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 ...

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 ...

DJ Mikael Costa (DJ Miko) will be coming for the 8th BEARS ON ICE to be held in September 6-9th. Mikael Costa is a Danish born DJ who has been busy DJ-ing on Radio, events and clubs Clubs since his first appearance in 1983. DJ Mikael Costa is best known for his insight and home ground of genres such as Dance, House and Trance. He´s been performing at various clubs and events around Europe and was a nominee for the favorite DJ´s of the year by Maximale Musicexperiences Spain 2010. Mikael is a resident DJ at Fate-Club in Berlin and a guest DJ at Under-Fluied-Party (Paris) and  Be Proud and Domea (Copenhagen, Denmark).  Read more ...

The International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics will take place in Reykjavik from May 29th to June 2nd 2012. The event is expected to LGBT athletes from all over the world and is expected to be one of the biggest Aquatic sport event to be held in Iceland. The event is organized by the local LGBT sport organization  Styrmir which is dedicated to the cause of encouraging gay men and lesbians to participate in sports and Pink Iceland, Iceland´s first LGBT travel agency. The City of Reykjavik, Inspired by Iceland (Promote Iceland) and the Icelandic Swimming Association are all proud sponsors of The International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics. Visit Reykjavik Gay and Lesbian Aquatics website for more information about the event and Styrmir´spromotional video and bid documents to host the IGLA Championship in 2012. 

Rainbow Reykjavik LGBT festival is kicks off tomorrow February 16th with a trip to the Blue lagoo, Northern Lights tour and a Welcome party Reykjavik Rainbow festival offers a wide range of fun events and activities including cultural events, History walk around Reykjavik´s city center, sight seeing tours, music, food and dance.  This is the first time the festival takes place in Reykjavik and will definitely spice up the local gay scene.

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The upcoming concert with Páll Óskar (Paul Oscar) and Lay Low is something not to be missed. This is a great opportunity to see two of Iceland´s finest artists performing live of stage in Harpa music hall.  The concert is part of Reykjavik Rainbow Festival which opens February 16th.

Iceland Express and Reykjavik Gay Pride are teaming up for this year´s Gay Pride with Iceland Express sponsoring Reykjavik Gay Pride 2012. With the support Reykjavik Gay pride will be able to invite artists from abroad to perform during Reykjavik Gay Pride weekend which is August 9-12, 2012. 

BEARS ON ICE 2012 will take place the second weekend of September (6-9) but this will be the 8th year the event takes place in Reykjavik, Iceland. The four day event attracts bears and friends from all around the world and is a great opportunity to see a little bit of Iceland and Iceland´s small and friendly bear scene.