New monthly LGBTQ+ event to launch in South Belfast
A new monthly LGBTQIA+ event is set to launch in a popular South Belfast venue.
GAY Belfast is a new clubbing experience coming to the Botanic Inn, with the first event taking place on Saturday, November 9.
Hosted by Northern Irish drag legend Titti Von Tramp, GAY Belfast is hoping to offer a safe, welcoming space for all of NI's LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family and allies.
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A spokesperson for the event said: "Putting the GAY back into Gay Belfast. Get ready for the biggest, unapologetic LGBTQ+ night out in Belfast for years.
"With doors opening at 9pm right through to 2.30am... have we got a night lined up for you.
"How about a meet, greet and photo with the gorgeous Netflix Heartstopped star & Celebrity Big Brother Contestant Bradley Riches who is flying in just to be with us for the night?!
"Or a sing and dance-along with one of our incredible live tribute shows to Taylor Swift (Yasmin’s Version), Freddie Hercury (Cj’s Freddie Show) or Lady Gaga (from Perfect Illusion).
"Have a giggle with the delectable Sadie Devine herself as The Belfast Ma calls in for a rant on our stage, as only she knows how."
With prize giveaways on the night, free glowsticks and fabulous drag hosts DJ Eloise Garland & DJ Dylan Gibson will be providing "high-energy camp pop classics" and dance anthems right throughout the night.
They continued: "Get ready to swoon along with the fabulous Gary Duffy as he belts out his latest hits live.
"You’re just going to love our residency at the fabulous BOT with plenty of seating and dancing areas alike, large airy surroundings, huge windows leading out into the spacious enclosed smoking area and of course, the snazzy BT9 location."
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