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Who is Mr. Gay Europe? The Mr. Gay Europe Pageant is much more than a beauty contest. The young man selected will be “more than just a pretty face and a nice body”. While physical beauty will be part of the judges’ considerations, it is a young man’s “inner beauty” that will make the difference in the selection. During the stage competitions and particularly in the personal interviews, the jury will focus on a young man who: - shows an interest in the world and people around him; - displays patience, has a sympathetic and considerate nature; - will not be frightened by change, or things and people different from his own frame of reference, experience or cultural background; - can articulate his thoughts and conduct an intelligent conversation; - has a basic innate charm and sparkle; - is special, but real; - has poise and seems secure with himself, without coming across as arrogant; - could be the young man a company would like to be their representative; - can be an ambassador of goodwill; - is the quintessential young man....and a bit more. 1) The Organization 1. Mr. Gay Europe (MGEO) is a commercial, independent and non-political organization based in Oslo, Norway. 2) The European Finals 1. Each year The Mr. Gay Europe competition is held in a European host city. 2. Each year in the beginning of October, the new host city will be announced on the MGO web site and through an official press release. 3. Local Mr. Gay producers, organizations, companies or persons intending to host the Mr. Gay Europe Competition must provide the MGE organization with a professional production plan regarding marketing, budget and producing the show itself. Interested parties may inquire for a detailed list of requirements needed for hosting the MGE competition. 3) The competition 1. There is no limit for how many European countries, areas or regions that can take part in Mr. Gay Europe. Even neighboring countries can take part , though only 1 Delegate per country, area or region. 2. All of the Delegates will take part in the Mr. Gay Europe grand finale show, none of the Delegates will be excluded before they have taken part in all the three show segments of the final. There are no losers in Mr. Gay Europe. All the Delegates will be present during the whole final and no-one will be sent backstage before the new Mr. Gay Europe is announced. 3. After the three show segments of the evening, twelve of the Delegates will be chosen for a place in the Grande Finale. 4. Out of these twelve Delegates three will be chosen to take part in the Super Finals. 5. Out of these three, one Delegate will be crowned Mr. Gay Europe. The other two Delegates in the Super finals will be named 1st and 2nd runner up. 6. The Delegates have several possibilities to get a place in the Grande Finale. - People's Choice (internet vote), (1) - Mr. Gay Swim Wear (swim wear competition), (1) - No. 1 Talent (talent competition), (1) - Interview (one-on-one interview with a preliminary jury, (6) - Showmanship (at the discretion of the jury on final evening) (2) - "The Challenge" (this can be a written test, a physical test etc) (1) 7. If a person wins two different categories, the person who gets second best are also awarded a place in the Grande Finale. The six best in each category earn points that counts in the Grande Finale for a place in the Super Final. (12, 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 points) 4) The Partners 1. European countries, regions or states may participate with Delegates in The Mr. Gay Europe competition. 2. If a country does not have an official Mr. Gay competition and an organization, club owner or a local arranger wants to host a Mr. Gay contest, in his/hers native country he or she may contact MGE for further information. 3. Should a country or a local Mr. Gay decline an invitation to enter the MGE competition, the invitation will be extended to other possible partners wishing to enter a Delegate who will represent their country in the Competition. They will be referred to as official Delegates for a given country, but not title-holders. 4. If a country does not have an official Mr. Gay competition and an organization and no other partners or organizers want to appoint, select or nominate a Delegate, any gay man with a family address in and passport from a given country can register as a Delegate through our Wild Card Program (WCP). 5) The dates of the MGE year 1. Any city who wants to host next year’s Mr. Gay Europe finals need to apply before June 1st. 2. At the end of each Mr Gay Europe finals, the new host city will be announced. The local producers throughout Europe is then immediately invited to register for next year's participation and as soon as possible asked to provide the dates for next year's local Mr. Gay competition. During a year's Mr. Gay Europe finals show next year’s host city will be named and local producers are asked to register their participation and as soon as possible give the dates for the local Mr. Gay finals. 3. The candidate from each country must be available for the dates listed in the program for each year’s competition, and arrive on the time given by the MGE organization, usually on the Wednesday of the competition week at noon. The winner of Mr. Gay Europe must also be available for interviews and other official duties on Sunday, after the finals. 6) The Delegates 1. From 2007 there will be no participant’s fee for the Delegates. 2. Traveling to and from the contest is covered by the local arranger, producer, club owner, sponsor or host, or by a country’s Mr. Gay himself. 3. The Mr. Gay Europe Organization offer contestants free accommodation at first rate hotels. 4. The competition will be presented in English and it is our hope that the Delegates’ knowledge of English is of such quality that he will be understood by the judges and the audience alike. 5. Interpreters will be provided if needed. 6. All Delegates and their sponsoring arrangers, producers, hosts or club owners must have internet access from the time they enter the contest until the finals take place, as most of the arrangements and instructions for the contest will be disseminated via e-mail. 7. Correspondence with the contestants will be conducted in English. 8. Delegates must be 18 years of age, or, the legal age of consent in the country he is representing, if the legal age there is older than 18 years. 9. As an official Delegate of Mr. Gay Europe you will be sharing a double room with one of the other Delegates. This is not negotiable. This is part of our friendship program and has through the years proven to be a huge success. 7) The Jury 1. The jury will consist of at least 7 persons. One of the 7 will be appointed head of the jury by The Mr. Gay Europe Organization. More than half of the jurors have to represent other countries than the host country. Countries outside of Europe may be represented among the judges. There will be a special preliminary jury for The Mr. Gay Swim Wear Contest, and for the preliminary interviews conducted before the finals. 8) Further more 1. To ensure a fair competition, there will be NO personal stylists, hairdressers or local arrangers permitted backstage or in the Delegates’ hotel rooms at any time. 2. Each Delegate will receive two complimentary tickets for his local hosts or arrangers. Tickets for friends or relatives can be bought at a later stage. Should the local producers not wish to attend, the 2 tickets can be given to friends. 3. For your own comfort smoking is not allowed in hotel rooms. 4. Any use of drugs is prohibited. 5. Any misconduct, non-observance of rules, use of drugs or disrespectful behavior by a Delegate may result in immediate dismissal from The Mr. Gay Europe Competition, as determined by the Competition officials. 6. All Delegates must be willing to be photographed, videotaped and interviewed at all times. Contestants understand that the photos, video footage and interviews can be distributed, and the show can be broadcasted, domestic and foreign, without any limitations, and without any fee to the contestants. 7. There will be photos, interviews and a brief press conference immediately following the contest. The winner will be under contract of The Mr. Gay Europe Organization, and therefore required to participate in these. 8. The MGE title holder may return to normal life after the competition is over, but any requests for personal appearances by you as Mr. Gay Europe must be coordinated through the MGE Organization and local arranger. Revised Oslo, February 14, 2008 |
