Day: May 10, 2019

May 10
Australian Labor Party Use Grindr Ads in Fight Against Homophobic Opponent

The Australian Labor party are running ads on Grindr in its fight against an opponent who once linked same-sex marriage to paedophilia. In Australia, Labor is using the non-conventional campaign technique in the Victorian seat of Scullin, where the Liberal opponent Gurpal Singh once linked same-sex marriage to a paedophile. Gurpal Singh was a ‘No’ […]

May 10
‘It’s Raining Men’ (in Wigs and Heels!)

Keegan Elliot provides your drag forecast for May, so go get absolutely soaking wet! Christchurch: Down in the Garden City expect a downpour of sickening with Drag It Out! Five fierce drag performers are going for the crown. May’s theme was Sci-Fi Fantasies with spot prizes for the best dressed! Wellington: Expect some highs coming […]

May 10
A Colourful Crazy Ride: Jesse Wikiriwhi Discusses NZ Opera’s The Barber of Seville

Jesse Wikiriwhi is a stalwart of the NZ dance community and the ‘Resident Barista’ on TV3’s daily morning show The Café, but NZ Opera’s up and coming production of The Barber of Seville poses one of the most fun and colourful challenges he has faced.   Rossini’s crazy comic opera The Barber of Seville will […]

May 10
Canada Reduces Blood Donation Ban For Gay and Bi Men To Three Months

Canada has announced the reduction of the official blood donation deferral period for gay and bisexual men from one year to three months.   The announcement which was made by Canada’s Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor was made on Parliament Hill on Wednesday, with the Minister describing the move as “significant.” The policy amendment […]