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Lowdown: Bringing Art Back To The Public Eye
1 year ago

Lowdown: Bringing Art Back To The Public Eye

Creativity is hitting the streets and clifftops of Aotearoa - we look at what it takes to get these crucial events up and running, plus a bevy of awards, success stories and a farewell to a legendary New Zealand performer.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Aotearoa Artists Stand Tall Amid Post-Voice Backlash
1 year ago

Lowdown: Aotearoa Artists Stand Tall Amid Post-Voice Backlash

A delegation of creatives show support for Indigenous Australians during Sydney showcase - plus the latest milestones, achievements, announcements and happenings in NZ's artistic community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Breaking Bad News For Dancers
1 year ago

Lowdown: Breaking Bad News For Dancers

A door closes just after it opens in what now shapes as a one-off golden opportunity, unprecedented collaborations for Aotearoa creative forces, big announcements and homecomings for the NZ arts community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Pasifika Women Dominate Awards
1 year ago

Lowdown: Pasifika Women Dominate Awards

Your arts news bulletin is bristling with good news, big announcements and important developments in the creative community - just when positivity is needed most!

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Arts Conversations That Can't Be Ignored
1 year ago

Lowdown: Arts Conversations That Can't Be Ignored

With some big, confronting headlines coming out of the creative community - your arts news bulletin looks into the importance of kōrero, career-altering announcements for NZ performers and those helping shape the future of the sector.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Fearless Approach Drives NZ Creatives
1 year ago

Lowdown: Fearless Approach Drives NZ Creatives

Get up to date with what's happening in Aotearoa's creative community - from daring overseas moves to award-winning moments, major announcements and bright signs for the future of New Zealand's arts and culture.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Major Arts Organisation Backs NZ Talent For Top Job
1 year ago

Lowdown: Major Arts Organisation Backs NZ Talent For Top Job

Instead of bringing in an overseas leader, one of the creative community's staples has brought an ex-pat home. Get the Lowdown on all the happenings and opportunities in your arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Arts Policy Updates As Election Draws Near
1 year ago

Lowdown: Arts Policy Updates As Election Draws Near

Do you know where arts stands as you get ready to cast your vote? The latest details and arts leader analysis along with creative community happenings around the country.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Penchant for Venice
1 year ago

Lowdown: Penchant for Venice

More NZ artists, but no dedicated NZ pavilion at the world's leading arts exhibition - former Venice Biennale artists sound off plus all the creative opportunities, awards and recognitions you need to know about.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: NZ's Latest Hall Of Fame Inductee
1 year ago

Lowdown: NZ's Latest Hall Of Fame Inductee

A host of honours, jobs and opportunities have been bestowed on the creative community - including a special nod to NZ musical royalty. Get all the latest arts news from around Aotearoa. 

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Big Opening In Creative Sector
1 year ago

Lowdown: Big Opening In Creative Sector

The hunt is about to begin for one of the top roles in the arts industry, performers for Aotearoa's biggest spectacle announced and news that impacts the creative community.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Changes & Challenges To Funding Status Quo
1 year ago

Lowdown: Changes & Challenges To Funding Status Quo

Find out how the removal of CNZ's much-maligned arts grants cap is affecting the current round, plus a survey looking to break free of funding dependency, a new honour for a leading creative and all your arts news.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor