Lowdown: Big Long Weekend For NZ Artists
From large-scale art shows to industry-leading awards - there's plenty happening in the creative community and the Lowdown has some accolades worth noting.
"Giant Of NZ Music" - Rodger Fox's Remarkable Impact
The passing of the infectiously enthusiastic Aotearoa jazz legend has hit many hard - as his influence as a musician, a teacher and a mentor is remembered.
Nuke-Clear Impact On Next Generation
The Nukes on ukes - and how creating and teaching your craft at the same time can offer a satisfying career path.
Lowdown: CNZ's First New Funding Roll-Out
The new-look funding model gets its first half-million dollar drop, record-breaking numbers for key arts event, musicians making a stand and creatives land a WOW of a gig.
$20K Award Winner "Blown Away" By Accolade
Newly crowned Adam Portraiture Award winner reacts to emerging triumphant over a record-breaking field - and why her piece is so important to her.
OPINION: We Need To Talk About Chamber Music
Veteran classical music writer Elizabeth Kerr looks at the debate of whether Chamber Music NZ's evolution will come at the expense of its loyal fanbase.
State Of FLOX - Hayley King’s Tips For Taking On The World
One of Aotearoa’s most active visual artists shares insights on collaboration, using technology to your advantage and staying true to yourself.
Lasting Legacy - Dame Hinewehi Mohi's Hall Of Fame Honour
The biggest honour of NZ Music Month has seen another fitting accolade handed to a game-changing performer and advocate. She explains the impact of a pioneering musical career.
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.