So if you buy a dragon cane it should only have maybe two knots on it, maybe three depending on how long the cane is But if you were to buy a kooboo cane or a cane from a different kind of wood – like, for example I used to buy canes that were made from beechwood and they would always break That’s not to say that a dragon cane won’t break – it potentially could – but dragon canes is by far the strongest and heaviest of all of the canes And it’s also the most rare so they’re generally a little bit more expensive and harder to find

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MisKnickers took some time to connect with Mistress Zoe to discover just how and why one becomes so proficient with a cane.

What sort of scenes are best suited to caning play? (any particular role play? particular kinks that the cane is good for?)

Obviously, school roleplays are the classic one – teacher student, or head mistress and student, or even prefect Governess all those are classic role plays But I really like playing with the cane without a role play too It doesn’t have to be in the context of a role play.

I have spent a lot of time developing skills around caning using audio – so caning to the beat of a song, so percussion impact play Or I’ve taught myself to cane in the dark, so playing around with sensory deprivation as well. So there’s a variety of different things you can do with the cane that don’t involve necessarily involve a specific roleplay but can still be amazing and intense

What are you most looking forward to at this year ’ s OKF?

I think I’m really looking forward to attending some of the other workshops and learning some stuff myself And I’m looking forward to connecting to people in the community and having some great conversations

For more information on Mistress Zoe Demure and what she’s bringing to this year ' s festival, check out our Weekend Workshop Intensives and 2023 Demonstration sections.

MisKnickers is a service top, demo bottom, and saucy switch who writes kink content for Adult Match Maker, and ghost-writes for an array of sex workers and kink businesses.

Twitter: @misknickers

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OZ KINK IN FULL BLOOM witnessing the evolution

Mistress Electra Amore has been involved in Oz Kink Fest in an array of roles, spanning many years. With so much knowledge and experience of the fetish and BDSM lifestyle, she is always a sought-after presence and welcome addition.

MisKnickers caught up with Electra to chat about her experiences with Oz Kink Fest, from its evolution to its possible directions for the future.

Electra, I can’t think of a year you haven’t been involved in Oz Kink Fest. When did you first become involved?

There have been so many OKF that I actually can't remember what my first involvement was I know early on I had a stall at Fetish Expo for Bella Rubber, selling latex sheeting This was back in the Fitzroy Town Hall era, so it was small compared to what it is now, but still fruitful and full of people coming in and shopping around

With so many years of involvement, can you give us an idea of some of the aspects you ’ ve been active in?

Attending the international presenters’ workshops of Midori, Satomi, Lukas Zapari etc I had a store at the Expo selling latex sheeting and clothing, then the following year Bella Rubber was in the Fashion show I’ve modelled for “Yes Mz” in the fashion show, and last year I was one of the Judges for the first Ms Rubber I’ve attended many of the Hellfire Resurrection nights, won the best dressed a few times, and was a judge of the best dressed at Fetish Expo after party With the help of Our Kink, hosted an evening called (f)Risky Business, where a panel of Fetish people who worked in the fetish industry as Domme, subs, switches, independent and in-house, answered questions from the audience As you can see, a variety of aspects

How have you seen the festival evolve?

It’s bloomed It’s gone from this tiny little community event to a national, worldwide event Every time I attend it just seems to get bigger and bigger and bigger – more people, more stalls, more workshops, more local designers…

Why do you enjoy the festival so much?

The anticipation of what is new and who I’m going to be seeing each year The fetish fashion always excites me,

What are you looking forward to this year?

Definitely the workshop intensive weekend It’s my favourite part I love that moment when you ’ re teaching in a class and you see people get it That uh-huh moment of ‘Oh my gosh, now I get it’, or ‘ wow, I never would have considered doing that’ They’re my little gems that keep me inspired to teach The only downside is when you are a presenter at the intensive, it doesn’t give you a chance to sit in other presenters' classes or even get to meet the international presenters

And what will you be teaching this year?

