Category: Out & About
URGE has never been the kind of night that simmers. It boils. It pulses. It erupts. Born on K’ Road back in 1997, the iconic bar-with-attitude has evolved into Aotearoa’s ultimate gay dance-party giant—and for its 28th birthday, the beats were so hot the fire alarm did actually go off. From the moment the doors […]
The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust has plenty to celebrate, with this year’s GiveOUT Day raising an incredible $98,000—a result that has exceeded all expectations. Combined with the funds raised at the Trust’s flagship annual fundraiser Glam & Give, the total now soars past $110,000, smashing all previous records. Our photos from RNXCT’s GiveOUT Day […]
This Halloween, Eagle Bar transformed into a wicked wonderland where creatures of the night came out to slay. Nestled in the heart of K Road, Eagle is where the queer crowd flocks for more than just strong drinks — it’s a haven of high vibes, hotter looks, and classic Kiwi hospitality. Whether you’re raising a […]
This Halloween, Family Bar was anything but a quiet night in — it was loca, loud, and legendary. With ghouls on the go and drag divas running the dancefloor, Karangahape Road’s biggest queer party spot turned into a monster mash of glitter, beats, and devilish delights. But the thrills don’t stop there… November is turning up the heat […]
The basement got bewitched this Halloween as Miss Trinity Ice — the newly crowned queen of G.A.Y — took the reins and turned the volume all the way up. A proud Māori trans wahine with charisma to burn, Trinity is conjuring up killer Friday and Saturday nights with diverse DJs and entertainment that keep the dancefloor possessed from […]
Underwear on, inhibitions off — Urge Events brought the heat to G.A.Y Auckland on Saturday night with another unforgettable instalment of their legendary Urge Underwear Party. Winding up a fun Labour Weekend, the crowd was a sea of men of all ages celebrating body confidence, connection, and community where less really is more. From the first bass drop, it was clear this was […]
G.A.Y is celebrating this October with URGE’s steamy Underwear Party on Labour Day (26) and their infamous Halloween extravaganza on All Hallows’ Eve (31). With the chaotic Pink Pony upstairs, hostesses Eclipsa (Fridays) and Nivalia (Saturdays), and DJs Hamish and James, the vibe is spooky camp, frightening glamour, and ghostly unapologetic queer celebration. Photos | […]
Auckland’s legendary queer playground, Family Bar & Club, is always the place where the night refuses to end. From the throb of Karangahape Road to the packed dancefloor inside, Family is where rainbow whānau and allies alike come together for unapologetic fun, outrageous fashion, and more than a few shots of tequila. The real magic […]