Cutting Edge Thinking, Endless Possibilities
A year-long creative journey for a newly built collaborative community in Northland has opened a wealth of new opportunities and instilled a boosted sense of confidence.
5 Ways To Deal With A Bad Review
QUICK HIT: How do you cope when the work you've laboured over for years receives a less-than-flattering reception?
“Ka Mua Ka Muri - Walking Backwards Into The Future"
OPINION: Tiaki Kerei reflects on a Te Ao Māori concept that speaks to elements at the heart of both creativity and Aotearoa.
Arts and Cost of Living Crisis - Cautionary Tale From Across The Ditch
For Australia’s artists, the cost of living crisis is also a wellbeing and art making crisis - one Aussie academic states it's time to stop framing the arts as a luxury.
Lowdown: Legends Show They've Still Got It
Some of the best writers from the 80s are back among the award nominees in 2024, plus a host of award winners across arts and music to celebrate.
Does NZ Music Month Hype Match Reality?
We speak with a quartet of acclaimed creatives to see what having a month dedicated to music in Aotearoa really means to those within the industry - and what it can do better.
Budget Breakdown - What's Left For Creative Sector?
Andrew Wood crunches the numbers and gets reactions from leading arts institutions - and funders - as to what the coalition Government's first budget means for the creative community.
King's Birthday Honours List - Theatre, Visual Arts & Music in Spotlight
14 members of Aotearoa's creative community have been given an extra reason to enjoy the long weekend - we highlight those commended for making a difference through the arts.
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.