Spotlight
@spotlight-marathon.bsky.social
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights. August 15-16th on Twitch! Event logo by fishsticxz-art.tumblr.com.
Organized by @herm8281.bsky.social with help from dragon_nyx, Rhehaha, and lyssonfire!
Organized by @herm8281.bsky.social with help from dragon_nyx, Rhehaha, and lyssonfire!
WOW!!!!!! Thank you so much, everyone,
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
August 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
WOW!!!!!! Thank you so much, everyone,
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
for making Spotlight a huge success.
We raised $1064.40 for The Knights and Orchids Society!
We still have some unclaimed incentives! If you'd like to claim one, make a donation before 2359 EDT on Sunday!
You can still enter both art raffle incentives, too
thank you so much for an amazing run, Ozo! It was a pleasure to see you showcase your driving skills in Double Dash <3
Thanks again to @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social for giving me the chance to do my first real streaming event(even if I was far from amazing xd)! Reminder to everyone else this marathon still has a long way to go! Go give their #Twitch a watch! www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
spotlight_marathon - Twitch
Spotlight for Trans Rights! 24-hour Gaming and Arts Showcase!
www.twitch.tv
August 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
thank you so much for an amazing run, Ozo! It was a pleasure to see you showcase your driving skills in Double Dash <3
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Good morning! Let's hang out until @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social starts! www.twitch.tv/starwindx9
Starwindx9 - Twitch
Friday morning chill stream. Spotlight starts later today!
www.twitch.tv
August 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Good morning! Let's hang out until @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social starts! www.twitch.tv/starwindx9
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I will be streaming on @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social's channel tonight at 7:30PM CDT! :3 We will be raising money for a charity that helps LGBT+ Black people in the south!!
Channel: www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
Charity: www.tkosociety.org
Channel: www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
Charity: www.tkosociety.org
TKO Society
www.tkosociety.org
August 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I will be streaming on @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social's channel tonight at 7:30PM CDT! :3 We will be raising money for a charity that helps LGBT+ Black people in the south!!
Channel: www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
Charity: www.tkosociety.org
Channel: www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
Charity: www.tkosociety.org
INCENTIVES ARE HERE!
We have 4 game-related incentives and 10 (!) purchasable incentives from a bunch of amazing creators!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: the purchasable incentives will become available from 1100 EDT (2 hours and 11 minutes from now). Donations before then won't go towards those incentives.
We have 4 game-related incentives and 10 (!) purchasable incentives from a bunch of amazing creators!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: the purchasable incentives will become available from 1100 EDT (2 hours and 11 minutes from now). Donations before then won't go towards those incentives.
August 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
INCENTIVES ARE HERE!
We have 4 game-related incentives and 10 (!) purchasable incentives from a bunch of amazing creators!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: the purchasable incentives will become available from 1100 EDT (2 hours and 11 minutes from now). Donations before then won't go towards those incentives.
We have 4 game-related incentives and 10 (!) purchasable incentives from a bunch of amazing creators!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: the purchasable incentives will become available from 1100 EDT (2 hours and 11 minutes from now). Donations before then won't go towards those incentives.
hello all!! we'll be announcing donation incentives at 0800 EDT tomorrow [3 hours before the start of the event!]
from there, donation incentives will be first-come, first-served [with clearer instructions to come in the document containing them!]
we're so excited for tomorrow! get hype!!
from there, donation incentives will be first-come, first-served [with clearer instructions to come in the document containing them!]
we're so excited for tomorrow! get hype!!
August 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
hello all!! we'll be announcing donation incentives at 0800 EDT tomorrow [3 hours before the start of the event!]
from there, donation incentives will be first-come, first-served [with clearer instructions to come in the document containing them!]
we're so excited for tomorrow! get hype!!
from there, donation incentives will be first-come, first-served [with clearer instructions to come in the document containing them!]
we're so excited for tomorrow! get hype!!
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everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
spotlight_marathon - Twitch
Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held on August 15th-17th, 2025. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose...
www.twitch.tv
August 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
donorbox.org/spotlight-fo...
Most importantly, here's the donation link for the event, graciously set up for us by TKO staff!
Note that you don't have to put in your real name when donating or choosing to leave a message. Feel free to use your handle or donate anonymously!
Most importantly, here's the donation link for the event, graciously set up for us by TKO staff!
Note that you don't have to put in your real name when donating or choosing to leave a message. Feel free to use your handle or donate anonymously!
