Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence
Best of 2020: Precision and permanence, as well as a dedication to his craft and culture, have made Graham Tipene one of Auckland’s most influential artists.
Radio Silence: Success without Mainstream Airplay
Mako Road might just be the biggest band in NZ not on your radio. From sell-out tours to global streaming attention, they're in no hurry for that to change.
Arts Voices: What Has 2020 Taught Us?
No one will leave 2020 the same as they entered it. We speak to some leading figures and contributors to The Big Idea this year about what's been learned.
How to Find Your New Favourite NZ Act This Summer
Music festival season is upon us - we've got your must-read guide on who to look out for and how to embrace the new generation of Aotearoa sounds.
NZ's Most Influential Arts Muse?
How does one household pet inspire so much creativity? We break down the Mittens effect on art, music and mental health.
Lowdown on 2020
What. A. Year. Mark Amery breaks down the arts in 2020 as it happened, headline by headline, with the Lowdown.
Savage Inspiration
It's been a big year for Tusiata Avia. The Arts Laureate's 2020 offering is one that needs your attention, according to one of her poetry peers.
The Big Gig
Tim Walker's influenced virtually every corner of Aotearoa's arts and culture sectors. He explains how his new role can help create a more connected creative ecosystem.
$12 Million Cultural Fund launches
The long-awaited big funds promised in the budget are finally here. We break down how Manatū Taonga's new Capability Fund works, who can apply, and get immediate reaction.
Endings, Beginnings and Nudity
Epic exhibitions with generational impact, captivating visual performance, unwavering controversies and the ushering of new eras - your arts news bulletin keeps you on the pulse.
Plenty of Creative Opportunity in the Bay
In a year that’s challenged all in the arts community, Creative Bay of Plenty GM Eric Holowacz outlines a regional vision of the way forward.
Starting Your Big Screen Career
One up-and-coming filmmaker explains how he got his short into the New Zealand International Film Festival - and how you can have the same ‘executive producer’.