Category: Events
The DRUMMER tour continues! Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Village Sounds, and Future Classic are excited to announce that the dynamic Australian rocker G Flip will be performing an exclusive show in Auckland this July. Last on our shores back in 2018, G Flip’s highly anticipated return will bring The DRUMMER Tour Continued to Auckland’s Powerstation […]
Historian Gareth Watkins explores past May dates that have had a profound effect on Aotearoa’s rainbow communities. 17 May 1915 In Auckland, Leslie Lander pleaded guilty to committing an unnatural act (buggery) and was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years imprisonment for indecent assault. The 24-year-old had earlier been the key witness in the […]
New Zealand’s Marlborough region is set to host its inaugural Pride Wairau Festival, a vibrant 10-day celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community. Pride Wairau |14 – 23 June 2024 Organised by passionate locals and supported by various community groups, this festival promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with a multitude of events, workshops, and […]
With tickets selling out fast, the organisers of Winter Pride 2024 are gearing up for the most spectacular final party ever! Thanks to the event’s new team finalising an outstanding lineup of talent and entertainment, showcasing the fresh direction of Winter Pride and promising an unforgettable night. An Unbeatable Lineup Winter Pride has truly outdone […]
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 […]