Creatives Cash In
Hundreds of thousands of dollars is heading the way of Aotearoa creatives - get The Lowdown on who’s getting recognised and what is on offer.
Calls For "Artists' Wage" Revived
One of the creative community's most impassioned issues is back in conversation, the Lowdown gets the latest from Government and from those advocating for its introduction.
Why Are Auction Houses Ignoring Artist Copyright?
The Lowdown checks out a NZ first for artists getting their copyrights honoured - which puts on a spotlight on those who are not - and the latest recognitions for NZ creatives.
Changing Attitudes, Changing Landscapes in Creative Community
Shifts in protocol, shifts in thinking and fresh approaches in the creative sector go under the spotlight in this week's Lowdown, The Big Idea's arts news bulletin.
Are Vaccine Passes Really Gone From Venues?
We get The Lowdown on what the creative community really thinks of the unvaccinated being allowed back in venues, break down millions of dollars of funding and latest creative achievements.
Big Week for Wāhine Toa
Aotearoa's creative women have been earning the spotlight here & around the world - celebrate their success, hear their concerns & mourn the loss of a key toi Māori figure.
New Rules But Creatives "Still In Crisis"
Get the Lowdown on the arts' "perilous" situation despite the new traffic light setting, with the creative community's most in-depth coverage & emotional reactions to the biggest topic in NZ.
Keeping Creatives on the Fringe
The Lowdown looks at how independent artists are being supported and celebrated, the Kiwi countdown to an international art event and some impressive milestones in the NZ creative community.
New Directions, New Grants, New Funds for Aotearoa Creatives
All the creative announcements and information you need to know and reactions from within the sector as the Lowdown breaks down some important happenings.
Government Support "A Bloody Relief - But Will It Be Enough?"
The Lowdown speaks to the creative community to gets the reaction to the Government's $121m Omicron support package - and it's clear there's still plenty of work ahead.
Art Suffering in Red Light Reality
Omicron’s impact on the arts from every angle - as The Lowdown seeks answers on what support creatives need - and how you can help.
Brace for Impact
The Lowdown's back for 2022 with a look at the latest headache for live performers - who's pulled the pin & who's announced their returns - as well as staunch replies to music industry legal threats.