Category: Out & About

Jan 05
Vinegar Hill

The rain held off as the hundreds gathered at Vinegar Hill saw in 2016 at one of New Zealand’s top gay camping destinations.  Photos | Daniel O’Connor 

Jan 01
Under Construction New Years Eve Party

Family’s 5 bar complex was the place to be in Auckland for New Year’s Eve with Family, Family Downunder, Saloon, Secret Garden Bar and Twist all packed out as revelers welcomed in 2016.

Dec 03
GABA December Mixer

GABA held their final mixer of the year returning to the Oakroom. Charitable Trust chairman Gresham Bradley announced that over $31,000 was raised from November’s auction and the recipients of the GABA tertiary scholarships were present to meet the regulars.

Nov 29
Backstage at Family For World AIDS Day

express went backstage with Miss Ribena and her hot new topless waiter and drag queen divas before they took to K road to shake their buckets collecting for World AIDS day.

Nov 22
Twist Bar’s Launch Party

Auckland’s brand new gay bar opened its doors in style with a VIP launch party with the GLBT’s most prominent gathered to celebrate. Providing the music for the evening, was DJ Starli who takes up her new position as resident Twist bar DJ. The space has a distinctively gay vibe with hot male caged dancers who entertained […]

Nov 21
Shanghai Lil’s Featuring Mary Kiani

Shanghai Lil’s was packed on Friday night as patrons came to enjoy some live music from singer/songwriter Mary Kiani. The Scottish singer took to the stage to perform her soulful renditions of some classic songs as well as some original hits, just as the VIP guests from the Secret Garden Bar guests made their entrance.

Nov 21
Secret Garden Bar’s Grand Opening

Auckland’s new licensed open air bar has launched just in time for the summer, with a special VIP party. Those gathered enjoyed the complimentary beverages and partied long past sunset. Located adjacent to Family bar, the space is sure to be a hit for those looking for a sunny spot to unwind with an after […]

Nov 20
VNZMA’s Red Carpet

It’s the biggest night of the year for the New Zealand music industry, express photographer Dan Liu was there to capture all the glitz and glamour as some of entertainment’s biggest names arrived to walk the red carpet at the New Zealand Music Awards. Photos | Dan Liu