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New Normal


Friday 24 February, 8pm–1am 2017

The Golden Dawn – Tavern of Power  134 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Note: this event took place during the 2017 Auckland Pride Festival. See aucklandpride.org.nz for the 2018 Festival.

New Normal is your mini-music-festival for Auckland Pride with an all-LGBTIQ+ artist line-up.

Featuring Randa, rapper and alternate beat maker who has played the Big Gay Out, opened for Grimes, and won 2014’s VNZMA Critic’s Choice Award; WCB, Sydney-based ambient trip-hop singer-songwriter Will Barling, whose recent EP launch drew comparisons to James Blake; NIKOLAI, non-binary performing artist with an expectation defying sound; DJ Molly, regular tunes spinner at Lick and Little Easy; with more to be announced.

Supported by Rainbow Auckland and The Golden Dawn, New Normal is your chance to experience the best established and emerging LGBTIQ+ musicians and DJs and dance until your feet hurt.

Music brings people together. New Normal is an all-inclusive all-night event where everyone is invited.

Ticketing info
General Admission $10

R18 – licensed venue

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