Spotlight for Trans Rights | The Knights and Orchids Society (Powered by Donorbox)
Stream for Justice: Support The Knights and Orchids Society! 🏳️⚧️We’re streaming for a cause that matters — The Knights and Orchids Society, a Black- and trans-led nonprofit providing free, affirming...
donorbox.org
August 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
donorbox.org/spotlight-fo...
Most importantly, here's the donation link for the event, graciously set up for us by TKO staff!
Note that you don't have to put in your real name when donating or choosing to leave a message. Feel free to use your handle or donate anonymously!
Most importantly, here's the donation link for the event, graciously set up for us by TKO staff!
Note that you don't have to put in your real name when donating or choosing to leave a message. Feel free to use your handle or donate anonymously!
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Going live in 10 minutes on #Twitch! Make sure to tune in Friday for my first ever charity event when I do a run for @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social!!! Very excited for this week!
August 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Going live in 10 minutes on #Twitch! Make sure to tune in Friday for my first ever charity event when I do a run for @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social!!! Very excited for this week!
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
spotlight_marathon - Twitch
Spotlight is a Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights to be held on August 15th-17th, 2025. The showcase will take the form of a marathon livestream on a single Twitch channel with the purpose...
www.twitch.tv
August 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
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We're also looking for your PETS!!!!!! We'll be having a Pet Showcase on the morning of August 16th [EDT] to showcase the beautiful animals of this community. The Pet Showcase is open to all, regardless of identity or age!
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
forms.gle
August 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We're also looking for your PETS!!!!!! We'll be having a Pet Showcase on the morning of August 16th [EDT] to showcase the beautiful animals of this community. The Pet Showcase is open to all, regardless of identity or age!
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
We're also looking for your PETS!!!!!! We'll be having a Pet Showcase on the morning of August 16th [EDT] to showcase the beautiful animals of this community. The Pet Showcase is open to all, regardless of identity or age!
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
forms.gle
August 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We're also looking for your PETS!!!!!! We'll be having a Pet Showcase on the morning of August 16th [EDT] to showcase the beautiful animals of this community. The Pet Showcase is open to all, regardless of identity or age!
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
Submit your pets HERE by August 14th at 2359: forms.gle/9hiHjcmvmB2t...
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Both applications are due at midnight EDT on Wednesday, August 13!
Host Application: forms.gle/fVCe1FV5bZGf...
Restreamer Application: forms.gle/L14DnojDzMFg...
Host Application: forms.gle/fVCe1FV5bZGf...
Restreamer Application: forms.gle/L14DnojDzMFg...
Spotlight Host Form
Please submit by August 13th 11:59 pm EDT
forms.gle
August 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Both applications are due at midnight EDT on Wednesday, August 13!
Host Application: forms.gle/fVCe1FV5bZGf...
Restreamer Application: forms.gle/L14DnojDzMFg...
Host Application: forms.gle/fVCe1FV5bZGf...
Restreamer Application: forms.gle/L14DnojDzMFg...
hey everyone! we're looking for hosts and restreamers for Spotlight!
to apply as a host, you'll need to have a clear mic and feel comfortable reading donations and interacting with commentators!
to apply as a restreamer, you'll need a PC capable of streaming a Discord stream [or two] to Twitch
to apply as a host, you'll need to have a clear mic and feel comfortable reading donations and interacting with commentators!
to apply as a restreamer, you'll need a PC capable of streaming a Discord stream [or two] to Twitch
August 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
hey everyone! we're looking for hosts and restreamers for Spotlight!
to apply as a host, you'll need to have a clear mic and feel comfortable reading donations and interacting with commentators!
to apply as a restreamer, you'll need a PC capable of streaming a Discord stream [or two] to Twitch
to apply as a host, you'll need to have a clear mic and feel comfortable reading donations and interacting with commentators!
to apply as a restreamer, you'll need a PC capable of streaming a Discord stream [or two] to Twitch
important note: our event coordinator is a silly gal and stated the start time wrong! we're starting at 1100 EDT, not noon!
with that being said, please spread the word! information about hosts, restreaming, and our pet showcase will be coming soon <3
with that being said, please spread the word! information about hosts, restreaming, and our pet showcase will be coming soon <3
hello everyone! we are proud to release the schedule for Spotlight this year:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
Oengus
Oengus is a free tool to manage your speedrunning marathons from submissions to schedule, available as a hosted service.
oengus.io
July 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
important note: our event coordinator is a silly gal and stated the start time wrong! we're starting at 1100 EDT, not noon!
