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Lowdown: Silver Scrolls, Oscar Contention & Event Success
1 day ago

Lowdown: Silver Scrolls, Oscar Contention & Event Success

Creative talents recognised across multiple disciplines, with awards, nominations, residencies, festival line-ups and success stories from across Aotearoa.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Career Milestones, Creative Success At Parliament & Surprise Exits
1 week ago

Lowdown: Career Milestones, Creative Success At Parliament & Surprise Exits

New Zealanders getting recognised on international stages, crowned best in the country and taking control of their creative futures - plus announcements and departures that impact the sector.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition
2 weeks ago

Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition

Senior positions at creative organisations across NZ have been revealed, arts projects representing underserved communities given much-deserved spotlight and more news from across the sector.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes
3 weeks ago

Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes

Honours and heartbreak in the big creative sector news of the week and Matariki brings arts and culture hits all around the country.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Pip Pip Hooray! $100K Fellowship Announced
4 weeks ago

Lowdown: Pip Pip Hooray! $100K Fellowship Announced

Winners of big residencies both here and overseas - along with more opportunities to come - plus award nomination news, fire damage implications and the importance of checking your spam folder.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Culture In The Digital Age
1 month ago

Lowdown: Culture In The Digital Age

MCH breaks down how technology could impact the arts, milestones and big moments for creative organisations and an insight into NZ's Venice Biennale exhibition.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Big Awards, Big Apple Spotlight For NZ
1 month ago

Lowdown: Big Awards, Big Apple Spotlight For NZ

Iconic prizes & world-famous institutions are recognising the talents of Aotearoa - see who's won what, NZ art centre stage in NYC, sad passings & other creative news.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: International Triumphs For NZ Creatives
1 month ago

Lowdown: International Triumphs For NZ Creatives

Aotearoa creative minds and institutions are getting recognised globally and locally, big arts events and milestones worth savouring.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub
1 month ago

Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub

A game-changing creative quarter is at last fully operational, cornerstone events bringing big numbers, international opportunities open and a multitude of arts success stories. 

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter
2 months ago

Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter

May is a monumental month for the comedy and music sectors, get the Lowdown on its real impact - plus new appointments and a spotlight on visual arts news.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era
2 months 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Pasifika Prominence
2 months 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:  Sam Ackerman