Asphodel

Born from the same minds that brought you Tartarus and Playpen; Asphodel may be the answer to your calls for more intimate, inclusive, and nurturing spaces to play.

Step beyond the veil and into Asphodel – a sanctuary for the kink curious, the seasoned player, and anyone seeking connection within a softer, more serene setting. With walls draped in green and a glow of deep purple light, this event draws inspiration from the Asphodel Meadows of the underworld; a space of reflection, observation, and quiet enchantment.

Held in Mamachens, a thoroughly inclusive venue, Asphodel offers a more gentle contrast to some of our larger events. Here, you'll find a closer sense of connection, a slower pace, and room to breathe. Soothe and heighten your senses with the sensual beats, warm lighting, and lush decor within our kinky oasis.

This event features experienced dungeon monitors (DM's) and crew ready and willing to assist as needed; so whether you're dipping your toes into kink for the first time, recharging from louder nights, or looking for a beautiful space to exist in community, you will find a place in Asphodel.

Ever favouring performers that break through the norm and into the wonderful. Our event celebrates the queer, the quirky, the other, and the strange! Bringing patrons acts that push the boundaries and titillate your darker pallets. 

Performers: 
Peterotica: See them on Instagram
Elle DIablo: See them on Instagram
Kitty Obsidian: See them on Instagram

Intallations:
Melb Kink.Ed will be hosting a latex vac cube for this event. So we can give you a taste of something different. Limited opportunities to try the cube will be available.

Offering a range of equipment, including:
- Latex shine station by Kitty Obsidian
- St Andrew's cross
- XXL Suspension rope frame.
- Medical Play/Wax play area
- Cage

We expect that all attendees familiarise themselves with the general event etiquette and rules, while we will have DM’s on the floor wearing high vis. We can not be everywhere at once. We encourage event attendees to reach out should any concerning behaviours be witnessed. Attendees exhibiting harmful behaviours will be asked to leave the event. You can view the event rules below.

This is a no sex, no drugs, 18+ event. Asphodel is an event for all sexualities, all genders, and is an all-inclusive event. We will not tolerate any behaviour that is homophobic, trans-phobic, trans-misogynist or racist. We do not tolerate any form of harassment. Any patrons found to be exhibiting these behaviours will be asked to leave and remove themselves from the property.

Consessions:
At Melbkink.ed, we recognise that our BIPOC, trans & disabled community members are often underprivileged and, as a result, miss out on many experiences and opportunities. We offer a discount code to be used with the honour system* to try to help bridge this gap. If you are trans, disabled or BIPOC use code SPANKSALOT for 15% off the ticket price.

We hope to provide a safe and welcoming place for all kinksters!

*Honour system means we trust you to be honest about using the discount code, no questions asked.

Please contact the event hosts if you have any questions. If you are experiencing hardship we offer community tickets.

Dress Code
A minimum basic black dress code applies. No runners and no demin. This is a fetish attire event. Dress up in any fetish-style clothing, lingerie or kink-related apparel. Or dress as your best fable or myth.
The venue has minimal heating and cooling, so please dress appropriately for the weather. If you have any questions regarding dress code please contact the organizers. 

Venue
The venue is accessible via a ramp at the Albert Street entrance. The main floor features some seating and fixed tables with an outside area for less stimuli.

Asphodel is proudly sponsored by:
Eagle Leather
Eagle Leather is a premium leather, latex and fetish store that has been operating out of their Hoddle Street HQ for nearly 30 years. During this time, they have become something of a community hub and a safe space for Melbourne's thriving queer and leather communities.

Eagle Leather were also awarded "Australia's Best Independent Adult Store" at the Eros Shine Awards and also won an award for “Excellence in LGBTQI+ Small Business” at the GLOBE Awards. They are also renowned for running epic techno fetish parties under their FANTASTIC label.
Eagle Leather is a huge proponent of community engagement, sponsoring countless social groups and events in the fetish and queer communities, as well as fundraising for various charities within and outside of Australia. Their goal is to help to cultivate a scene in Melbourne that rivals any major fetish city anywhere else in the world.
But most importantly of all, Eagle Leather is committed to making sure that every customer who walks through their doors feels welcome, included, seen, and enough, regardless of gender, sexuality, religion, race, age, body shape, or any other factor. This is a brand for all!
Eagle Leather Wedsite
Eagle Leather on
Instagram 

Photogradog Jax
Entering photography as an art therapy tool, I found a new way to connect and share stories. Exploring colours, textures, and "doing it the wrong way" has helped me to create a unique perspective that is very "Jax". Taking what I've learned, I strive to create an environment where exploring body and fetish is celebrated as art and empowerment.
Photogradog Jax on Instagram

General Etiquette

· Unless you have enthusiastic consent, do not touch any person or their belongings.

· Do not talk to people while they are engaged in play unless they have given you permission to do so.

· If you like what you see in someone’s scene, please leave your remarks or comments until after they have finished (including negotiation and aftercare)

· If you don’t like what you see, please respect other people and keep your opinion to yourself. Members of the event crew are available if you are concerned about safety or need support.

