@spotlight-marathon.bsky.social
A Queer Arts + Gaming Showcase for Trans Rights. Broadcasting August 14-17, 2026 on Twitch! Event logo by fishsticxz-art.tumblr.com. Organized by @herm8281.bsky.social with help from dragon_nyx, Rhehaha, and lyssonfire!
hello all, we're very excited to state that submissions for Spotlight 2026 will be going live at midnight EST! Submissions will remain open until May 1st at 2359 EDT.
We'll announce our charity on March 8th!
Submit gaming: oengus.io/marathon/spo...
Submit art: forms.gle/tvHbnqNZ26Xy...
CORRECTION: SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN NOW!!!!!!!!
23.02.2026 21:02 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0CORRECTION: SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN NOW!!!!!!!!
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hello all, we're very excited to state that submissions for Spotlight 2026 will be going live at midnight EST! Submissions will remain open until May 1st at 2359 EDT.
We'll announce our charity on March 8th!
Submit gaming: oengus.io/marathon/spo...
Submit art: forms.gle/tvHbnqNZ26Xy...
-Look out for volunteer applications sometime in the spring!
-In particular, we're looking for someone to help us with social media, so if you're interested (or know someone who'd might be, please DM us here or join the Discord!)
We're so excited for the best Spotlight yet! <3 (2/2)
HELLO INTERNET!!!! did you miss us? we have a lot of news to report!
in brief:
-SPOTLIGHT IS BACK! Mark your calendars for August 14th-17th (We won't be running 24/7 this year).
-Participant submissions will open in late February and close in May
-Schedule will be released early June (1/2)
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
thank you so much for your amazing run!! we're so glad to have been your first marathon <3
16.08.2025 14:14 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0thank you so much for an amazing run, Ozo! It was a pleasure to see you showcase your driving skills in Double Dash <3
15.08.2025 18:51 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Good morning! Let's hang out until @spotlight-marathon.bsky.social starts! www.twitch.tv/starwindx9
15.08.2025 13:43 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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
Link to our incentive document, which will be updated live throughout the event:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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.
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!!
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
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!
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!
13.08.2025 14:41 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
everyone!!! Spotlight is TOMORROW!!!
get excited for the event and make sure to follow us on www.twitch.tv/spotlight_ma...
We're so excited for your run!!!
12.08.2025 15:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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...
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...
Both applications are due at midnight EDT on Wednesday, August 13!
Host Application: forms.gle/fVCe1FV5bZGf...
Restreamer Application: forms.gle/L14DnojDzMFg...
Both applications are due at midnight EDT on Wednesday, August 13!
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
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
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
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!
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!
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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