BalkanBound

Media Kit

Press information, visual assets, and partnership opportunities for BalkanBound festival.

✨ BALKANBOUND

International Shibari Festival in Belgrade

A two-day celebration of rope art, connection, and performance in the heart of the Balkans.

📅 Dates

15–16 November 2025

📍 Location

SKC Baza, Belgrade, Serbia

🌐 Website

balkanbound.com

📧 Contact

info@balkanbound.com

📱 Instagram

@balkanboundfest

💬 Telegram

t.me/balkanbound

🎭 About the Festival

BalkanBound is an international shibari festival that brings together artists, performers, and rope enthusiasts from across Europe. It's a two-day celebration of rope art, connection, and performance — combining aesthetics, intimacy, and expression through the language of kinbaku.

Founded in spring 2025, BalkanBound has quickly become one of the most notable rope-art events in the region, attracting a large and passionate audience from multiple countries. Our goal is to make Belgrade a central meeting point for the Balkan rope scene — a space where art, sensuality, and community intertwine.

🌿 Mission & Values

Our mission is to create a safe, inspiring, and inclusive space where people can explore the artistic and emotional depth of shibari. We aim to bridge cultures, connect communities, and bring together those who see rope not just as a technique — but as a dialogue between bodies, trust, and emotion.

Our values:

Consent & respect — every interaction is grounded in trust and communication.

Art & authenticity — we honor both the Japanese roots of kinbaku and its contemporary, creative evolution.

Inclusivity & diversity — our stage and community welcome people of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds.

Connection & curiosity — rope is about listening, feeling, and discovering together.

Aesthetics & atmosphere — we believe in the beauty of presence, light, and emotion captured through art.

💫 What the Two Festival Days Include

✨ 10 exclusive shibari performances by international artists

🎓 Workshops & demonstrations for all levels

🪢 Open rope-jam area for community play and exploration

📸 Photo & video corners with professional photographers

🛍️ Themed marketplace featuring ropes, accessories, books, handmade gear, and designer items

📸 Photo & video corners with professional photographers

🎓 Pre-festival week workshops led by participating riggers, offering a chance to learn, connect, and prepare for the main event

The event atmosphere is intimate, creative, and safe — designed to connect people through shared experience, art, and trust.

📸 Audience

100+ participants from 10+ countries

Artists, performers, photographers, and educators

BDSM, kink, and rope-art enthusiasts

Age group: 25–45, culturally engaged, creative, international

🤝 Why Partner With Us

BalkanBound offers direct access to a niche, high-engagement audience that values aesthetics, intimacy, and self-expression.

By partnering with us, you reach:

A vibrant creative community in the Balkans and beyond

Trendsetters in art, performance, and alternative culture

A loyal audience interested in design, photography, fashion, and sensual arts

🧩 Team

Vlada Vedmovskaya

Creative director overseeing the artistic vision of the festival, coordinating performances and curating the overall aesthetic experience.

NekoNeko Studio

Responsible for communication, logistics, and media coverage, ensuring smooth coordination and consistent public presence of the festival.

Production Team

Local and international rope artists, photographers, and technicians.