Stories
Articles by and for the arts sector in Aotearoa.
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Massive Theatre Company at 35
Sam Brooks looks at the company’s history and talks to the founder and participants about what keeps it special. -
Beyond state funding, and the week's other news
There's nowhere near enough money in the pot, so what can we do instead? -
Where will the AOG funding go? Tiers 3 and 4 results in charts
CNZ has offered over one hundred million to arts organisations and groups who each requested over $125,000 per year. How is that money spread? -
'It's embarrassing and uncool and exposing and vulnerable': Greta O'Leary on the importance of being a fan
Musician Greta O'Leary thinks we don't fan enough, and that it could be the path to health, success, friendship and fulfilment. -
How could a venue operate without relying on bar sales? Notes from a community hui
Last weekend a hui at Neck of the Woods gathered people from across the music community to discuss operating models. -
MATA
A poem to observe Matariki. -
'Pure distilled representations of the artists': Junny on the art she wishes she had made
Musician Jenn Tamati wants to pull off surreal unpredictability and cover a stage in soil. -
‘Taonga pūoro... is through everything’
A haerenga into the world of taonga pūoro and a birds eye view of recent resonations. -
Atarangi Anderson, the kiri aute practitioner held accountable by her whānau
"The trees are our tuākana," she says in a new video reflecting on her practice. -
The next six months, and the week’s news
A community hui, NZ momentum building in China, new indie bookshops, and more. -
Heatwaves, tactile resistance, and opportunities for NZ artists overseas
This month's Global Compass adresses a craving for grounded, ecological mindfulness during Europe's heatwave and brings together overseas opportunities for NZ practitioners. -
The kids are alright: What the all-ages music scene has to show us
What if we decentred alcohol from our social infrastructure, and encouraged intergenerational unity? -
Arts and culture take up quarters in NZ’s shearing capital, Masterton
A quartet of arts organisations stand within one central block, catering to those who want to enjoy – or create – art. -
Thousands of NZ songs used in AI training datasets
Artists have not given permission or been compensated for their work, but do our copyright laws protect them? -
What Auckland grassroots venues need most right now
Rosetta Stone talks to Chlöe Swarbrick, Taylor MacGregor and Savina Fountain about the future of music infrastructure in the city. -
Seeing ourselves elsewhere: Unexpectedly familiar art in Shanghai
Gabi Lardies visits Shanghai to see NZ artists on a global stage, and is surprised by the similar concerns echoed in contemporary Chinese art. -
Redundancies, connections, and new constructions
Everything you need to know about the arts sector this week, including a proposed restructure at CNZ, a new training programme, and a new storage facility. -
What is cabaret, actually?
Ahead of a local resurgence in cabaret, including the upcoming Cabaret Festival and Auckland Theatre Company’s revival of Cabaret, Sam Brooks explains what cabaret is – and what it can be. -
The community ballet theatre giving dancers longevity
Wellington Community Ballet Theatre pairs professional choreographers with community dancers to sculpt new performances and opportunities. -
Copyright changes to benefit musicians and museums
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has been busy proposing updates to the Copyright Act. -
‘Shiny and professional is not necessarily musical’: Amelia Berry’s hot takes on production
Amamelia is back with a third album, and thinks that hi-fi music can be very boring. -
HARDcore: A new heaven for artists on K’ Road
The expansive, celestial space expresses an almost utopian hope for the arts in Tāmaki. -
Where is Aotearoa’s voice at the 61st Venice Biennale?
While the international arts community speaks out, our official national presence chooses silence.
