Meet Gayburg was created to fill a niche
within the South African social scene with the hope to expand social circles
and break down barriers. The partnership
between owners Suzette Leal and Lawson Ricketts was formed over Sunday lunch in
Hyde Park. Suzette explained the Meet
Joburg (a previously developed company) concept and Lawson immediately
recognized the need for such a platform within the South African gay
community. Both owners have lived abroad
(London, New York, & Amsterdam) and witnessed similar popular social and
business concepts and felt that cities in South Africa would benefit from the
positive connections created. Thus began
the beginnings of Meet Gayburg…and coming soon Meet Gay Town!
Meet Gayburg is
an online platform AND a real world network with monthly events in sexy
locations where you can talk business, make contacts and meet friends. Our
members are a mixed bunch of professionals including some of the country’s most
successful businessmen, authors, designers, actors, lawyers, teachers and politicians.
We don't restrict the definition of 'professional' to these, however, and you
are welcome to join us whatever your current position. Some of us don't even
own a suit!
Events are structured around four pillars
of interest: arts & culture, dining
& restaurants, adventure and sport.
It’s free to apply and applicants will keep
receiving invitations until there is one that really tickles their fancy. All
applicants can attend their first event, obligation free. Should they enjoy
this experience, they can sign up to become a member and this will guarantee
them two invitations to tailor made events per month. Members pay R1200 for a
year’s membership and R180-R350 for each event.
Meet Gayburg is hosting a launch event on
17 November where they encourage the LGBT community to “Become an IN-MATE!” -
Join Meet Gayburg and hostess Mary Scary as we celebrate our launch in an old
prison complex!
To receive an invite to
the launch event, visit the Meet Gayburg website and 'apply now' to become a
member. This will provide an invitation to the event and notifications for
upcoming events.
It’s time to OUTsource your social life and
join the Meet Gayburg pink scene!
For more information go
to www.meetgayburg.co.za.
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