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Lowdown: Success, Farewells & Golden Opportunities
1 year ago

Lowdown: Success, Farewells & Golden Opportunities

A jam-packed arts news bulletin - celebrating some major milestones in creative careers, newly bestowed (and some long-awaited) honours and some permanently closing doors.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Lowdown: Crossroads For Creative Platforms
1 year ago

Lowdown: Crossroads For Creative Platforms

Well-established arts institutions have major - and heartbreaking - decisions to make plus plenty of creative wāhine toa to celebrate on the eve of International Women's Day.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Cancellation Headache For Major Festival
1 year ago

Lowdown: Cancellation Headache For Major Festival

Breaking news on why one of the biggest festivals in Aotearoa has been forced to change its programme, short-term executive appointments and the rest of the latest arts news.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Creative Contributions Leave Lasting Legacy
1 year ago

Lowdown: Creative Contributions Leave Lasting Legacy

From the passing of community icons to recognition for leading creative minds - and how your opinion could be worth $2K - your arts news bulletin keeps you on the pulse.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Funding Pressure & Finding Philanthropy
1 year ago

Lowdown: Funding Pressure & Finding Philanthropy

Standing up to keep arts accessible and affordable, celebrating important wins and milestones and proactive steps for the future of creativity - all in this week's arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: World First For NZ Arts Organisation
1 year ago

Lowdown: World First For NZ Arts Organisation

We go behind the new digital approach one Aotearoa creative heavyweight is taking to increase its audience, art's influence of a tumultuous Waitangi holiday and other industry news. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Contenders Named For Coveted $65,000 Prize
1 year ago

Lowdown: Contenders Named For Coveted $65,000 Prize

Heavyweights and rookies are battling each other for some of the highest honours in NZ literature, while artistic powerhouses are farewelled & creative opportunities welcomed.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Resignations, Residencies & Recognition
1 year ago

Lowdown: Resignations, Residencies & Recognition

Departing veteran calls festival a "shadow of its former self", as well as huge international opportunities and honours announced for Aotearoa creatives in the return of your arts news bulletin for 2024.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Hard Decisions, New Directions & Last Calls
1 year ago

Lowdown: Hard Decisions, New Directions & Last Calls

Creative announcements ranging from bitter to sweet, a must-see opportunity for NZ curators, finalists found and new leaders step up - all in a busy week of arts news.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Big Names, Record Turn Outs & Plenty Of Pride
1 year ago

Lowdown: Big Names, Record Turn Outs & Plenty Of Pride

Major announcements and much-loved local events dominate the week's arts and culture news, with plenty to look forward to for the creative community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: GLAM Leader On The Move
1 year ago

Lowdown: GLAM Leader On The Move

Bright new opportunities, major successes and mysteries solved in The Big Idea's round up of the big happenings in the creative world.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Big Announcements & Sad Goodbyes
1 year ago

Lowdown: Big Announcements & Sad Goodbyes

The latest news from around the traps of the creative community - including one of NZ's top festivals revealing their biennial line-up, important news looming from CNZ, awards, accolades and the passing of a dedicated advocate for the arts.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor