Photography and Media Policy

Last updated: 10 November 2026

One night, two sets of rules

On Friday 18 December 2026, GEAR and FLTH share one night at one venue. GEAR runs from 19:00 to 22:00 and is open to all genders. FLTH runs from 22:00 to 03:00 and is men only. The photography rules change at 22:00, so read the part that applies to the time you are there.

FLTH: nothing is filmed inside

No photography or filming takes place inside an FLTH event, including from 22:00 on a night shared with GEAR. Not by attendees, not by us, not by press. All cameras are sealed at the door. Phones may be carried but must not be used to take pictures or video anywhere inside the venue.

Why

Men come to FLTH because what happens there stays there. Many are not out, or work in jobs where a photograph would cause real harm. One image can undo that for someone. This is the rule we enforce hardest.

GEAR: only our photographers, only two places

At GEAR, guests still take no photographs or video at all, anywhere, at any time. Phone cameras are covered at the door and that rule is enforced the same way.

The difference is that GEAR has appointed professional photographers, and they may photograph in two places only: the stage during the competition, and the photobooth.

You choose whether you appear. Our photographers shoot the stage and the photobooth only, never the room. Stay off the stage and out of the booth and you are not photographed, and we will not knowingly publish an image of you.

Two things you opt into yourself: stepping on stage as a competitor, and stepping into the photobooth. Entering the GEAR competition means accepting that you are photographed on stage, and the entry form asks how you want your face handled in published images.

The full position is in the GEAR terms.

Our photographers stop at 22:00, when GEAR ends. Nothing is photographed during FLTH.

Breaking it

Taking a photograph or video inside either event means being removed immediately, without a refund, and being refused entry to future events. We may also ask you to delete the material in front of a Daddy or a member of the GEAR team.

Promotional photography

Any photography used to promote FLTH is arranged in advance, shot outside event hours or in a controlled area, and every man in the frame has agreed to it and knows where it will be used.

Photography taken at GEAR, on the stage or in the photobooth, may be used to promote GEAR and FLTH.

Consent can be withdrawn either way: if you appear in an image we use and want it taken down, email info@flth.co.za and we will remove it from our own channels.

Press

Press do not get an exception at either event. Any media enquiry goes to info@flth.co.za beforehand.