RIOT Party UK

Riot Party UK describes itself as “a multi-genre, queer, sex-positive rave with activism at its core.” It is an event series led by people of color and sex workers, with parties in London, Manchester and Bristol; the London dates on its events page are at Electrowerkz and fall on Sundays. Beyond the dance floor, the events feature “fully equipped and monitored play spaces”, workshops, exhibitions, performances and places to socialize, with line-ups blending Dancehall, Afrobeats, House, UKG and Strip Hop. Every party venue has a changing room and cloakroom, and a trained safeguarding team in LED armbands is on hand. Guests are encouraged to bring their own toys, as none are provided; play is welcome, including shibari, but scat, watersports, blood play and fire play are not allowed. People of all gender and sexual identities who follow the rules are welcome, and the club says it centers “people of colour, sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community”. Entry is 18+ with physical ID, every guest completes a consent form, and fetishwear or expressive alternative fashion is required. Photography and video are banned, phones are not allowed in play areas, and play needs an enthusiastic yes.