Hosts and performers hitting the main stage at New Zealand's biggest LGBT event, the Get it On! Big Gay Out, will include Annie Crummer, Mika, Cindy of Samoa, Will C Barling, Stephen Oates and drag queens Beaver Brown and Tess Tickle. The annual fun family picnic day will return to Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier on Valentine's Day Sunday 14 February. Other acts on stage from 1pm until 7pm will include bands, stand-up comedians, solo artists and dance performers. Meanwhile, George FM will be hosting the dance tent, complete with elegant chandeliers, rugs and inviting beats. They'll be joined by Auckland DJs Donald Bennett and Raj. Last year's scorching summer weather was offset by a fun Slip 'n' Slide, which will return and be hosted by Rainbow Youth this year. The Caluzzi and Urge Beer Garden will also come back, with increased capacity and shade-covered seating, while the Coyle Park Kasbah will host a range of locally produced and specialty products and food with information from community organisations and political groups. Free bus to ease parking hassle The free air-conditioned bus to Coyle Park on this year's Get it On! Big Gay Out day will help attendees avoid the hassle of finding a car park. The Party Bus will shuttle back and forth from Ponsonby Rd to Coyle Park every 30 minutes from 11am to 8pm. To view the pick-up points and bus route, see the official Big Gay Out website. Originally started to provide a safe and supportive social environment for people of diverse sexualities and genders, their families and friends, the Get it On! Big Gay Out is sponsored by Durex in 2010. Entry to the event is by gold coin donation with the proceeds used to cover the cost of staging the event. Volunteers ambassadors are still needed to help out for a couple of hours on the day. Interested people are invited to contact the Big Gay Out's volunteer coordinator via email: valeriano.incapas@nzaf.org.nz .
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Thursday, 28th January 2010 - 6:43pm