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Naked Karaoke, Foam Parties, Fetish Games: Inside UK's No-Holds-Barred Swingers Festival
Last Updated: In a quiet Lincolnshire village, nearly 1,000 guests attended the UK's biggest swingers festival, with naked party games, fetish workshops and strict entry rules few would expect From mobile dungeons and BDSM workshops to a cheeky round of 'butt plug bingo', nearly 1,000 people gathered in a quiet British village last weekend for 'Swingathon', the UK's biggest swingers festival that celebrates kink, consent and alternative sexual lifestyles. Now in its fifth year, the three-day event unfolded in Allington, a small village in Lincolnshire, eastern England, known more for its rural charm and family life than risqué revelry. But every summer, this otherwise sleepy settlement becomes the epicentre of a very different kind of tourism, as sexually adventurous guests from across the country descend for a weekend of kink, connection and community. Rain, thunder, and chilly winds rolled in, but for most attendees, the weather was the only thing that called for clothes. Hosted across sprawling farmland, Swingathon drew a diverse crowd of the sexually liberated — singles, couples, those in more than one relationship, and curious first-timers — for what organisers insist is not a 'sex party" but a 'safe, inclusive social, play and learning space" for those in the kink-positive and non-monogamous community. Not Just Sex, But 'Adult Freedom' There was also karaoke with a twist. Participants sang while using adult-themed equipment, with performances judged on both vocals and, presumably, endurance. 'There's no standard festivalgoer; there were people of all ages," said DJ Kerry Voellner, who helped coordinate the event and performed live sets. 'Some people walked around naked, while others were in sexy lingerie or jockstraps. One woman even came dressed as a big vagina." Baby K, a festival organiser and art coordinator, told LADbible that the event was not just about sex. 'Swinging covers many areas, some people 'play', some don't," she said. 'Some people are single, some married, some in more than one relationship, but consensually. The art of swinging is communication." A Full Spectrum Of Fetishes Held from July 17 to 20, this year's Swingathon came packed with a raunchy lineup catering to a wide range of adult preferences. The grounds, set amid rural farmland, featured mobile dungeons, foam parties, body-to-body painting sessions, pole dancing platforms, and bubbling hot tubs. There were rope-tying demonstrations (known in kink circles as 'shibari"), wax play areas, spanking paddles on sale, and lingerie boutiques offering everything from fishnets to fetishwear. For those seeking educational content alongside the erotic, workshops covered topics like kink safety, holistic approaches to sexuality, and managing relationships outside monogamy. Scattered across the venue were 'play tents" — private, tented areas designated for consensual encounters between adults. One of the most talked-about events was a 40-person orgy, organised by DJ Hannah Rack, where condoms were distributed to all participants. 'There were condoms everywhere, more condoms than coffees," a performer told SWNS. Vendors lined the site with stalls selling sex toys, whips, chains, and other gear not safe for work. Painted across the ground in bold lettering were words like 'kink", 'play" and 'love", echoing the festival's unapologetic celebration of sexual expression without shame or stigma. Rain, Cold & Unbothered Swingers The UK's ongoing heatwave had kept spirits high through the first two days of the festival, but the final day brought a sharp change in weather. Still, the cold and rain did little to dampen the mood. One attendee posting under the name Baby Kink shared a TikTok update from the grounds: 'I'm down in the field today and it's a little bit wet, but not in the right way." Despite the drizzle, she assured viewers that 'amazing things" like games and karaoke were still happening. Another guest, who goes by Saurora Aurora on Instagram, remarked in a Story update that it was 'definitely a different morning", joking about being 'fully clothed and cold", a rare sight at Swingathon, but added she was still looking forward to 'spicy workshops" planned for later in the day. Organisers made it clear that entry to Swingathon wasn't open to just anyone. Event coordinator Baby K told LADbible that attendees had to be 'verified in the lifestyle and actively partaking" in order to apply for tickets. This verification could be done through apps like the Pineapple Lifestyle app, a meeting with the festival owner, or a reference from a club operator. Tickets cost £200 for singles and £250 per couple, and every guest was required to show proof of recent STI testing before being allowed entry. DJ Kerry Voellner, who also helped run the event, told SWNS: 'It's all very clean and hygienic." Security was also tight on-site. Baby K confirmed that a few individuals had tried to access the festival without authorisation, but told LADbible they were 'dealt with swiftly and professionally" to ensure guest safety. More Than A Sex Festival Matthew Cole, who launched Swingathon in 2020 with his wife Stacie, told Daily Mail UK that the event is about much more than just sex; it's about fostering an inclusive, stigma-free community. 