"Learn To Love & Respect Yourself - Or No One Else Will"
One of the central figures in arts collective Pacific Sisters shares a litany of life lessons that would have been wonderful to know before embarking on a creative journey.
Lowdown: Aotearoa Artists Stand Tall Amid Post-Voice Backlash
A delegation of creatives show support for Indigenous Australians during Sydney showcase - plus the latest milestones, achievements, announcements and happenings in NZ's artistic community.
Break It Down: Why We Always Hit The Creative Wall
They come in different shapes and sizes - but Verity Johnson's helping you find the sledgehammer you need to move past the walls that hold you back halfway through a creative project.
The Other Work
Independent artists often do other work alongside their art making, but how does it sit within their arts practice as a whole?
Lowdown: Breaking Bad News For Dancers
A door closes just after it opens in what now shapes as a one-off golden opportunity, unprecedented collaborations for Aotearoa creative forces, big announcements and homecomings for the NZ arts community.
Arts Voices: What Does New Government Mean For Creativity?
We ask a host of creative thought leaders how Aotearoa's political shift to the right could impact arts, culture and heritage - with some thought-provoking answers.
Massive Blow To Youth Theatre
“With this closure, we are no longer served by a nationally focused company specifically charged with telling stories of this place and her people to the young" - Strong reactions to the shock end to a 25-year creative institution that could have big ramifications.
Lowdown: Pasifika Women Dominate Awards
Your arts news bulletin is bristling with good news, big announcements and important developments in the creative community - just when positivity is needed most!
Election 2023 - What You Need To Know Before Casting Your Vote
Be informed, be involved - find out where the creative community stands in the eyes of our political parties with their final comments and hear about the issues from sector leaders ahead of deciding which boxes to tick.
"One in Five Million" - Tributes Flow For Cal Wilson
The shock loss of one of New Zealand's most colourful and distinctive performers is hitting hard both here and in Australia, as those who knew her share their grief and love for the comedy trailblazer.
$10K Grants Boost NZ Creative Connections With UK
Aotearoa artists getting the chance to access the British Council's Connections Through Culture grants is the latest win in what has been a 2023 to remember for NZ and Pacific Director Natasha Beckman.
Why Small Halls Still Matter To Hall Of Famer Don McGlashan
The icon explains how he's keeping it intimate after all these years - as Liz Skinner steps into the glitz and glamour of the Silver Scrolls to find out why he prefers the road - and venues - less travelled.