WILD & WET WEEKEND 98
ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST ANNUAL IGLTA CONVENTION IN MONTREAL, THE WILD &
WET PARTY TO BE HELD AT McGILL UNIVERSITY'S McCONNELL ARENA
The BBCM Foundation (Bad Boy Club Montreal) is pleased to announce that it
will hold its very popular WILD & WET Party at the McConnell Arena of McGill
University on Sunday, May 17, 1998, from 9PM to 10AM. This party, held for
the first time this year in a venue for over 4,000 people, is the main event
of the WILD & WET WEEKEND held during the Victoria Holiday in Canada. This
year, the event coincides with the annual convention of IGLTA (International
Gay & Lesbian Travel Association) taking place for the first time in
Montreal and attracting a larger number of out-of-town participants.
The second largest gay party in Canada (after the Black & Blue), the WILD &
WET, in its 7th year, promises to be a night to remember as thousands of
people will gather in this celebration of water, music and pure fun. The
WILD & WET attracts tourists from all over North America as well as many
Montrealers. IGLTA delegates will have special privileges at selected Wild
& Wet events.
This year's event will feature the excellent DJ Abel, for his first
appearance in Montreal. Abel is well known in the world of circuit parties
having done many memorable performances in major events throughout North
America, as well as resident DJ at Club Salvation in South Beach. Abel will
be followed by Montreal's own Stéphane Grondin (SKY, Playground bar, BBCM
events) whose popularity is rising in Montreal and who promises to make the
WILD & WET a night to remember.
The BBCM is also very proud to present, for the first time in Montreal,
Byron Stingily of Nervous Records (formerly with Ten City) who will perform
his huge hit « Get up » and his excellent version of « You make me feel
(Mighty Real) ».
And of course the energetic Bad Boy Club dancers will bring a touch of their
own with an original opening act and animation throughout the evening, with
surprises... Major sound & lights and special effects will be on the menu to
transform the McConnell Arena into an impressive party venue. The WILD & WET
is the spring dance event to the benefit of the BBCM Foundation, a
non-profit organization that distributes donations to direct AIDS care
groups and to gay and lesbian community groups (to include this year the Mc
Gill AIDS Centre).
Tickets for the WILD & WET are presently on sale at Priape Montreal,
Bodytech and Wega Video at a special price of $35 only (instead of $45) for
the first 500 tickets. Regular tickets in advance are $45 and can be
purchased at Priape Montreal & Toronto Wega Video, and Club La Cité.
Tickets at the door the night of the event are $50 if available ($40 with
student card). Out of towners may purchase advance tickets by calling
800-361-4595.
An impressive line up of official events will take place during the WILD &
WET Weekend:
THURSDAY MAY 14
· Bad Girl Club Party « GIRLS IN THE SKY » SKY CLUB 10 PM - 3 AM $4
· Athletic Party in cooperation with Équipe Montréal 98 on the occasion of
the "SEX" night at the new UNITY Club (1400 Montcalm) $5, Gayrobics show &
presentation for IGLTA delegates, BBCM dancers. To the benefit of Équipe
Montréal 98 (for the Gay Games in Amsterdam). Dress code: athletic « sexy ».
Free admission for IGLTA delegates.
FRIDAY MAY 15
· Pre-Leather Party AIGLE NOIR BAR 5 - 11 PM $3 with 1 free beer included.
Draw of prizes for people in leather.
· Leather/Levi's Party SKY Club on the occasion of the new SKY JACK nights
for men (new section) 10PM - 3 AM $5 with 1 free beer included if you are
wearing leather only. BBCM Dancers. Dress code : leather suggested.
· WILD & WET Weekend Launch SKY CLUB 10 PM - 3 AM $5. BBCM dancers &
surprises.
· After-Party at the new AREA Club (ex-Ouimetoscope, 1204 Ste-Catherine
east) starting at 3 AM. Reduced cover for SKY clients.
SATURDAY MAY 16
· « Mega work-out » 3 PM at STUDIO GAYROBICS, 551 Mont-Royal east, 3rd
floor, admission price. Info : 527-2427
· Pre-Uniform Party STUD starting at 8 PM, free admission. Draw of prizes
for people in uniform.
· IGLTA Mega Uniform Party UNITY 10 PM DJ Stéphane Grondin & DJ Mark
Anthony. BBCM Dancers & show. Dress code: uniforms. Tickets in advance : $8
Priape, Wega Video. $10 at the door.
· After-Uniform Party starting at 3 AM, on the occasion of POP night at
PLAYGROUND AFTER-HOURS (Amherst Street door). Reduced cover for Unity
clients.
SUNDAY MAY 17
· Lunch WILD & WET, RESTAURANT PIZZÉDÉLIC, 1329 Ste-Catherine east
11:30 AM - 3 PM , moderate price.
· Brunch WILD & WET at RESTO BLEU, 1488 Ste-Catherine east 10 AM - 4 PM, set
price
· Official T-Dance & roof-top terrace opening UNITY
4 PM - 10 PM, 2 dance floors, DJ Gilles Jr., suggested contribution $3
· « Happy Hour » at SKY Pub from 6 PM, suggested contribution $3
MONDAY MAY 18
· Official Morning Party GROOVE SOCIETY 9 AM - 3 PM $5, DJ Alain Vinet
· « Happy Hour » SKY PUB 4 PM - 10 PM, suggested contribution $3
· Recovery Party SKY CLUB 10 PM - 3 AM $5
VIP PASS: $125 limited quantity. Provides free priority access to ALL
official events including the Sunday lunch and the mega work-out, 1 free
visit to Bodytech, 2 free visits to Club La Cité, 1 souvenir t-shirt &
other small gifts. Does not include the Tangente show. RESERVATIONS: BBCM
514-875-7016 or VIA www.bbcm.org E-MAIL: information@bbcm.org
This year, the BBCM is proud to associate itself with Tangente for the WILD
& WET Weekend by including to the official events their presentation of
"Moment'homme: danses gaies" by gay choreographers Jean-Pierre Mondor, Louis
Guillemette and Jadson Caldeira. May 14-15-16 at 8:30 PM; May 17 at 7:30 PM
at AGORA DE LA DANSE. Tickets: 514-525-1500 Admission Network 514-790-1245
The Wild & Wet sponsors & partners are (as of April 7, 1998): Air Canada,
Black Label, Fugues, In Newsweekly, A&U, C'est Comme Ça, Wet, Mix 96, Icon,
Naya, LGNY, Fly, Masculigne, La Cité, Bodytech, Sauna Centre-ville, Priape,
Twink Magazine, Point Net, Yogourt Liberté, Body Body, Four Points Sheraton,
Unity, Area, SKY, Stud, Resto Bleu, Pizzédélic, Aigle noir, Équipe Montréal
98, Tangente, Gayrobics, OCTGM, McGill, Playground POP, and Wega Video.
VOLUNTEERS
The BBCM Foundation is always looking for volunteers for all the activities
of the WILD & WET. Please call us at 514-875-7026 if you would like to
participate. A minimum of 8 hours of work is required in order to get a free
ticket for the WILD & WET at the Mc Connell Arena.
For more information concerning the WILD & WET Party or any other Bad Boy
Club events, please call 514-875-7026 or reach us by email:
information@bbcm.org. You can also check out our web site: www.bbcm.org
(
geocities.com/glamourcom)