Performers
Onawa Asobi Europe wishes all the best to Ero-Ouji, who is unable to join us due to health issues. We dedicate this weekend to his full recovery.
Performers
Onawa Asobi Europe wishes all the best to Ero-Ouji, who is unable to join us due to health issues. We dedicate this weekend to his full recovery.
Performers
Performers
Kinbaku
Festival
Antwerp, Belgium
Practical Info
How to get there
Shibari Lounge is located at Sergeyselsstraat 42, 2140 Borgerhout, Antwerp. See map. You enter the Lounge through the red garage gate.
We highly recommend you use public transport to reach us.
By train: from Antwerp Central Station it’s a 10-15 minutes walk. For train times and itineraries check www.b-rail.be.
By bus: bus 30 has a stop in Sergeyselsstraat, ‘Halte Langstraat’. The nearest tram stop is 'Drink', which is serviced by tram 24. For bus & tram times check www.delijn.be
By car: Take Exit 3 Borgerhout, follow Plantin Moretuslei and turn right at Montensstraat. Shibari Lounge is situated on your left, just after the first crossing.
Antwerp has a “Low Emission Zone”. Older, more polluting cars are barred from the city center area. You will be fined if your car is not permitted inside the LEZ perimeter. Check https://www.slimnaarantwerpen.be/en/LEZ for details.
There is a parking strip at Noordersingel & Binnensingel (part outside and part inside the LEZ!) and in the area of Zomerfabriek, Minckelersstraat 2 2600 Berchem (inside the LEZ). Check parking rates on: https://www.slimnaarantwerpen.be/en/car-taxi/parking-street You can pay for your parking spot via the 4411 app or the EasyPark app. Rates: day pass €5,70, free after 22:00. From both parking spaces it’s a 10 minute walk to the venue. The cheapest paid underground parking at walking distance is under the Central Station: https://www.interparking.be/nl-BE/find-parking/Centraal. Entrance/exit by car: Van Immerseelstraat 2, entrance/exit on foot: by elevator under the Lindner Hotel. Consider getting the Pcard app, which gives significant discounts (from €22 for a day pass to €19,80). It is also possible to reserve a parking spot here in advance.
By Velo: the Antwerp Velo system consists of red-and-white bikes you can pick up and drop off at different bike stands in the city. A day pass costs €4. The stand closest to the venue is no. 107 – Moorkensplein, 5 minutes on foot. Check the Velo website for more info and rates: https://www.velo-antwerpen.be/en
By kick scooter: you can rent electric kick scooters for in-the-city transportation. Bird, Lime and Poppy are popular scooter companies. Download their apps in Google Play or App Store and locate a scooter near you. Enter your credit card and follow the instructions. When at Shibari Lounge you can just leave the scooter on the sidewalk.
By bike: should you come on your own bike, you cannot park it in the alley during Shibari Night.There is space to park your bike on Koxplein, the small square near the venue. Don’t forget to lock it!
Photo & Video
Onawa Asobi Europe has its own designated photographers and videographers. Photography and videography by others is not permitted during performances or Shibari Night. To take selfies with new or old friends, use our great selfie corner to make sure there’s no one in the background that does not want to appear on social media.
Stage & Spectator Areas
Performances will take place on a black dance floor. During performances you are allowed to wear shoes on this floor. During the Shibari Night rope party you cannot wear shoes. The other floors in the venue can be cold. We recommend you bring slippers or other indoor footwear.
Respect, Safety & Privacy
Shibari Lounge strives to be a safe place for all our visitors. We ask our visitors to play responsibly and have respect for your fellow participants. Some principles we hold dear (aka house rules):
1. The privacy of everybody present is very important to us. Therefore it is not allowed to take pictures, videos or other recordings with any type of recording device.
2. When not tying, do not 'reserve' a suspension point. Take your gear with you, to make room for another couple eager to get started.
3. We put a lot of effort selecting good music for each event. Out of respect for the organization we kindly ask you not to Shazam.
4. Do not to spread flyers or make explicit publicity for your own or other events without our consent.
5. Shibari and drugs do not mix. If a visitor appears to be intoxicated, we reserve the right to remove this person from the venue to ensure the comfort and safety of others.
6. Be respectful and friendly to your fellow participants and to the Shibari Lounge team.
7. If you subscribed to an event and cannot make it, we'd appreciate it if you inform us.
Non-compliance with any of the above may result in being removed from the venue.
F & B
Please support our festival and do not bring your own drinks into the venue. It's okay to bring a snack. We offer an array of drinks and some snacks at democratic prices. Drinks and snacks are paid for with consumption cards, which you buy at the bar. Present your card to order, and the bar staff ticks off your order. When your card is full, just buy a new one. You can keep unfinished cards for future events in Shibari Lounge. The bar will be closed during performances. During the 25-minute breaks, the bar is open. Free filtered water is available on Shibari Night and the After Party.
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Eating at Onawa Asobi Europe: you can bring your own meal to eat between performances and evening program. We have a room available in De Shelter across the street, where you can sit and eat. Follow the signs and the instructions of our staff.
Smoking
Smoking inside the venue is not permitted. You can smoke in the alley near the garage gate entrance. Throw your cigarette butts in the trash to keep the entrance clean. Please do not smoke in the area near the acoustic door, to keep cigarette smoke outside at all times.
Be our guest
We have coat hangers at your disposal close to the entrance. To change you can use our dressing room with basic shower. You can leave your personal belongings there. Our wardrobes are unguarded, so please take care to keep your precious belongings with you. There are two restrooms at the back of the kitchen area, both with hand wash facilities.
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We have extra rest rooms available in De Shelter across the street. Follow the signs and the instructions of our staff.
Responsibility
Safety goes first at all times, so we will make sure that all suspension points have sufficient load bearing capacity. It is however every participant’s own responsibility to respect all safety aspects of Shibari. We clearly state that you participate in any Shibari Lounge event fully at your own risk. The organization cannot be held liable for damage or injuries to people or personal belongings.
In case of an emergency, follow the instructions of our staff.