TWiST events (Christchurch, NZ)

TWiST events (Christchurch, NZ) is working with interested members of the GLBT community to draw together a database of NZ and Australian GLBT community members who are currently or formerly involved in the Creative Industries or training in these areas. The purpose of this database is to enable GLBT groups to more easily contact GLBT specialists when carrying out events specifically for the GLBT community and to encourage the growth in GLBT creative industries.

We are also interested to hear from GLBT people in the local Christchurch area who are interested in training in these areas with a view to participating in local performances.

The database will include people who identify as either gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex or transgender and who are or have been:
• Actors, comedians, comediennes or other theatrical performers
• Dancers (all styles including exotic)
• Drag Artists
• Circo Artists, gymnasts, cheer squad members or skaters
• Musicians or DJs
• Singers or song writers
• Producers and Directors
• TV or Radio personalities
• MCs or professional speakers
• Technical and Special Effects specialists (including lighting, sound, pyrotechnics etc)
• Artists (including sculpting and multimedia) or graphic designers
• Photographers
• Wardrobe managers, costume and other clothing designers
• Makeup artists and body painters
• Themers, interior decorators and set designers
• Caterers or chefs
• Security, front of house or wait staff
• Set builders
• Event managers
• Venue owners or managers
• Promoters, marketers or publicists
• Teachers/trainers of the above.

If you would like to be included on this database, which we hope will eventually be online, please contact TWiST events with the following information:

Name (first and last)

Location (e.g. city, country)

Creative specialism or interest (as per the list above)

Are you professional (yes or no for each specialism or interest area)
Identification (G, L, B, I, or T – this may be required for events with a specific community focus)

Contact details

Email: theupshot@paradise.net.nz

A brief bio or CV (including any training, experience in years, highlights, any website address or social networking site page references)

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