Split Enz’s Mike Chunn looks back at a career in the music industry
The co-founder and former bass player for Split Enz talks about his new memoir, 'A Sharp Left Turn'.
Challenge it all in your artistic practice
Artist Vanessa Crofskey talks to Dominic Hoey about her co-dependent relationship with the internet, cancel culture and the freelance challenge.
Knowing when it's time to go
Its the time of the year that we review what's working. Arts industry figures share their stories about knowing when it's time to seek the next challenge, and how to handle the process of moving on.
The arts are vital to wellbeing, but where’s the Govt support?
Professor Peter O’Connor says the Government is ignoring the overwhelming evidence regarding the arts’ role in education and mental health.
Karaoke, drunk actors and books… Oh my!
Dominic Hoey brings us the best parties happening in and around Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend, along with some hopeful news from South Auckland.
Tips from Jon Toogood on going back to study
Thinking about returning to university after a long gap, or for the first time as an adult student? Shihad’s Jon Toogood has been there, done that, and has some advice.
Arts On Tour announces regional awards
Dominic Hoey speaks to Steve Thomas, the man behind Arts On Tour, and uncovers some tall tales.
Why Te Papa’s new CEO appointment is major news
In the final Lowdown of the decade, Mark Amery rounds up the juiciest arts stories from the past week, and brings us the best of those ubiquitous ‘best-of’ lists.
Power of an alter-ego
Auckland artist Sam Bradford talks an alias and how his work shines the torch on the mangy underbelly of Kiwiana and the fragility of our society.
Breaking out of that creative rut
If you work in the arts, at some point you’re bound to experience the dreaded rut. Kathryn Burnett has some top tips for moving forward the next time your creative juices stop flowing.
Skip the mall, support local artists this Christmas
Dominic Hoey rounds ups the best spots in Tāmaki Makaurau to grab killer Christmas gifts and drinks in the next week.
Has the art world gone bananas?
Pricey produce, a massive mural and more in this week’s round-up of arts news from NZ and around the globe.