Gay Ski Week begins tomorrow, and bookings indicate it's going to be a record turnout for this year's LGBT alpine festival. Gay Ski Week NZ organiser Mike Sanford says excitement is mounting on all corners of the globe. “This year's turnout is big and international. Our official venue, Crowne Plaza, is now fully booked for some festival nights and only has limited space remaining on others, so get in there quick if you're yet to earmark your QUEEN room. Over half the hotel will be made up of GSWNZ attendees; it's going to be fantastic.” The DNA Magazine Lake Cruise and Dinner at Walter Peak is set to be a highlight for 2007, says Sanford. "We're taking over the Earnslaw and flying the rainbow flag for the evening of September 2." “Queenstown's got Talent is also going to be a blast. It's a Karaoke night on the Wednesday evening with special host Drag Diva Miss Ribena who comes to us direct from Family Bar in Auckland. This is the night we really want to see locals rub shoulders with our visitors and have a sing together.” The WHITE OUT Dance Party to take place on Friday September 7 is Queenstown's biggest gay and lesbian gig and is making its name on New Zealand's party circuit calendar. “We're bringing in special guest DJs Dan Murphy from Sydney and Luke Fry from San Francisco to perform back to back during the WHITE OUT. It's set to be a colourful night featuring laser lights we're bringing over from Sydney. These would rarely be seen in Queenstown and will provide an amazing display.” The support of Queenstown – the businesses, residents and family of sponsors – is key to the success of the festival, says Sanford. Queenstown locals are more than welcome to join in the fun. “Each year we welcome more and more local people to our events and as always, there's plenty of entertainment on our event calendar that local people can enjoy.“ The event guide to the week's on and off mountain activities is now available on the link below. Ref: Gay Ski Week (m)