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Broadcast from Chicago
Press Release
SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Gay Games VII announced today
that SIRIUS OutQ, the nation’s first and only 24/7 radio
channel for the GLBT community, will be the exclusive
national radio broadcast partner for Gay Games VII, an
international sports and cultural festival being held in
Chicago from July 15-22, 2006 .
SIRIUS OutQ, channel 106, will broadcast coverage of the
events of the entire week including live coverage of the
Opening Ceremony from Soldier Field and the Closing Ceremony
from Wrigley Field, and interviews, profiles and fascinating
stories of many of the athletes, directors and performers.
In addition, SIRIUS OutQ hosts will offer color commentary
and behind-the-scene facts about the Gay Games.
In its 25 year history, the Gay Games has become one of the
most anticipated events in GLBT communities worldwide.
Chicago will host more than 12,000 athletes from
70 countries and an anticipated 100,000 spectators and fans
for the seventh quadrennial Gay Games, held in
North America
for the first time in over a decade.
“The Gay Games returns to North America
on the first and only full-time 24/7 gay radio network –
SIRIUS OutQ. We are so proud to be chosen by the Gay Games
to broadcast constant coverage for people in their cars and
homes all over North America, “ said Jeremy Coleman, SIRIUS
Vice President of Talk and Entertainment Programming. “Gay
Games athletes also have inspirational stories to tell – and
their emotional stories of achievement and pride will be the
hallmarks of our coverage.”
“SIRIUS will bring Gay Games VII a presence no other Gay
Games has had in its 25 year history,” said Tracy Baim,
Board Co-Vice Chair, Gay Games VII. “By providing the most
comprehensive coverage the Gay Games has ever had, SIRIUS
OutQ will capture and broadcast the true spirit of the Gay
Games like never before. SIRIUS OutQ and Gay Games VII both
share high ideals for our community – and this partnership
will truly deliver the heart and spirit of what the Games
intend to accomplish.”
