DJ Barney Philly will be performing at this year´s BEARS ON ICE 2010, September 9-12. Coming from Philadelphia DJ Barney Philly has made a name for himself performing around the states but his most noticeable events include NYC (Furball, Summer Furr, Dugout), San Francisco (Bearacudda), Charlotte (Club Cub Bear Run, Charlotte Eagle), Chicago (Hydrate), York PA (Club XS), Asbury Park NJ (Shep Pettibone's Paradise), Columbus OH (Bear Camp), Madison WI (Woof's).

The small island nation of Iceland (pop. 320,000) is preparing to legalize gay marriage. The government introduced its gender-neutral marriage bill on March 23, CarnalNation.com reported. The bill has the backing of Prime Minister Johanna Siguroardottir, the world’s first openly lesbian politician to be elected to helm a country. Iceland was one of the first nations to recognize gay unions in 1996 with registered partnerships. The law has been expanded over the years to grant gay and lesbian couples all the rights, benefits and obligations of marriage, including adoption. Visit Best Gay Cities to read the full article.

"I feel like being gay and being a musician has helped me a lot actually. I think  wouldn´t have made as much music as i did if werent´gay; it really created an urge to create to be fulfilled, to be happy". Great interview in Reykjavik Grapevine with Jonsi (from Sigur Ros) and arranger Nico Muhly who teamed up with Jonsi on Jonsi´s first solo album "Go".

BEARS ON ICE registration is now officially open. The event kicks off September 9th with a welcome party and finishes with Sunday brunch after four days of fun! This is the 6th year the event takes place in the world´s northernmost capital. This small and friendly four day event (Thursday - Sunday) offers bears, cubs, admirers and friends the opportunity to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys.

Visit BEARS ON ICE website for information about the event.