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Te Reo Māori Stealing Show at Silver Scrolls
1 day ago

Te Reo Māori Stealing Show at Silver Scrolls

The growing influence of te reo Māori in the music industry can't be missed - and there's a growing appreciation for Māori songwriting in one of the country's most coveted awards nights.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
The Unconventional Journey of Henry Hargreaves
1 week ago

The Unconventional Journey of Henry Hargreaves

From feeling roadblocked in Christchurch to soaring high in New York, a model turned in-demand photographer offers tips from his truly impressive and self-made creative journey.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Breaking The Language Barrier
1 week ago

Breaking The Language Barrier

One of the oldest artforms is embracing groundbreaking technology to shed negative preconceptions in Aotearoa.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Work/Life/Art Balance - Finding The Sweet Spot
3 weeks ago

Work/Life/Art Balance - Finding The Sweet Spot

Not enough hours in the day to put food on the table as well as feed your creative appetite? A quartet of WOW finalists explain how they make it work.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: Art Heals All
1 month ago

VIDEO: Art Heals All

WATCH: Fiona Hayward considers herself lucky to be alive - this inspiring artist explains how her love of painting helped her out of hospice care and overcome stage 4 cancer.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: Continuity of Creativity
1 month ago

VIDEO: Continuity of Creativity

WATCH: Decades of application - and financial insecurity - have helped large-scale artist David McCracken find what matters most to him about his creative journey. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: The Social Artist
1 month ago

VIDEO: The Social Artist

WATCH: Seb Gower's always wanted to share his creativity with the world - he explains how he's built a connection to hundreds of thousands of admirers around the globe.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
VIDEO: Stage Of Dreams
1 month ago

VIDEO: Stage Of Dreams

WATCH: Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
"Powerful, Playful, Joyous"
1 month ago

"Powerful, Playful, Joyous"

The “biggest and baddest” contemporary art puts New Zealand on the international art map - so how do you make it feel more accessible?

Author:  Leila Lois
VIDEO - Homeless: Where The Art Is
1 month ago

VIDEO - Homeless: Where The Art Is

WATCH: Would you be prepared to sacrifice everything to follow your dream? Steve Christian explains why he's happy to give up a roof over his head to pursue his artistic endeavours.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Tips From Tem: "You've Got To Be Bold & You've Got To Cry"
2 months ago

Tips From Tem: "You've Got To Be Bold & You've Got To Cry"

Temuera Morrison has beaten a path from regional NZ to Hollywood for many others to follow - the internationally in-demand actor tells The Big Idea what any creative chasing their dream needs to hear.

Author:  Sanele Chadwick
Biggest Choral Event On The Planet Hits Auckland
2 months ago

Biggest Choral Event On The Planet Hits Auckland

The Olympics of Choral Singing is arriving in Aotearoa this month, set to blow minds - and perceptions - out of the water with performances that break stereotypes.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor