Australian wins international violin competition
Suyeon Kang from Australia has won the 2015 Michael Hill International Violin Competition at Auckland’s Town Hall.
Nga Whanaunga Maori Pasifika Shorts at NZIFF
The New Zealand International Film Festival has announced eight Maori and Pasifika short films selected for the Nga Whanaunga Maori Pasifika Shorts Programme 2015.
CNZ Music Scholarships 2015
Creative New Zealand has announced the names of six New Zealand musicians who will receive music scholarships to pursue study or professional development opportunities.
Christchurch Arts Festival 2015
The 2015 Christchurch Arts Festival full programme has been released featuring 50 events spread across four weeks from 27 August to 20 September.
Christchurch Fanfare sculpture
A new permanent landmark can be seen standing tall over the Canterbury Plains, as Neil Dawson’s Fanfare, was officially illuminated for the first time last week.
Theatreview Weekly: 11/06/2015
The latest Theatreview Weekly includes reviews of Oh What a Lovely War, Not in Our Neighbourhood, and Turning Page.
Whangarei votes for Hundertwasser arts centre
Whangarei has voted for the Hundertwasser and Wairau Maori Art Centre project in a referendum on the future use of the old Harbour Board Building.
Gathering for Matariki
Mere Boynton tells us about the theme for this year’s Matariki Festival at Te Papa Tongarewa - ‘He rau tangata he koingo aroha’.
Maori artists feature in Matariki Festival
Major exhibitions by leading Maori artists feature at Wellington galleries during the Wellington Matariki Festival which opens this week.
Art in action
Art in Action is an evolution of the school fair with patrons donating money to participate in art classes. Renee Liang talks to one of the organisers, Meiling Lee.
NZ books sent to young royals
The five NZ Picture Book finalists books will be sent to Prince George of Cambridge and his newborn sister Princess Charlotte.
ScreenTalk: John Fellet
In this interview to mark Sky TV’s 25th anniversary in NZ, CEO John Fellet outlines the changes he’s seen in his time with the company.