The announcement follows the recent move of Berlin’s German Fetish Ball Weekend to a provisional August slot and the move of Essen’s Easter Fetish Meeting to Easter 2022.

The new dates for Boundcon XVII — June 10-12, 2022  — have been deliberately chosen, says new owner/organiser Minuit, to avoid the clashes with Wave-Gotic-Treffen and the GFB that happened in earlier years.

“It is important,” she says, “that all events can be visited and that exhibitors and artists have many platforms so that we can recover from the long dry spell.

“I have given a lot of thought to the topic of ‘celebrating at BoundCon XVII’, she continues. “A BoundCon needs closeness, intimacy and human contact.

“Without closeness, it is inconceivable that BoundCon would become BoundCon as we know and love it.

“The scene meets, falls into each other’s arms, the ropes are tied and games are played until the air crackles, dancing and the most beautiful outfits are celebrated.

“People go shopping, eat and drink together, attend workshops and continue to celebrate and enjoy together in the hotel.

“The start of a new BoundCon era must not take place in the shadow of pandemic,” she adds. “It deserves glitz and glamour!