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Arts Smarts
Anti-Resolutions: 10 Things to Embrace in 2022
Why making your artistic ambitions ones you can relate to and can actually achieve will be the ones that actually bring you happiness.
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EXCLUSIVE: Major Breakthrough for Artist Royalties Movement
Artists involved in one of the creative community's hottest topics has received an early Christmas present. The Big Idea reveals breaking news of a precedent setting move.
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Art in the Outfield
Nothing says summer like a music festival - find out how one event is amplifying their sounds with creative sights.
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NFTs Revisited: Exploring Innovation in the Murky Metaverse
Like them or loathe them, 2021 has been the year of the NFT. We look at how far they’ve come and dive deeper into their pros and cons for artists.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Be Adventurous, Take Risks, Live Your Values
One of Aotearoa's most experienced and enduring environmental artists gives us an insight onto how he found his creative outlet.
The Lowdown
Scandal, Controversy & Speaking Up: The Lowdown Review of 2021
Creatives have not backed down to the challenges the year has thrown at them - we speak to those involved in the biggest issues of 2021.
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Cultural Smorgasbord After Lockdown Famine
After months of being deprived, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice again. Vicki Holder opens up on what it's been like for Tāmaki Makaurau arts lovers and looks what's on the menu.
Arts Smarts
How An App Could Get You a Slice of $6.2 Billion
If you are a creative solo practitioner or small business - you could be contributing to a massive chunk of change being left on the table in Aotearoa.
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Accidental Activist
By tackling big issues like mental health and sexuality, in-demand artist Sara Moana's proving that light-hearted art can help conquer a locked down heart.
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Audio-Visual Visionary Returns Home
Back in Aotearoa after a decade away, a revered NZ Electronica artist sounds off on lessons from London, takes aim at Spotify and on facing his next challenge (not just MIQ).
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Artists Creating Tomorrow's History
Auckland Museum's South Atrium isn't just an entrance, it's a collaboration with some of Aotearoa's leading artists. Find out what makes Te Ao Mārama so special.
The Lowdown
Gallery Takes Stand Against Censorship Controversy
Stand up for artistic integrity or bow down to censorship? The Lowdown tackles the heated issue, plus the latest award-winners and announcements impacting the creative community.
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'A Token Effort Has Been Made To Include The Abled As Well'
“Braille programmes will be provided. If you want a sighted one, you’ll need to ask." Susan Williams' new show has the potential to become the baseline for accessibility.
Who Got The Gig?
Double Vision
There will be no ‘creative differences’ issues for ATC’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive - they’re the same person. Find out how Jonathan Bielski is taking on the challenge.
The Lowdown
Red Light Roadblock?
As Alert Levels are replaced by traffic lights, one of NZ's biggest music festivals has stalled at the stop sign. The Lowdown looks at how the new COVID framework is impacting the arts.
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$22.5 Million of Government Support for Events Explained
Details have been released on how event organisers and artists involved in them can be assured they won't be out of pocket if cancellation strikes this summer.
Arts Smarts
Letters to an Emerging Creative: Getting Noticed
How do you stand out in a world where everyone else is trying to make their mark? Andrew Wood with some tips and home truths about making an impression in the arts.
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Feeding the Changing Audience Appetite
COVID hasn't been kind to anyone - but one of Auckland's cultural cornerstones explains how it motivated them to steer away from safe waters and challenge themselves in 2022.
The Lowdown
Creatives Demand Government Action
From literature of the written kind to literacy of the financial type, The Lowdown seeks answers to the big issues confronting the creative community from the highest offices in Aotearoa.
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Aggression, Lust, Repression - Exploring Masculinity & NFTs
Does figurative painting translate into the digital world of NFTs?
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BREAKING NEWS: $6.7 Million to Keep Pasifika Festivals Thriving
Find out how Tolu Wave is bringing with it a multi-million dollar boost for Pasifika festivals and creatives - and who's getting the funding.
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Aotearoa Artists Feel Targeted Support "Fails Independent Creatives"
Just released findings from the Independent Artist Survey paints a stark reality of financial and career stability. We delve into the creative community's areas of concern.
The Lowdown
Time for Change - Aotearoa Artists Rise Up for Resale Royalties
We go in-depth on the hottest topic in the creative community and get government reaction, Auckland Art Festival's big reveal and the latest honours, accolades and achievements.
Soapbox
Don't Just Gig, Change a Life
One of only 70 registered music therapists in this country explains why gigging musicians should join the cause - and the impact it will leave on them.
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Tears of Triumph
Anne Kennedy is no stranger to success - but her latest accolade stopped her in her tracks. Find out why she's "still reeling."
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The Redefinition of a Hall of Fame Creative Career
Teremoana Rapley has won virtually every accolade in Aotearoa music - but in her words, she's just getting started. The Fale-ship recipient speaks to The Big Idea in a revealing interview.
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'Improbable Thrills' & 'Irrational Beliefs' - Truths About Fiction
His work has inspired and entertained young creative minds for decades - David Hill's humour, humility and honesty illustrate what sets him apart.

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