‘Young men are killing off their kindness’
He grew up idolising criminals and gangsters. Now Todd Williams, AKA Louie Knuxx, is a role model for at-risk youth. He chats about working with young people and the importance of vulnerability..
New CCAT boss: 'I’ve written a lot of love letters'
How do you score a job spearheading Aotearoa’s most exciting festivals? Turns out it’s all about communication, passion and finding your zen.
How to cope with the pressure to do more
Systemic issues, hustle culture, financial necessity and personal ambition can make it difficult to set boundaries. We ask experts to share thoughts on how vulnerability and self-compassion can help.
Tips for beating imposter syndrome
Scoring the job doesn’t always lead to the confidence boost you'd expect. Many people in the arts suffer from crippling self-doubt. Here’s how to get on top of it.
Highlights from the just-released NZ Festival programme
Curated by Bret McKenzie, Laurie Anderson and Lemi Ponifasio, the 32nd New Zealand Festival of the Arts looks to be one of next year’s most exciting cultural events. Kate Powell shares her top picks.
Where artists can turn for help
In 2017, musician Lydia Cole released an album, toured the country and moved to Berlin. Then the chest pains started.
Auckland’s Spotify superstar
His first hit, Demon’s Cave, has been played millions of times worldwide. Now, Auckland musician Roy Irwin is back with some fresh new tunes.
Who’s stepped down and who’s headed out?
In the Lowdown #70, Kate Powell brings us the latest need-to-know arts news, including Kiwi acts going global, new tech for deaf music-lovers and the country’s coolest little lit fest.
There's no stopping them
Around the world, youth are demanding change. We talk to 19-year-old Matthew Goldsworthy, whose creative organisation helps other young people to discover their passion and power.
Doing it for yourself
No publisher? No problem, says one of New Zealand’s most prolific and profitable authors.
An Australian view on the 'Jacinda Effect'
As we head towards the 2020 election, our friends at ArtsHub Australia weigh in on the New Zealand Prime Minister, and what her leadership means for the arts.
Love, sex and oysters
Ahead an upcoming tour, Dominic Hoey talks to internationally-acclaimed writer Michael Pedersen about fantasy literature and NZ's 'bounding beauty'.