Organizer Amsterdam Gay Pride 1996 – 2005. Siep organised the first Amsterdam Canal Parade in 1996. The images were broadcast by CNN and seen around the world. In March of that year he was awarded the Andreas Medal by the Mayor of Amsterdam for his services to the city’s public image and, in particular, his contribution to the gay rights movement. In 2014 a collaboration was launched between the Andreas Culture Fund and the Amsterdam Gay Pride foundation to strengthen the cultural programme and support young gay artists and creative projects.
Pride Ambassador since 2014
