Letβs kick off Hamilton Pride Month with a bold after-dark celebration you wonβt forget.
End Pride Week on a high note with food, entertainment, and a market that celebrates queer creativity.
Curated to align with Hamilton Pride 2026, the exhibition showcases the work of ten queer and takataapui artists whose art engages with time. These range from recent NCAA winner Zena Elliottβs trans-microbot installation βHinekahurangi AKL-780β and choreographic artist val smithβs installation βTRUSSβ, to Neke Moaβs works of adornment βKo te aroha noaβ and βNgΔtiβ, to Shannon Novakβs AI-altered digital photographs (originally drawn from the Collection of Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery and painstakingly modified). Diana Lee-Gobbit, a Suffolk-born multimedia artist is represented by the earliest pieces in the exhibition, three works on paper with futuristic and science fiction themes created in the 1980s. Alongside local artist Elliott, other Kirikiriroa Hamilton artists include 2023 Te Tumu Toi Arts Foundation Springboard recipient Tia Barrett, as well as Kelly Joseph, Nadia Gush and Kahurangiariki Smith. Former Wintec lecturer Lisa Benson is also represented in the exhibition.
The exhibition is curated by Drs Cassandra Barnett, Zena Elliott, and Nadia Gush. It is open 9am - 4pm weekdays, at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts gallery, University of Waikato. An artist talk will be held on 15 April at 11am, and a taonga puoro performance will be held on 16 April 6pm. All are free to attend.
β¨π₯ WAIKATO, ARE YOU READY?! π₯β¨
One of the BIGGEST drag shows of the year is about to take over β and trust us, you do NOT want to miss this π
Get ready for a night bursting with jaw-dropping performances, fierce talent, and nonstop entertainment from some of the most incredible performers around ππ
π€ Hosted by the iconic Miss Ribena NZ β bringing the energy, the glamour, and the sass all night long!
Grab your crew, bring your best vibes, and prepare to be absolutely SERVED β¨
This is more than a showβ¦ itβs an EXPERIENCE.
ππΆ One night. One stage. Endless fabulousness.
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βInclusion and acceptance are paramount to me. I stand with our LGBTQIA+ Takataapuhi and Rainbow Community, ensuring support for all, regardless of ability, disability, culture, or background, both now and in the future.β