'Contrary to some beliefs, there are no keys in bowls, seedy music, lecherous individuals or a high level of STIs amongst this community," he said. Cole described attendees as 'respectful, conscientious, and more likely to practise safe sex or be regularly tested than the average person you might meet on a night out in a club". He added that Swingathon celebrates a wide range of adult alternative lifestyles, including kink, LGBTQ+ identities, and consensual non-monogamy. The goal, he said, is to provide a space 'where friendships and relationships begin, rekindle and flourish through the embracement of uniqueness." Echoing that spirit of openness, DJ Kerry Voellner told SWNS, 'We encompass anyone with a lifestyle out of the ordinary and we welcome them… Swingathon is about people being themselves and being free." About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk More The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. 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22-07-2025
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Sex fest worker reveals raunchy secrets from behind the tent flaps at controversial swingers weekend: ‘More condoms than coffees'
Here's to a swingin' summer. For most of the year, Allington is a quintessential, charming British town in Lincolnshire, boasting nearby natural sites perfect for the average outdoorsman or the traveller in need of some peace and quiet. But once a summer, 'Swingathon' and its band of kinky festivalgoers descend on the town for a loud, licentious three days. 3 Guests enjoyed pole dancing, hot tubs, mobile dungeons, foam parties and private orgy tents. Kerry Voellner / SWNS DJ Kerry Voellner — a loud and proud swinger in her free time — offered outsiders an inside look at the festival, with activities ranging from 40-person orgies to 'butt plug bingo.' In its fifth year, the festival boasted its largest ever attendance rate, with over 1,000 tickets sold. Voellner said that the crowd typically has a wide range of attendees, and this year was no exception. 'There's no standard festivalgoer — there were people of all ages — and some people walked around naked while others were in sexy lingerie or jockstraps,' she told SWNS. 'One woman even came dressed as a big vagina.' Swingers walked around naked or in bondage gear, and busied themselves with sex demonstrations, talks and games. Voellner runs an adult alternative lifestyle venue called The Lifestyle Lounge, which is a sponsor of the festival, in Manchester. She helped organize weekend logistics and even DJed a few sets. 'I was working this weekend, so I didn't have any sex, but I had the time of my life,' she said. Nykolas Shipway, a performer who goes by Gutter Sl*t on stage, told SWNS that there were plenty of fetish demonstrations, ranging from wax play to shibari, and added that 'there were condoms everywhere, more condoms than coffees.' 3 Voellner also set up a bondage table and kinky trivia sessions. Kerry Voellner / SWNS 'But it's all normal for us in the swinging world; the vanilla world is too straight-laced for us,' Voellner said. While there were some young, wild attendees and massive orgies, there were also couples there who had been married for decades. 3 Many attendees wore masks, costumes and other sensual attire. Kerry Voellner / SWNS In the past, the festival has gotten flak for disturbing local residents — with ultra-load moaning and wild, unconventional kinks alike. 'We're becoming known as the swingers capital of England just because of this festival, and that's not a title we want,' an anonymous resident previously SWNS. 'It's mostly elderly people and families here, so you can imagine them spitting their tea out when they learned we were to be the home of Swingathon.' But despite past controversy, Voellner said Swingathon's organizers strive to keep the festival clean, hygienic and partially sound-proof — an especially attractive new addition to this year's lineup for local residents. According to Voellner, every ticketed guest had to show proof of clean STI testing before entering the grounds, and swingers are encouraged to use protection during sexual activities — both of which are apparently standard practice within the lifestyle anyway. 'It's all very clean and hygienic,' she said, 'and there are condoms in every room, it's not accepted in this lifestyle not to wear one. It's a standard.' The festival drew a massive group of swingers seeking sexual freedom, but this year, Voellner said that some residents even swung by to check it out. 'We encompass anyone with a lifestyle out of the ordinary and we welcome them,' Voellner affirmed. '[Swingathon is] about people being themselves and being free.'
