Keeping The Stomach At The Heart of Palmerston North Community
From cutting their teeth there as a young musician to now managing the joint, Abi Symes's leading role at long-standing Palmerston North venue The Stomach is a full circle moment.
$5m Arts Grants Recipients Revealed
After one of the most intense arts grants rounds ever - there have been tears of joy and of frustration as those who got their applications in learned their fate.
Lowdown: Calling Out Lack Of Art Policy As Election Nears
Do you know what political parties stand for when it comes to arts and culture? Your arts news bulletin looks at the latest call to action, a major creative departure and NZ success stories both locally and globally.
"The Battle Is Far From Over" - University Arts Education Still Under Threat
Performing arts programmes at NZ universities haven't been spared potential cuts, despite government financial support.
Matariki Guide 2023
Find out what's happening around the motu as Aotearoa's creative community takes its chance to shine in the glow of Matariki 2023.
Why You Need To Stop Obsessing About Your Potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson's battled this all-too-common demon and has put together a roadmap to victory.
Final Recipients of $28m Cultural Regeneration Fund Announced
17 organisations have claimed the remaining funding - find out who's been given the green light.
Lowdown: Proof Of Art's Battle For Media Coverage
A benchmark report has been released that gives weight to the argument that creative endeavours don't get the credit they're due - we break it down in your arts news bulletin packed with the latest sector achievements.
Step Up: Keep Our Rangatahi Safe
As the fall out of James Wallace's "insidious exploitation" within the arts community comes out of the shadows - the focus must go on protecting those who need it most.
The Hard Conversation Arts Industry Must Have About Wallace
With arts patron James Wallace’s conviction for indecent assault finally public knowledge - a respected performer, director and administrator opens up on guilt and the questions we need to ask.
REVEALED: Sir James Wallace Is The “Prominent Businessman” Jailed For Indecent Assault
BREAKING NEWS: One of New Zealand's best-known arts philanthropists can now be named as the perpetrator of the long-running court case - what now for the creative sector?
The Butt Of The Joke
How it feels when a comedian ridicules you and 200,000 people think it's funny.