Category: Arts & Culture
While dining at a great height, Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director Kate Gould previews October’s Melt Open festival. I find myself perched 17 metres above the ground at Vertigo, Brisbane’s most daring dining experience. Suspended off the side of the Brisbane Powerhouse, my nerves were on edge as I have to voluntarily lower my bottom off […]
In an exciting and significant moment for NZ theatre, The Court Theatre in Christchurch is staging Fun Home, the groundbreaking musical based on the graphic novel by lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel about her complex relationship with her father and growing up in a funeral home. Lead actors Michael Lee Porter and Kelly Hocking share the […]
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 […]