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A pillar of the LGBT community, the Bear is much more than a lifestyle, it’s a philosophy. The 1st World Outgames has modeled a contest and festivities perfectly suited for this crepuscular culture, presenting a window to the diversity of this global community. Thirty competitors will ferociously defend their territory for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the categories of Bear, Cub and Chaser. Unique performances that leave the crowd begging for more are the order of the night, mixed in with DJ and group performances plus a few surprises. Raw masculinity, primal instinct and sheer camaraderie await you!
All contestants registered for the Bear event of the Outgames are invited to participate in the Official Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the games, will have access to the Leather competition and festivities and are invited to the Leather/Bears BBQ.
In addition to a series of complementary activities organized by Montréal Bear organisations, a dedicated zone for the Bear clientele will be included at the official Outgames Closing Party at the Palais des congrès of Montréal on Saturday 5 August 2006.
Official Opening Ceremony
Saturday 29 July 2006 — Olympic Stadium
Take part in the show! 55 000 spectators | Broadcast across Canada by Société Radio-Canada.
Bear Night | Get Out of Your Den!
Contest:
Monday 31 July 2006 | 19:00 to 22:00 | Presentation of Medals
Contest Categories:
Bear, Cub et Chaser
Bear Night:
Monday 31 July 2006 | 22:00 to 03:00
Leather Night | LEATHER IT UP!
Contest:
Wednesday 2 August 2006 | 19:00 to 22:00
Contest Categories:
Mr. Leather, Mrs. Leather and Slave
Leather Night:
Wednesday 2 August 2006 | 22:00 to 03:00
Official Closing Ceremony
Saturday 5 August 2006 — Olympic Stadium
The Bear Contest will take place on Monday, 31 July 2006. Each contestant will be allotted a performance time of three minutes. Each category is limited to 10 participants. In the case of numerous registrations, a pre-selection of candidates will occur the day before the competition.
Categories
Judging Criteria
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Biography: Implication and conviction facing the gay and Bears worlds |
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Physical appearance and presence on stage |
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Ease of Communication |
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Originality of the presentation |
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Spirit of camaraderie and conviviality |
Question Period
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Prepared Questions |
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Improvised Questions |
Judges
To be announced.
* Organised by the Bears Groups of Montréal
A list of additional activities will be available shortly.
(Click here for the Spanish version)
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Pedro Veral – Mr. Bear International 2006 |
Born in Barcelona, Pedro Veral is the third of four siblings in a family of mostly girls. Intending to study medicine after high school, his life drastically changed course when he entered modeling school instead. His long-standing aspirations to discover the world of television were finally realized. His artistic career began in 1986 when, at the age of 18, he shared his time between the catwalk, publicity work and school. He left his studies a year and a half later because of his extensive work-related travel schedule. Under the guidance of Monserrat Gimeno, he appeared in his first short film at the age of 20.
He continued his modeling career in both Spain and abroad, focusing on the European market. After his collaboration in a TV series with Spain’s TV3, he moved to Madrid to participate in the television show, Inocente Inocente, with actress Beatriz Rico and singer Enrique del Pozo. From 1996 to 2001, he put his career on hiatus for personal reasons. This time away allowed him to see the industry from an outside perspective and to decide upon the direction of his career.
Encouraged by Ana Victoria Ubeda of Onda Cero radio in Zaragoza, Veral returned to the world of television and radio in October 2001. He then pursued his career as a scriptwriter by working for Gestmusic in the Academia de Artistas and Operacion Triunfo shows. He presented Mister Zaragoza in 2002, Gay Pride Madrid 2004, the Torremolinos Freedom Festival 2004 and La Prohibida among others. He has collaborated for over ten years in the struggle against HIV/AIDS, by offering psychological assistant HIV positive people. On 19 February 2006 he was awarded the title of Mr. Bear International 2006 in San Francisco, which for the first time was awarded to a Spaniard.
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DJ Blufish – Big and Phat! |
Also known as Robert Kenny, BluFish has a lengthy history in the underground house music scene far and wide. An eighty’s child raised in an era of experimental electronic sentiment and feeling, Rob learned much as an active participant in an emerging scene very few tuned in to back in the day. Even fewer were the true aficionados of a sound and a scene underground even by gay standards. At the time it was restricted to a “type” or “look” and was in peril of losing itself in exclusivity.
Not surprisingly, this anomaly for which no one would have predicted longevity has not only lasted but thrived. Beyond the walls of dark nightclubs and euro discos, house music has become a staple of fickle and demanding sound junkies and the rhythm elite. It was not enough for house to stay put and bury itself. As each new producer and dj threw in his two cents, the changes that were brought forth were also reflected in the scene. Understanding that luscious tribal and percussive elements create an electrically charged masculine atmosphere, it was only a matter of time before the big and hairy would move out of the dark corners of nightclubs and reclaim the dance floor.
Having spent his formative years cutting his teeth in clubs like Business-Montreal, Warsaw-Miami, Sound Factory- NYC and of course Twilight Zone-Toronto, Rob brings his flavor of underground tribal and progressive house with original composition to new heights at every appearance.
