GEAR'd Adelaide 2024

GEAR’d Adelaide is an annual multi-day event hosted by Adelaide Leather & Fetish Inc (AL&F). Established in 2017, GEAR’d Adelaide proudly showcases the unique and diverse community that has grown from the original roots of what was once known as Adelaide Leathermen.

The AL&F Committee have worked tirelessly over the previous 7 years to grow an all-inclusive safer place where kinksters of all genders and orientations can have fun. It is encouraged as a place to learn and develop kinky skills, engage in kinky play, show off a love of fetish attire, make new friends or catch up with old ones, and do so all in a relaxed and welcoming fetish friendly atmosphere. The committee takes great pride in having watched the space grow, and the community with it.

GEAR’d has become recognised across Australia, and internationally, as its own community haven and an event not to be missed on any kinky calendar. Hosting this event is a passionate and enthusiastic committee made up of a diverse base of individuals who want to have fun, build connections and community, share and exchange knowledge, and share some of what the Adelaide kink and fetish community has to offer.

2024 will be the 8th year of operation and we are anticipating it to be another amazing event. This year’s GEAR’d will be held from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th of November inclusive with the main events taking place at Westies Bar & Bistro, from Thursday the 7th. The venue will have our own dedicated function area, bar, stage, smokers area (perfect for cigars), and bathrooms. We are very happy to note that onsite parking is available, public transport by bus is very close, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. We are also thrilled to extend GEAR’d to a 5 day event with an official free welcome drinks taking place on Wednesday night at Pirate Life Brewing in Port Adelaide which is also an accessible friendly venue.

Over the weekend, GEAR’d Adelaide will once again proudly showcase the Adelaide Leather Title competitions where we hope to find our next Mr and Ms Adelaide Leather along with the Adelaide Rubber Title which was the first non-gendered title of its kind in the southern hemisphere. All your favourite events return with our annual VIP Party, Provocateur Fetish: Through the Photographer’s Lens Exhibition, & Fetish Cabaret, Dance Party, Fetish Market Hall and Sunday Recovery Social. This year’s event is one not to be forgotten and you certainly won’t want to miss it!

GEAR'd ADELAIDE 2024- Wednesday 06/11/2024 - Sunday 10/11/2024

WEDNESDAY 06/11/2024

6.00pm -Late (non-ticketed event)

• Welcome Drinks at Pirate Life Brewing, Port Adelaide 

THURSDAY 07/11/2024

5.30pm -7.00pm (VIP Ticket holders only) (ticketed event)

• VIP Party
• including Provocateur Fetish: Through the Photographer’s Lens Exhibition Opening
• including beverages & canapes

7.00pm -11.00pm (ticketed event)

• & Fetish Cabaret
• including meet the contestants of the 2024 Adelaide Leather and Rubber competitions.
• including Provocateur Fetish: Through the Photographer’s Lens Exhibition

FRIDAY 08/11/2024

7.00pm -11.00pm (ticketed event)

• 2024 Adelaide Title Competitions Including Mr and Ms Adelaide Leather 2024 & Adelaide Rubber 2024
• including Provocateur Fetish: Through the Photographer’s Lens Exhibition

 SATURDAY 09/11/2024

12.00pm -5.00pm (non-ticketed event)

• GEAR’d Adelaide Fetish Markets
• including Provocateur Fetish: Through the Photographer’s Lens Exhibition

12.30pm-1.30pm (ticketed event)

• GEAR’d Adelaide Workshop 1- " Impact Play for Every Body " with Morgan, Ms Australian Leather 2022

“Crops and floggers and paddles, oh my!

Whether you like it stingy or thuddy, sensual or sadistic, impact play has the power to be a cathartic release or a hedonistic wet dream…

There is so much more to impact play than just pretty toys and how hard you can hit. Join Morgan as they whip around the importance of anatomy and risk minimizing, the diversity of different bodies, scene navigation and aftercare.”

2.00pm -3.00pm (ticketed event)

• GEAR’d Adelaide Workshop 2- " Bootblacking and Leather Care 101 " with Jon, Sydney Bootblack 2023

“Leather is an easy yet worthwhile investment: with regular care, your gear can last up to many decades. Join Bootblack Jon on a brief history of bootblacks step-by-step demonstration of providing care to your gear, as well as adding that extra magical shine on your boots that’s sure to capture the attention of whichever room you’re in. Additionally, there will be a brief discussion on the history of Bootblacks in Australia and product recommendations.

In order to personalise your experience, it’s recommended that you bring a leather item you’d like to work on to the session. Equipment and learning materials will be provided, however, you’re welcome to bring your own kit. The workshop is interactive, and you’re encouraged to work along so that by the end, you will have the knowledge to work on your projects with relative ease and confidence.

Please note that this workshop does NOT cover nubuck and suede leather. This event is open for all gender, identity, and ability (please keep in mind bootblacking can be physically taxing)”

3.30pm – 4.30pm (ticketed event)

• GEAR’d Adelaide Workshop 3- " Needle Play " with Miss Behavin’, Adelaide Rubber 2023

“Led by Miss Behavin’ (Adelaide Rubber 2023), an expert in the field, this workshop is perfect for both complete novices and seasoned enthusiasts of BDSM needle play.

Participants will learn about safety, consent, hygiene and appropriate sanitation and skin anatomy as well as exploring different needle play techniques for varying sensations.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your needle play proficiency, this workshop offers a comprehensive guide to mastering this captivating art form. Join us to expand your skills and deepen your BDSM experiences safely and consensually.”

8.00pm -2.00am (ticketed event)

• Dance Party

SUNDAY 10/11/2024

11.00am -5.00pm (ticketed event)

• GEAR’d Recovery Social