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Notes on a soft launch
Getting the next iteration of The Big Idea moving forward. -
Lalstars forever: Theatre community reels after loss of hardcase genius lighting designer
Friend and colleague Sean Rivera remembers Jen Lal who died last month – a loss that has dimmed stages across Aotearoa. -
Spotify Wrapped ghosts NZ music again
It is supposed to be a fun way to reflect the year's listening, but it’s also a reminder of how the current market could do better to encourage audience engagement with local music. -
Writers rally as Robin Hyde’s attic faces demolition
Penman House is facing imminent demolition. Salene Schloffel-Armstrong speaks to Paula Morris who is leading the charge to save the piece of literary history. -
Live from the Arts Foundation Laureate Awards
Bringing you the announcements and hot gossip first! -
Mayor hopefuls don’t lead with arts policies – so we asked what they are
A range of responses from mayor hopefuls in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin on their plans to support the arts – or not. -
The times they are a changing (and so are we)
The Big Idea is embarking on what can best be described as a low-key makeover. -
Asian Diaspora Dialogues returns to Tāmaki
After a three-year hiatus, the one-day conference returned, inviting discussions on the creative sector in Aotearoa. Here’s the most important things Eda Tang heard.