CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2012
PUBLIC:
PUBLIC ENTRANCE IS ALLOWED AT ALL EVENING EVENTS FROM THURSDAY 5 APR., & DAYTIME: THE VISITS TO MAROPENG, LESEDI AND APARTHEID MUSEUM AS WELL AS THE SPORTS CHALLENGE ON FRIDAY MORNING. THE PUBLIC CAN SPEND EASTER 2012 WITH MR GAY WORLD.
PRESS:
PLEASE NOTE PRESS CONFERENCE WED 4 APR AT 12H45 AT THE FAIRWAY – SEE www.thefairway.co.za . Accreditation for Grand Finale – write to coeniek@mrgsa.co.za with ‘press accreditation’ in the header.
DELEGATES AND JUDGES:
Full programme below. NO late showing up please. Breakfast complimentary every day at 8 am unless otherwise indicated – included for all in comp stays in villas: delegates, judges, one producer per country plus guest. Lights out each evening at midnight J. (The most important times to show up have been highlighted).
PROGRAMME:
Tue 3 Apr:
8 am: Some delegates, producers, judges and visitors start arriving at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. Transport to The Fairway Hotel by MGW – look out for Mr GW desk upon arrivals in arrival hall.
Book into hotel for duration of stay (see www.thefairway.co.za) . (Free time)
7.30 pm Dinner: (own, not supplied). (Free time)
Wed 4 Apr: OFFICIAL PROGRAMME STARTS:
Day:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast
9 am: Free time.
12h00: Latest arrivals in SA before 12 noon, pick up last delegates at airport as they arrive, drop off of luggage at Fairway Hotel.
Judges & delegates: Keep overnight bag for trip to Askari Lodge (jacket, set of summer clothes & sandals/flip flops & toiletries including sunblock and sunglasses).
12 – 12.45 pm: Lunch: (own).
12. 45 pm – PRESS CONFERENCE
2 pm: ONLY delegates, judges and directors: Transport to Askari Lodge (2 hr drive) See http://www.askarilodge.co.za/ (overnight bag only).
4.30 pm: Game Drive by game rangers in safari vehicles. Environmental Challenge – tested on new knowledge gained from rangers as well as LGBTI general knowledge & history after dinner (written).
Night:
6 pm: Meet & greet and orientation of events, room allocations etc. Judging, rules and Grand Finale explained.
7.30 pm: Traditional Dinner (Mr GSA sponsored and supplied). ‘Boma’ social.
9 pm: Fitting of formal wear in batches of 3. Rest – free time.
Thu 5 Apr:
Day:
Askari Lodge:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast (Visitors may join at Askari for breakfast – please book at Asakari).
9 am: Elephant Experience. (Visitors may join at Askari – please book at Asakari).
12 am: Leave for Maropeng (http://www.maropeng.co.za/ ) and Lesedi Village Cultural Experience (http://www.lesedi.com/ ). Free entry to MGW group excl. visitors.
1 – 2 pm: Lunch packet for travel supplied by Askari.
4 pm: Back to Fairway hotel, check in etc. those who have not yet checked into rooms. Free time.
(At Fairway Hotel for rest of the competition).
Night:
6.30 pm Dinner at Melon Restaurant, Melville (sponsored for delegates, judges & directors) (Producers & visitors may join – book with restaurant here: melonlounge@mweb.co.za ). Open to Public.
9 pm: Drive to Pretoria to Plum Nightclub for social. Entry free for all MGW group excluding visitors. Public: R80. Hill street, Arcadia.
Fri 6 Apr: (Public Holiday)
Day:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast
9 am – 12 am: Sports Challenge at Fairway Hotel (“Survivor”-type event). Open to public – book here: coeniek@mrgsa.co.za with “Sport” in the header. (Visitors may join. Cost: Including full lunch buffet: R195 pp. Max. 40.
12 noon: Meet fans at swimming pool, relax
1 pm: Buffet lunch (supplied for delegates, producers, judges & directors). Rest: R275 – max 40.
2 – 7 pm: Panel Interview with judges.
NB: Delegates NOT interviewed: Lexus photo shoot.
Night:
7.30 pm: Dinner @ Fairway (not supplied). Open to Public. Book through Fairway.
9 pm: Leave for Babylon the Bar for social. Open to Public.
Sat: 7 Apr:
Day:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast
9 am: Leave for Cultural Experience: Apartheid Museum (Gold Reef City). Free entry to MGW group excl. visitors. Open to Public. No need to book. Entry R55 pp.
12 am: Outreach Children’s Charity
1 – 2 pm: Lunch Fairway (not supplied)
2 pm: Free time
3 – 6 pm: Meet choreographer and explanation of Grand Finale (Fairway). First rehearsals.
Night:
7 pm: Official Charity Auction & Dinner (supplied), Fairway Hotel (sponsors invited). Dress: Smart (no jeans). Open to public – book here: coeniek@mrgsa.co.za with “Dinner” in the header. Cost: R275 pp, max 40.
Sun: 8 Apr:
Day:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast
9 am: Leave for rehearsals The Lyric Theatre
10 am – 1 pm: Rehearsals
1 – 2 pm: Lunch (supplied)
2 – 5 pm: Rehearsals
Night:
6 pm: Dinner (supplied)
7 pm: Dress for first scene
8 pm: Grand Finale, The Lyric
Mon: 9 Apr: (Public Holiday)
Day:
Free time
11 am: Winner’s Brunch (not supplied)
Some delegates to airport depending on flights.
Night: Prepare for Cape Town, Free time
Tuesday: 10 Apr:
8 am – 9 am: Breakfast
Winner, delegates & directors to airport to leave for home or after-event in Cape Town.
Tuesday: 10 Apr – Sat 14 Apr: After-event in Cape Town
Taj Hotel. See http://www.tajhotels.com/luxury/City-Hotels/Taj-Cape-Town-Cape-Town/Overview.html (Winner & directors – complimentary incl. breakfast).
Optional Hotel: Protea Victoria Junction: Visitors to book there: http://protea-victoria-junction.h-rez.com/index.htm?lbl=ggl-en&cid=334649
Sat 14 Apr.
Return to Jhb for connecting flights to home country.












































