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Lowdown: International Triumphs For NZ Creatives
3 days 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 week 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:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter
2 weeks 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:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era
3 weeks 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 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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