Hey Chris! Since the music media blitzkrieg, we have managed to release our lastest music mag issue here is the link if you want to check it out :) https://www.newzician.co.nz/shop/p/issue-three
As the sole online entertainment editor at Newshub, I just want to say thanks for the shout-out - it came on a very grey day (not just weather-wise) at a time when everything was starting to feel a little overwhelming. I've strived to get a good mix of stories across the board on the site, and one of the things I'm proudest of is having the opportunity to have given other music review chances to those within the wider online team at Newshub who may not have had chances before. Younger writers there have chosen gigs I would never have gotten to because I had no time / less interest in them - and as a result, some new voices came onto the music reviewing scene. It's galling to think in less than 50 days, we'll be done, and there's no clarity about what happens to the content online in terms of an archive. But I know I'll be able to held my head high, having done what little I could in what little time I had - and with the support of some colleagues too.
Have a good weekend - and keep on fighting for the good things.
Oh mate, I’m so sorry and feel so sad about what’s happening to your office. A healthy media industry includes multiple sources of information, all offering different angles and opinions and ideas. I love what Newshub has been doing and I do honestly believe it’s been much better than the other big two over the last six months. That’s entirely down to you.
Please don’t give up; I hope someone notices and snaps you up quick!
I’m a print and online subeditor and have been one full-time since 2006. Previously I was a community newspaper reporter and editor in North Island newspapers since 2001. I’ve interviewed musicians during that time and did attend a few gigs too.
That said I don’t want to report. But I’ve been through and survived culls of subeditors at regional papers, Pagemasters etc.
I know the challenges journalism has faced.
Speaking as a music fan, I’ve managed to attend a range of gigs by Kiwi musicians and overseas musicians easily with learning about the gigs through existing media and ads etc.
While I’m placing a link to a story on Christchurch council funded organisations here having a tough time, it just illustrates organisations public and community are having a tough time whether they are struggling for government or local government funding.
Taxes could go up, rates are definitely in a range of places.
The consumer is struggling.
The government already funds Radio NZ Concert and National, NZSO, ballet etc etc. Govt departments are being cut etc.
We don’t need large scale funding being poured into journalism of the arts.
That’s just my opinion and I’m an individual, rather than the whole “proletariat” or whatever jargon might be applied to the general working public.
Hi Anne-Marie, great point and I agree that a government bailout isn't going to help anyone. That's not what I want, and I don't know a single journalist who wants that either.
What we've all been hoping to see is for any one of our three leaders to come out and say 'Hey, journalism's important, it needs to survive, we can't have a functioning democracy without it'. Instead, they seem to be happy about the situation, and why wouldn't they? Less journalism means less eyeballs on their decision-making.
Leadership comes from the top and like it or not, they set the tone. When ours attack the media, which they do regularly, it means others feel OK about doing it too.
Last year I voted Labour … I have sometimes voted national … but last year looming threats to the public service meant I would no way vote Nats. I guess this is partisan but when it comes time for a general election again, all those of voting age may need to have a think. National may find it has shifted too far right of centre under Luxon and I don’t feel it has the broad appeal or middle of the road that it mostly had under Key/English. Maybe Judith Collins was its first move away from that Key/English era. My opinion is partisan, but possibly true.
Hey Chris! Since the music media blitzkrieg, we have managed to release our lastest music mag issue here is the link if you want to check it out :) https://www.newzician.co.nz/shop/p/issue-three
Flynn! How can I contact you!? I'd love to chat about this...
flynn@newzician.co.nz is the way :)
As the sole online entertainment editor at Newshub, I just want to say thanks for the shout-out - it came on a very grey day (not just weather-wise) at a time when everything was starting to feel a little overwhelming. I've strived to get a good mix of stories across the board on the site, and one of the things I'm proudest of is having the opportunity to have given other music review chances to those within the wider online team at Newshub who may not have had chances before. Younger writers there have chosen gigs I would never have gotten to because I had no time / less interest in them - and as a result, some new voices came onto the music reviewing scene. It's galling to think in less than 50 days, we'll be done, and there's no clarity about what happens to the content online in terms of an archive. But I know I'll be able to held my head high, having done what little I could in what little time I had - and with the support of some colleagues too.
Have a good weekend - and keep on fighting for the good things.
Oh mate, I’m so sorry and feel so sad about what’s happening to your office. A healthy media industry includes multiple sources of information, all offering different angles and opinions and ideas. I love what Newshub has been doing and I do honestly believe it’s been much better than the other big two over the last six months. That’s entirely down to you.
Please don’t give up; I hope someone notices and snaps you up quick!
Amaarae??!!
You are kidding me - easily one of my favourite singers right now. Guess I have to start saving.
Eurovision? I tried to enjoy the Bambie Thug song but couldn't get past the finger snaps. Jazz school is ruining music.
She's great right? But is she worth the $199 ticket price?!
(shocked emoji)
I’m a print and online subeditor and have been one full-time since 2006. Previously I was a community newspaper reporter and editor in North Island newspapers since 2001. I’ve interviewed musicians during that time and did attend a few gigs too.
That said I don’t want to report. But I’ve been through and survived culls of subeditors at regional papers, Pagemasters etc.
I know the challenges journalism has faced.
Speaking as a music fan, I’ve managed to attend a range of gigs by Kiwi musicians and overseas musicians easily with learning about the gigs through existing media and ads etc.
While I’m placing a link to a story on Christchurch council funded organisations here having a tough time, it just illustrates organisations public and community are having a tough time whether they are struggling for government or local government funding.
Taxes could go up, rates are definitely in a range of places.
The consumer is struggling.
The government already funds Radio NZ Concert and National, NZSO, ballet etc etc. Govt departments are being cut etc.
We don’t need large scale funding being poured into journalism of the arts.
That’s just my opinion and I’m an individual, rather than the whole “proletariat” or whatever jargon might be applied to the general working public.
Hi Anne-Marie, great point and I agree that a government bailout isn't going to help anyone. That's not what I want, and I don't know a single journalist who wants that either.
What we've all been hoping to see is for any one of our three leaders to come out and say 'Hey, journalism's important, it needs to survive, we can't have a functioning democracy without it'. Instead, they seem to be happy about the situation, and why wouldn't they? Less journalism means less eyeballs on their decision-making.
Leadership comes from the top and like it or not, they set the tone. When ours attack the media, which they do regularly, it means others feel OK about doing it too.
Last year I voted Labour … I have sometimes voted national … but last year looming threats to the public service meant I would no way vote Nats. I guess this is partisan but when it comes time for a general election again, all those of voting age may need to have a think. National may find it has shifted too far right of centre under Luxon and I don’t feel it has the broad appeal or middle of the road that it mostly had under Key/English. Maybe Judith Collins was its first move away from that Key/English era. My opinion is partisan, but possibly true.
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