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Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era
2 days ago

Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era

A huge day - and long-awaited one - for one of NZ's performing arts cornerstones, artists converge on Auckland, and key creative comings and goings.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Pasifika Prominence
1 week ago

Lowdown: Pasifika Prominence

From dance stages to box office success, doctorates, residencies, awards and new funding opportunities - it's been a big week for the Pacific creative community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Taite Prize Winner Revealed
2 weeks ago

Lowdown: Taite Prize Winner Revealed

One of New Zealand music's most coveted awards is announced, big creative industry gig filled, a new public art initiative and finalists found for emerging awards.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creative Sector Salaries Under Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Lowdown: Creative Sector Salaries Under Spotlight

The latest number crunching from Creative NZ, big opportunities ahead for Aotearoa singers and dancers, and more news from the arts world.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Awards Galore
1 month ago

Lowdown: Awards Galore

Artists share their emotions in a flurry of big career moments - some with big money boosts - Indigenous festival's record returns and what's making news in the arts world of Aotearoa.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Arts & Creative Sector worth $17.5 Billion - And How It Could Get Bigger
1 month ago

Lowdown: Arts & Creative Sector worth $17.5 Billion - And How It Could Get Bigger

The numbers are in, we break down the sector's latest stats - as well as a call to action for creative industries to step up its export game. All this plus arts news and awards.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Career-Altering Accolades
1 month ago

Lowdown: Career-Altering Accolades

Aotearoa creatives share the impact of having their mahi acknowledged, festivals flourish, as well as both local and global recognition on display for all to see.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: New Frontiers For NZ Creatives & Awards
1 month ago

Lowdown: New Frontiers For NZ Creatives & Awards

Huge opportunity for writers, artists and creative admirers up and down the country, top gong on the move and winners revealed.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creatives Urged To 'Feast' On Opportunity
1 month ago

Lowdown: Creatives Urged To 'Feast' On Opportunity

One of NZ's biggest creative community events reveals current tone of the sector, new face in important arts role, award finalists found and career milestones for both rookies and veterans.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork
2 months ago

Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork

Get the latest on where a Venice Biennale sculpture will call home, the performing arts full calendar, big gongs beckon for Māori artists and some fresh announcements.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled
2 months ago

Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled

A high profile arts position is announced, NZ artists hit out at Aussie creative controversy, major support for emerging screen practitioners and the major creative happenings.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector
2 months ago

Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector

The biggest threats to local content are being tackled in a new MCH consultation, big opportunity for indigenous creatives and arts organisations under pressure.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor