FACETTENREICH is a kinky dance and play party in Bochum, run by pretty hate parties. The organisers describe it as the dark, hard and dirty one, and the music policy is the clearest statement of who it is for: metalcore, nu metal, alternative, gothic, dark electro, 80s, synthpop, gaypop and slutpop.

Doors open at 10 pm and close at 2, and the party runs to an open end. Admission is 18 and over, and entry is conditional on a dress code enforced at the door by the Doorwitch — kinky dress to impress, with photographs accepted in advance if you are unsure.

Tickets are sold online until the evening before, with a limited box office on the night. Guests leaving one party can buy into the next at a special rate at the exit desk.