Iceland´s biggest men only gay event, BEARS ON ICE, is about to kick off, the four day event starts September 4th. This is also the 10th anniversary for BEARS ON ICE. The event has grown bigger every year since the first one in 2005 and this year will be no exception. Over 150 bears and friends are flying to Iceland from all over the world for the event, making it the biggest gay event in Iceland ever.
"The sightseeing tours and the Blue lagoon trip are sold out and we´re very excited and thankful for the number of guests showing up this year. We´re also very pleased to have BEARRACUDA, The largest attended bear dance party in the US, joining us, they will definitely spice up the party" says Frosti Jonsson leader of the organizing team. Everything is in full swing to get things ready for the event.
"Inclusiveness is very important to us"
"We´re a group of friends and members of BEARS OF ICELAND who organize the event, with the simple mission of creating a friendly, inclusive and fun social event for bears and friends" says Frosti Jonsson. "For us it´s important to create an event where men can be comfortable in their own skin and socialize with other likeminded men. Currently there´s no gay men only venue in Iceland and for the last few years the BEARS ON ICE parties have been the only men only events in Iceland so we are also filling a certain gap on the local gay scene and create something special for visiting bears and friends from abroad". When asked if lot of work has been put into BEARS ON ICE Frosti responds quickly "…of course it’s a lot of work, but the team behind it is what makes it possible and also a lot of fun to do. Hopefully, things will work out ok, but we´ll find out very soon".
Special guests for BEARS ON ICE
Since the first bear run BEARS ON ICE has invited number of guests to perfom during the event and this year is no exception. "For this year we have DJ HiFi Sean (UK), Colin Gaff (AUS) and the Icelandic bearded pop icon Berndsen. Resident DJs Bistro Boy and DJ Dramatik are also to perform during the event".
DJ Hifi Sean (Sean Dickson) has been pushing the boundaries of music since first joining bands in Glasgow in his teens, and as a composer, musician, DJ and producer has continued to do so across musical genres for his whole life.
Colin Gaff is originally from the UK but his obsession for dance music has always been unstoppable and was the main passion he carried to Sydney when he relocated in 1999. Colin Gaff performed at BEARS ON ICE last year and we´re happy to see him again this year.
Berndsen, is an Icelandic bearded iconic pop figure who has received well-earned attention in Iceland and abroad for his 80´s style music and energetic performances. Having him put on a special show for our guests is a great honor.
About BEARS ON ICE
The BEARS ON ICE event starts September 4th. Events taking place during the weekend include Thursday’s Welcome Party, Friday’s Golden Circle sightseeing tour and party at Lavabar, trip to the world famous geothermal Blue lagoon on Saturday, Bearbecue party, Saturday Main party feat. Bearracuda and Sunday Farewell brunch. Tickets for the parties will be available at the door. Check out BEARS ON ICE website for more information about events and locations.