I’m repeating my most popular workshops this year: Switching it up - exploring both dynamics Impulsive and Domestic Bondage Play Impact Play & how to use each Implement Embracing your Dominance

I create my workshops with the intention to be hands-on, interactive and to allow the participants to learn in a manner that sculpts their mind, broadens their horizons, and brings a sense of joy and safety when learning the art of BDSM, fetish, kink, and role play techniques

What would you like to see in OKF's future?

There are a few international presenters I would love to see come back!

And I’m even toying with the idea of holding a store this year at the market advertising the mentoring training programs and

For more information on Mistress Electra Amore and what she’s bringing to this year ' s festival, check out our Weekend Workshop Intensives and 2023 Demonstration sections

MisKnickers is a service top, demo bottom, and saucy switch who writes kink content for Adult Match Maker, and ghost-writes for an array of sex workers and kink businesses.

Twitter: @misknickers

Instagram: @themisknickers

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The passion project of Missy Kirgi, a place where color, costuming and fetish combine resulting in a huge variety of beautiful corsets, accessories and even sometimes toys. Incorporating historical inspirations with modern styles and using as many recycled materials as possible to lower the environmental impact of fashion about receiving it? Scratching can be a fun and sexy form of sensation play that adds some spice to your love life and brings more attention to foreplay. Scratching is a great way to get a bit rougher and animalistic during kink play. The great thing about scratching is that it can be something as innocent or as kinky as you’d like. Your experiences and what you bring to the table will be unique to you and can go whichever way you and your partner like. Whether you’re wanting to know more about why people like claws, claws for kink play, or you're just looking into a bit of experimenting then read on here at Claws & Clamps.

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Rogues Designs Au is a regional Melbourne based BDSM and Fetish furniture toymaker who enjoys creating art and fetish toys with different materials, Wood, Leather, Suede and Resin being the main instruments of creation along with Rogues own artistic ability to draw and create. Rogue loves working with customers to create a unique design/ toy specifically for them.

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I believe in glamour, fun, frivolity and bringing out your inner bat goddess! If you have a fetish for glamour, and Vampires you have found your home. I show case my beautiful art and my gothic jewellery creations. I construct all of the jewellery from my Vampire crypt. I hand paint and antique my jewellery pieces, so they become works of art. It prevents the metal alloy charms from tarnishing. All of the art are original creations from Marilyn Medusa of Glamour Bat Goddess. My aim is to have the most beautiful, gothic and unique items available to world wide customers.

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In 2019, Holly began developing a lingerie collection due to her dissatisfaction with the fit, color, and representation of lingerie in the Australian fashion industry. Over the course of three years, she worked tirelessly on the development and manufacturing of her collection. In 2022, Holly launched her own brand, Holly Lulu Intimates, taking the next step towards her dream of creating beautiful and functional pieces for the modern lingerie lover.

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Hello and welcome to Dark Desires. We are a small company based in Perth, Western Australia. The most isolated capital city in the world. We thought it was time to bring true quality products for those that want to explore their own Dark Desires, Dare to Explore , we want to assist those people in a caring and nuturing environment. Our aim is to sell premium quality products in a profesional and supportive environment . We have a collective 60 years experience in the design and manufacture of "Dare to Explore" type products, so you can be assurred that if we wouldnt buy it , we certainly will not sell it . We dare to explore our dark desires and we want to assist you to explore yours.

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Australia’s Premier Authorized Pleaser USA online shoes retailer. We have over 1200 products of high heel shoes and boots, platforms, fetish, burlesque, retro, costume, goth/punk and more. We cater for a size range of 5 - 17 on many styles. 24/7 SMS/ Email support.

Impact toys, leather fashion items, and accessories.

For quality additions to your toy bag. Handcrafted and carefully sourced play and fashion goods.

New and experienced players alike will find something in our offering.

https://grownup-leathers.square.site/

Tentacle Spine is a Melbourne based artisan producing sculptural accessories to manifest the beast within. All of Tentacle Spine’s pieces are painstakingly hand sculpted, cast in durable and light weight resin and then hand finished to create a one of a kind piece in their signature high detail design to keep you looking the best when you are behaving your worst. From vivacious vixen ears and devilish horns to customised armour pieces, this labour of love really is otherworldly.

https://www.facebook.com/TentacleSpine

The founders of Nightmare in Wax began small after k experienced third degree burns from commercially available candles sold in Adult Stores. She loved temperature play, but didn’t love the results and with years of experience crafting soaps, body washes, hair products and make up, it wasn’t too far of a leap for k to foray into body safe candles made specifically for sensual experiences, especially with the unwavering support of her Dominant, B.

