Lowdown: Film Festival Shake Up
A new face takes up a Chair position that hasn't been up for grabs in two decades, creative opportunities offered and accepted, a big platform debut and more concerns for the local production sector.
Richest Prize in NZ Literature Awarded
A literary Lioness on top of her game has overcome a world-class field to win the coveted $65k fiction award with her first novel in 13 years.
Learning Network For Creatives Launches
Artists and creatives across Aotearoa can now access a range of free resources, learning modules and interviews, as well as a new digital community. Find out how to be involved.
Breaking In - 10 Entry-Level Arts Roles
Trying to work out where to land when breaking into the creative sector? This list outlines some avenues that may open doors for emerging arts professionals.
New Look Tūi Finds A Happy Home
The mark of NZ musical excellence has had an upgrade - and been given out to its first recipient.
Infinite Horizons: Gender Equality Through 1001 Spheres
Dina Jezdic speaks to the creator of a public artwork that honours a huge milestone in Aotearoa's history - and challenges the next ones to come.
Auckland Museum's New Multi-Year Council Funding Explained
The Big Idea speaks with Deputy Mayor and arts advocate Desley Simpson about how funding some of Auckland's key cultural institutions is changing.
Lowdown: Fame Found, Dreams Realised
Some big career boosts for hard-working creatives and new ambitions declared in this week's arts news bulletin.
SOUNZ Like A Great Gig
Dr Hannah Darroch explains the biggest challenges ahead, as she prepares for her new Chief Executive role in a leading musical organisation.
Dance Wildly, Off The Beat
She's given acting, directing & writing tips to some of the best in the world - find out how Brita McVeigh discovered that "the fool in you is beautifully close to the fire in you."
Lowdown: NZ Music Month Takes Over
A swag of awards are on the horizon, a hall of famer sets the record straight on clickbait plus the interview that's spread like wildfire through the creative community.
Writer Without Peer - Sir Vincent O'Sullivan's Legacy
With a career that's unparalleled in Aotearoa's literary history - tributes from friends, colleagues and admirers underline the importance of the late Poet Laureate's creative contribution.