Circuit
Festival 2008 –
Web
site: www.CircuitFestival.net
Date:
4-11
August 2008
Just
a 2 hour flight south of
There are lots of
musiums and attractions to visit during the day; to start we’d recommend an
open top bus ride on your first day to get yourself orientated. The most
popular thing to do during the day is to hang out on the beach. There are a lot
of beaches to choose from, the two main gay ones are: Mar
Bella & San Sebastian
Large circuit parties are usually associated with
The most unique event, and our personal favourite party, was the first
ever gay day at Illa
Fantasia
The main event was on the Saturday with a massive Matinee party at the
Olympic Basketball Stadium (Pabellon Olimpico de Badalona). DJ’s Peter Rauhofer, David Penn and Toni Bass; Live Acts by Ultra Nate, Coco Star and Luca G. All this along with gogo boys dressed in American
Football gear made the event totally unforgettable.
Although this was the first ever Circuit Festival, all the parties were
full, the boys were hot and music was magical. It’s an event we’ll be putting in
my diary for next year and would recommend you do too. Circuit Festival is the
new Mega European event that overshadows everything else; it’s an event not to
be missed! Log onto the web site for further info and details on next year: www.CircuitFestival.net
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What is a circuit
Party?
A circuit party is a mega dance event, extending through a night and
into the following day, almost always with a number of affiliated events in the
days leading up to and following the main event. Circuit parties were first
developed in connection with the early tea dances attended by a subset of gay
men, and theme parties held on
While open to anyone, the
parties generally are viewed as social events for gay men. Circuit parties
charge admission, with some being run for-profit and others benefiting
charities. Circuit parties are typically lavish affairs with elaborate
lighting, music, and decor and are held in venues that can accommodate large
crowds. Some of the larger circuit parties are the White Party in
Attending more than one party
per year, due to a variety of factors such as differing locations, can be
rather expensive. Even the most dedicated party-goers don't attempt to run the
whole "circuit" - there are simply too many parties to make this
possible. Gay men who are regular attendees at multiple circuit parties are
sometimes referred to as “circuit
boys”.
Circuit parties are known
to attract a broad range of demographics, from young gay men in their early
20's to those in their 40s, 50s and even 60s, and both single gay men and
couples in long-term relationships. The parties are described by attendees as
very important social events, analogous to a major holiday for the gay
community. They can be described as a "celebration" of gay life and
gay sexuality, an expression of freedom, and as a statement of the power and
strength of the gay community. Circuit parties frequently host celebrity
performers or headliners, usually gay icons.
Useful
Don’t forget the popular holiday beach
destination Sitges is only
½ hour away on the train.