Sign in

James Gardner

@jegcomposer.bsky.social
1.7K followers 1.2K following 1.7K posts

Grateful Immigrant and Manuhiri | Composer | EMS Researcher | an "individual with diverse but intertwined competencies” Based near Tītīrangi, Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. gardnercomposer.com

PostsRepliesMedia
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 2h
Tradwife tricoteuses…
010
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 3h
Yep, I’m in Waitākare too, and ditto re your reasoning. Plus stopping National getting in, hopefully.
120
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 4h
Party: Green Electorate: Labour
110
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 9h
New Pete Hegseth-approved Navy recruitment poster just dropped…
Poster for Fassbinder's 1982 film ‘Querelle’, depicting Brad Davis as the eponymous sailor leaning on a huge brick phallus
020
Reposted by James Gardner
IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Only one party has a comprehensive arts policy, in case you’re wondering
thebigidea.co.nz
The election is looming, so where are the arts?
3239
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Now, which party could that possibly be? 💚
120
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Excellent. Might also be alerting TEU if you haven’t already. Good luck!
010
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Yes, and for the remuneration to reflect the additional work in implementing the changes. And, of course for that to be a reason for looking again at the pretext for the contract being fixed term…
150
Reposted by James Gardner
Philip Thomas @philipthomas.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
175east.bandcamp.com/album/finnis... Highly recommended
175east.bandcamp.com
Finnissy: Piano Concerto no. 3 / ...above earth's shadow, by 175 East
2 track album
251
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thanks!
010
Reposted by James Gardner
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today’s welcome arrivals. Might be a bit of a theme here…
Covers of the books ‘In the Sixties’ by Barry Miles, and ‘Deep into the Sixties: Britain 1965–66’ by David Kynaston.
031
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today’s welcome arrivals. Might be a bit of a theme here…
Covers of the books ‘In the Sixties’ by Barry Miles, and ‘Deep into the Sixties: Britain 1965–66’ by David Kynaston.
031
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yep, and as it’s a reconfigured/new electorate there’s no direct precedent to see how strong the National vs Labour vote is. Vote as you wish, of course, but in this particular instance Electorate: Labour, and Party: Green makes sense.
110
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Boosting this…
rnz.co.nz
Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with election promises
The Green Party has pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups and cap bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.
0104
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Excellent!
nzherald.co.nz
Green Party promises free travel for children, $2 adult fares, light rail for key cities
The party's bus and light rail plans cover Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
040
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Deets…
WhichParty NZ result - Closest Match: Green Party. My ideology is apparently “New Left”
010
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
No shit…
whichparty.nz
I'm a 100% match with Greens
Which party matches your views? Take the free 5-minute quiz for the 2026 NZ election.
1201
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
That’s a beaut, Anthony…
120
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good news for those of us who like this sort of thing…
260
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good news!
000
Reposted by James Gardner
Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My position on why the EU- NZ trade agreement complaint’s so serious- we can’t have it both ways - we can’t claim to be honest brokers on a world stage while at home we’re not keeping to the fair climate/sustainability rules we expect our trade partners to also stick to www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
rnz.co.nz
'Stakes could not be higher': Concern over claim NZ breached FTA climate commitments
International relations experts are warning a case claiming New Zealand is not meeting EU trade agreement climate commitments could seriously impact the country's reputation.
49239
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not just UK - same in Australia and here in Aotearoa/NZ…
010
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Diversity Mt Rushmore” – brilliant!
001
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trying to buy an election?
120
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Christ. 😞
030
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Still extremely wary (and they’re certainly not getting my vote) but this makes interesting reading…
020
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
6/15 (and I was trying hard)…. Disgraceful offerings from Seymour and cronies.
000
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nice work!
000
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you for your service!
020
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thanks! You might find this interesting: www.rnz.co.nz/concert/prog...
rnz.co.nz
These Hopeful Machines
A six-part series in which James Gardner traces a personal path through the evolving world of electronic music and interviews some of the pioneers who made it happen. Over 100 years of recording techn...
020
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
That was my first thought, too…
000
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ah, I see.
000
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
And why are they called “noise cameras”. Maybe they call cameras “light microphones”?
130
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
AWOL, more like…
130
Reposted by James Gardner
Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The new book #DirtyWork by #NickyHager is the story of how Jordan Williams and the Taxpayers' Union orchestrated the use of racism in the 2023 election. Here's my take on what we lost as a result, free to all on my Hopetown substack now simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/dirty-work...
simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com
Dirty work and the disinfecting sunshine it deserves
Nicky Hager’s new book ‘Dirty Work’ reminds us how much we’ve lost in the last three years
46629
Reposted by James Gardner
Jeff Stadelman @jeffstadelman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane -- incomparable. Thank you.
021
Reposted by James Gardner
Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Vanushi Walters speech? not fucking around it seems.
4394
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Very good (and a relief) to hear this from my local Labour candidate…
020
Reposted by James Gardner
Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 21/09/2026
Comment: National and Labour are scrambling with reactive cost-of-living policies while the Greens advance a coherent systemic alternative, writes Rob Campbell 👉 newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/21/n...
010049
Reposted by James Gardner
Andrew @openpolicy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I've been told The Post is going to remove the paywall on this article because the issue is so important. Please read and share with your friends. Ask your local candidates if they will fight to strengthen the #OIA and will resist efforts to weaken it #nzpol #FOI www.thepost.co.nz/politics/361...
thepost.co.nz
OIA crackdown: Government eyes tougher rules, fees and limits on requesters
Exclusive: Justice officials have mapped out post-election changes to the OIA, including tougher refusal grounds, new fees and restrictions on frequent requesters - backed by a disputed $750m cost cla...
43017
Reposted by James Gardner
Dylan Reeve @dylanreeve.com · 17/09/2026
This whole thread is incredible, but this especially gets to the core of what's so fucking stupid about the hyper-capitalism of AI... They *know* their tools will be less useful when the sources they rely on start to die. But they don't give a fuck.
46123
Reposted by James Gardner
Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In this talk, Norman Meehan draws on his experience writing the lives of musicians and composers—including Jenny McLeod, Mike Nock, Bob Moses and Paul Bley – to share what he's learned. Stout Centre, VUW Wellington, 23 Sept, 4.10pm. www.wgtn.ac.nz/stout-centre...
wgtn.ac.nz
Writing Musical Lives | Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Join us for a talk on writing about the lives of musicians and composers.
112
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Also in Calgary: www.studiobell.ca
studiobell.ca
Home of the National Music Centre | Studio Bell
Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of music in Canada at Studio Bell. Purchase admission and concert tickets online.
010
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
*Coalition* … bugger it.
000
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Coaliton of Corruption – thread…
131
Reposted by James Gardner
Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Appearing on the horizon is this study of composer Douglas Lilburn's late-career electroacoustic works for @3313books.bsky.social's Oceania series from @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social. The author is Bruce Russell, a pioneer in his own right with The Dead C. www.bloomsbury.com/us/douglas-l...
bloomsbury.com
Douglas Lilburn’s Complete Electro-Acoustic Works
Upon their initial release, Douglas Lilburn's avant-garde compositions of the 1960s, which embraced an 'Indigenous' musical language and resisted the sounds of…
0113
Reposted by James Gardner
George Grella @gtra1n.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.
059
Reposted by James Gardner
PHANZA Professional Historians of New Zealand / Aotearoa @phanza.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
PHANZA stands in support of staff at Archives NZ and the National Library, who are facing proposed cuts that would eliminate 47 FTE roles across two institutions that are vital to the work of our members. Read PHANZA's press release below and please share widely with your networks.
Press Release: 3 September 2026

