Lowdown: Doors Open, Doors Close
All the biggest news, happenings and events in the Aotearoa creative community - we herald those starting their careers, those at their peak and one that has sadly been cut short.
Lowdown: Kingmaker To Groundbreaker
Get the latest creative news including addressing some startling stats from the Aotearoa Music Awards, some major impending announcements and how the UK's facing a similar arts funding backlash to NZ.
EXCLUSIVE: First Cultural Regeneration Fund Recipients Revealed
Get the Lowdown on who has been given first crack at the $28 million MCH fund and what happens from here for everyone else - as well as NZ filmmakers getting international recognition.
Lowdown: Truth And Consequences Revealed
A packed arts news bulletin covers a funding success that raises more questions than answers, an impacted organisation breaks its silence and we name another that's closing its doors for good.
Build It Up, Tear It Down, Leave Town?
The creative community is under the microscope with major questions raised, key steps underway to help artists get a leg up, big winners and a major departure in the Lowdown.
"Together, We Are Unstoppable" - Creatives Refuse To Be Held Down
Artists are taking advantage of their moment in the spotlight to bring important issues to the fore - see what the latest creative success stories have to say in this week's arts news bulletin.
Big Event Returns, Big Issues Remain
A bright, epic beacon of creativity finally re-emerges but there are still many other funding and support issues the sector needs to address in this week's Lowdown.
Support Livelihoods, Not Lifestyles
Big opinions and big moments and big opportunities for the creative community - all debated and celebrated in The Lowdown, your arts news bulletin.
Why Mainstream Representation Matters
The Lowdown looks into how te reo Māori can get a stronger foothold through creative production, celebrate some Toi Māori pioneers and if we care that traffic lights are gone.
MCH Invites Public Feedback For $28 Million Fund
A first for government arts funding is just days away - find out what impact your feedback can have - plus the Lowdown on big awards and artistic endeavours.
Career Boosts, Craft Blows - Bittersweet Week for Creatives
History beckons and big rewards are on offer for some of our leading creative lights - but the indefinite suspension of an important fund has others on edge in this week's Lowdown.
Worth The Wait
Get the Lowdown on the big news and (long-awaited) events hitting the creative community this week.