with that being said, please spread the word! information about hosts, restreaming, and our pet showcase will be coming soon <3
with that being said, please spread the word! information about hosts, restreaming, and our pet showcase will be coming soon <3
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One of these names looks familiar... hmmmmmm
(I'll be in this marathon Friday, August 15th, at 12:45pm Eastern time! Come say hello!!!) #twitch #charity #marathon #TKOSociety
(I'll be in this marathon Friday, August 15th, at 12:45pm Eastern time! Come say hello!!!) #twitch #charity #marathon #TKOSociety
hello everyone! we are proud to release the schedule for Spotlight this year:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
Oengus
Oengus is a free tool to manage your speedrunning marathons from submissions to schedule, available as a hosted service.
oengus.io
July 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
One of these names looks familiar... hmmmmmm
(I'll be in this marathon Friday, August 15th, at 12:45pm Eastern time! Come say hello!!!) #twitch #charity #marathon #TKOSociety
(I'll be in this marathon Friday, August 15th, at 12:45pm Eastern time! Come say hello!!!) #twitch #charity #marathon #TKOSociety
hello everyone! we are proud to release the schedule for Spotlight this year:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
Oengus
Oengus is a free tool to manage your speedrunning marathons from submissions to schedule, available as a hosted service.
oengus.io
July 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
hello everyone! we are proud to release the schedule for Spotlight this year:
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
oengus.io/marathon/spo...
join us for over 24 hours of gaming, arts, and general shenanigans, starting August 15th at noon EDT!
hi all, just an update for those not in our discord: the schedule will be coming out this weekend! our organizers have been busy offline, but we're committed to publishing everything ASAP
also, look out for a host application in the next week!
also, look out for a host application in the next week!
July 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
hi all, just an update for those not in our discord: the schedule will be coming out this weekend! our organizers have been busy offline, but we're committed to publishing everything ASAP
also, look out for a host application in the next week!
also, look out for a host application in the next week!
submissions for spotlight are now CLOSED! thank you so much to everyone who submitted. we'll be releasing the schedule in just under a week, so get excited!
July 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
submissions for spotlight are now CLOSED! thank you so much to everyone who submitted. we'll be releasing the schedule in just under a week, so get excited!
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My fellow LGBT gamers and creatives - consider applying for Spotlight by 7/14! It’s an LGBT Talent Show and Gaming Marathon raising money for The Knights and Orchids Society, a black trans-led org that provides heath, education, and financial services to black TLGB+ folks in the southern US
hi everyone!! reminder that our submissions close in **5 DAYS!** it's not too late to submit your proposal for a gaming / art segment, so please fill out the oengus form [for gaming] or the google form [for art] and join our discord!!
July 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My fellow LGBT gamers and creatives - consider applying for Spotlight by 7/14! It’s an LGBT Talent Show and Gaming Marathon raising money for The Knights and Orchids Society, a black trans-led org that provides heath, education, and financial services to black TLGB+ folks in the southern US
hi everyone!! reminder that our submissions close in **5 DAYS!** it's not too late to submit your proposal for a gaming / art segment, so please fill out the oengus form [for gaming] or the google form [for art] and join our discord!!
July 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
hi everyone!! reminder that our submissions close in **5 DAYS!** it's not too late to submit your proposal for a gaming / art segment, so please fill out the oengus form [for gaming] or the google form [for art] and join our discord!!
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🤗This is event is for the The Knights and Orchids Society, a charity for black TLGB+ people in the southern United States! Definitely check it out and consider joining if you can!
hey y'all! by popular demand, we've opened a Google Form application for artist submissions! to apply, simply give us a description of your segment, a time estimate, and attach a piece of your work!
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
forms.gle
July 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🤗This is event is for the The Knights and Orchids Society, a charity for black TLGB+ people in the southern United States! Definitely check it out and consider joining if you can!
hey y'all! by popular demand, we've opened a Google Form application for artist submissions! to apply, simply give us a description of your segment, a time estimate, and attach a piece of your work!
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
forms.gle
July 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
hey y'all! by popular demand, we've opened a Google Form application for artist submissions! to apply, simply give us a description of your segment, a time estimate, and attach a piece of your work!
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
please share widely to artists of all kinds <3 the form closes july 14!
forms.gle/hEH96euZcbPC...
hi everyone!
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)
June 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
hi everyone!
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)
we're extending our submission deadline to JULY 14th at 2359 GMT+1! we've received amazing submissions so far and want to give you all some extra time to prepare more! please reach out to anyone you think would be interested in joining us :)