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Nov 07
A Season for the Gays (and Everyone They Bring): Auckland Phil’s 2026 Line-Up Is Serving Culture

If your idea of a good night out involves drama, glamour, and maybe a few tears in the dark, the Auckland Philharmonia’s 2026 season is calling your name. The city’s biggest band (sorry, Six60) has unveiled a programme that’s pure queer joy — cinematic classics, 80s anthems, and world-class divas of every discipline. This isn’t […]

Nov 05
Halloween Pics: Eagle Bar’s Wicked Night of Queer Delight

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 […]

Nov 05
Pics: Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, Fierce & Frightening @ Family

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 […]

Nov 05
Halloween PICS! G.A.Y & Pink Pony’s Spooky, Sparkly Takeover

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 […]

Oct 28
Underwear On, Inhibitions Off: Urge Turns Up the Heat at G.A.Y

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 […]

Oct 22
Exclusive Interview | OutLine Co-Chair Shane Kelly Speaks Out

After a turbulent year marked by financial challenges and leadership change, OutLine Aotearoa is working to restore stability and confidence in its future. YOUR EX speaks to OutLine Board Co-Chair Shane Kelly to discuss the current state of the charity’s finances, lessons learned from the past year, and what lies ahead for the organisation and […]

Oct 17
Leaked Drag Race Down Under Vs The World Line-Up Snubs New Zealand-Based Queens

“The girls are all really disappointed,” a prominent Drag Queen tells YOUR EX A major cast leak has revealed the rumoured queens set to compete on Drag Race Down Under Vs The World – and while it’s stacked with stars from across the globe, there’s a notable omission that’s turning heads: not a single queen currently based […]

Oct 16
Not Everything Needs Explaining: The Subtle Radicalism of Xin Ji

YOUR EX meets contemporary dancer Xin Ji as he prepares to bring Body Story to the Nelson Arts Festival — a work that asks what our bodies might remember, even when our minds have moved on. Contemporary dance can sometimes feel like a world you need to decipher — but Xin Ji isn’t interested in […]