Bondara… The Best Adult Toy Company 2024 gives you VIP access to the red carpet and behind the scenes at the UK Fetish Awards 2024, which Gemini Live sponsored.
What are the Fetish Awards?
The UK Fetish Awards are a celebration of the Fetish Industry, Content Creators, and Product Companies (us!). Held in the heart of London, creatives from all over flock to the city to champion diversity, inclusivity, and hard work 😉
Fetish En Route
Picture this: the Bondara team dressed up to the nines in our best fetish wear and attempting to purchase underground tickets at London Liverpool Street Station with stiletto nails (actually difficult) when we heard a screech. This was our first introduction to LUQ, who had spotted us from a mile away but, unlike all the other commuters, wasn’t afraid to ask us where we were going, “Why the Fetish Awards, of course!“. The scene is from a movie, and the buzz is beginning to build. We watched our new friend head through the barriers (easy as he was in all pink within a sea of black and grey).
The Doors Open
Past security, the Bondara gang strutted our stuff along the red carpet and posed for the paparazzi and press before being interviewed on what Fetish means to us. Our darling PR guru, Barbarella, answered perfectly, “Fetish means Freedom.” We then headed through the double doors of the fabulous Eight Embankment. The dance floor was already filling up as we were guided to our table.
Fetish means Freedom
‘Edge’ of our seats
The Fetish Awards outdid themselves by booking talent to entice their guests. We could not sit and watch the drama unfold on stage, as the atmosphere was so electric. The Bondara team was stageside, absorbing the artistry alongside the slashing camera lights—stars literally in our eyes!
Fetish Friends
Bondara weren’t there alone. Our partners, friends and acquaintances had all made their way to Eight Embankment for the prestigious event, hosted by the stunning Femdom of the Year 2023, Princess Aurora, and the gorgeous Rico Patel.
We just had to ask some of our brand new fet friends to answer a few questions about themselves and their evening, and they did not disappoint:
Faces to Names:
How long have you been in the Sex Industry/Kink & Fetish Scene?
Princess Aurora: In the kink scene for 12 years!
Bilbo Shaggins (Solomon Davis): I have worked professionally in the mainstream industry since I was 19, becoming a qualified psychologist and branching into professional Dom work six years ago. However, I have been a part of the scene for much longer. Kink has been a fundamental part of my sexuality and sexual expression for as long as I have been having sex.
Luq Lucian Lawar: Officially, since 2018; however, I have been doing so [engaging with the community by creating content] since I was 18.
SwingHers Podcast: Since we started recording just over a year ago, the SwingHers podcast has actively promoted and destigmatised kink and fetishes. Gush is our lead on the scene, having started her kink journey over 10 years ago.
The GingerGent: [I’ve been in] industry for 7 years, but in the scene/community for over 15 years.
Benjamin Zee: So, officially, I have been a Performer for one year; however, I have been doing this for three years as a videographer and photographer.
Charlotte Rose: So I’ve been in the industry about five years now, and 3 years have been kink, but mainly for my own life.
Mrs G: I’ve been in the industry for nearly 2 years; I’ve been on the fetish scene since I was 19.
TNR Photo: I have worked in the industry for over 10 years.
Kitty CatBrat: I have been on the kink scene since I was 18 years old (I’m 32 now, so quite a while!), although I have only been working in the industry for probably around four years.
Vinnie Desire: For 9 years, well since I was able to!
Describe the Kink/Fetish community in 3 words
Princess Aurora: Extremely elegant and glamorous. Sexy!!!
Bilbo Shaggins (Solomon Davis): Communicative, explorative, enlightening.
Luq Lucian Lawar: Educational, motivational and SAFE.
SwingHers Podcast: Progressive, cathartic, and fun
The GingerGent: Freedom, inclusive, belonging.
Benjamin Zee: Frisky, Fun, and Fruity
Charlotte Rose: Loving, accepting, & understanding.
Mrs G: Welcoming, liberating, & thriving.
TNR Photo: Diverse, accepting, creative.
Kitty CatBrat: . Exciting, friendly, and weird!
Vinnie Desire: Absolutely. Life. Changing.
