Category: Events
There is something especially lovely about a room full of people dressed to the nines for a genuinely good cause, and the Wild Night Masquerade Gala & Charity Auction delivered exactly that. Held as part of Wild Dunedin’s New Zealand Festival of Nature, the glamorous evening brought together more than 150 guests for a night […]
A glitter-drenched, Shakespeare-inspired pop musical has arrived in Aotearoa, built around one irresistible question: what if Juliet never died for Romeo? That premise gives & Juliet its spark, but what begins as a smart feminist reworking of one of literature’s most overdone straight love stories soon opens into something broader, warmer and, at times, beautifully […]
Comedian Stephen K Amos reflects on social media, race, representation, Prince Harry and Andrew, and the importance of context, in a world trying to balance progress with division. Ahead of his return to New Zealand with Now We’re Talking, Stephen K Amos sounds energised by the idea of reconnecting with audiences — but also deeply preoccupied by the state of […]
A lively evening at Capitol Cinema saw the community come together for the Pillion fundraiser, which raised $2,215 for the Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust. The packed screening brought people together for a night of film, connection and generosity, highlighting the power of community support. Funds raised from the event will go directly toward the […]
After a huge night of dancing at URGE on Saturday, Christchurch Pride weekend isn’t slowing down just yet. Instead, the celebrations roll straight into Sunday afternoon with the official URGE afterparty – Sunday Sessions – taking over the courtyard at Smash Palace on 15 March from 3pm. Organiser Craig Browning says the idea is simple: […]
DJ Everett Wayne tells YOUR EX what to expect from Saturday’s Urge Christchurch party, providing an alternative to “slender gay aesthetics”, and taking every opportunity – carpe diem! Christchurch’s Pride celebrations are about to get a serious injection of energy this weekend as URGE returns to Ōtautahi for a night of music, connection and unapologetic […]
Five sit down with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall to reflect on the pressures of sudden fame, burnout, and reclaiming the joy of their success. When I ask Five whether they’re secretly harbouring the one thing that would truly complete their boy band mythology, a member coming out as gay, Jay doesn’t hesitate. “Yes! We all […]
Christchurch residents are being invited to take part in – or help support – one of the city’s most colourful community cycling events, with organisers of Rainbow Ride 2026 calling for both riders and volunteers. Now entering its third year, Rainbow Ride will once again see cyclists form a single “rainbow snake” weaving through Ōtautahi […]