Unlike anything else on the market at the time, k had developed a product that offered variables that could carter to everyone – and better still, pulled away from the classic black/red palette of the BDSM scene. This encouraged playful expression, and soon these candles were winging their way internationally, humbly handmade by k.

https://www.nightmareinwax.com

Before starting A-D-Atelier, Allan primarily was known for his work in fine art photography where he produced generative and minimalist photographic works and occasional work in high end fashion photography. An alumnus of The University of Newcastle and the Bauhaus School in Germany.

A-D-Atelier came about as Allan felt there was a need to produce latex, fetish and bdsm art that removed not only the stigma but as he saw it, a way to empower women and to make latex, fetish and bdsm tasteful and above all else, respectful towards women.

https://a-d-atelier.com.au

Allure Collection

To “allure” means to attract, fascinate, captivate or to be desirable and this is what I capture when creating my designs. I am a self-taught leather designer that creates handcrafted unique and adjustable clothing as well as jewellery and fashion accessories. I tend to use leather offcuts and where possible, I upcycle and recycle other materials to help reduce waste. Every piece has a story and not one piece is the same. My creations are typically tribal and post-apocalyptic themes with a touch of mystical magick, offering custom designs to Gods & Goddesses. They enhance your beauty from within.

https://www.facebook.com/AllureCollection

Designed by experienced hedonists for exceptional hedonism. With a primary goal of taking human connection to the highest levels, Hadrian’s wares are made with the upmost attention to quality and detail. From custom weighted handles to innovative new creations, no stone is left in turned in order to create the perfect experience for the users. No matter your desires, you will find something for you at Leather By Hadrian. All hand made, from start to finish, in the beautiful Blue Mountains of New South Wales.

Exotic Kiss Adult Shop Australia is home of the best adult toys for men and adult toys for women. High Quality Sex Toys from the best adult pleasure product brands in the world. Discreet Delivery. Affordable Prices. 1000+ toys to choose from. Buy Sex Toys Online Now!

https://www.exotickiss.com.au/

JuJu Jezebel is a small business specialising in handmade leather restraint and fetish products. After seeing the overwhelming amount of black leather products out there we decided we needed to inject a splash of colour into the scene.

The Piercing Haus was founded in October 2022 by Barbie Thiemann, originally from London and a lifelong creative.

Our vision at The Piercing Haus was to create not only a space for piercings but for a personalised experience. From stepping into our piercing studio in Collingwood, to having a consult and choosing your jewellery, we want you to feel safe, happy and comfortable at The Piercing Haus! This is where our slogan "Come for the chats, stay for the piercings" comes from.

We are a non elitist organisation and operate a no-judgements policy!

So come on in, let your hair down, have a tea, come for the chats, stay for the piercings.

https://www.thepiercinghaus.com.au/

Entirely self-contained accommodation with a kinky twist

Located in the heart of Melbourne

BDSM backdrop for all your content creation needs, be they light and bright or dark and mysterious. Available for up to 20 people

So our aim is to offer well thought out, colourful and handcrafted fetish products (we do make black stuff to order!). Everything is designed and made in our small studio based in Mount Beauty, Vic and we love doing custom orders also!

0477 087 771

info@studioofsecrets.com

studioofsecrets.com

Domination sessions commencing in December

The south-east’s most interesting adult store

Located on the Frankston-Dandenong Rd., we have off-street parking, easy access and friendly male and female staff. We are out-of-the-way for your privacy and close to transport for your convenience.

