DNA Gay Ski Week QT presents:

More FM Opening Party

SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2012 – from 6pm

Come and join us @ The Ballarat Trading Co from 6pm for the first night of fun and frolics of Gay Ski Week QT 2012. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne from Veuve Clicquot on arrival as well as a few nibbles from The Ballarat Trading Co. More FM will be there to report about all the exciting things that will be happening throughout the evening.

Sit down food will also be available, at an extra cost, for those that would like a little more to eat.

TICKETS $20

‘A Rocky Horror Night!’

SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012 – from 8.15pm (pick ups from 7pm)

Come and join us @ Dorothy Browns Boutique Cinema in stunning Arrowtown from 8.15pm for a fun and entertaining night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

There is a compulsory fancy dress code and everyone will receive an audience participation pack on entry to the film.

Return transport is also included from your accommodation. Please book your seat on the bus to confirm your spot. Pick ups will start from 7pm.

Dorothy Browns will be open from 8.15pm with the film starting at 8.45pm.

There are limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment!

TICKETS $50

Wine Down Central Otago Winery Tour

MONDAY 27TH AUGUST 2012 – from 9am

Come and join us for a day of unbelievable tastings. Wine Down will be hosting a very special wine tour during DNA Gay Ski Week QT. The day includes comfortable return transport that will take you off the beaten track to let you taste wines that tourists don’t usually get to try! You will meet the people behind the wines, meet the winemakers, have a delicious wild food lunch at a stunning location as well as take in all the dramatic scenery around the beautiful wine region of Central Otago.

Hotel pick ups will start from 9am with your first stop being at the cellars of Mt Edward Wines. You will then meet the girls from Desert Heart and their wonderful wines in Bannockburn. Lunch will take place at Wild Earth. Wild foods, wild wines and a wild place! After lunch you will have a vineyard and winery tour with Grant Taylor of the exclusive Valli Wines.

TICKETS $160

Wine Down Consumer Evening

MONDAY 27TH AUGUST 2012 – from 6pm

Want to taste local, NZ and international wines? Want to meet the people who make them? Well, the Wine Down Consumer Tasting is the event for you! Wine Down will be hosting a very special local evening during DNA Gay Ski Week QT.

You can taste, learn, experience and buy. It’s unintimidating, fun and inspirational. There’s a great selection of wine producers with an array of wines for you to try. You can walk around tasting, talking and buying from wineries of your choice. We can even ship straight to your door, whether in New Zealand or overseas.

The evening also features 3 Master Classes. These classes focus on regions, wine styles and top labels to increase your knowledge and inspire your passion for wine (Master classes are extra and spaces limited). More information on the classes will be available nearer the time.

Fantastic food from QRC Catering is also on sale throughout the evening.

TICKETS $30

Broken Shed ‘Casino Royale’ Gala Evening

WEDNESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2012 – from 7pm

Come and join us @ The Skyline from 7pm for the glamorous Casino Royale, black tie/dress Gala evening. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Nautilus bubbles on arrival at the bottom of the gondola. You will then be whisked up to 450m above Queenstown and to the Wakatipu room that has the most spectacular views of the surrounding area.

There will be a full sit down buffet for you on your arrival whilst being musically entertained by The LA Social Club. There will also be ‘mock’ casino tables for you to play throughout the evening as well as a cash bar for you to get your favourite drink, whether it is a Martini (shaken not stirred) or a glass of Champagne.

This is the MUST do event of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2012 and seats are limited as this is a sit down function. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

TICKETS $130

Skycity Karaoke

THURSDAY 30TH AUGUST 2012 – from 9pm

This is a free event during the week. This is a regular event at Skycity and is hosted this year by Family Bar’s, Miss Ribena.

FREE

Friday Frolics Party

FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST 2012 – from 9pm

Come and join us @ The Dux de Lux from 9pm for the penultimate night of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2012. This is a wonderful venue to catch up with all of your new and old friends. A slightly more relaxed atmosphere than the final dance party so that you can still enjoy your final day up the mountain.

DJ Adam Love (Sydney) will bring his fantastic vibe and selection of music for all of you to enjoy!

TICKETS $30

GAYDAR Mystery Dance Party

1SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012 – from 9pm

Come and join us @ a The World Bar from 9pm for the final night of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2012. You will love the venue that we have organized for you and it’s the perfect place for the final dance party. GAYDAR & GAYDAR GIRLS will be there to put there own stamp on the event.

DJ Haylenise (Melbourne) will entertain you for her first visit to Gay Ski Week QT! The theme will be released nearer to the date but with enough time for you to get the perfect outfit! Book tickets soon to get the early bird release!

