GFB 2018 WEEKEND: FEBRUARY COVER

FRIDAY MAY 11 2018

10pm: FetishGuerilla Revolution

KitKatClub, Köpernicker Strasse 76, 10179

Regarded by serious party people as (aside from the Ball itself) the event of the weekend to be seen at, FetishGuerilla Revolution takes place at its usual KitKatClub home. But for only the second time, the substantial basement area will be opened up to ease the crush on the main floor.

Populated by heroes of the local DJ and performance scenes as well as acts from further afield, FGR provides an authentic slice of Berlin clubbing life, and the vibe is often compared to that of a big Torture Garden night.

DJs scheduled for this year are FG residents Faray, Aline&Suné and Räubertöchtäs, regulars Christopher Lawrenz and Drama Nui, plus DJ Pandemonium and Kasey Riot, and first-timer the figurehead from Leipzig. More may be added for the Rock/Punk/Alternative Floor.

There’ll be performances by TG veterans Empress Stah and Amrita, as well as Superfly Suspension Crew and Topanga Love.

KItKatClub gets pretty warm, so the covered pool area is a boon for chilling (actual swimming not permitted). It can also have the most breathable air, given KitKat’s famous disregard for the city’s smoking laws.

There’s a ‘dress to impress’ dresscode that most people take pretty seriously. Admission is €25 on the door, with presale on the GFB website (individual and as part of the VIP ticket) still being negotiated at time of writing.

However, presale tickets at €22.50 will definitely be available from at least one Berlin store — Hautnah — and possibly more.

FREE FETISHGUERILLA REVOLUTION TICKETS! The Fetishistas will have three pairs of tickets to give away for this year’s FG Revolution party. Look out for more details soon on our Facebook page and in our Newsletters.

SATURDAY MAY 12 2018

12-7pm: German Fetish Fair Day 2

Magazin in der Herresbäckerei, Köpernicker Str 16/17, 10997

With tickets again at €15 in advance or €18 on the door, the second day of the Fair closes one hour earlier than on Friday 11. Other details are as provided under the listing for Day 1 on the previous page.

9pm: German Fetish Ball XV

Spindler & Klatt, Köpernicker Str 16/17, 10997

INNER SANCTUM was one of eight fashion labels in 2017’s GFB shows (photo: Tony Mitchell)

Ball venue Spindler & Klatt shares the same street address as the Fair venue, but is at the other end of the complex, overlooking the River Spree.

Attractions of the venue include a canopied, open-air riverside bar and, down on the river itself, a pontoon with lots of additional tables and seating. If the weather is warm (which with luck it will be), this can be a wonderful spot to chill out and watch the sun come up over the city.

The Ball and its shows take place inside S&K’s hangar-like structure, with one large main auditorium accommodating stage, catwalk, dancefloor and bars, and a smaller separate dancefloor off to one side near the main entrance.

For dancers, the Main Floor will feature electro spun by Hedo (of Wilde Orchideen, Leipzig) while DJ Alf and his personal DJane take charge of the ’80s and Gothic Floor in the side room.

As always, the fashion shows (which can sometimes start as early as one hour after doors open) are an indispensible part of the evening’s entertainment.