OPINION: Confronting NZ Government's "Short-Sighted" Impact On Arts
A visiting creative academic and global thought leader on the impact music can have on cities and policy speaks out on how Aotearoa can't afford to treat the arts as a 'nice to have'.
OPINION: The Real State Of Breaking In Aotearoa
The performance and debate around Raygun overtook Breaking's Olympic debut. Dujon Cullingford - an Oceania Breaking leader - explains where the art form is at in the part of the world and breaks down the backlash.
A National Disservice - The Need To Reinstate Creatives in Schools
Arts educator Dr. Kerryn Palmer lays out the reasons why the highly-regarded programme should be revived and calls for action from the creative community.
“Ka Mua Ka Muri - Walking Backwards Into The Future"
OPINION: Tiaki Kerei reflects on a Te Ao Māori concept that speaks to elements at the heart of both creativity and Aotearoa.
Arts and Cost of Living Crisis - Cautionary Tale From Across The Ditch
For Australia’s artists, the cost of living crisis is also a wellbeing and art making crisis - one Aussie academic states it's time to stop framing the arts as a luxury.
OPINION: We Need To Talk About Chamber Music
Veteran classical music writer Elizabeth Kerr looks at the debate of whether Chamber Music NZ's evolution will come at the expense of its loyal fanbase.
OPINION: A Response To Paul Goldsmith's Creative Vision
Veteran arts writer Andrew Wood has mulled over the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage's call for ideas on a creative sector strategy - and has some suggestions.
Paul Goldsmith: It’s Time For An Arts & Creative Sector Strategy
The creative community have been calling out for it - now the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage is responding. See what Goldsmith sees as the priorities for the sector.
Opinion: Misunderstood Role Of Dealer Galleries
With a number of dealer galleries closing their doors recently, we get an owners' perspective of why they're still vital in providing livelihoods for so many of Aotearoa's artists.
Not All Fun & Games - Children's Theatre Fight For Survival
One of the most established and respected names in Aotearoa's performing arts scene aimed at youth gives a raw, honest appraisal of where the genre is at and why it needs help.
Government Censorship - Should NZ Creatives Be Worried?
Interference and inference from the highest offices in the land are once again starting to blight the arts internationally - Andrew Wood looks at whether this is on the cards in Aotearoa.
Pride Prevails
Creative Director Nathan Joe gives an honest appraisal of the challenges - and highlights - of bringing Auckland Pride Festival to life as the curtain gets set to fall on the 29-day event.