Day: February 1, 2018

Netsafe are wanting to make sure the LGBT+ communities know that something can be done if they are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse online. The Netsafe page reminds LGBT+ communities, “Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore […]

The twelve trans women whose hair was forcibly cut short by police in Indonesia – and who were made to publicly change into men’s clothing  – have been released from police detention on the grounds that they would keep their hair short and behave like men. The women, who live in the province of Aceh, […]

Visual artists Alex Plumb and Gui Taccetti talk queerness in Latin culture and themes of identity and desire in their respective art practices. Sarah: Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time away from your studios to chat today, I’m very excited to have both of you together to discuss the similar themes you […]

He’s designed for Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Heather Graham, Bam Margera, Gin Wigmore and local celeb Colin Mathura-Jeffree, and it’s no surprise; Nick Von K launched at New Zealand Fashion Week in 2010 and quite literally became an overnight success. “I presented something that hadn’t been seen before,” says Von K, real name Nick Von […]

Oliver Hall runs through upcoming events and shows not already highlighted in express for this month. Always Loving Whitney Forget what you think you know about tribute acts! UK audiences recently voted Belinda Davids, star of The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show (Bruce Mason Centre – 10 Feb) ‘Better Than the Real Thing’. […]