Category: Events
Aussie drag legend Maxi Shield talks with Your Ex about Palmy Drag Fest, looking like a ‘mongrel’ and closing the Olympics! What do you consider the greatest moment of your drag career so far? I’m so lucky to have a career that has spanned 27 years and counting. From touring with Madonna to performing at […]
Auckland’s Aotea Centre is set to host an evening that blends cinema and live music as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra presents Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert. This special evening offers the chance to experience Ang Lee’s iconic martial arts film with the power of a 70-piece orchestra performing its Oscar®-winning score live. Presented by Film Concerts […]
When considering a trip across the pond to experience some big city energy, it’s easy to only consider two options, but Oliver Hall discovers Brisbane is brimming with arts, foodie and queer scenes that rival its big Aussie brothers. An Impressive Arrival It’s been an easy afternoon drive down from the Gold Coast to our […]
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