Auckland Zinefest Afterparty
The Auckland Zinefest Afterparty was held at Cross St Studios immediately following the conclusion of the inaugural Zinefest, with koha/gold coin admission. Offering zine-makers, readers and enthusiasts a chance to celebrate the day’s events, the afterparty featured live sets from Smoking Hot Bitch Fight, Little Big Hitters, The Hairdoos, Hissyfit, as well as Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington-based acts Fanucman and Megalex.
The Auckland Zinefest is an annual community event, established in 2009 by Cross St Studios collective members Nicholas J. Boyd and Tessa Stubbing, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the DIY ethos and self-publishing in Aotearoa New Zealand. The inaugural festival featured zine stalls, educational workshops, talks, film screenings and awards, creating the foundation for the ongoing event.