In a history of playing and listening in clubs worldwide, BluFish has honed his craft molded by masculine chugging simple rhythm. What is this world of BluFish. It is a place where big boys come to let go and rise uplifted by sound and emotion awash in a sea of mesomorphic bliss.
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Martin-Guy Bélanger |
Mulit-talented artist from Magog, Martin-Guy Bélanger is a born performer, creating his own shows from the time his was a child. He studied theatre at Collège Lionel-Groulx and dance with Louise Lapierre. In 1991, he left Québec to work for Club Med, creating shows in over twenty countries. He rose through the ranks quickly, becoming the youngest choreographer and artistic director Club Med has ever hired.
He has made more than 1,000 performances across Canada in the guise of the bumbling character “Paul Piquette”, taking guests by surprise by leading them to believe that he was a hapless waiter on his first day on the job. Since then, dozens of actors have taken up the concept all over Québec.
With the wide range of experiences from his travels under his belt, he studied acting with Danielle Fichaud, who gives specialised workshops in film acting. Since then, he has appeared in dozens of commercials and played in a number of television series and films.
For almost ten years, Martin-Guy has created over thirty corporate shows for Yamaha, Bombardier, Honda, Kawasaki and many other well-known companies, working as artistic director for car, motorcycle, boat and snow mobile trade shows across Canada.
For the past two years, the BBCM Foundation has assigned the creation of the Bal en Cuir shows to him as part of the internationally renowned Black & Blue Festival. This year, the organisers of the 1st World Outgames have given his artistic expression free rein in the creation of the Bear Party, which will be held on 31 July at Bain Mathieu.
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David Poulin |
David Poulin is an artist on the Quebec entertainment scene. His appearances on television and in live shows have showcased his talent as a dancer and singer.
In Québec, he opened for Quebec comedian Laurent Paquin and pop singer Ève. He was a dancer for Québec pop singer Lorie, as well as in a music video for Québec pop icon Mitsou. He was also a dancer for the popular Radio-Canada program “La Fureur” and a dancer and background vocalist for the shows of Don Karnage.
Singer and dancer in “Folies de Paris” in Québec and France and performer in shows for the armed forces in Bosnia, he is currently an emerging artist in Montréal. In his first appearance in “Envol Danse 2006”, he made his mark not only for his talent as a dancer but for his imaginative choreography. David is also a hip hop dance teacher and choreographer with a style all his own.
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Venture from your den to Bain Mathieu!
Constructed between 1883 and 1933, the purpose of Montréal’s public baths was to improve the hygiene of residents and thereby reduce the spread of epidemics that threatened large cities. There were twenty-three in all.
The Bain Mathieu was constructed in 1931. It became an abandoned building in 1990 and remained so for 10 years. It was given over to the Société pour Promouvoir les Arts Gigantesques (SPAG) – (Socieity for the Promotion of Gigantic Art), who renovated the site and transformed it onto a multifunctional space for various artistic endeavours.
The Bain Mathieu hosts a diverse array of events, including social dances (with DJ or orchestra), various types of performances, conferences, and even dinner banquets. The space also provides workshop space for different artists and is ideal for art expositions, theatre, fashion shows, book launches, disk launches, photo shoots and much more.
Located at 2915 Ontario Street East, this is an original and historical space for as many types of activities as there are personalized events.
During the accreditation, participants from Canada will be required to show government-issued identification with a photo. For athletes from all other countries, a passport will be the preferred form of identification. Furthermore, every participant will be required to provide his or her participant number.
| Main Accreditation
Centre (Salle 220C Hall Viger) |
| Volunteers |
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| 20 to 23
July |
08:00
to 18:00 |
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Palais
des congrès de Montréal |
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| Participants
- Conference |
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| 24 to 28 July |
08:00 to
20:00 |
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Palais
des congrès de Montréal |
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| Participants
- Sport and Culture |
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| 27 and 28 July |
08:00 to
20:00 |
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Palais
des congrès de Montréal |
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| 29 July |
08:00 to
18:00 |
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Palais
des congrès de Montréal |
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| 30 July |
08:00 to
12:00 |
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Palais
des congrès de Montréal |
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| Late Accreditation (Limited Services) |
| 30 July to
5 août |
08:00 to
18:00 |
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Olympic Stadium (rotonde) |
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| 30 July to
3 août |
08:00 to
18:00 |
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Complexe
sportif Claude-Robillard |
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| 4 August |
08:00 to
14:00 |
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Complexe
sportif Claude-Robillard |
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| 30 July |
12:00
to 18:00 |
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Palais
des congrès (5e étage) |
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| 31 July to 5 August |
08:00
to 18:00 |
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Palais
des congrès (5e étage) |
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For more information on the Bears Programme, please contact:
Mr. Simon Sauvé
Assistant for the Culture Programme
ssauve@montreal2006.org
T. +1 514 252 5858 ext. 5354
F. +1 514 252 5850
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