Two Questions: Virginia Frankovich and Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho
We ask artists what they hope Jacinda does in her role as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and what they hope to achieve
2017: Top Stories & Editors Picks
A selection of our readers favourite stories of 2017 plus our editors top picks.
Arts Therapy a growing industry in New Zealand
Arts Therapists Tania Blomfield and Amanda Levey talk to The Big Idea about the industry, associated training, and the recent recognition from government agencies and how that has impacted their field
Reflections: New Zealand women in art
The BNZ has teamed up with Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in an exhibition that tackles gender representation in the arts
CIRCUIT: 2017 End of year wrap-up
The CIRCUIT end of year wrap hosted by Mark Amery accompanied by Cameron Ah Loo Matamua, Abby Cunnane and Judy Darragh
Empress Stah
Combining elements of circus, cabaret, burlesque and aerial art, Empress Stah is sure to impress and intrigue kiwi audiences with her outrageous ‘Laser Butt-Plug’ act at Splore 2018.
The Gift of Attention
Mark Amery invites four artists and curators who produced some of his favourite 2017 shows to share some of their highlights from the year.
TOP PICKS: NZ Festival 2018
To ease your decision-making anxieties, we ask those in the know about their top picks for the 2018 New Zealand Festival
The Spirit of the Land
Acknowledging the strong links between creativity and wellbeing, Kimbolton is hosting the NZ Rural Sculpture Awards and Festival in an effort to create a healthier, and more creative community.
Louis Baker: The courage to be yourself
“It takes courage for anyone to go and be themselves.” Louis Baker on what it takes to present your most honest self through your music.
Jamie Newman: Bringing Dance to the People
Jamie Newman, the man that brought kiwis No Lights No Lycra and Auckland's morning rave movement, Morning People, on what inspires him to make people want to get up and dance.
Michelle Bakker: Rethinking music business
Don't Give Up Your Day Job brings us Michelle Bakker, a passionate music manager who is proactively and vocally rethinking her approach to the music business.