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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.