Job losses at Archives New Zealand and the National Library will harm access to history

Yesterday, PHANZA received news about a proposed restructure at two institutions that are vital to the work of professional historians.
The proposed cuts would eliminate 47 roles across the two organisations. The Public Service Association has indicated this represents 12% of the workforce and comes on top of earlier redundancies.

Libraries and archives provide vital knowledge infrastructure. As sources of information, their collections support innovation and discovery, foster an informed citizenry, and protect our collective national memory. Job losses also raise alarming questions about institutional ability to fulfil the government’s legal deposit and record-keeping obligations

Historians fundamentally rely on archives and libraries. We could not do our jobs without the collections management undertaken by highly qualified and community-minded professionals who already achieve so much with limited resources. Ongoing cuts and staffing reductions place archivists and librarians in an impossible position.

Reductions in staffing levels at national institutions charged with acquiring, safeguarding, and providing access to our collective history will meaningfully diminish the public's ability to access these taonga. As professional historians, we are especially concerned about how the proposed cuts will affect our ability to effectively research topics and areas of significance to families, communities, and government.

With the upcoming election on 7 November, PHANZA encourages its members and the public to engage with candidates and political parties about their support for cultural institutions and to advocate for maintaining public access to these national treasures.
23720
Reposted by James Gardner
Michael Brown @jingajik.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Job cuts of 12% proposed at National Library of NZ and Archives NZ www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO26...
scoop.co.nz
Our Precious History Under Threat As National Library And Archives Face More Govt Cuts
The key custodian of our nation’s history, the National Library and Archives NZ is again being savaged by Government spending cuts, with a proposal to shed 12% of its workforce.
152
James Gardner @jegcomposer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Faaaark!
030