Tag: auckland

Raising funds for their Learn & Participate music education programme, Auckland Philharmonia is bringing Studio 54 to Auckland Town Hall with Boogie Wonderland. Prepare to step into a world where the disco balls shine brighter and the beats fuse with symphonic sounds in a way you've never experienced before. On...

Jessie Lewthwaite has notes for those trying to attract the female gaze (gays). As is common for most busy professional millennials, I end most of my days laying in bed, disassociating by staring at my phone. Currently, my favourite online brain-numbing void is Instagram Reels, because I feel too old...

‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between’ creator Ramon Te Wake talks about living authentically as a trans woman in a changing culture and sharing queer stories with evolving audiences. TVNZ’s new local series, ‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between,’ revisits 90’s K road with a gaggle of...

Just a few doors down from Family Bar, is everyone's favourite underground club which welcomes every colour is our LGBTQI+ rainbow - G.A.Y Auckland. Photos | Jasmin Sheikh.  G.A.Y Auckland, 262 Karangahape Road.

The Rainbow Games took over Auckland this past weekend, concluding with a closing celebration where winners were awarded medals (including a Silver for YOUR EX's own Matt Fistonich). Photographer Jasmin Sheikh captures the smiles, camaraderie and (friendly) competition from the weekend's sporting events.

The Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony was a vibrant celebration of our diverse communities produced by the renowned rainbow DJ, Jordan Eskra, and MC’d by the host with the most, Luke Bird. The evening featured performances from iconic singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Paige, plus drag stars Kita Mean, Anita Wigl’it, Rita Menu,...

The Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony was a vibrant celebration of our diverse communities produced by the renowned rainbow DJ, Jordan Eskra, and MC’d by the host with the most, Luke Bird. The evening featured performances from iconic singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Paige, plus drag stars Kita Mean, Anita Wigl’it, Rita Menu,...

TV presenter and MC Luke Bird discusses his body transformation, feeling accepted by the queer community and hosting the Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony, this Thursday. You are hosting the Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony. Why did you want to be part of the Rainbow Games? As a creative, when opportunities are presented...