Shoutouts to artists, the government on their arts package and those supporting Black Lives Matter - Mark Amery has your weekly arts new bulletin.

With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the arts sector gripped. Now the dust has settled we tune into reaction.

Check out which members of NZ's creative community have been singled out for their incredible contribution in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

A story with its own soundtrack - listen along while you discover artists who deserve your attention.

Fears of funding cuts, the trickiness of restrictions for venues and why we’re still waiting on the government’s emergency arts package - Mark Amery has your weekly arts new bulletin.