Both as Flute Focus Business Manager and through my professional experience, I am well aware of the enormous stress individuals exert on themselves when going into business, quite apart from those stresses imposed on them by external factors. Some time ago I was asked to comment on the stresses that result from blurred lines between one’s personal and business life, i.e. when you go into business with your spouse/partner, family or friends. When business is good, all’s well, but huge problems can occur as soon as business difficulties arise.

As part of an ongoing series on New Zealand music, Flute Focus would like to offer the opportunity for New Zealand composers to present their talents to the world.

Receiving any kind of grant, scholarship, fellowship or award can be an excellent way to achieve your artistic dreams which otherwise may be difficult if not impossible. Receiving a grant can also be a form of recognition for your contribution to your community and/or your art form. Grants can offer financial support for a range of projects (individual or group) or allow artists to take up exciting professional development opportunities locally or overseas.