Category: Arts & Culture

Jul 22
New Lesbian Reality TV Series to Show on Kiwi Screens

In a win for lesbian visibility, Tampa Baes is an 8 part doco series following the lives of young lesbians living in Florida. A brand-new lesbian ‘doco drama’ is in production and Kiwis will be among the first in the world to see it on Amazon Prime. Tampa Baes will follow “the young lesbian ‘it […]

Jul 14
Boh Runga Pays Tribute to Icon Aretha Franklin

Boh Runga will join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO), Bella Kalolo, Vanessa Stacey and the Jubilation gospel choir, to celebrate the music of Aretha Franklin on Saturday 24 July. From ‘Think’, ‘Spanish Harlem’ and ‘Natural Woman’, right through to the fierce feminist anthem of all time, ‘Respect’ – the APO’s concert Aretha will revisit all […]

Jul 13
Murder Haus: The Drag Slayers

Murder Haus is an artist collective and queer family that works in art, drag, ballroom and fashion spaces. While their talents and creative passions go beyond drag, the impact they have made on Auckland’s scene is undeniable. Oliver Hall meets founding members, Joshiua, Ego and Dirrrty Helen, to find out what fuels their fierceness. Shaking […]