For more than two decades, The Big Idea has proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with the creatives of Aotearoa - making sure that we play our part in empowering industry professionals to navigate the arts ecosystem.

Those waters are rarely smooth - sometimes choppy, often challenging - which makes us even more committed to making sure we have our compass set to where artists and creative thinkers want to head.

To do that - we need to hear your voice. 

The Big Idea is calling on the creative sector to help shape the future of our organisation by letting us know what matters most to you.

We've launched a short survey designed to let you tell us what direction you want to head. Our previous surveys have elicited a strong response and has helped guide what we cover and advocate for on your behalf.

This survey will inform the approaches we take, the stories we write and the support we offer for the years to come. 

The Big Idea Chief Executive Samuel Walsh states "Like many arts and media organisations currently grappling with an avalanche of uncertainty, we’ve spent the last six months holding a mirror up to ourselves and taking some time to get our house in order so we’re best placed to embark on a new chapter here at The Big Idea.

"As a small team with limited resources and a wide remit - we acknowledge we can’t be all things to all people so in turn, we need to be incredibly thoughtful about the way we operate and where and how we place ourselves within the wider arts ecosystem in Aotearoa.

"But nothing exists in a vacuum - so we’re reaching out to our community in the hope your voice can help us gain a clearer understanding of how we can do better and best serve the needs of the creative sector and the practitioners and organisations (just like you) that inhabit it.

"If you have a spare 5 - 10 minutes to share your thoughts and feelings with us, your responses will go a long way in helping to shape the future of our organisation over the coming year and beyond."

We're also sweetening the deal - complete the survey before 3 May 2025 and you could be in to win one of five $100 Prezzy Cards. 

The ball is now in your court - help us give you more of what you want and need by filling out the form below or by clicking here.

And remember, TBI is always here for you to promote your jobs and opportunities as well as your events.

We value your time and thank you for your ongoing support.