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OPINION: Systematic Change Needed To Support Youth Arts
1 week ago

OPINION: Systematic Change Needed To Support Youth Arts

The Performing Arts and Young People’s sector must not be left to wither on the vine, writes Dr. Kerryn Palmer.

Author:  Kerryn Palmer
How Creatives Can Help Societal Change
2 weeks ago

How Creatives Can Help Societal Change

Arts advocate Karl Chitham reveals why he's tackling an issue that's close to his heart - and why more creatives should use their talents to make an impact.

Author:  Karl Chitham
Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35
4 weeks ago

Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35

A major milestone and a crucial fundraising event for the Wellington theatre cornerstone - Chief Executive Jonty Hendry explains how they plan to "avert a potential crisis."

Author:  Jonathon Hendry
OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger
1 month ago

OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger

ACT has warned Creative NZ not "to tempt fate" of future funding with its continued support of a celebrated artist. Andrew Wood fires back - and the Arts minister responds. 

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood
How Culture Can Build A Better World
2 months ago

How Culture Can Build A Better World

An extensive trip through Europe picking the brains of creative industry leaders has been an enlightening one for Sydney Opera House Senior Manager Anna Yanatchkova - she shares her insights.

Author:  ArtsHub.com.au
OPINION: Confronting NZ Government's "Short-Sighted" Impact On Arts
3 months ago

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'.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: The Real State Of Breaking In Aotearoa
3 months ago

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.

Author:  Dujon Cullingford
A National Disservice - The Need To Reinstate Creatives in Schools
4 months ago

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.

Author:  Kerryn Palmer
“Ka Mua Ka Muri - Walking Backwards Into The Future"
6 months ago

“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.

Author:  Jack Gray
Arts and Cost of Living Crisis - Cautionary Tale From Across The Ditch
6 months ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
OPINION: We Need To Talk About Chamber Music
6 months ago

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.

Author:  Elizabeth Kerr
OPINION: A Response To Paul Goldsmith's Creative Vision
7 months ago

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.

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood