ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

(Inc: Swinging, Kink and affiliated lifestyle endeavours) From those who own, manage and coordinate lifestyle venues, events, social platforms and stakeholders.   To all those who make up this magnificent array of the broader ‘lifestyle’, we (as stakeholders within your community) have been brought together in light of these unprecedented circumstances.   PURR

Wet on Wellington (Melb. Saunas)

Shed 16 (Melb. Saunas)

Between Friends Wine Bar

Melbourne Swingers (Melb. Saunas)

Peninsula Sauna & Spa (Melb. Saunas)

Swing Melbourne - Facebook Group

  We are collectively advising this lifestyle community that we support and cherish, that the group know as ‘PRIVATE NIGHTS’ (previously known as ‘Erotic Fantasies’), and their organisers Marty & Mishka (Martin & Michelle), have officially been banned from our venues and events.   We as a group do not take this action lightly nor maliciously. This unprecedented move is being made in light of an overwhelming litany of complaints that have been brought to our collective attention, regarding the inappropriate behaviour of both the group and their organisers. Including that they have been repeatedly espousing misleading information in the attempt to appear to be aligned with, working with, or working for some of our events and businesses to inflate their importance and stature within this community.   We strongly encourage all to not simply believe us on blind faith, but to make your own informed decision.   We would like to state publicly that in spite of their assertions or claims, neither of these individuals nor ‘Private Nights’ events have ever been associated with, worked for, or represented these businesses in any way.   ( Erotic Fantasies did hire BFWB for three events in late 2022/23 but were ejected and banned owing to damage of the venue, along with other serious and malicious transgressions)   All allegations and information at this stage are still just that, allegations. People deserve the right of presumptive innocence. We as a collective group, thus far have gathered enough information and evidence from various individuals to take this action with confidence.     Whilst the current allegations and issues have only been directed at the aforementioned ‘Private Nights’ main organisers (Martin and Michelle, aka, Marty and Mishka) and not those associated with them, we are however conscious and aware of some who may be loosely consorting with the ‘Private Nights’ and we reserve the right to act further if required.   In the interest of a fair, fun, welcoming, and above all, safe community, we wish to extend the following assistance and guidance:   If anyone has any further information regarding their own personal concerns or problem interactions with ‘Private Nights’ (Erotic Fantasies), we encourage you to reach out to us. We have engaged with law enforcement and the legal community to aid us in this matter and your privacy will be our paramount concern.   Isadora is leading the investigation. With over 20 years as a key member and figurehead of the lifestyle community, she been working behind the scenes since these issues have been brought to her attention and equally has been working to alert various other event hosts, to keep the scene safe. We do not take these matters lightly and have had many submissions already.   If you wish to assist with any relevant information, we have set up an email specifically for this task:   [email protected]   The safety of this community is our greatest concern. With thanks and appreciation

Note: This post was originally posted here on Reddit on 12th June 2024

Second note: We will not be entering into discussions on what has happened, or any specifics, due to obvious possible defamation accusation. What is written and signed off on above was done through lawyers, agreed to by the co signatories and legally allowed. It is an active and legally sensitive matter at the moment. There is a huge amount of work being done behind the scenes to get this information out as soon as possible. But it has to go through due legal process and protect the safety of all involved.