Reykjavik Gay Pride has become one of the biggest festivals in Iceland with almost one third of Icelanders showing up for the main event, the Saturday gay parade and outdoor concert. This year Reykjavik Gay Pride kicks off August 9th and for four days Reykjavik becomes the world´s "queerest" capital (as well as the world´s northernmost one). Read more ...
Club Gay 46 under siege

Complains about noise is just prejudice in disguise says Gay 46 manager Ingi Rafn Hauksson. Gay 46 is currently Reykjavik´s only gay club which opened early February this year. "Since the club opened we´ve had complains from this one person who lives in an apartment building next to the club stating that the club brings too much noise to the neighborhood" said manager Ingi Rafn on local television tonight. "When this was not a gay club the very same person did not complain at all".
Read more ...Queers singing prejudice to the ground

Since the Queer Choir was formed on July 27th last year (2011) its choir members have been busy practicing and the choir has performed at various events around town. Hinsegin kórinn, which is the Icelandic name of the choir, was originally formed by a group of friends who happened to like singing (well who doesn´t). For the first few meetings close to 30 people showed up and since then more people have been joining the group. Read more ...
BEARS ON ICE 2012 registration open
BEARS ON ICE 2012 registration is now open. The event kicks off September 6th with a welcome party and finishes with Sunday brunch after four days of fun! This is the 8th year the event takes place in Reykjavik and invites bears, cubs, chubs admirers and friends to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys. The four day event attracts bears and friends from all around the world . The event offers a wide range of activites such as a Golden Circle sight seeing tour and an afternoon visit to the world famous geothermal Blue lagoon, a few parties and guaranteed fun for four days.
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Betty is coming to town

The New York based pop-rock band Betty will be coming to Iceland for Reykjavik Gay Pride which takes place from August 9th to 12th. Pop-rock group Betty has been around since 1986 and recorded seven albums, including their latest "not-so-happy-holidays" cd. The group is also known for it´s L-Word theme songs which earned them international recognition. In addition to performing live and recording, BETTY wrote and starred in a hit Off-Broadway show, BETTY RULES (directed by Michael "Rent" Greif). Read more ...
