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The Lowdown
‘Central Government Has Failed Us’
No punches pulled in this week’s arts news bulletin - Mark Amery brings you the outspoken, the controversial and the boundary pushers, along with what’s happening around the regions.
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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.
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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.
Arts Smarts
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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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.
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.

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