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It's full of info about the Mr. Bear Europe campaign, travel calendar, articles, interviews, commissions and collaborations with artists and photographers, and links to my social media accounts.
Have fun!

Mr. Bear Europe 2025 calendar

These are the events I'm planning to go to as Mr. Bear Europe 2025:

• Calendar
• Highlights of the events

Mr. Lisbon Bear Pride 2024 calendar

These are the events I went to as Mr. Lisbon Bear Pride 2024:

• Calendar
• Highlights of the events

Mr. Bear Europe, Poznań 2025

The Mr. Bear Europe election will take place on Saturday, 12 July, in Poznań, Poland. It would be amazing to see you there! (Full program)

But you can also take part by voting online from 1 to 30 June at mrbeareurope.com.

On the next pages, you will find my campaign videos, photos, and stories. I hope you enjoy them!

(Only top 5 out of 12 candidates shown)

Event recap

Election night video

by Bears of Poland

Event report

by Maisblau, Mr. Fetish Austria

Instagram Highlights

Stories following the campaign and competition for Mr. Bear Europe 2025

Campaign video

Campaign gallery

Introduction and show

Mr. Bear Europe, Lisbon 2026

Coming soon!

Here you can find a list of articles in which I am featured or that I wrote for Bear World Magazine:

• Meet Mr. LisbonBearPride 2024, Alex Fortes
• BWM’s Exclusive Recap of RVK Bear 2024
• BWM’s Exclusive Recap of Bear Pride Poland
• The BWM Recap of Bear Pride Cologne 2024
• Unpredictable and Heartfelt Fun – Bear Féile 2025
• Say Hello to the new Mr. Bear Europe: Alex Fortes

Interviews

If you want to get to know me a bit better and have some spare time, you can also check out these video interviews:

Belly Talk

William and The Magic Box

Thicc Radio

Accessibility pledge

It's easy to overlook accessibility if you’ve never had to think about it. Once you do, the way you see the world changes. And it's full of obstacles.

Many in our community face a range of accessibility challenges, and it's often tough for event organizers to find venues that accommodate everyone. Compromises are sometimes unavoidable, that’s not the goal of this pledge.

I can't take credit for the idea. It was inspired by a BearScots post simply listing the accessibility features of their venues. It made me think: What if every event did that? And shouldn’t we recognize the ones that do?

If I earn your support to be Mr. Bear Europe, I want to encourage event organizers to keep accessibility in mind. Ideally, that means choosing accessible venues. But at the very least, I’ll invite them to share clear accessibility info on their websites, so people can plan ahead or make informed choices.

I also want to track these efforts and gather feedback from those who benefit. And at next year’s Mr. Bear Europe election, I’d love to spotlight the most inclusive events, and maybe offer some kind of award. So, are you in?

Making bear events bearable

What info could you share? Anything, really. You might not think it’s relevant, but it can help someone. Some examples:

• Physical accessibility: Floors, elevators, ramps, stairs... How many? Needed to enter or access toilets/bar? Can wheelchairs fit through doors? Seating for long events?
• Toilets: Accessible? Space for carers? Gender-neutral? Location?
• Sensory support: Quiet area if crowds or music get overwhelming? (Not ideal, but smoke areas are better than nothing.) Strobe lights or flashing visuals? Expected crowd size?
• Visual and auditory: Clear signage? Venue maps available in advance? If videos are shown, will they be subtitled? Interpreters for key moments?
• Transport: Disabled parking or drop-off? Nearest accessible public transport?
• Other: Service animals allowed? Good mobile signal or Wi-Fi for assistance apps? Is the venue well lit at night? Discounts or free entry for carers? Queue skipping or seating while waiting?

Show what you've got!

Space on the tickets page or event schedule can be tight, but always include a clear note that extended accessibility info is available on your website.

Create a dedicated accessibility page that covers every venue and activity. Include details like physical access, toilet facilities, sensory-friendly spaces, transport options, and any support services available. Add photos, maps, or floor plans if you can, visuals help a ton. Keep the info clear, up-to-date, and easy to navigate so attendees can find what they need quickly.

Alongside ticket sales, in confirmation emails, and on social media, use links to direct people to your accessibility page. Consider adding QR codes to printed schedules or posters so attendees can quickly access details on their phones.

Encourage attendees to share feedback on accessibility to improve future events and make everyone feel truly welcome. Remember, clear, open communication helps everyone plan better and creates a more inclusive experience.

So, will you take the pledge? Let me know! I’d love to see what you come up with, and I’ll be happy to share it. Let’s make bear events welcoming for everyone!

Nominees

Here are some sites I've found so far. I'm focusing on major annual Bear events by European associations. Found more? Send them my way.

• Bears of Poland
• RVK Bear

Bear Market

Here you can find some of my favourite bear-related brands:

• Bear Belts
• Bear Me Up
• Bear-Tastic
• Black Dog
• Herzfarbenrausch
• Kinky Locked
• MistrBear
• Moodybear
• Mr. Riegillio
• Ours Rouges
• Over the Rainbow
• Paul Middleton
• Robust
• Superfurry
• The Crochet Bear
• Three Judgement Sisters

Check a gallery with some of their products on the next page.

Links

Thanks for visiting! Feel free to follow me on social media through these links. If you find me on any other site or app, don't assume it's me without confirming first with one of the accounts listed here. See you soon!