It's time to strut down the runway and hold a pose for the judges - Wellington Ballroom are holding the first locally led vogue ball, titled The Fictional Ball, this weekend.
by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller There’s a lot of sad juju around South Auckland at the mo, so let’s pick up the energy by shining light on some already bright Southside superstars. I’m a bit biassed as a resident of the hood for all 21 years of my life. There truly ain’t no better side than the Southside. Blazes trailed, praises sung, paths paved. Not despite, but because it’s just how South Auckland rolls.
Who’s involved: Creator and performer Melody Rachel, with mentorship from Julia Croft.
What is it: From Melody Rachel herself: “I want to be a strong, and unquestioned leader. I want to be the assumed first string of my touch team and while I’m there, I want to ‘one up’ the boys. I want to be uncompromising but entirely forgiven because of my exuberant charisma. I want to kick around the house in my boxer shorts. I want to be the hero and feel proud. I want to be the villain and feel proud. I Wanna be Mark Wahlberg.”