Election 2023 - What You Need To Know Before Casting Your Vote
Be informed, be involved - find out where the creative community stands in the eyes of our political parties with their final comments and hear about the issues from sector leaders ahead of deciding which boxes to tick.
"One in Five Million" - Tributes Flow For Cal Wilson
The shock loss of one of New Zealand's most colourful and distinctive performers is hitting hard both here and in Australia, as those who knew her share their grief and love for the comedy trailblazer.
$10K Grants Boost NZ Creative Connections With UK
Aotearoa artists getting the chance to access the British Council's Connections Through Culture grants is the latest win in what has been a 2023 to remember for NZ and Pacific Director Natasha Beckman.
Why Small Halls Still Matter To Hall Of Famer Don McGlashan
The icon explains how he's keeping it intimate after all these years - as Liz Skinner steps into the glitz and glamour of the Silver Scrolls to find out why he prefers the road - and venues - less travelled.
Lowdown: Arts Conversations That Can't Be Ignored
With some big, confronting headlines coming out of the creative community - your arts news bulletin looks into the importance of kōrero, career-altering announcements for NZ performers and those helping shape the future of the sector.
Experts In Great Kiwi Songs - The Beths Snare Top Prize At The Silver Scrolls
The much loved indie band finally nailed the big prize on a night of musical excellence and celebration at Auckland’s Spark Arena, alongside some timely election swipes at major political parties - as Chris Forster reports.
Mental Health Is Not A Catchphrase
Good mental health in the arts won’t happen until we see people with lived experience enabled and included as leaders and space-makers.
What Is The "Creative Economy"?
It's a term that gets bandied around by politicians, advocacy groups and organisations - but what does it actually mean? Andrew Wood deep dives to give it perspective and looks at where the "creative economy" is failing creatives.
Lowdown: Fearless Approach Drives NZ Creatives
Get up to date with what's happening in Aotearoa's creative community - from daring overseas moves to award-winning moments, major announcements and bright signs for the future of New Zealand's arts and culture.
Festival Draw - Why NZ Should Focus On Creative Tourism
Could the next big import be international festival-goers? A veteran of the festival circuit explains why now is the time to promote our uniquely Kiwi events to the world.
Found In Translation
To the uninitiated, the prospect of having your book translated into different languages is daunting and exciting, but how does it happen?
2023 WOW Winners Announced
New Zealanders have dominated the winners list at this year's epic World of WearableArt award show - including the newly crowned Supreme winner.