The best for you from 3,000+ lines

We cater to alternative lifestyles as well as couples, friends and singles looking for something special and have Victoria’s widest range of steel and leather; Top-brand toys for women and men;Lingerie, briefs, costumes and playwear for men and women; Custom manufacturing; Importing; and we have expert staff to help you choose.

https://gspotdandenong.com.au/

Melbourne based, Lady Hella created House of Hella (HoH) as a safe non judgemental space.

https://www.facebook.com/HouseOfHella/

Kinky Karpenter

Each of our pieces are handmade meaning each design in the photo will never be an exact replica. They are as individual as you are. We never mass produce and make sure you are 100% happy with the product you receive and send regular updates of your order. Personalisation and Custom orders

https://kinkykarpenter.com

Each of her creations is a unique piece of functional art. They draw upon an ever-growing collection of more than 60 Australian and exotic timber species to create one of a kind paddles, canes, loop canes, panes (flat canes), and other kinky goodness. Many new pieces will be making their debut at this year’s Fetish Expo.

Whether you’re looking to add a cane to your collection, a paddle to your toybag, or a subtle piece of kinky goodness to place discreetly on the mantlepiece, Miss Emm’s creations are sure to pique your interest.

https://www.missemm.com

Ardent Desires found its start teaching shibari classes with Experience Aphrodisia. From here, we launched into providing our own line of rope. All our ropes are natural fibre to ensure safe and secure friction-based knots. Whilst they are the more traditional choice, they are also preferred as they avoid leaving rope burn on the skin.

If you’re new to shibari you may find the kits a good place to start as they have everything you need to get started on your journey with rope bondage play.

https://www.ardentdesires.com

Adventurouscouple69 was born in 2016. I was motivated by the desire to create a sex shop with a difference, where only quality products were available, at affordable prices in a non-judgemental way. With two online stores, i offer a comprehensive range of products, from the complete System JO range to toys for guys and gals, lingerie, adult board games and more! I also provide an awesome range of custom-made gift hampers, from ones for date nights, hen’s and bucks parties, new parents and for brides and grooms I also do in-home private shopping parties tailored to the products you and your friends are interested in. Don’t hesitate to contact Jo for more details.

https://www.playnaughty69.com/

Stunning wooden paddles and rattan canes, handcrafted by Sydney fetish artisan Miss Emm.

PERSON ABLE SHIBARI

Books

Personable specialises in hard to source literature on Shibari, Kinbaku and Hojojutsu techniques. Some of the texts we well are not normally available in Australia. We source only the most relevant, practical, and accurate literature on the relevant kink topic. We will be showcasing the rage of literature by Douglas Kent and others.

Rope

We specialise in quality European manufactured natural organic sweatshop-free hemp rope. This gives you peace of mind knowing that nasties

such as formaldehyde, dioxin, heavy metals, pesticides, PVC and GMO’s aren’t to be found in our rope products. Less tendency to overheat and cause ropeburn when drawn across the skin than synthetic ropes. Compa We also supply a rare range of plush poly rope.

Equipment

We supply quality German manufactured rope shears and other kink equipment. We are the only provider of a lifetime warranty with our rope shears.

Person Able

Like every person who ever ventures into an adult store, they are either curious and want to know what is inside and / or they are looking for that something or somethings to add a bit of spark to their life, to try something new, to reach new limits or just to have a bit of fun. That is what we want to give to you!

Pin Up Monster girl and burlesque portrait toon artist, Cosplay enthusiast and official Illustrator

https://www.facebook.com/sashavonplundercat

We want you to unleash your passion while having some fun doing it, regardless of if you just need something to get you through, need a bit of each help to reach that point of euphoria in the bedroom or if you have fallen down the rabbit hole like many of us and decided you need something to indulge in your fetishes or expand your alternative adult lifestyle. We want to not just give you the fun stuff, we want to give you knowledge, safety and happiness. So unleash the passion and go for it!

https://primaldesires.com.au

Black Peach is a solo, trans owned and operated company based in Melbourne, Australia. I've been creating luxury handmade costumes and accessories since 2015.

I have been providing cosplayers, performers, kinksters, entertainers, furries, and anyone that loves alternative wear from all around the world the chance to buy unique alternative wear.

