Day: September 16, 2014

Sep 16
Facebook to Meet with Drag Queens to Discuss Real Name Policy

Facebook has received major backlash over its temporary shutdown of drag performers Facebook pages citing proof of identity is required to continue use under their pseudonym. Facebook has informed affected account holders that they must “revert to their given names and set up fan pages for their alternate personas.” “Facebook is a community where people use their […]

Sep 16
RNZB Appoints New Artistic Director

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to announce the appointment of 36 year old Italian Francesco Ventriglia as the company’s new artistic director.  Francesco Ventriglia was appointed after an extensive international recruitment process. “The calibre of applicants was extremely high,” says RNZB Chair Candis Craven.  “Francesco greatly impressed the board with the breadth of […]