King's Birthday Honours List - Theatre, Visual Arts & Music in Spotlight
14 members of Aotearoa's creative community have been given an extra reason to enjoy the long weekend - we highlight those commended for making a difference through the arts.
Lowdown: Big Long Weekend For NZ Artists
From large-scale art shows to industry-leading awards - there's plenty happening in the creative community and the Lowdown has some accolades worth noting.
"Giant Of NZ Music" - Rodger Fox's Remarkable Impact
The passing of the infectiously enthusiastic Aotearoa jazz legend has hit many hard - as his influence as a musician, a teacher and a mentor is remembered.
Lowdown: CNZ's First New Funding Roll-Out
The new-look funding model gets its first half-million dollar drop, record-breaking numbers for key arts event, musicians making a stand and creatives land a WOW of a gig.
$20K Award Winner "Blown Away" By Accolade
Newly crowned Adam Portraiture Award winner reacts to emerging triumphant over a record-breaking field - and why her piece is so important to her.
State Of FLOX - Hayley King’s Tips For Taking On The World
One of Aotearoa’s most active visual artists shares insights on collaboration, using technology to your advantage and staying true to yourself.
Lasting Legacy - Dame Hinewehi Mohi's Hall Of Fame Honour
The biggest honour of NZ Music Month has seen another fitting accolade handed to a game-changing performer and advocate. She explains the impact of a pioneering musical career.
Lowdown: Film Festival Shake Up
A new face takes up a Chair position that hasn't been up for grabs in two decades, creative opportunities offered and accepted, a big platform debut and more concerns for the local production sector.
Learning Network For Creatives Launches
Artists and creatives across Aotearoa can now access a range of free resources, learning modules and interviews, as well as a new digital community. Find out how to be involved.
New Look Tūi Finds A Happy Home
The mark of NZ musical excellence has had an upgrade - and been given out to its first recipient.
Auckland Museum's New Multi-Year Council Funding Explained
The Big Idea speaks with Deputy Mayor and arts advocate Desley Simpson about how funding some of Auckland's key cultural institutions is changing.
Lowdown: Fame Found, Dreams Realised
Some big career boosts for hard-working creatives and new ambitions declared in this week's arts news bulletin.