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OPINION: Confronting NZ Government's "Short-Sighted" Impact On Arts
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
1 month 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"
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
Paul Goldsmith: It’s Time For An Arts & Creative Sector Strategy
5 months ago

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.

Author:  Paul Goldsmith
Opinion: Misunderstood Role Of Dealer Galleries
5 months ago

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.

Author:  AVID Gallery
Not All Fun & Games - Children's Theatre Fight For Survival
5 months ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Government Censorship - Should NZ Creatives Be Worried?
6 months ago

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.

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood
Pride Prevails
6 months ago

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.

Author:  Nathan Joe