Were you nominated, and did you win any awards?
Princess Aurora: I believe winning once and then passing it on is gracious. So this time, no nominations, but hosting! I am very happy to have been a part of the people who received their awards.
Bilbo Shaggins (Solomon Davis): I was nominated for Best Stage Performer, although I didn’t make the final four. Unfortunately, a close friend of mine won, so I am happy for her!
Luq Lucian Lawar: We are all winners, baby… I knew some of the nominees and worked alongside the host, Nico.
SwingHers Podcast: SwingHers was nominated for Best Media/Magazine/Podcast, which Latex 24/7 won. We’re relatively new and were so happy to participate in the Awards. So pleased for Latex 24/7. Gush is a lover of latex and we both are avid fans of the magazine!
The GingerGent: I was for the Master of the Year, and I won! I have won it for 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Benjamin Zee: I was nominated for the newcomer award, I did not win this year unfortunately.
Charlotte Rose: I was nominated for best female newcomer! Woohoo! Better luck next year, though, as poor health got in the way!
Mrs G: I placed top 4 but didn’t win this year 😉
TNR Photo: I wasn’t nominated but worked as a photographer on the night!
Kitty CatBrat: I was in the “Best Fetish Model” category this year. I didn’t win, but I hope to be back next year!
Vinnie Desire: Unfortunately not, but 2025 will be my year. Watch me rise…
Who was your favourite entertainment of the evening?
Princess Aurora: Always love to see Miss Fortune!
Bilbo Shaggins (Solomon Davis): I can’t decide on a singular person or performance! Performance is self-expression, and witnessing the expression of identity in such a raw form can’t be ranked, I wouldn’t say! I enjoyed it all equally!
Luq Lucian Lawar: Honestly, the red carpet shenanigans still make me laugh!!!
SwingHers Podcast: All performances were spectacular, possibly BlackTapeProject, as both the process and results were stunning.
The GingerGent: Hardest question… every act was unique and brilliant, all displaying equal excellence.
Benjamin Zee: HoopsyDaisy: she’s an incredible lady who I have worked with on set before and has charisma for days!
Charlotte Rose: My favourite entertainment was the beautiful lady using her hair to swing and acrobat. Unfortunately, I don’t know her name or what it’s called!
Mrs G: My favourite entertainment was Bunny & Felix!
TNR Photo: The first act with the acrobatics
Kitty CatBrat: Hoopsydaisy, I always adore watching her perform!
Vinnie Desire: TheBlackTapeProject was mesmerising; I couldn’t take my eyes off of what he was doing; I was so intrigued. very good artist… fair play.
Now you know-know, Bondara, describe us in 1 word!
Princess Aurora: Sexy!!!
Bilbo Shaggins (Solomon Davis): Necessary
Luq Lucian Lawar: Brat !!!
SwingHers Podcast: Essential!
The GingerGent: Amazing
Benjamin Zee: Sophisticated
Charlotte Rose: I can’t think of how to describe Bondara in one word, hehe, just brilliantly naughty, I guess! I love the site and the store.
Mrs G: Fabulous!
TNR Photo: Professional
Kitty CatBrat: AMAZING!
Vinnie Desire: Hands down, I can’t answer in one because the company is amazing, and it’s run by absolutely wonderful women… So guys, you know where to get your toys!
Special Thank You
Bondara could not have won The Best Adult Toy Company 2024 without the support of our favourite naughty customers and sex toy aficionados. Without further ado, as we have a million people to be grateful for, Bondara extends their thanks to the organisers of the UK Fetish Awards 2024, Co-hosts Rico Patel and Princess Aurora, Harley Black for wearing a Bondara harness, Mrs G for her patience and kindness with our questions on sub/dom relationship dynamics, every single nominee and winner, especially those nominated alongside Bondara – like Luq said:” We are all winners, baby”; the photographers who have put up with us all hunting down our photos; the fetish, cabaret, aerial performers that inspired me to start stretching every morning and evening; and every single one of you sexy people who participated in our silly little questionnaire. I cannot express how welcome everyone on the Bondara team felt and how beautiful everyone looked. Until next year!