TICKETS $40

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Queen of the Whole Universe is a show based on a beauty pageant but it is definitely a pageant with a difference! Most of the cast are boys dressed as ‘girls’, the 45 plus contestants represent 40 countries and other obscure places, and all with one mission to receive the coveted crown at the end of the night.

QWU© Mega celebrates the 8^th year and the 10^th and last performance. The show has been labeled by some as the most successful gay and lesbian theatrical event to be held in New Zealand. Since the shows inception in 2004, QWU© has raised over $170,000 for HIV/AIDS causes in New Zealand while entertaining audiences from all over New Zealand and Overseas in what has become a truly must-see-event in Auckland and Wellington.

The 2012 show will deliver many new surprises and a few highlights from previous years that appealed to the enthusiastic audience. QWU© Mega will explode in a mass of sequin, feathers, boas, stilettos and wigs on stage at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland on Saturday 21 July 2012.

The multi award-winning American Express Queenstown Winter Festival will take centre stage in Queenstown, New Zealand, from 22 June to 1 July 2012.

The iconic Queenstown event, now into its 38th year, officially kicks off winter in the stunning four-season resort with a 10-day action-packed programme of new events, established favourites and plenty of entertainment and celebration.

Festival Director Simon Green returns to the helm for his seventh festival while key naming sponsor American Express is back on board for a milestone 21st year.

Mr Green said he was “already well underway” with plans for some exciting new events and could also confirm that the downtown ice rink, a popular new feature at the 2011 festival, would return for 2012.

“It gave Queenstown that magical winter wonderland and proved to be a huge hit with visitors and locals so we’re thrilled to have it back.”

Surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains, Queenstown transforms into a winter paradise each year attracting snow sports enthusiasts from around the world with its incredible scenery, crisp blue-sky days and easy access to some of New Zealand’s finest skiing.

Whether visitors have an appetite for fresh air, adventure and mountains or are more at home tracking down a delicious meal and fine wine, this cosmopolitan lake and alpine resort town provides the perfect mix of on and off snow action.

You can expect innovative, sometimes disco-tinged, unfussy deep house sounds with sprinklings of chunky, tightly-woven tech from some of the most exciting DJ talents in the game.

Good house music for good people.

When: Fri 18 May, 10:00pm–6:00am

Where: Ink Bar, 268 K-Road, Newton

Ticket Information:

$10 door sales only, R18

Another Fabulous event by Gay Republic

The largest cultural event staged in Central Plateau region, the 9th ERUPT Lake Taupō Festival will offer everything from large scale outdoor events to intimate concerts – showcasing New Zealand and international theatre, dance, music, cabaret, comedy, visual arts and writing plus an array of community and education activities.

The full ERUPT Lake Taupō Festival programme will be launched in March 2012 and the Festival will rumble for 11 action-packed days, 10-20 May 2012. Staged against a palette of blazing autumn colour and the volcanic plateau, ERUPT Lake Taupō Festival is a biennial calendar highlight for the region, and its central North Island location is a boon for visitors from Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and Wellington.

Erupt Lake Taupo Festival – the signature arts and cultural event for the Central Plateau area, held biennially in May with theatre, dance, music, visual arts, comedy, literature and more. Click Here

Great Lake Tales - a readers and writers series held annually over July/August. Click Here

Graffiato - a street art symposium profiling some of New Zealand’s leading urban and street artists biennially in October. Click Here

The Big Day Art - an annual creative industries Expo in March celebrating Taupō’s talent across all artistic genres. Click Here.

Fire & Ice Festival - a new high energy biennial Festival in May featuring emerging work from around New Zealand

The Big Ō - a biennial national sculpture symposium in October, with a unique Taupo flavour

For more information visit www.erupt.co.nz/erupt-festival

More details about the events please visit:

http://www.greatlaketaupo.com or http://www.ironman.co.nz/

Note: At time of posting, Ironman NZ was fully subscribed for 2012

The PRIDE festival is first and foremost all about having fun, our community being able to laugh at itself, sharing, being more open minded and a wee bit educational in a light hearted way.

Don’t be frightened by our Drag Queens, they are all kind hearted. The Queens will be there to host, entertain plus look “fabulous”. Many a costume change throughout the day.

We plan to have the day filled with performance on stage, competitions, and activities to keep the young one’s entertained. Face painting, best dressed fairies / princesses and a best dressed pet competition

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation are supporting the event with their “Get It On” campaign promoting safe sex. The PRIDE festival is based loosely on the “Big Gay Out” event held in Auckland each February.

The day festival will end around 5.00pm. However, the celebrations will continue into the early hours of the following morning with a Dance Party in town, DJ and drag show performances. For those “young at heart”, a second venue will provide a quieter space.

