A Summertime Debate to debut outdoors at Luxe in February

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A Summertime Debate to debut outdoors at Luxe in February

Written by GAYinWA Events

Thursday, 24 December 2009 04:01

The people that bring you The Great Gay & Lesbian Debate during Pride month every October have returned to launch another new exciting event for Perth's LGBT community, with GAYinWA Events staging a Summertime Debate outdoors in Luxe's beautiful bamBOO lounge on Sunday 21st February, from 5pm.

Patrons will be warmed up by the funky tunes of dj dirty den, before our star-studded lineup of debaters take to the bamBOO stage to discuss the topic, "we don't want marriage anyway!" Perth MLA John Hyde will be joined on stage by celebrity lawyer Patti Chong Greens MLC and community icon Giz Watson, newly elected Maylands MLA Lisa Baker, former Democrats Senator Brian Breig, Gay & Lesbian Equality Chair Rod Swift, former GLCS Chair Mark Woodman and former Pride Patron Aram Hosie.

The debate will be chaired by former Pride Co-President and newly elected Bassendean Town Mayor John Gangell and promises to be a riotous and comical affair, in the tradition of our October debates.

In addition to experiencing a highly entertaining and (hopefully) controversial debate, patrons will also be able to enjoy Perth's most beautifully made cocktails and order delicious gourmet pizzas straight from the wood fire.

A Summertime Debate will raise funds to help GAYinWA Events stage the GlamFest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, which will be staged between 15-18 April, 2010. Keep reading the GAYinWA blog for more details about Perth's premiere gay and lesbian film festival in the new year.

As with all GAYinWA events, part proceeds from the event will be donated to a local community group and we will announce details of our benefiting partner in the new year. Over the last two years, GAYinWA events have raised more than $10,000 for local community groups, including more than $4,000 for Loton Park Tennis Club, $2,500 for GLCS, $2,500 for the GLBTI Retirement Association and $1,900 for Pride WA.

Only 150 tickets to this boutique event will be on sale. Tickets are on sale now for $20 from Travel Forever on Barrack Street, Perth. Credit card holders will be able to purchase tickets over the phone from 11 January by phoning 0428 425 023 (booking fees apply). Tickets will be available on the door for $30 if available.

Check out highlights from the first Great Gay & Lesbian Debate below.