· We are all adults. We expect you to take responsibility for your actions and behaviors.

· We ask that any personal issues with other attendees be left at the door upon entry.

· Dungeon monitors will be present on the floor to answer queries if needed.

· We welcome hard players however we expect attendees to prepare ahead and bring their own dressings to attend to any open wounds and adhere to infection control processes.

Venue Rules

· This is an intimate venue so we ask patrons to be mindful of personal and play space.

- This is a non-smoking venue. Smokers can exit the venue and move away from the main entrance.

· This is a no-penatrative sex event, this includes any form of genital penetration with body parts or implements. Sexual expressions relating to scenes within play areas are permitted. E.g, the use of sexual aids outside of the body and or the handling of genitalia for CBT and supplementary touching in addition to other BDSM activities, 

· Play is only permitted in the designated play areas where equipment is placed.

· Nudity is only permitted during active play in designated play areas. Patrons must at a minimum be wearing underwear whilst outside play areas.

· Wax play is permitted only in the designated areas under the provision the wax is contained with a drop sheet to be brought by those engaging in play. If this is unclear please ask the event crew.

· Play involving sharps of any kind MUST occur in the designated medical play areas or within the playpens. Patrons using the medical play area are responsible for bringing their own infection control equipment, inclusive of sharps containers and dressing needs. Viraclean and Clinnel wipes will be provided.

- We welcome heavy players however play that carries a risk of skin breakage leading to blood MUST only be carried out in playpens. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own infection control materials inclusive of dropsheets / dressings where there is any amount of blood that could lead to infection control risks to other patrons. Viraclean and Clinnel wipes will be provided.

- Play that involves blood that could potentially lead to airborne transmission will be cautioned and halted if it is deemed a risk to patrons.

- Medium to large open wounds are not permitted undressed in social areas. 

· We ask that you take care with the play equipment, and leave it as you found it. Clean up after your scene. There will be cleaning and infection control equipment available for use in each station.

· Anyone seen to be misusing equipment will be asked to stop and may be ejected from the event if their behaviour continues. 

We support:
S.S.C / Safe, Sane, Consensual
R.A.C.K / Risk, Aware , Consensual Kink
P.R.I.C.K / Personal Responsibility, Informed, Consensual Kink

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you are indicating that you understand the event rules and are taking responsibility for yourself and your behaviour at the event. This also indicates that you understand the risks and dangers of the activities that you choose to partake in and are indemnifying the venue and event hosts of any wrong-doing should you be injured as a result of the activities you engage in during the event.

We subscribe to the F.R.I.E.S Consent model:
💬 F - Freely Given Consent: 💬 No pressure or coercion. Consent is a choice made without hesitation. Keep those lines of communication wide open.
🔄 R - Reversible Consent: 🔄 Remember, consent can change at any moment. Respect that choice, and check in with your partner regularly.
🧠 I - Informed Consent: 🧠 Know what you're getting into. Discuss boundaries and preferences. Clarity is key.
🙌 E - Enthusiastic Consent: 🙌 It's all about enthusiasm! Make sure everyone's onboard and excited about what's happening.
📝 S - Specific Consent: 📝 Get explicit for each activity. Discuss and agree on what's on the menu.

Photography / Videography:
We have event photographers roaming the venue. These crew members will have lanyards. Please feel free to ask for your image to be taken or decline being photographed at any time. If at any time an image of yourself is posted to social media such as Instagram or Fetlife and you would like to be removed you may ask at any time. If you would like images to be taken for your personal use but not be shared on social media this can be discussed with our photographers case by case.

Other considerations:
- Personal photography and videography of open play areas is not permitted.

- Personal photography and videography of your own play is permitted as long as all participants consent.

- Selfies are permitted ONLY as long as all people featured are consenting.

- Persons found to be infringing on these rules may be ejected from the venue.

Attendee’s Privacy
Kink.Ed crew respect the privacy of our attendees and any personal information collected during a ticket purchase is transmitted securely and will be promptly deleted 30 days after the event.

Waiver and Liability Release
By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you are signifying that you are fully aware of the risks associated with any and all participation in this event.

You acknowledge and agree that you freely and knowingly accept the known and unknown risks of your own participation in the event and thereby fully indemnify the venue and event hosts for any and all harm arising from attending the event and participating in any activities at the event.

You acknowledge that you have consented of your own free will, to attend this event and participate in any activities through the event, and that the venue and event hosts cannot be held liable in any way for any illness or injury incurred whilst attending the event.

You acknowledge the risks associated with play at the event and the consumption of any alcohol or prescribed medications that you may have taken and take full responsibility for any injury, damage or loss associated with their consumption.

You acknowledge and confirm that you have read this Waiver and Liability Release and assume the risk agreement and fully understand the terms.

Any participation in the event is of your own free will and you have given your fully informed consent to participate. By purchasing a ticket and attending the event you are giving your fully informed consent to participate in the event and agree that any activities participated in whilst at the event will be fully consented to by you and all parties prior to engaging in those activities.

Please contact us if you have any questions. We can be reached at melbkink.ed@gmail.com.