Hoogt on Tour and Leather Social Utrecht are organizing a screening of the documentary about the gay fetish festival, Darklands.
Prior to the screening, Leather Social Utrecht will host a panel discussion titled “Fetish Talks”. The panel discussion will take place at the same location as the documentary screening. After the documentary, you are invited to join Leather Social Utrecht for social drinks.
These events are part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival.
Fetish Talks
Gain insights from a diverse group of experts and practitioners as they share their personal experiences and perspectives on fetish life and the fetish community. This panel discussion will cover various aspects of fetish life, including discovering your fetish, coming out to your non-fetish partner and friends, and more topics related to personal fetish experiences and the fetish community.
Panel Members
- André Donker, Fetish Ambassador of Amsterdam Pride 2024;
- Dante Woods, Organizer of Kinky Masterclasses, Mister Rubber Netherlands 2023;
- Duleon Dusk, Mister Rubber Netherlands 2024;
- Erik Melk-Racik, Mister Leather Netherlands 2024.
Documentary
The documentary, “Darklands: Are You Ready to Go Deep?” (2024), explores the largest indoor gay fetish festival, Darklands.
‘Every year, thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage to Antwerp for the largest indoor gay fetish event in the world. Through the eyes of Jeroen and his sister, straight Nathalie—both masterminds behind the event—this sensitive documentary offers an unprecedented account of a journey that challenges taboos and leaves audiences enthralled. “Darklands” addresses sensitive topics like sexual identity and fetishism in a poignant and non-explicit way while revealing tantalizing secrets behind the festival’s genesis.’ — Roland Javornik, Documentary Director
Leather Social Utrecht
Leather Social Utrecht has been organizing social leather events in Utrecht since May 2022 for LGBTIQ+ leather gear enthusiasts. The events focus on meeting, visibility, and community building. For more information about Leather Social Utrecht and their events, visit: https://linktr.ee/leathersocialutrecht
