Safety for Women Back in Spotlight
The music industry has had its off-stage behaviour called out this year - now its the turn of what's happening in front on the stage. Your arts news bulletin tackles more unacceptable behaviour.
How to Keep Creative While Working From Home
Struggling to juggle a personal life and a day job around your creative outlets? Some straight-up solutions to an all too familiar problem.
An Essential Debate
The word 'essential' has been at the midst of many heated discussions recently - but few will be as lively as this upcoming debate, focused on the role of the arts.
Why it’s Time to Open Up to New Art
Last week's brief Lockdown was a reminder not to take our creative offerings and artists for granted. We lay the challenge to mainstream media and point you in the right direction.
No More Excuses
The music industry's stories that were only spoken in whispers are finally being dragged into daylight. This week's Lowdown doesn't hold back on this confronting issue.
Shifts of Direction
Creativity doesn't just exist on a page or on a wall - this week's arts news Lowdown looks at some of the biggest topics and most impressive accolades.
The Bilingual Brilliance of Sir Tīmoti Kāretu
A knight, a scholar, a pioneer - insights into an extraordinary career that has helped drive the revitalisation of te reo Māori in the arts.
Recognition Needed More Than Ever
COVID cancellation scares keep coming, but there's no stopping awards and initiatives to recognise talent in the creative world - all in this week's arts news bulletin.
How to Make Your Words Count
Every artist aims to break new ground, Jenny Bornholdt has done it for decades. She talks to The Big Idea about her latest honour and how to leave your mark.
Gather Your Courage and Take a Leap of Faith
Tessa Duder has inspired generations of New Zealanders - we reveal her latest achievement as she explains how to stay relevant in the creative world.
Calling Out Media's Lack of Diversity
Māori and Pasifika performers have been creating international headlines - so why are local media so slow off the mark? This week's arts news bulletin addresses some longstanding inequalities.
What it Means to be a Laureate
It's one of the arts most exclusive clubs - and it's invitation only. With the unveiling of this year's Arts Laureates, we look at how the award impacts the chosen artists.