Category: Events

Jun 12
Auckland Pride Announce New Director, Treasurer and Returning Chair

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 […]

Jun 10
Auckland Live Cabaret Season’s MC Reuben Kaye

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 […]

Jun 10
Madonna to Perform at World Pride As Sydney Mardi Gras Pushes Bid for 2023

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 […]

Jun 06
50 Years of Freedom: Events Commemorating The Stonewall Riots

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 […]

Jun 05
Storytelling in its Truest Form: Auckland Live’s Cabaret Season

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 […]

Jun 04
Rearranging the Kiwi Classics

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 […]

May 31
So Many Queens, So Little Time

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, […]

May 29
Step Back in Time: Buckwheat & Tess Tickle Talk Staircase – Auckland’s New LGBTI Venue

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 […]