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 ...

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 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 ...

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.