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$20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed
The Government has just released details of how many creative events, organisations and workers have been covered by the COVID recovery plan.
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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.
The Lowdown
Reimagination: The Newest Form of Flattery
Imitation has limitation - but with New Zealand Music Month upon us, we look at how interpretation is driving the creative process for many of our artists.
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Cath's Out Of The Bag - Big Creative NZ Departure
Cath Cardiff has overseen countless arts funding applications in her time at Creative NZ - The Big Idea can exclusively reveal her exit after 22 years of service.
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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.
The Lowdown
Have Your Say On The Big Idea
Your voice matters - we want to know what stories and resources you want on TBI - find out how you can be heard.
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Storm In A CoCA Cup
At the end of the week, The Centre of Contemporary Art closes its doors with an uncertain future. Andrew Wood looks into how things got to this point.
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Wanted: Your Opinion - The Big Idea Audience Survey
TBI wants to know what you need to succeed in the creative sector - fill in this quick survey to have your voice heard.
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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.
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'He Made Us Want To Be Better People': A Tribute to Moana Jackson
One of the late Moana Jackson's peers explains the impact that he had on toi Māori and how his legacy can live on in the creative community.
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Creatives Guide To TikTok
More and more creatives - and audiences - are turning to the fast-rising social media platform. Experts give us TikTok top tips to use it to your advantage.
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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.
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