Artists
Richard Nunns: Performer and presenter on Mäori musical instruments

Richard Nunns: Performer ...

richardnunns.net.nz Dr Richard Nunns, who has dedicated a lifetime to understanding,...

Alexa Still: Flautist

Alexa Still: Flautist

alexastill.com Her playing matched her impressive stature … Alexa’s ability to whisper...

Gillian Whitehead Composer

Gillian Whitehead Compose...

Arts Laureate page | tuhonohono This is music of our land, our waters and winds, our forests,...

Michael Nicholas Williams: Musical theatre

Michael Nicholas Williams...

Michael Nicholas Williams is noted as a  musical director, pianist, keyboard, song writer and composer. He “is a pianist and...

Michael Joel: Conductor

Michael Joel: Conductor

Conductor, Michael Joel, delivered polished contrasts from the Christchurch Symphony’s excellent ensemble [in Canterbury...

Robert Purvis: Musical theatre director and composer

Robert Purvis: Musical th...

robertpurvis.me “… [this] highly experienced West End composer/conductor, has recently begun...

Judy Bellingham: Dramatic soprano and Vocal Coach

Judy Bellingham: Dramatic...

judybellingham.com “Judy Bellingham … conveyed Mrs Sullivan’s growing despair most...

Carmel Carroll: Mezzo Soprano and Director

Carmel Carroll: Mezzo Sop...

“Carroll’s superb vocal ability and strong acting expertise were exceptional and I do not expect that any singer of...

Chico

Chico

It has been a rather challenging week as on Sunday Chico aged 20 years and 7 months had real problems staying up on his hind legs. I thought perhaps his time had come. However while he does have a problem keeping a leg at each corner and has determined he only wants to eat chicken thank you, these last fews days have seen him still coping with the stairs and his eyes remain bright and his coat shiny. So I...
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Mentor Recommendation

Mentor Recommendation

I had been wanting professional mentoring from someone with an Arts background for some time- People like this are thin on the ground in NZ. I have now had several mentoring sessions with Jamie Bull and have found this to be extremely fruitful. Jamie is an experienced Arts practitioner who is also a well -known Arts agent. This has given her a very broad and up to the minute knowledge of all Arts genres,...
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Nga Tai @ AWME

Nga Tai @ AWME

Great news – Nga Tai – “group of many colours” – consisting of Richard Nunns, Waimihi Hotere, Paddy Free and Horomona Horo, have been chosen by CNZ to attend the Australian World Music Expo in Melbourne in November this year. This is a new combination of performers which brings together the best of all their numerous previous collaborations with each other. This is very...
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New client

New client

I am proud to welcome Natalia Mann to the INZA fanau. Natalia is a noted performer – harp -and composer involved in many diverse and wonderful collaborations. Watch this space, as we gather momentum together.
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Mentoring

Mentoring

I have been mentoring a number of diverse and interesting artists over the last few weeks. I love this part of my work, especially when they really start to see results for their work. Some are looking at taking a shift in their performance practice, some are revisiting their performance goals, and some are seeking support through the application process for CNZ funding.
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Diary of an Arts Manager

Diary of an Arts Manager

Am starting this on Queens birthday, after a long and wonderful day in the garden. It is a busy time for mentoring, as we are heading up towards the Creative New zealand Quick Response grants.
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