Category: Events

Oct 07
Justin Bieber Confirms Postponement Of NZ Shows

Beliebers across Aotearoa will have to wait a little bit longer to see Justin perform in New Zealand with confirmation that the pop-star’s New Zealand leg of his World tour is being postponed.  28-year-old Justin Bieber announced that the remaining dates of his World Tour are officially being postponed, with the singer taking a break […]

Oct 04
The Beer Festival Returns To Auckland’s Cloud In 2022

After pulling off an incredibly successful beer festival what seems like an eternity ago – back in 2020 – The Beer Spot is heading back to the Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront this November to host for the second time The Beer Festival 2022. Much like the beer and wine offerings across their Auckland venues, The […]

Sep 23
KYLIE MINOGUE TO HEADLINE WORLDPRIDE OPENING

“For the first time ever, WorldPride is coming to the Southern Hemisphere. YES! I’m so excited to announce that I will be performing at the opening concert in Sydney on 24 February, 2023 at The Domain. Can’t wait to see you there!” Kylie Minogue Pop royalty Kylie Minogue AO OBE is confirmed to headline Live and Proud: […]

Sep 23
New LGBTQ+ Summer Festival Coming To Queenstown In February 2023

Kicking off on the 16th of February, QT ADRENALINE 2023 is an all-new festival for New Zealand’s rainbow community, promising to bring European and North American-styled parties and events to Aotearoa. With 6 exciting events locked in throughout the week in Queenstown before jumping across the ditch to Sydney, Australia, to kick off Sydney WorldPride, […]

Sep 23
Pride Cook Islands Join GiveOut Day Charities

The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust, which raises money and distributes it back to the Queer community across Aotearoa, is holding its annual fundraiser at Phoenix Cabaret on K Road. The GiveOUT Gala happening on Wednesday, 19 October, is the launch event for GiveOUT Day, happening Thursday, 20 October, an online event where people can […]

Sep 13
Why Is Musical Theatre So Male Dominated?

Musicals are one of the most joyfully camp creative outlets in the world, so why aren’t women allowed to write them? Cassandra Tse discusses the disheartening inspiration behind her one-woman show, That’s All She Wrote. We often think of musical theatre as a uniquely inclusive kind of art. Since the era of Noel Coward and […]

Sep 07
A DECADENT NIGHT AT THE CABARET

Imagine yourself in the gorgeous surrounds of the Civic, cocktail in hand, antics unchecked, while you sashay through the foyer taking in the multiple shows offered by the Auckland Live Cabaret Season. Playing from 14 – 25 September there’s so much naughtiness to dive into this festival, with a feast queer treats to be devoured […]

Sep 07
Karen From Finance is Palmy Drag Fest ready

Saturday 10 September will see the biggest drag spectacular to ever grace Palmerston North, Palmy Drag Fest, take over the Regent on Broadway! Drag Race Down Under Season One star Karen From Finance tells us about what we can expect from her performance and why drag is more exciting than ever!   What can we […]