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Behind The Dreams - Bringing WOW Show To Life
2 days ago

Behind The Dreams - Bringing WOW Show To Life

The Big Idea goes behind the scenes to see what it takes to bring together the performance feast that is the World of WearableArt show, speaking to its leading creative minds.

Author:  Leila Lois
Arts Voices: Protecting The Mental Health Of Creatives
1 week ago

Arts Voices: Protecting The Mental Health Of Creatives

Mental Health Awareness Week is the perfect time for a well-being check-in - we speak to five passionate advocates about how well the sector looks after the creatives it is built around.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Performance Exchange - The New Way Of Touring?
1 week ago

Performance Exchange - The New Way Of Touring?

It's a 'Disaster' waiting to happen - and that's a good thing for all involved. Find out how the NZ debut of an immersive theatre game is opening doors for local shows to find new life overseas.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Nigel Borell: Figure Out Your Own Voice
2 weeks ago

Nigel Borell: Figure Out Your Own Voice

One of Aotearoa's leading creative voices opens up on embracing creativity, self-exploration, and the importance of perseverance.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Te Reo Māori Stealing Show at Silver Scrolls
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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