Category: Arts & Culture
ART & REALISM founder Jacquie Burke discusses her inclusive platform, offering artists a digital shopfront. Growing up on a kiwifruit orchard in Kati Kati, Bay of Plenty, Jacquie Burke’s childhood was filled with the joys of rural life. “It was amazing!” she recalls. “We had every kind of farm animal. I picked and packed kiwifruit […]
At the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 30 May history was made. For the first time, all three finalists in the Best Electronic category were female-identifying, and Amamelia became the first trans artist to win the award. The humble musician discusses her journey, transition and success with YOUR ex. All finalists in this year’s Best […]
Established in 1987, World of WearableArt (WOW) is a New Zealand-born celebration of art, design and fashion. YOUR ex talks to five rainbow community members (plus an ally) with different connections to the show about this queer creative spectacle. The 2024 WOW Show: DREAM AWAKE will bring the magic and vibrancy back to the heart of Wellington […]
The bisexual creator and star of Netflix’s number-one show defends criticism of the Baby Reindeer’s depiction of sexuality after sexual assault. While most of the media focus on the popular British drama, Baby Reindeer, has revolved around whether Netflix did enough to protect the real-life identity of alleged stalker ‘Martha’, a recent NPR review takes […]
Switzerland’s Nemo has made history as the first non-binary artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest after clinching the 2024 title. The 68th edition of Eurovision saw 37 countries vying for the prestigious music accolade, with Nemo’s song “The Code” not only scoring an impressive 591 points but also struck a chord with its poignant […]
From traumatic drug-fuelled teenage years to fighting to be a queer male role model in New Zealand music – Ardon England is ready to make a statement with his EP, That’s Camp. Ardon England first gained national attention when his Pride Box classes for the queer community made national news. A skilled dancer, he has […]
Legendary pop icon Madonna has delivered a historic performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, transforming the iconic locale into an electrifying dancefloor as she wrapped up her Celebration Tour. According to Live Nation, Madonna’s record-breaking performance, which drew a crowd of over 1.6 million people, surpassed the Rolling Stones’ 2006 record, making the […]
The star of TVNZ’s new local drama Testify, Stacey Hayes, tells us what she learnt from a childhood living in New Zealand’s foster care system and her advice for the parents of trans teens. Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? I was born and raised in New Plymouth, and my […]