Category: Events

Apr 17
Rising Problems in DIY Altruistic Surrogacy

Emma Williams first became involved in New Zealand’s surrogacy community in 2014, though it was not until 2017 that she matched with her intended parents. She carried twice for a gay couple, birthing Yavi and, a few years later, Yana. Both times, she benefitted from the expertise of not New Zealand but US IVF and […]

Apr 11
The Best of the Fest: Must See Shows at the NZ International Comedy Festival

Get ready to laugh until your sides ache because the New Zealand International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is back, and it’s their 30th birthday! From the 5th to the 28th of May, the New Zealand International Comedy will take over stages across Auckland and Wellington with a line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the world. […]

Mar 13
The Greatest Tribute Show Of All

The Greatest Love of All, starring Belinda Davids, is the most jaw-dropping tribute to the voice of Whitney Houston you will ever witness, and it returns to NZ in May and June. express chats with ‘the voice’ Belinda Davids. Since touring NZ in 2018, Belinda Davids has been the acclaimed star of TV shows: Showtime […]

Mar 07
A Decade of Woof! Auckland’s Rainbow Dog Show

Woof! – The Rainbow Dog Show, a firm favourite on the Rainbow calendar is happening on Sunday 19 March. express knew the best way to get the real tea was to get it straight from the dog’s mouth, so we sat down with Murphy Oates in Ponsonby and chatted over a puppuccino and got the […]

Feb 24
Severe Weather Forces Cancellation Of Friday Programming For Auckland’s Pride in the Square

Organisers of Pride in the Square have cancelled tonight’s (Friday, 24 Feb) programming due to severe weather. Auckland Live and Auckland Pride announced the cancellation of the Friday programme to ensure the safety of the community following forecasted severe weather expected to hit the city. “We are working with our artists to see how much […]

Feb 24
Queer Encounters At The Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is staging an ambitious must-see program of events, performances and artist commissions to celebrate Sydney WorldPride 2023. Queer Encounters, which takes place from 17 February – 5 March 2023, brings together artworks, including new commissions, by legendary Australian LGBTQ+ artists, including Dennis Golding, Bhenji Ra, Sione Tuívailala Monū […]

Feb 23
Celebrate Pride This Month at Auckland Live Summer In The Square

This month, Aotea Square has been transformed into a hub of summer entertainment at Auckland Live Summer in the Square, and it wouldn’t be a party without Pride getting in on the action! Presented in partnership with Auckland Pride, Pride in the Square is rounding off the month with THE celebration of all celebrations, fusing […]

Feb 22
Ava Max Joins Line-Up For Sydney WorldPride’s Official Closing Concert

Celebrating the Launch of Sydney WorldPride – Ava Max has been announced to join the epic line-up at the official closing concert Rainbow Republic presented by Optus at The Domain on Sunday, 5 March 2023. Ava Max – the star behind the stratospheric hits “Sweet But Psycho” and “Kings & Queens”, will join an incredible line-up […]