My products are designed thoughtfully and carefully hand crafted with love and attention to detail. I love spending time creating these products and I take pride in making my items knowing they'll go to a good home.

I'm a trans man working towards my top surgery goals. Selling my pieces online and at events is helping me save up to cover surgery costs. Support your local LGBTQ+ cuties!

https://www.blackpeachshop.com

Bearded Octopus - Alternative Craftsman: knot your average woodworker.

Welcome to Bearded Octopus, your premier destination for exquisitely crafted kink/BDSM furniture and timber accessories. We take pride in offering a wide range of quality hardwood products, including St Andrew's Crosses, bondage stools, spanking benches, spreader bars, wax removal knives, paddles, and so much more. Each bespoke piece can be made to order, tailored to your specific needs, or even designed as multifunctional/transportable (for those requiring a little discretion).

www.beardedoctopus.com.au

Aphrodite’s Pleasure is dedicated to supplying the world’s leading highest quality product available. Specialising in toys that will go the distance, without breaking the bank.

Our range of vibrators, anal toys, lubricants and many others are individually selected by recommendation and reputation, all backed with warranties and completely body safe. Best to have peace of mind whilst they blow your mind!

With women’s toys chosen by women, and men’s toys chosen by men, all products have been fine-tuned, with no cheap imitations. We use and recommend what we sell. Have a look, choose and enjoy. Please click on our logo to visit our website. We are Proud to be a major sponsor of Fetish Expo.

https://aphroditespleasure.com.au

At Lucrezia & De Sade we have devoted ourselves entirely to the pursuit of your most perverse pleasures. We pride ourselves in one of the most comprehensive and diverse collections of quality fetish products in Australia. Our product range may even awaken fetishes you never knew you had!

The Lucrezia & De Sade team have been working for over a decade to cater for as many fetishes as possible with quality Australian made products. Much of our stock is designed and manufactured right on the premises. Our own range is complimented by some of the best BD/ SM and fetish products from around Australia and overseas.

While our shelves are filled to capacity with the exciting, the exotic and the unusual, we simply cannot carry everything. So, if you have something “special” in mind, we can usually either make it or source it for you. Because our range is so extensive we have not been able to list everything on our site just yet. But we will keep working on it. Why not click on our logo to go to our website?

https://www.lucreziadesade.com.au/

Koneko's Creations, a delightful small business, specializes in crafting and offering a captivating array of pet play gear that fosters the imagination and playful spirit of pet enthusiasts. From the whimsical world of animal roleplay, Koneko's Creations brings forth a charming assortment of accessories that ignite a sense of wonder and fantasy. At the heart of their collection are meticulously handcrafted cat ears, puppy ears, bunny ears, wolf ears, and fox ears, each uniquely designed to capture the essence of the beloved creatures they represent. These meticulously crafted ears are more than just accessories; they're a gateway to a world where individuals can embody their favourite animals and embrace the joy of transformation.

https://www.instagram.com/konekos_creations

Flamboyant, vegan, ethical & sustainable artisan rubber jewellery and kink accessories.

Passionately and carefully constructed by me, the designer, using components recovered from Melbourne’s fashion colleges and bicycle workshops. By recycling these meticulously cleaned materials, I build upon my mission to transform rescued ingredients into something with that WOW factor. I get such a kick out of giving preloved resources a spectacular second life

https://rubberbemine.com.au.

https://latex42.com.au

OZGAGA | LUXURY BDSM & KINKY FETISH BOUTIQUE

Latex 42 is based in Melbourne Australia and creates bespoke made to measure latex clothing, bags, and accessories. Along with a range of Heavy rubber items such as Collars, Cuffs, Harness and other restrains, made from high quality heavy rubber. We make all our items with care and attention to detail, so we can provide each person with something that is right for them. To craft something for someone and see how much they enjoy wearing it, is something we love to see.

We are just like you — BDSM enthusiasts who understand what you’re looking for! We have it all, leather spanking paddles, restraints, ropes, tapes, gags and a whole range of luxury BDSM accessories. Everything we offer is made with exceptional care and rigorous attention to detail. No kink is too strange or outlandish for us — we strive to inspire exploration and deliver excitement and pleasure!

https://ozgaga.com.au/

Wolf’s Leather is a custom shop specialising in suspension harnesses and custom-only orders. We do custom-colour dyes so we can make our harnesses, belts, and other products in any colour you want. We are soon to be making leather clothes.

