Auckland Pride Festival announces new director, Julia Croft

The Auckland Pride board is pleased to announce Julia Croft as the new Executive Director of Auckland Pride. As Executive Director, Croft will be responsible for organising and fundraising for the annual Auckland Pride Festival and for leading organisational operations. Her appointment follows Max Tweedie’s resignation in January after leading the organisation as Executive Director over the last four years.

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Michelle Lafferty
Randy Feltface presents International Tour “FELTOPIA”

International comedy megastar Randy Feltface completes sell out world tour in New Zealand. Randy Feltface has spent the past eighteen years carving out a unique niche on the international comedy circuit. He was nominated for best comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, played sold-out seasons in London and New York and featured several times at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. He made his US television debut as acrowd favourite on NBC’s ‘Bring The Funny’, and his comedy specials have become pirated YouTube sensations. Politics seems like the natural next step.

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Michelle Lafferty
BILLY T AND FRED AWARD WINNERS JUST ANNOUNCED, CLOSING OUT THE 2023 NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL!

After three jam-packed weeks of the best comedians from Aotearoa and around the world, the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo ended the 2023 Festival tonight by honouring the outstanding talent in this year’s programme at Last Laughs! with the New Zealand Comedy Trust awards: The 2023 Fred Award for the Best New Zealand Show in the Festival and the 2023 Billy T Award.

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Michelle Lafferty
APO TO PERFORM SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF SONDHEIM

On the 22nd of June, at The Civic, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) will be performing A Night of Sondheim, presented with Auckland Live as part of the Auckland Live Cabaret Experience. This performance promises to bring to life Stephen Sondheim’s compositions with a full orchestra of over 65 musicians, together on stage with four outstanding singers. 

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Michelle Lafferty
DOC EDGE FESTIVAL 2023 REVEALS FULL PROGRAMME WITH 71 FILMS, 22 XR PROJECTS, AND MORE

The much-anticipated 18th edition of Doc Edge Festival is set to captivate audiences with its diverse and thought-provoking line-up. Featuring 71 films, 22 XR projects, a photo exhibition celebrating the work of the late documentary photographer Ans Westra, and an honorary recognition for this year's Doc Edge Superhero, Annie Goldson, the festival promises to be a must-attend event for documentary enthusiasts.

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Michelle Lafferty