Mister Gay Europe 2025 comes to Amsterdam Pride
Mr. Gay Europe is a competition that selects an ambassador for the LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on raising awareness of important LGBTQIA+ issues. Each year, a new Mr. Gay Europe is crowned, who then serves as a spokesperson, advocating for equality, inclusion, and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The 16th edition of this event will take place during the iconic Amsterdam Pride 2025 and promises to be a spectacular four-day celebration of inclusivity, culture, and the festive Pride atmosphere. From July 29 to August 2, 2025, visitors and participants can experience the best the city has to offer, with one of the highlights being the grand finale on the Bar Blend MainStage at Dam Square , the vibrant heart of Amsterdam.
Mr. Gay Europe 2025 seeks the successor to the current titleholder, Tim Küsters from the Netherlands, who has been a source of inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community across Europe during his reign. This year, the competition is bigger, more exciting, and more diverse than ever, with an extensive program that will take participants and spectators on a journey through Amsterdam, while immersing them in the city’s welcoming Pride vibe.
The winner and new titleholder will be rewarded with an impressive prize package, headlined by a 9-day Vacaya Cruise along the beautiful Mediterranean coast & a fantastic trip above the polar circle to join the Arctic Pride
under the northern light. It’s a unique chance to not only become a role model for the LGBTQ+ community but also embark on new adventures.
The 2025 edition is organized by Bram Bierkens (photo above) and Tim Küsters. Bram is a recognized professional in the entertainment industry. As the executive producer of Mr Gay Europe and casting director at the television production company Banijay, he has made his mark on numerous successful projects. Together with the current Mr. Gay Europe, he will elevate the competition to new heights.
CHALLENGES:
MY PROJECT
The finalists will have the chance to tell the judges more about their campaign and the theme they are advocating for.
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
A panel of judges will interview the delegates for up to 15 minutes, with extra time for those with special needs, and more details are available in the Handbook’s interview section.
ONLINE VOTE
The audience will vote for their favorite finalist using online voting.
WRITTEN TEST
In this written test, delegates answer up to 100 questions on topics like LGBTIQ+ history and current events in 60 minutes, with extra time for those with special needs.
SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE
The delegates face several social media challenges and are judged based on their impact online.
PHOTOGENIC CHALLENGE
In this challenge, delegates are judged on their photos and professional attitude, showing their best angles and confidence with the photographer.
SPORTS CHALLENGE
The sports challenge varies each year based on local facilities, testing the delegates’ physical strength and stamina.
MR CONGENIALITY
The delegates vote for who they believe is the most likable, friendly, and deserving among them to win Mr. Gay Europe, excluding themselves.
In addition to the many activities and challenges the contestants will face, including workshops, panel discussions, and team-building events, they will also have the opportunity to experience the rich culture and diversity of Amsterdam.
Not only will the final take place in this wonderful gay world metropolis, but friends of Mr. Gay Europe will also know that we are talking about historical dimensions. When Mr Gay Europe was held for the first time in Oslo, Norway in 2005, it was intended as a one-off event. But when the gay community of Amsterdam asked to host the competition the following year, the first organizers, Mr. Morten Rudå and Mr. Tore Aasheim realized that something big was about to happen. In many ways, they thank Amsterdam for the competition continuing all these years. 
“I have for several years personally asked and encouraged Bram to take on the task, and therefore I am very happy that in our 20th year he is taking charge of the final. This guarantees an extraordinary final to the delight of both the audience and the participants, Amsterdam Pride has really something to look forward to,” says Aasheim, todays Mr. Gay Europe owner and president.
If you want to participate and wants to become the new Mister Gay Europe 2025, you can register now here: https://www.mrgayeurope.com/competition/sign-up/
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