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Lowdown: Creative Sector Salaries Under Spotlight
2 months 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Awards Galore
3 months 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Arts & Creative Sector worth $17.5 Billion - And How It Could Get Bigger
3 months 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Career-Altering Accolades
3 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: New Frontiers For NZ Creatives & Awards
3 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Creatives Urged To 'Feast' On Opportunity
3 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:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork
4 months ago

Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork

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.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled
4 months ago

Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled

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.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector
4 months ago

Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector

The biggest threats to local content are being tackled in a new MCH consultation, big opportunity for indigenous creatives and arts organisations under pressure.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Hot Competition For Top Literary Awards
5 months ago

Lowdown: Hot Competition For Top Literary Awards

Your arts news bulletin returns for 2025 with the contenders for a $65,000 prize revealed, major events about to kick off, new line-ups and major creative opportunities.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Shock Farewells & End Of An Era
6 months ago

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.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Arts At Full Speed
6 months ago

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.

Author:  Sam Ackerman