Talanoa with a Tusitala: Lou’ana
With a track record of selling out local venues and ascending to top spots on NZ charts - Danielle Thomson gets to know revered musician Lou’ana in our new bi-monthly series, 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'.
Love Letter To Creatives - Workmates Is Must-See
Aotearoa's arts sector hits the big screen - the minds behind it share how they got a movie about 'theatre kids' made and why it hits so close to home.
Lowdown: Festi-full Of Announcements
Revived events to invigorate communities, new festivals to create lifelong art connections, opportunities, tributes, new positions and award-winners - it's been another big week in the creative sector.
Tahuna Te Ahi: Kaan Hiini
Award-winning designer Kaan Hiini talks balancing tradition and innovation and the role of ngā toi Māori in the future in our new 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' series produced in partnership with Te Manawa.
Lowdown: Fighting The Good Fight
Our marquee arts news bulletin, celebrating those whose mahi makes a difference, add creative value to their communities and succeed on national and global stages.
Opening Doors For Others To Follow - Tribute to DJ Mu
As the music community mourns the passing of Fat Freddy's Drop beat maestro Chris Ta’aloga Fai’umu, Hayley Dingwall writes about his role in showing off Aotearoa to the world.
Making Art Accessible - A Second Look
Five years is a long time in the arts world - creative powerhouse and staunch disability advocate Pelenakeke Brown considers how much has changed as she unleashes a profound new work.
"Gold Standard Legacy" Of Greer Twiss Remembered
Tributes are flowing after the passing of an Arts Icon - referred to as the "Godfather" of contemporary sculpture in New Zealand.
You’re Doing The Right Thing, Not Getting A ‘Real Job'
Actor Jordan Mooney gently encourages us to keep going and trust the process - the order, the chaos - all of it.
More Than Just Money - In-Kind Support Crucial For Creatives
The minds behind Melbourne Fringe-bound production How To Art explain the importance of diversifying their support to achieve their dreams.
Lowdown: New Awards & Funds To Fill Creative Voids
A half-million dollar initiative's announced to help artists get their mahi across Aotearoa, underserved communities get a chance to be celebrated and a number of career-advancing accolades and opportunities.
Ready to Soar: Applications Open for Pacific Producer Residency
Danielle Thomson sits down to talanoa with the team from Basement Theatre to learn more about the first Tāmaki Makaurau version of the ‘Pacific Producer Residency’.