Melbourne and Perth have been shortlisted as one of seven cities remaining to bid to host the 2030 Gay Games.
The Federation of Gay Games (FGG) has announced they’re reviewing completed bids from Melbourne and Perth, as well as Auckland, Cape Town, Denver, Edmonton and Taipei. Each city is now invited to present their bid at the FGG Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Washington in October.
The AGA will span five days with a particular focus on the bid proposals during the weekend’s special business, affording bid organisations the opportunity to speak directly with FGG Delegates, Honorary Life Members, and Volunteers; much of this delegation will be qualified voting members tasked with selecting three finalists cities in December 2024.
Leading up to these in person presentations and meetings, the FGG engages each city in two question and answer periods in order to fully vet their respective proposals. Additionally, bid cities are to produce a 15-minute video showcasing their bid, their organisation, their community, and their region to be submitted in early October 2024.
“The submitted bids represent months of hard work and mobilization of resources from the bid organisations. The 100-page bid books showcase the unique approach each city has towards hosting Gay Games XIII.” said Austin Manning, FGG Officer of Site Selection.
“After initial review of the received bid books, I am pleased to present such well articulated and organized bid books to the General Assembly. It is evident that these bid organisations have grasped the principles, scale, and legacy of the Gay Games.”
The Gay Games is open to all, and since its debut in 1982 it has continued to perpetuate the legacy of changing cultural, social and political attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people. A core principle of the Federation of Gay Games is “Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best™”.
These principles will be represented next in 2026 at Gay Games XII in Valencia, Spain. It has never been more important to stand up for the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities around the world.
The FGG is proud to maintain an equitable, supportive, and transparent bidding process which empowers communities to mobilize their stakeholders and unite to participate in the global LGBTQ+ movement as athletes, artists, and allies.
For more information about the Gay Games, visit: www.gaygames.org for details.
Image: Melbourne and Perth Logos – courtesy of the Federation of Gay Games