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Helping to See the Sound
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Helping to See the Sound

Esteemed singer-songwriter Paul McLaney's eye is just as important as his ear when it comes to his creativity process.

Sharing $16 Million of NZ Art
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Sharing $16 Million of NZ Art

The man taking over one of the country's prestigious collections talks stamping his own mark, the digital way forward and making it more accessible.

Is Your Arts Practice Future Fit?
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Is Your Arts Practice Future Fit?

The hard work isn't over yet - whether you're a one man band or an arts organisation, now's the time to give your practice a health check up.

Celebrating Arts Mavericks
The Lowdown

Celebrating Arts Mavericks

Mark Amery keeps you in the know with the arts news that matters and helps you navigate an embarrassment of online reading, listening and viewing riches.

New Zealand's Latest Award-Winning Author
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New Zealand's Latest Award-Winning Author

Behrouz Boochani has divided opinion across the country but the support of the NZ literary community has been unwavering as he achieves refugee status.

Back on the Wireless: Old School Creativity Boom
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Back on the Wireless: Old School Creativity Boom

Just as fashion comes in cycles, radio fiction is making a comeback - but with a digital makeover.

A Creative's Guide to Ditching FOMO and Social Media Comparison
Arts Smarts

A Creative's Guide to Ditching FOMO and Social Media Comparison

Ever made a 'Have Done List'? Lynnaire MacDonald has some helpful tips on how to take back control of your social media experiences and avoid the pitfalls of comparison.

Beckman Back in Town
Who Got The Gig?

Beckman Back in Town

From working with Annie Lennox and Liam Gallagher to some of the planet’s biggest events - Natasha Beckman’s incredible journey has led her back to where it all began.

Virtual Takeover?
The Lowdown

Virtual Takeover?

There's a bevy of new and enterprising offerings around Aotearoa but with a trend - how is the post-COVID online revolution affecting the traditional, physical delivery of arts?

The Exceptional Ria Hall's New Venture
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The Exceptional Ria Hall's New Venture

The Singer-songwriter on confronting the unknown, big life changes and why she has COVID-19 to thank for her new path.

Auckland’s Arts Advocate
Who Got The Gig?

Auckland’s Arts Advocate

Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi has dived head first into a much-needed advocacy role for Tāmaki Makaurau, and Alison Taylor wouldn’t have it any other way.

Prompt Advice
Arts Smarts

Prompt Advice

Struggling to get the wheels moving again after lockdown? Playwright Fleur Kilpatrick reflects on the spirit of art-making and offers a series of prompts to get your creative juices flowing.