Category: Lockdown

Aug 24
Queer Kiwis in Level 4 Lockdown: Sarah Helm

Express talks to notable members of our LGBTQ+ community to find out how they are doing in Level 4 Lockdown and hear their tips for maintaining mental health in self-isolation. Here we talk to NZ Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm! Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? I am in […]

Aug 24
Level 4 Lockdown: Kerry Trent Ranginui

Express talks to notable members of our LGBTQ+ community to find out how they are doing in Level 4 Lockdown and hear their tips for maintaining mental health in self-isolation. Here we talk to Kerry Trent Ranginui a.k.a Miss Kerry Berry! Kerry Trent Ranginui is the Head Patternmaker at Karen Walker, as well as being […]

Aug 24
Our Rainbow Community in Level 4 Lockdown: Victor Rodger

Express talks to notable members of our LGBTQ+ community to find out how they are doing in Level 4 Lockdown and hear their tips for maintaining mental health in self-isolation. First up, renowned playwright Victor Rodger. Auckland playwright Victor Rodger (Black Faggot, Girl On A Corner) chose to extend a South Island holiday for Lockdown. […]

May 06
Celebrate NZ Music Month And Tune Into Lockdown Live Week 5

Now in its fifth week Lockdown Live – a weekly live streaming initiative to support emerging New Zealand musicians – will feature live performances from Steffany Beck, Murmur Tooth, So Journ, and Jed Parsons. Thanks to our friends at NicNak Media and NZ Music Month, the performances will start from 8 pm tonight, (Wednesday the 6th […]

Apr 21
‘Lockdown’ Goes ‘Live’ For Third Week

The third line-up of Lockdown Live – a weekly live streaming initiative to support emerging New Zealand musicians – has been announced with live performances from GRACE KELLY, WELLS*, GEORGIA LINES, and express’ fave PAIGE. Thanks to our friends at NicNak Media starting from 8 pm on Wednesday the 22nd of April, each artist/act will perform […]

Apr 17
Queer Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Matt Holster

‘Bear in the window’ Matt Holster is enjoying the last week of Level 4 in Christchurch; sipping rosé, taking ‘multivitamins’ and still wearing that sash! Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental health in check? After Wellington pride, […]

Apr 15
Queer Kiwi Ready To Rock For Lockdown Live

Home-sick London-based Kiwi artist Savannah speaks to express ahead of her performing on Lockdown Live Tonight at 8:30 pm. The Auckland born artist who describes her work as “meaningful Pop” says shes excited to take part in Lockdown Live, and is looking forward to being able to perform to audiences in New Zealand and around […]

Apr 14
New Lineup For Lockdown Live Announced

The next lineup for Lockdown Live – a weekly live streaming initiative to support emerging New Zealand musicians – has been released with live performances from Kendall Elise, ALAE, Amila, and our very own queer star Savanah. Thanks to our friends at NicNak Media starting from 8 pm on Wednesday the 15th of April, each artist/act […]