The Bootblack Europe 2025 contest will take place during Darklands festival at Waagnatie in Antwerp. Bootblack contestants will be required to attend from Thursday evening (27th February) until Saturday evening, possibly Sunday (2nd March), depending on scheduling which is yet to be confirmed. Bootblack contestants will receive a free Madness pass to Darklands. The contest is non gendered and accepts all levels of ability to apply. For enquiries please contact LeatherHiraeth@gmail.com.