Janelle Hinch: Proudly NZ Made
“I’d close down before I compromise.” Ohakune-based designer Janelle Hinch talks about her commitment to producing New Zealand made, conscience clear clothing.
Creative Jazz Club: Building vibrancy into Auckland’s live music scene
Ben McNicoll, from the Creative Jazz Club crew, on how they have contributed to the growth of Auckland's live music scene.
Don't Give Up Your Day Job: Pele Nili
Filmmaker, Pele Nili, in conversation with Danny and Bobby about his life and the road that led to writing and directing his first movie, Groove City.
James Nokise: Balancing sanity and involvement
“People don’t necessarily drop out of the arts because there’s no work. They drop out because psychologically it becomes too heavy.” Comedian, James Nokise on welfare in the arts.
Can we borrow your brain? Shape The Big Idea's helpful offering
The Big Idea exists to be supremely helpful to New Zealand’s arts & creative sectors. We want to hear your feedback on how we can maximise our offering to the arts community.
Tainui Tukiwaho: Challenging the status quo
“We are actively working on what we see as necessary change in the industry." Theatre Director, Tainui Tukiwaho, sets down the challenges that Te Pou Theatre offers to the theatre industry.
Call to Action: Mentor the next wave of creatives
At The Big Idea we’re exploring interest in a new format for professional mentoring in the arts. It’s early days but we think we have the design to elevate the mentoring relationship to new heights.
Don't Give Up Your Day Job: Peter Dickens
Peter Dickens, of the New Zealand Music Foundation, in conversation with Danny and Bobby about the extent of the mental health issues in the entertainment industry.
Taking Stock at Matariki
Matariki has grown as a contemporary festival, but how can it be more embraced? Mark Amery speaks to four leading arts practitioners on Matariki’s place and potential.
Funding 101: How to write effective funding applications
Writing funding applications is not the most exciting element of being an artist, but to get your project off the ground, it’s a necessary one. Read our top tips on writing successful applications.
Diversity: The Real Talk
Reporting from the Creative New Zealand, Nui te Kōrero on Diversity, we listen to the call to action from arts practitioners across the sector.
Taking theatre on tour. Kororāreka: The Ballad of Maggie Flynn
“We’ve got a creative community here and people are really thirsty for entertainment,” says Creative Northland's Abbey Cameron ahead of the Northland dates of Kororāreka: The Ballad of Maggie Flynn