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/WolfsLeatherAust

When Veganism took to the mainstream, it would still be many years before a decent Vegan Sausage was created. Not necessarily a product which tasted and looked like the meat it sought to substitute, but one that wouldn’t fall apart at the first bite. One that didn’t taste, and look like a secondary consideration, a by-product of byproducts that was deemed acceptable merely because there was nothing else on the market. Furthermore, when Kink and diverse sexual practices began to enjoy time in the light, deviated from shame. Vegans and vegetarians were once again over looked. Sure, products exists for the cruelty free user, but they’re often flimsy and fragile, made from PU scraps or paper thin vegetable matter. Enter Kindly Kinky.

Its 2018 beginnings in a humble and drafty garage, Kindly Kinky sought to establish itself with worthy alternatives to full grain leather. Utilisng PVC, Silicone and a variety of metals our first sets of custom sized restraints and harnesses were released and have since adorned more than 500 satisfied Kinksters.

Today Kindly Kinky continues to make a wide range of PVC based restraints and harnesses here in Brunswick, Melbourne… Although the garage is nicer now.

https://www.kindlykinky.com.au/

- Be Kind, Be Kinky

Vitreous Art Information coming soon

Original artworks in the form of limited edition art prints, cards, screen printed tees, key charms, pins & more, produced locally & using sustainable materials where possible.

As a long time fan and collector of vintage horror, kink/nusploitation and European ArtHouse films, a principle theme in my artworks is the female form in similar stylised scenarios as well character depictions of female lead roles.

My style is bold with a pairing of distinctive linework & solid colour, heavily influenced by my graphic design background and love for vintage pop art.

taintedpress.com.au

Hentai/Adult Comic book artist. Specializing almost exclusively in Futanari characters, who have an overall feminine body, but have both female and male primary genitalia. Will be selling my art books, stickers, prints as well as drawing art demo (artist at work).

https://linktr.ee/dmitrys.art

Hedon House

Inner urban retreat. Home of hedonist healing. A place to stop and feel.

Rest is radical.

Hedon House is a queerly-conceived, lovinglycrafted playspace and accommodation in inner Sydney, available for hire by the hour or the night.

She was built for hedonism, with scope for that to include BDSM and kink if that’s your thing. But the pleasures she offers extend far beyond the kink space.

She’s also a bathhouse, an urban retreat, a private dance floor, a healing space, and whatever else you make of her.

She is purpose-built for feeling whatever needs to be felt.

https://www.hedonhouse.com/

A lngerie boutique specialising in plus sizes, with a spark of Hollywood glamour.

We’re a boutique catering for those who may find themselves excluded from the main stream lingerie market, we love curves, shapes and bodies!

Lingerie is suited to fit the body, not the other way around, indulge in luxe fabrics with soft textures that just make you feel so glam

We sell everything from Hosiery, slippers, teddies, babydoll, sets and so much more

https://www.facebook.com/misspins185/

Kinkiest scented products on the market. aussie made & hell bent on getting you horny with just one sniff.

https://www.kinkdaddybutters.com.au/

Custom Couture for Extraordinary Beings. Specialising in corsetry and unique designs. Latex and fabric, fully boned latex to change your shape. Creating for everyone.

https://www.instagram.com/wrathofkathcouture/

The Spanking Booth will be hosted by Mistress Electra Amore & Anne O Nomis.

Two world renowned Dominatrix and kink educators, who have impacted on the Melbourne Fetish scene with their BDSM “wisedomme” and impact skills.

Joining them will be the trainees of Electra & Anne’s classes, The Disciplinarians, who will be enthusiastically ready to warm up your bottom with a good spanking.

