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The most useful and important things from the NZ Music Month Summit.

Everything you need to know about the protests, our participation, and the rest of the week's arts news.

Comedian and engineer Henry Yan tells us about his wet socks, mum, and favourite artwork, Pokemon Ruby.

From “like reading tea leaves” to “strongly support the overarching purpose,” 14 responses to Tū Mai Rā, Toi Aotearoa.

Music Month is here – and Ōtautahi’s arts scene is humming.

The draft Annual Plan proposes cuts – but public consultation is open, and arts orgs are rallying against them.

The Auckland-based musician learned early on not to flog sequels for the sake of it.

Tim Batt considers how the heck someone can do comedy while the world is falling to bits.

This month’s dispatch on Aotearoa artists overseas, plus opportunities in Tokyo, the UK, and beyond.

Rachel Ashby from the NZ Music Commission tells us everything we need to know about Music Month.

Elliot Ferguson argues for creating a framework to challenge the dominance of advertising and market-led priorities in design practice.

Ōtepoti Dunedin has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for 11 years. A local writer investigates the support for writers and readers that is available as a result.

Gabi considers reasons for artists to visit art fairs, and a huge arts news drop.

Filmmaker and Day One Creative Director Anna Duckworth shares what previously funded filmmakers passed on to the next cohort before they shot a single frame.

At a time when the costs of touring can prove too great for many musicians to visit smaller towns, Rhyme x Reason is stepping up and providing a free venue.

A new Silver Scroll award, a donated collection, Helen Clark, and more.

When you sell an original artwork, you still own the copyright for images of it. This scheme keeps track of when those images are used, and makes sure you get paid for it.

Just about everything that's happening in the arts across Christchurch in April.

What place does art have in a world that feels like it’s falling apart?

The New Zealand-born Samoan actor shares how a baby girl helped him take a shot pursuing more than a stable income.

Genista Jurgens reflects on missed moments to contribute to conversations and rounds up international shows and opportunities in this month's Global Digest.

Despite the song’s popularity, most people know little about the woman credited with its lyrics and adapted tune, who had considerable political mana and used her music and voice to foster understanding between Māori and Pākehā.

It offers secure, high‑spec storage of artworks, taonga, archival collections, scientific specimens, and other sensitive materials for major institutions or private collectors in climate-controlled conditions.