From cutting their teeth there as a young musician to now managing the joint, Abi Symes's leading role at long-standing Palmerston North venue The Stomach is a full circle moment.
Some of New Zealand's leading comedy forces explain how they managed to turn the sector's darkest times into bright beacons of opportunity - and what steps you should take to digitally dominate.
The findings of a report from Toi Mai into embracing digital transformation involved members of the creative sector and offer an important insight into how to turn obstacles into opportunities.