@mz_electra_amore_au @MzElectraAmore

@anne_o_nomis @AnneONomis

Gabone Leather

Gabona Leather creates wearable and functional fetish inspired pieces. Using leathers sourced from Australian tanneries as well as rescued from landfill, this designer/maker aims to produce pieces that are sustainable, unique, and long lasting. Many of the pieces are hand dyed, giving new life to both veg tanned and recycled hides. Pieces range from collars, belts, and cuffs, to modular harnesses, homewares, and apparel.

@GabonaLeather

Hand crafted and bespoke toys for Adults. Uniquely designed resin pieces for the adventurous

https://www.facebook.com/ResinDeadlySins/

Handcrafted leather costumes and accessories and steel jewellery

Cult Luxury - Avant-Garde Utility - Hero PiecesFor the rebellious, and dauntless of disposition

Pieces are handcrafted with a vision of creating an ultimate deviation from the common order.

Something Shit is about the embodiment of the wearer or beholder, and the piece. To embrace how they got to be that way. In their absolute (im) perfection.

Magnetically Non-conformist

https://somethingshit.com

The Australian Queer Archives (AQuA) collects, preserves and celebrates material from the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, Brotherboy and Sistergirl (LGBTIQ+) Australians.

Established in 1978, we hold the pre-eminent research collection for LGBTIQ+ histories in Australia. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit, community-based incorporated association. We are located in Melbourne, Australia and are assisted by members and supporters around Australia and the world.

We have the world’s largest and most significant archives of historical Australian LGBTIQ+ material as well as Australia’s largest international LGBTIQ+ collection, comprising: Material culture and ephemera, including posters, flyers, badges, matchbooks , objects from bars, other venues and events

We make the collection accessible to researchers, cultural institutions and all others wanting to learn more about the LGBTIQ+ communities.

https://queerarchives.org.au/

RhED is a program of Star Health that provides a range of health, safety and legal information for sex workers in Victoria. Staffed by sex work peers and other professionals, the program seeks to challenge the stigma and discrimination attached to the sex industry, challenge barriers to service access for sex workers and actively promote the rights of sex workers.

https://sexworker.org.au/

We are Offensively Good Coffee, a mobile coffee caravan that has been serving the people of Melbourne fabulous coffee since 1996. As one of the first purveyors of coffee, we feel we have earned our stripes catering from Zoo twilight nights…we guess you could say we have “bean” around.

We love our regular customer and clients and always like to make more friends who rely on us to provide perfect coffee events from local sporting clubs, car shows, open days, thank you days, school sports or whatever pops up. In short we want to provide a memorable experience for your next event.

While based in Melbourne we can travel to regional Victoria and are happy to discuss your needs and btw we are now roasting our own beans

https://www.offensivelygoodcoffee.com.au/

Welcome to Widow Bloom, where we specialise in creating beautiful, handcrafted products for plant lovers everywhere. Our creator, Cin Davies, has a passion for all things alternatively aesthetic, starting Widow Bloom was a way to combine a green thumb with the love of fetish influences.

Our signature product is our leather hanging plant harness, which are handmade with care in Melbourne using both genuine and vegan leathers. Designed to hold your plants securely while adding a touch of edge and personality to your decor. Along with offering custom pieces to help you create a stylish & unique look. At Widow Bloom, we're committed to sustainability, which is why we use natural, ecofriendly materials whenever possible.

We're passionate about what we do, and we're always looking for new and creative ways to showcase the beauty of an alternative lifestyle. We love working with other designers & professionals in collaborations where possible.

https://www.widowbloom.com/

Wooden restraints, paddles, furniture (Stockades, St Andrews Crosses)

https://toastycontraptions.com/

Selling handmade genuine leather and PU leather kink gear (collars, impact toys, cuffs, harnesses, aesthetic chokers, jewelry, .

The majority of my materials and all my leather is ethically sourced/upcycled/salvaged, with the goal to make a moral alternative to other leather kink gear without sacrificing quality.

https://fairlybound.com/

KZ Creations is a well established maker of impactplay and kink toys, focussing on creative designs and use of repurposed materials.

Fetlosophy Candles create high quality candles, handmade and developed in Melbourne, and specially formulated for kink and fetish wax play.

https://fetlosophy.com/