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Nick Fager is a LGBT+ psychotherapist practicing in New York plus the coordinator for LGBT+ services at the Kull Initiative for Psychotherapy (KIP) in Manhattan’s upper west side. He also runs a support group for gay men struggling with dating app addictions called Grindr’ed Down, a KIP-based therapy group specifically tailored to gay men seeking intimacy beyond apps and […]
Sydney-based electro-artist WCB and highly sought-after Kiwi musician Marika Hodgson, both strong creative forces in the LGBT+ community, are excited to bring their unique sounds to the newly re-homed Shanghai Lil’s as part of NZ Music Month. WCB, aka William Cooper Barling, is an unrelenting rising star with undeniable talent who has featured on BaseFM, RNZ’s Music 101 […]
Ahead of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s performance of Three by Ekman, express contributor Ashna Sholehpak, managed to pull aside 25-year-old Shaun James, RNZB dancer, and get the low-down on what he enjoys about being with the company, what excites him about performing Ekman’s pieces, and all about his life of dance, travel, passion and the value […]
Article written by Jess Jones. Starobserver.com A memorial service has been held for the police officer and gay activist who was killed last week in Paris. Xavier Jugelé was killed by a gunman at the Champ-Élysées in an attack that also wounded two other officers and a bystander. Jugelé’s husband, Etienne Cardiles, has delivered an emotional […]
The New Zealand National (NZNBF Version) Light Heavyweight title has been won by Brazilian-born Geovana Peres. Peres is breaking multiple barriers, being both the first LGBT+ person and first Brazilian to win a NZ Professional Boxing Title. After eight rounds fighting Nailini Helu, and a unanimous decision from all three judges, she defeated Helu, scoring […]
Article written by Jess Jones. Starobserver.com Police officer Xavier Jugelé, who was killed in last week’s attack on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, has been mourned as a champion of the LGBT+ community. Jugelé, 37, was openly gay and in a civil union with his partner. He was an active member of Flag, a French association […]
Nominations open for Rainbow Wellington Board Nominations for the Rainbow Wellington Board are now open ahead of their AGM (Annual General Meeting) in May. The non-profit organisation, previously operating under the name GAP, organises social activities in the Greater Wellington region and represents the Human Rights interests of queer and gender diverse people. Rainbow Wellington […]
Tristan Reginato, a queer New York filmmaker, has debut his short-film, The Cost of Change. In the film, he touches on the familiar concept that many LGBT+ people have thought about throughout their coming out process – if you could change your sexuality, would you? The fictional film follows Yuri as he comes to terms […]