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Opening Doors For Others To Follow - Tribute to DJ Mu
1 week ago

Opening Doors For Others To Follow - Tribute to DJ Mu

As the music community mourns the passing of Fat Freddy's Drop beat maestro Chris Ta’aloga Fai’umu, Hayley Dingwall writes about his role in showing off Aotearoa to the world.

Author:  Hayley Dingwall
Making Art Accessible - A Second Look
1 week ago

Making Art Accessible - A Second Look

Five years is a long time in the arts world - creative powerhouse and staunch disability advocate Pelenakeke Brown considers how much has changed as she unleashes a profound new work.

Author:  Keke Brown
OPINION: Budget 2025 Hits Creative Freelancers In The Pocket
2 months ago

OPINION: Budget 2025 Hits Creative Freelancers In The Pocket

A creative academic looks at the real implications for the many self-employed workers in the sector, following the government's latest financial decisions.

Author:  Jessie Anderson
'It's Time To Make A Stand For Arts Education'
2 months ago

'It's Time To Make A Stand For Arts Education'

The push to revive the Creatives in Schools programme reaches a crucial stage ahead of presenting the petition to Parliament - arts educator & advocate Dr Kerryn Palmer is rallying support.

Author:  Kerryn Palmer
Red Light Can Mean Go - "We Need To Create Our Own Hope"
4 months ago

Red Light Can Mean Go - "We Need To Create Our Own Hope"

One of New Zealand's most bold theatre companies is taking their show on the road - and explain why chasing the Aussie dream is so important to many performing arts creatives. 

Author:  NIGHTSONG
OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage
5 months ago

OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage

The creative community is being called on to help save the capital's Begonia House - an artist's haven that is facing demolition. Former curator Michael Oates makes his case.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
Reclaiming Arts Journalism For Our Community - Jennifer Ward-Lealand
5 months ago

Reclaiming Arts Journalism For Our Community - Jennifer Ward-Lealand

OPINION: One of the most prominent creative advocates in Aotearoa is calling for a mainstream media heavyweight to lift their arts coverage.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: What NZ Screen Industry Needs in 2025
6 months ago

OPINION: What NZ Screen Industry Needs in 2025

These are challenging times for local content - industry expert Irene Gardiner takes aim at the screen sector's most pressing issues.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: Systematic Change Needed To Support Youth Arts
7 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
9 months 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