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The Big Idea | Te Aria Nui is where people find the tools, networks, opportunities and inspiration to grow their 'big ideas' into viable careers, projects and businesses in the creative sector.
The Big Idea | Te Aria Nui is where people find the tools, networks, opportunities and inspiration to grow their 'big ideas' into viable careers, projects and businesses in the creative sector.
We have made significant changes to The Big Idea for your benefit and this article has everything you need to know to effectively participate as a member of The Big Idea community.
It is now much easier and worthwhile for you to manage and update your profile, submit and read news, interviews and reviews, look for work and add free job listings, connect and list events and media releases, show and sell your creative work and grow your career with our education news, tips, tools and resources. Members can also chat in the forums to build relationships, ask questions and express their opinion.
- Get started
User name and password
Find your username and password here to access and update your membership profile and upload content.
Claim your profile
The new site makes it easier to update your profile, with your own url, to showcase your work, business or organisation and network with The Big Idea members and the wider community.
When you submit content, jobs, events, gallery items or news stories, it will display in your profile (if you choose to make it public) becoming a showcase and archive of your creative output.
See how this works by checking out The Big Idea’s profile.
Go here to update your profile, and please let us know if you need help.
Submit content
Below is a list of popular areas you can go to directly to post content:
Work: Jobs and Opportunities, Auditions, Awards, Call for entries, Call for proposal for a commission, Call for cast and crew
Grow: Scholarships and Awards, Residencies and Fellowships, Conference, Public Programmes
Connect: Media Releases, Event listings including Workshops and Seminars
Chat: Studio or flatmate notices in the Accomodation Forum, Buy and Sell marketplace, Showspace or venue
Key sections on The Big Idea
The Big Idea industry news is updated daily. We rely on the community to keep us informed so we can keep you informed. If you have a story idea let the editor know – or if you would like to volunteer an interview, review or blog please get in touch.
We also keep an eye on your media releases, event listings and forum postings – so keep them coming!
If you are looking for work you can search our job listings, add your resume and join the professional services directory. If you are a business or organisation you can join or search our professional services directory, list a job for free or get extra prominence by advertising on job of the week.
If you just want to keep up to date with the latest news in the sector you can read and submit Enterprise News.
If you need to Grow your career then read, and submit, resources including marketing and management guides, enterprise & business information and find tertiary courses and creative industries research.
Read the latest education news, career advice and tips and tools. If you are a creative entrepreneur, producer, arts manager, teacher, education or training organisation, career adviser or specialise in creative industry research – submit your stories or contact the editor to find out how you can use this space to share your knowledge.
You can add and showcase your creative content, including images, video and audio embeds, on The Big Idea gallery. The new Show section allows you to upload multiple images, add more information and let the community know if it is for sale. Make sure you have updated your profile so users can find out more about you and your work.
List your event, submit your media release, search and join the industry directory and network with other members of The Big Idea.
List and find accommodation, hitch-a-ride, and buy and sell creative work.
Have your say and contribute to the discussions and conversations on The Big Idea forums including the Creative Business Tips Forum and Learning Exchange Forum, the Advocacy Forums and Creative Discipline Forums including the Dance and Theatre Forums.
If you are planning a forum and would like to open it up to a wider network – get in contact with The Big Idea.
More information
For more information check out the FAQs and see The Big Idea media section for our latest news and photos.
Feedback
The paint is still drying on our new website, so please be kind. We do appreciate your feedback and will do our best to help and make The Big Idea even better. Send us your feedback and get in contact with The Big Idea.
Support The Big Idea
Tell your friends, add us to your website industry links, become a media partner and submit regular content. Support us further through advertising and fundraising.