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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The quickest way to know what the NZSO will present in 2027, including ENZSO Celebrates-performing the songs of Split Enz with guest artists! 🎸🎻⚡

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NZSO Season 2027 New Horizons

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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

And a Flying Nun prehistory, which features the son of a Bletchley Park codebreaker who recruited some youngsters into a band – and they later went on to play in Toy Love, The Gordons, The Androidss, Bailter Space, The Playthings, The Bats and others. audioculture.co.nz/articles/a-f...

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A Flying Nun pre-history - Article | AudioCulture

As if the city’s musical culture was pausing for breath before a mighty plunge, the Christchurch City Libraries

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

An excellent appraisal of Kiwis at the Edinburgh Fringe. I remember interviewing FOTC while they were in Edinburgh just after they'd been nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award. They were genuinely stunned and excited.

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The costly gamble of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Don't miss one of the best young Kiwi pianists with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington (24 July) & Christchurch (26 July). 🎹⚡

Shan Liu talks with RNZ's Bryan Crump ahead of his debut concert with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Shan Liu - piano prodigy

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Much longer than that. There wasn’t a bus service when I first landed there in 1974. Plus ça change…

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In literary circles this is known as doing a “Will Self” or, in the NZ context, a Steve Braunias”. ✈️🚶

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Why, in Wellington (5 June), Palmerston North (9 June), Hastings (11 June) & Auckland (12 June), with the NZSO Romeo & Juliet concerts! 🎻

Cellist Li-wei Qin takes on Samuel Barber's fiendishly difficult Cello Concerto in a tour of four centres with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Li-Wei Qin plays Barber

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In June, the NZSO teams up with Kiwi music legend Shayne P Carter to play his songs live in Wellington. This follows the groundbreaking album REforms with massive help from arranger extraordinare Tane Upjohn-Beatson.

Rock with a classical twist

Tane Upjohn-Beatson talks about his role turning Shayne Carter's rock songs in works for orchestra.

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

And to think that 25 years ago, I joked in interviews with Peter Jackson about his plans to film that very book. 😬

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

You know you're well past your use-by date when you can live in Wellington for the past 23 years, and this is the first time you've ever heard of a bar called Red Square. 😵‍💫

Wellington bar Red Square to close after '23 legendary years'

"As with everything, all good things must come to an end," the bar wrote on social media.

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

And it's a superb review! Well done.

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I’m on hilly Karori in Wellington at 240 m. No problem with commuter-style models by German brand Cube. 🚴‍♂️

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 26/02/2026

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The global Visual Effects Society gave the Wētā Workshop founder the VES Visionary Award. He joins previous recipients Christopher Nolan and JJ Abrams on the honours board.

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Sir Richard Taylor recognised for contributions to visual effects industry

The global Visual Effects Society gave the Wētā Workshop founder the VES Visionary Award. He joins previous recipients Christopher Nolan and JJ Abrams on the honours board.

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I suspect that the bulk of my followers don't realise I'm not the Aussie comedian. 🙃 Coincidentally, my late father, who was also named Tom Cardy, was a stand-up comedian who performed in the UK, Australia and New Zealand under the stage name Tommy Gordon.

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Jemaine Clement @jemaineclement.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Taking our fingers out of the cryogenic chamber. 🎸🎸

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's education team are preparing for another exciting and busy year around the country. Before Christmas RNZ Concert caught up with the team's animateur Chris Lam Sam, who explained his special role.

Chris Lam Sam, Music Education Animateur

Chris Lam Sam brings the magic of orchestral music to school children around the country.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

“What the hell were we thinking?” Peter Jackson reflects on the incredible feat of making The Lord Of The Rings in Empire's 25th anniversary issue. “We were all younger, and enthusiastic and naive,” he says. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I remember The Gordons once played a lunch-time gig in the Otago University's student union building. It was so loud that most of the students fled within the first few minutes. Those of us who remained had our first experience of tinnitus - but a good gig nonetheless.

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

“What is the first thing that comes into your mind when I say the words Harlan Ellison?” 😉

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

That's why a letter to 🎅was my only option. 😔

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Spot the subtle homage to albums past in the cover design...

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

To enjoy Shayne P Carter x New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - & the option to order it on vinyl! 🔗👇 shaynepcarter.bandcamp.com

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

So stoked to have the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra playing a big part in these two new album releases from music legend Shayne Carter & acclaimed composer Michael Norris.

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

😔One of the best Kiwi filmmakers of the past 50 years, a superb film reviewer, a keen mentor to many, & a passionate musician - & always a pleasure to meet & interview. Most of all: an all-round top bloke. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with Costa's whānau.

Film, documentary maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer

New Zealand documentarian and filmmaker Costa Botes found fame creating Forgotten Silver alongside Peter Jackson in the 90s.

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

And to celebrate here in Aotearoa... Another classic from The Front Lawn!

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The Front Lawn - Claude Rains

YouTube video by Scott Anderson

Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I first saw this in the early 70s when I was a kid. While I managed to watch it in its entirety & loved the concept, I was scared the entire time. I didn't realise for decades that it was filmed in colour. Few homes then had colour television, so I always thought it was filmed in black-and-white.

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Tom Cardy @tomcardy.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Best darts competitor nickname ever: Mark Frost aka Frosty The Throw Man. 🎯