Being The Boss of You
Kathryn Burnett chats with successful self-managed Mel Parsons about going it alone.
Hayley Dingwall talks talent and funding
Who got the gig? To mark NZ Music Month, Hayley Dingwall, Funding Advisor at NZ On Air, talks to Alice Geary about her new role and why she loves getting NZ talent heard.
A life of making magic, mahi, mantras, mess and mothering
Starting out as a dance teacher, and with a law degree on top of that, Robert Burns fellow Michele Powles knows a thing or two about leading a creative life.
An Art Renegade
Kate Powell measures a great artist’s impact and concludes it lies in her choice to lead her life so stubbornly as her own.
Think Again!
Lowdown #44: Leadership exits and entrances, bad treatment and chances to think again - Kate Powell delivers this week's arts media news.
Nine Rules by David McCracken
David McCracken digs deep to surface 9 random pieces of wistful, yet profound advice. What else would you expect from a creative known for his passion for elevating the humble?
Emily Writes: Advice to Live by
Known for her candid and eloquent charm, Emily's writing is disarmingly honest and funny. Wrangling family life, sleep deprivation and creative ambition, here's her take on how to get it all done.
Beating that pesky Imposter Syndrome
Sam Grover has found some handy tips on how to make that nagging sense of self-doubt work for you.
Born to Dance
Baby, you were born to... Georgie Bloomfield recounts her best moves.
The Quiet Dog
Quiet Dog, Bite Hard: What does a Mos Def-song have to do with a small business taking a leap into the art world? Annie Pokel goes to find out.
Who wants a prize pig?
Here's Mark Amery with a real grunty prize for Lowdown #43.
Advice to my 22 Year Old Self: Ross Jolly
Ross shares some valuable advice for travelling the winding roads of an arts career.