Lowdown: Shock Farewells & End Of An Era
The last Lowdown for 2024 features the loss of a well-loved artist, a music great moving on, big awards and accolades.
Lowdown: Arts At Full Speed
Far from putting the cue in the rack as holidays loom, NZ's creative community is busy as ever with new funds opening, award finalists named, line-ups and big decisions revealed plus leadership comings-and-goings.
Lowdown: Arts Icons Revealed
Two top flight creatives earn a rare accolade, NZ Film Commission's big changes reap big financial rewards - among a host of arts announcements, awards and appointments.
Lowdown: Heartbreak As Theatre Icon Shuts Doors
The creative community reacts to tough news from a performance stalwart, spotlight put on arts funding, the latest winners and arts news from across Aotearoa.
Lowdown: Public Art Back In Force
Major free events around the country show a depth of talent and desire to make creativity accessible, a big funding boost and artists honoured as local heroes.
Lowdown: Art's Multi-Millon Dollar Findings
Research that highlights the value of creativity released, big announcements and career boosts for creatives, as well as emotional reactions to special events.
Lowdown: Sarjeant's Major Moment
An event ten years in the making takes the national spotlight, $17.3 billion reasons to back live performance and a host of heartening arts news.
Lowdown: 'Double-Edged Sword' Reaction to CNZ Funding Changes
The creative community reacts to the Tōtara and Kahikatea programmes being halted - and CNZ responds - plus the latest announcements from the arts sector.
Lowdown: Finding The Audience Sweet Spot
Candour about challenges, success stories, artists standing up for their communities, international triumph and grassroot returns in Aotearoa.
Lowdown: Pasifika Artists, Screen Industry In Spotlight
Coveted awards are dished out - with more on the horizon - while there's an ominous warning to the screen sector amid a raft of big news.
Lowdown: Stablising Art Spaces
An extensive report exposes an area where the creative community needs support and advocacy, proof that backing artists pays off and a raft of residencies, awards and finalists to celebrate.
Lowdown: Fresh Blood Taking Over
Key changes at the helm of two creative organisations, Festival fever hitting both ends of Aotearoa, awards won and milestones celebrated in this week's arts news bulletin.