Category: Events
Following their recent AGM, Auckland Pride have formally announced the arrival of Max Tweedie to their new Director of Pride position, Duncan Matthews as their new Treasurer and the return of Cissy Rock to their Board as Chair. At just 21 years of age, Max Tweedie has scored the new Director of Pride role. Tweedie […]
Reuben Kaye finally makes his NZ debut at Auckland Live’s Cabaret Season which opens tomorrow. He drops in to express, to talk Cher lyrics, Swedish men and Ketamine. Where were you born and how was growing up for you? I was born in the wagon of a travellin’ show, My mama used to dance for […]
Organisers of World Pride New York City 2019 and Stonewall 50, have confirmed that the Queen of Pop herself will perform at Pride Island for the celebration while in the meantime hundreds of Sydney Mardi Gras team members also head to World Pride to try and convince revellers that Sydney should host the next event […]
Widely considered to be the tipping point of the gay liberation movement, this month marks the 50th anniversary of The Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of our community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, in New York. Express looks at two events happening this month in […]
Cabaret doesn’t rely on flashing production and expensive staging. It’s an art form that focuses on the relationship between audience and performer. Now in its fifth year, Auckland Live’s Cabaret Season will take over The Civic to celebrate the venue’s 90th birthday in style (11-16 June)! Express caught up with the season’s stars to hear […]
New Zealand music will be celebrated at Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s The NZ Mix Tape the when APO join beloved Kiwi musicians Nadia Reid, Liam Finn and Anna Coddington to perform some of our most iconic songs. Express talks to Liam Finn about singing in Bic’s octave and working with FAFSWAG. What makes this concert a […]
Keegan Elliot takes us through a month’s worth of sexy space cadets, high-school (death) dropouts and wintery wonders! Up in Auckland: The Party Monster is out on 1 June, as Phoenix Entertainment is transformed into a classic rave with a cult twist. Hugo Grrrl has requested we all ‘pull out that dusty pair of platforms, […]
Drag Diva Duo Buckwheat and Tess Tickle tell express what to expect from brand new Auckland LGBTI venue Staircase. What can we expect from Staircase’s opening night and why should all our readers be attending? Opening night will be a symphony of sound and vision. Staircase looks forward to warmly welcoming one and all. There’s both […]