Category: Events
Australian circus performer and burlesque artist Adam Malone will be spreading joy in Auckland Arts Festival circus show La Ronde this March. Talking to YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall, he discusses communicating without words, seducing straight audiences, and collective orgasms. Scroll through Adam Malone’s Instagram and you’ll find the tagline that pretty much sums it up: […]
Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Co-Director Tama Waipara discusses the Festival’s 40th anniversary, the pressures shaping this moment, and how we can all find identity and belonging in the arts. “The urgency, I suppose, is really of our times,” he says. For Tama, this anniversary doesn’t exist in isolation. It lands amid a […]
YOUR EX sits down with Brad Cohen, General Director of New Zealand Opera and conductor of Bluebeard’s Castle, Cohen who speaks candidly about why this haunting work feels so urgent right now. Long associated with dark Gothic myth, Bartók’s only opera is reimagined here as an intimate, contemporary love story — one that centres ageing, […]
Think you know cabaret? Think again. The explosive crew from Briefs Factory are back in Aotearoa, unleashing The Works — a jaw-dropping, high-voltage showcase of physical prowess, satire and sparkle that promises to ignite the festival season like never before. Hailing from underground queer nightlife to headlining the globe’s biggest stages, this bold Australian troupe […]
From the celebration of Auckland’s parade to Wellington’s community-rooted celebrations, and Christchurch’s evolving grassroots programme, the 2026 Pride season in our major cities promises something for everyone. Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland (1–28 February) Auckland celebrates PRIDE throughout February, transforming neighbourhoods, streets, galleries, and public spaces into vibrant expressions of LGBTQ+ culture, artistry, and visibility. This […]
From Baby Bear to Proud Otter: Matt McVeigh’s Journey to the Mr Bear NZ Stage After a decade in Aotearoa, UK-born Matt McVeigh is ready to take the stage for Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 — and he’s doing it with a cheeky grin. “I moved to New Zealand 10 years ago, and somewhere along […]
Amid ongoing discussions around the governance of the Sydney Mardi Gras Board, one thing remains crystal clear: 2026’s Festival has more trans led events than ever before This year, the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival turns up the volume with Hot Trans Mardi Gras – a fiery, unapologetic and joy-filled program that places trans and […]
Auckland Philharmonia’s 2026 Season promises a rich tapestry of musical brilliance, so mark your calendars and get booking for a season of international stars, local legends and cinematic magic. Among the season’s major highlights are New Zealand debuts from internationally acclaimed artists, including cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and conductor Stéphane Denève. The season also marks the […]