Bear NZ Week took place in Auckland from 26 January to 1 February. This celebration of the hirsute bear community and their friends and admirers included a harbour cruise, a comedy night, parties and brunches. Our pictures capture the infamous Bear Drag Race and Bear Drag Divas night. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1762″ display=”slideshow”] Tuesday 26 January […]
The Bread & Circus Backyard Buskers Festival is the only arts festival happening in the world right now! The programme which includes cabaret, comedy, circus, magic and music will continue to the end of the month. Thus far highlights have included the Topp Twins hosting The Bread & Circus Festival Gala and The New Regent […]
New Zealand’s biggest LGBT+ Camping Festival celebrated a ‘One World, One Love’ theme with 1000 people attending and a smorgasbord of events including the Fashion In The Field catwalk parade, annual softball competition and Roman God’s Toga Party. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1760″ display=”slideshow”]Photos | Tisha Klein and various photographers. Vinegar Hill Camp Ground, 184 Cheltenham-Hunterville Road, […]
Golden Bay’s Autumn Farm has been the South Island’s premier ‘gay-stay’ for a remarkable two decades. Their Summer Camp is a week-long celebration starting from New Year’s Eve that includes theatre, fireworks, nature and all things gay! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1759″ display=”slideshow”] Photo | Danny Brooks & Various Photographers. Autumn Farm, 37 Central Takaka Road, Takaka. […]
Auckland’s G.A.Y offered spectacular drag shows and a fun-filled atmosphere to see-in 2021. Check out express’ exclusive highlights here! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1758″ display=”pro_sidescroll”] Photos | Peter Jennings. G.A.Y Bar, Basement 262 K Road, Auckland.
The Dog’s Bollix has never been furrier! NZ’s favourite bear-brand URGE waved goodbye to 2020 with tunes from DJ Donald Bennett. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1757″ display=”pro_sidescroll”] Photos | Peter Jennings. The Dog’s Bollix, 2 Newton Rd, Auckland.
Family Bar & Nightclub kicked off 2021 with a Masquerade Ball. Check out the magic, madness and masked-magnificence right here! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1756″ display=”pro_sidescroll”] Photos | Peter Jennings. Family Bar & Nightclub, 270 K Road, Auckland.
Half of Gay Auckland took over the gorgeous DOC Campsite, Uretiti, for a celebration of fabulous camp and neon! [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1755″ display=”pro_sidescroll”] Photos | James Maxwell.