Category: Events
Following on from a successful Rainbow Games, Auckland has been shortlisted as one of the ten cities vying to be the host of the 2030 Gay Games. The bidding process for the 2030 Gay Games began in January 2024, with 25 cities from across five continents expressing interest. Ten cities have advanced to the next […]
2024’s lineup for Winter Pride is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, featuring an eclectic array of DJs, performers, and unique events set to transform Queenstown into a hub of LGBTQ+ celebration from 22 August to 1 September. This year’s festival not only highlights traditional pride festivities but also introduces innovative experiences […]
TV presenter and MC Luke Bird discusses his body transformation, feeling accepted by the queer community and hosting the Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony, this Thursday. You are hosting the Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony. Why did you want to be part of the Rainbow Games? As a creative, when opportunities are presented that align with what […]
Ahead of next weekend’s SailGP event in Christchurch Global Head of Media Operations Barbara Sikorski discusses what sets her sport apart. What makes SailGP different from other sailing events? I worked on a lot of other sporting events (but never sailing) before I joined SailGP back in 2018 in its inception. Our first Race was […]
In the music world, where stars come and go, only a select few shine bright enough to become legends. Gladys Knight, the Empress of Soul, is one such luminary, and her upcoming Farewell Tour promises to be a beacon for soul music enthusiasts across Aotearoa. Presented by MG Live, Arena Touring, and Frontier Touring, Knight’s […]
Ahead of tonight’s (all ages) FriYAY and (R18) FriGAY Drinks at Riverside, Christchurch Pride opened with its annual Walk of Support. Scroll down for pics. Meeting at the corner of Columbo and Cashel Street, the Walk of Support heading down to the Bridge of Remembrance. Uniformed Police were welcomed to walk, unlike similar marches […]
Christchurch Pride will open tomorrow Thursday 14 March with their annual Walk of Support, starting at the corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets at 5.10pm. Christchurch Pride Fest 2024 is kicking things off with the annual Walk for Support on Thursday 14 March. This family-friendly journey through Cashel Mall attracted over 700 supporters and participants […]
Today is the last day you can sign up for the Rainbow Games and the Pacific Rainbow Games Trust are asking companies to sign up teams to show support to their rainbow employees. “By signing up a team to Rainbow Games, you’re not just showing support. You’re showing camaraderie, compassion and competitiveness,” the trust said […]