GCN’s beloved My Big Fat Gay Quiz returned in full force on Wednesday, September 4, at Love Tempo in Dublin, raising vital funds for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ media and charity. Hosted by the ever-fabulous Miss Roots and Miss Taken, the event was filled with laughter, entertainment, and seven rounds of brain-teasing trivia covering exclusively queer topics.
The quiz covered a wide range of LGBTQ+ categories, including Irish queer history, queer sports, and queer music, providing a fun and informative challenge to the audience. Throughout the night, Miss Roots and Miss Taken kept spirits high with their quick wit and charm, making sure the crowd was laughing throughout.
Some notable questions included ‘Who was the first winner of Drag Race?’ and ‘When was GCN founded?’.
Before the winner was announced, other prizes were given away, including one for the team with the least amount of points, and best team name. Not to mention a total of 19 raffle prizes that included a Middle East Feast Dinner for two courtesy of Brother Hubbard and a magical €250 Boots hamper.
A closely fought battle emerged for second and third place, with two teams locked in a tie. The deciding question, “What number was the last GCN issue?” pushed the teams to their limits, with one emerging victorious and securing second place, winning themselves four tickets to the Pillow Queens Irish Tour.
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The overall winning team of this season’s My Big Fat Gay Quiz triumphed with an impressive score of 48 out of 66 points, securing four tickets to The GALAS, Ireland’s annual LGBTQ+ awards and the queerest night of the year organised by the NXF and GCN.
The night was not only a fun social gathering but also a significant fundraising success. With a total of €3,071 raised on the night, all funds will support GCN, Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ media platform and registered charity, which provides crucial visibility and a voice for the queer community across the country.
From all of us at GCN, we would like to extend our gratitude to all involved in My Big Fat Gay Quiz, including Miss Roots and Miss Taken for their stellar hosting, the LoveTempo crew for providing the perfect venue and fantastic staff, the sponsors for the amazing prizes, and to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the night.
Quiz Prizes include:
– Four tickets to Ireland’s prestigious LGBTQ+ awards and queerest night of the year, The GALAS
– Four tickets to the Pillow Queens’ Irish Tour
– Four club passes with complimentary drinks for a Saturday night of your choice at Mother + Four tickets to see the show Who Robbed Annie Queeries? at the Dublin Fringe Festival on September 12 at 8:45pm
Raffle Prizes include:
– A Middle East Feast Dinner for two at Brother Hubbard North, in Capel Street
– Four hats and four thermal mugs courtesy of BMW
– A Boots hamper worth €250 jam-packed with everything you need to look and feel your best – including No7 skincare, premium beauty products for skincare and makeup and extra surprises from home-grown Irish brands
– A DiFontaine’s voucher for a full pie pizza
– A pair of tickets to see pop sensation NIKI at the 3Olympia Theatre on November 10
– A WAKE t-shirt designed by Niall Sweeny, creator of the award-winning show produced by THISISPOPBABY
– A Sharing Menu for two at Yves, the French dining experience offered by Brother Hubbard Ranelagh
– A pair of tickets to a screening of your choosing at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) – does not apply to festival/season title
– A €100 voucher to use at the Hard Rock Café in Dublin
– Two full boxes of wine courtesy of the Squealing Pig
– An Annual Membership worth €60 to the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLi)
– A pair of tickets to see R&B singer Sinéad Harnett at The Academy on October 19
– A Cheese & Meat Platter for two with desserts and a bottle of Prosecco included at Piglet Wine Bar
– A Family Membership worth €80 to the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts (RHA)
– A pair of tickets to see Irish band A Lazarus Soul live in Vicar Street on October 26
– A €20 meal voucher to use at Wagamama
– A pair of tickets to see comedian Vittorio Angelone in Vicar Street on November 3
– An Annual Membership worth €100 to the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
– A pair of tickets to see musician Bonny Light Horseman live in Vicar Street on November 24
– A fabulous GCN goodie bag including our gorgeous t-shirts, postcards and more
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