2024 Arts Laureates Announced
Meet the eight creatives whose impact and mahi have seen them join an esteemed group of Aotearoa artists - with reactions from the big awards night.
Rich Kids Don't Go To Jail
Lynda Chanwai-Earle goes behind the scenes with the creative team of Camp Be Better, learning how the concept of ‘entitlement to enlightenment’ drives their new series.
Lowdown: Pasifika Artists, Screen Industry In Spotlight
Coveted awards are dished out - with more on the horizon - while there's an ominous warning to the screen sector amid a raft of big news.
Big Picture Creative Planning For Tāmaki Makaurau
After casting the net wide both here and overseas - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited landed an vastly experienced catch for its new role, designed to give performing arts and live entertainment a stronger voice.
Raising the Tempo
Creative vision, worldbuilding and the bigger picture of reigniting the contemporary dance scene in Aotearoa are driving forces behind this year's talent-packed TEMPO Dance Festival.
Lowdown: Stablising Art Spaces
An extensive report exposes an area where the creative community needs support and advocacy, proof that backing artists pays off and a raft of residencies, awards and finalists to celebrate.
Super Nova's Stellar Start
Taking on the anti-hero role of Wendy in ATC/Nightsong's Peter Pan has given talented creative all-rounder Nova Moala-Knox an ideal launching pad in her post-graduate career.
Golden Night at Silver Scrolls For Anna Coddington
The coveted songwriting award - voted for by New Zealand songwriters - took centre stage on a night of success for waiata Māori and a pair of double triumphs.
Creative Tips On How To Tame TikTok
Social media creator with a 1.5 million follower base - and star of new ATC production - Theo Shakes explains how to make content that lands right online.
"Don't Walk Away From Failure"
The founder of one of New Zealand's most enduring bands has had some hard lessons in his career - he's sharing them for other creatives to learn from.
Making Your Creative Business Dream A Reailty
The Dust Palace's Eve Gordon gives an insight to aspiring creative entrepreneurs while continuing their own success at the Whangārei Fringe.
Lowdown: Fresh Blood Taking Over
Key changes at the helm of two creative organisations, Festival fever hitting both ends of Aotearoa, awards won and milestones celebrated in this week's arts news bulletin.