Category: Events
Sitting in her parents’ lounge in Fielding, with a vibrant wall of drag costumes behind her, Spankie Jackzon, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2, reflects on her whirlwind journey, grand ambitions and bringing her solo show to Palmy Drag Fest. A Triumphant Finale Spankie recalls the night of the Drag Race […]
Historian Gareth Watkins highlights August dates that are significant for Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities. 24 August 1976 The NZ Truth tabloid newspaper began a 6-week campaign to publicly out National MP Marilyn Waring. Its first front-page headline read, “MP’s Odd Love Affair.” The story reported that Waring’s lover was a “mother of three who left her husband […]
Grammy Award-winning rock ensemble Greta Van Fleet is set to make a dynamic return to New Zealand as part of their Starcatcher World Tour. The band will grace Auckland’s Spark Arena on 30 August, marking their first performance in the country since 2019. Originating from Frankenmuth, Michigan, the group comprises brothers Josh Kiszka (vocals), Jake […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring and join Auckland Museum for the highly anticipated return of Auckland’s most beloved singles event, Mingle at the Museum. This year, Auckland Museum is thrilled to introduce a special Pride Edition for our LGBTTQIA+ communities to join in on the Mingle magic. BOOK NOW! A DJ will be spinning the […]
On Friday, 6 September, Auckland Museum will host Mingle at the Museum: Pride Edition, presented by Miss Geena. This lively event offers singles from our LGBTTQIA+ communities a wonderful opportunity to connect in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Tickets are priced at $59, which includes a welcome beer or bubbles. Secure your tickets at aucklandmuseum.com
Winter Pride turns 21 this month! Chase away the winter blues with ten days of celebrations in Queenstown from Thursday, 22 August, to Sunday, 1 September. Here are YOUR ex’s picks of the festival’s must-attend events: Pride Dinner 2024 | Friday 23rd August Kick off the festivities with a stylish dinner at Yonder, Queenstown’s best […]
Since 2009, Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has presented the best local and international filmmaking to movie lovers all over the country. 2024’s selection highlights how queer films are leading the way in diverse genre-shattering cinema, many of which will not be screened here, outside of the NZIFF. Here is YOUR ex’s […]
Palmerston North is set to come alive with colour, glamour and fabulous performances as the Palmy Drag Fest returns for its fourth year from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 October. Henrique Beirao, AKA the dazzling drag queen Rhubarb Rouge, the mastermind behind Palmy Drag Fest, shares the personal stories that have shaped this remarkable event. […]