The Bay of Plenty PRIDE Festival committee are organizing the event, and are inviting expressions of interest from stall holders, food stands, entertainers, buskers and other community organizations.

At the foothills of the Southern Alps, in the centre of New Zealand’s South Island, lies a magical destination famous for its ‘healing’ waters and thermal pools. Where the air is crisp and fresh, in its elevated position 380 metres above sea level, Hanmer Springs is home to the beautiful Select Braemar Lodge and Spa.

Stylish, Spacious and Luxurious…

Each one of our private 24 open-plan suites has floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open to a private balcony. Some suites come with the added indulgence of a private outdoor hot tub and our Deluxe Suites offer uninterrupted views. The large, contemporary suites each have a gas fire, LCD flat screen TV, sound system with iPod docking station and a large and elegant marble bathroom with spa bath and double shower. Bedding can be a Californian king-size bed or twin. Free wireless internet is available throughout for all guests.

Decadent Dining – Altitude Restaurant and Bar, offers panoramic views over the Hanmer Basin, with floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the entire restaurant. The only thing to rival the magnificent views are the culinary expertise of our world class chefs. Utilising the freshest produce, our chefs will happily personalise a menu to suit your tastes, dietary requirements and personal preferences Spa Braemar

Spa Braemar is surrounded by dramatic hills and mountains, beautifully isolated from the hustle of town and city. Offering a full range of spa treatments, from traditional and therapeutic body treatments, to premium beauty therapies. The treatment rooms are spacious and serene.

Conferences and Meetings – All inclusive 24hr Package $465pp. Escape and enjoy your next meeting or conference in Hanmer Springs’ unique alpine surroundings. Select Braemar Lodge offers 3 different meeting rooms and is ideal for all types of medium sized functions. Very popular for Executive meetings, corporate retreats or National conferences.

Weddings and Special Occasions – All inclusive Packages from $13,500

Whether you are looking for a quiet, intimate, alpine wedding or a more complete traditional event, Select Braemar Lodge & Spa would be delighted to host your very special occasion..

Overlooking stunning Lake Wakatipu with its majestic mountain backdrop, Crowne Plaza Queenstown introduces sophistication to the alpine experience with a convenient in-town location. Enjoy 4.5 star excellence mere steps from the vibrant Queenstown nightlife and shopping district. Guest rooms feature designer furnishings, LCD TVs and private balconies.

Each of the 139 superbly appointed guest rooms has its own private balcony with views of the lake, mountains or private courtyard. Features include LCD TV, cordless telephone and waffle bathrobes. Designer duvets provide encapsulating comfort with plush chocolate bed throws and New Zealand urban artwork.

Crowne Plaza Queenstown is a chic, modern, contemporary resort hotel with world-class facilities including valet car parking, business centre, ski drying room, and a purpose built Leisure Concierge/Tour desk.

Crowne Plaza’s signature restaurant, threesixty specialises in global cuisine with a commitment to locally grown New Zealand produce. Much more than a contemporary way of cooking, experience a cutting edge way of eating, with sharp fresh flavours which are ephemeral. This award winning restaurant is a must for visitors to New Zealand.

threesixty offers several distinctive bar areas arranged as a series of stylish rooms to accommodate different moods. The Martini Room is enclosed by opulent red velvet curtains while the Bed Bar is the answer to every après skiers dream with a full size divan bed! Enjoy a culinary experience in Threesixty Restaurant with an innovative East meets West fusion menu showcasing NZ produce with unique style and flair, open each evening for dinner.

This new style of hotel sets the standard for comfort in accommodation, truly making it The Place to Meet in Queenstown for leisure and business travellers.

Host Hotel for Gay Ski Week Queenstown

Our apartments will be your personal sanctuary. The one- and two bedroom self-contained apartments and hotel-style studios have elegant en suite bathrooms. Designer kitchens extend into large living areas complete with home entertainment-systems, 42” televisions, under-floor heating and gas fireplaces. All bedrooms include 21” televisions and relaxing king beds.

Business Requirements: To fully cater to your needs each one and two bedroom apartment is equipped with desktop PC, broadband internet, fax and printing facilities.

Pounamu Apartments, awarded 5-star Qualmark certification, along with Enviro Silver are the perfect base for exploring all Queenstown has to offer. Come and stay at our luxury apartments to enjoy an unforgettable lifetime experience in the adventure capital of the world!

Enjoy space, privacy and convenience with laundry facilities in a self-contained apartment. Underground parking, including individual locker storage for ski, bike and golf equipment, allows convenient access to the apartments.

These are an ideal, cost-effective option if you are traveling with a family or large group or want to spend more than a couple of days in one place. Spread out in the living areas and enjoy cooking your own meals. You’ll find serviced and non-serviced options depending on your requirements.