Tom Cardy
@tomcardy.bsky.social
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra publicist. Award-winning journalist, editor & reviewer. Ambivalent Cavoodle owner. Not to be confused with the Aussie comedian, musician & actor - unless he wins an Oscar or Grammy.
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
🙏 to RNZ Afternoons show for interviewing UK saxophonist superstar Jess Gillam, ahead of her NZ concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 20 Nov Wellington & 22 Nov Christchurch. 🔗👇https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019011398/saxophonist-jess-gillam-is-coming-to-nzso
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
🙏 to RNZ Afternoons show for interviewing UK saxophonist superstar Jess Gillam, ahead of her NZ concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 20 Nov Wellington & 22 Nov Christchurch. 🔗👇https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019011398/saxophonist-jess-gillam-is-coming-to-nzso
And my nomination for best album cover of the year is... (and the music is great too!)
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
And my nomination for best album cover of the year is... (and the music is great too!)
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Creepy-Crawly Carnival, featuring Bret McKenzie, premieres in Wellington with much to draw on.
August 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Creepy-Crawly Carnival, featuring Bret McKenzie, premieres in Wellington with much to draw on.
No wonder internationally acclaimed conductor Andre de Ridder is smiling! He's rehearsing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra ahead of the NZSO's concerts in Wellington (8-10 Aug) & Auckland (15-17 Aug), that's why! www.nzso.co.nz/the-nzso/eve...
August 7, 2025 at 4:43 AM
No wonder internationally acclaimed conductor Andre de Ridder is smiling! He's rehearsing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra ahead of the NZSO's concerts in Wellington (8-10 Aug) & Auckland (15-17 Aug), that's why! www.nzso.co.nz/the-nzso/eve...
😢 Time for an old favourite.
July 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
😢 Time for an old favourite.
The Residents reborn? 🤔 www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3607...
July 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The Residents reborn? 🤔 www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3607...
Nothing beats the one on Space: 1999 that was so big, the Moon was flung out of orbit. Good times!
June 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Nothing beats the one on Space: 1999 that was so big, the Moon was flung out of orbit. Good times!
That's it. I've had enough. I'm off to pub!
June 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
That's it. I've had enough. I'm off to pub!
"Rhythmically superb" - @thepost-nz.bsky.social reviews the New Zealand Symphony's Echoes of Home concert in Wellington. www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3607...
May 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
"Rhythmically superb" - @thepost-nz.bsky.social reviews the New Zealand Symphony's Echoes of Home concert in Wellington. www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3607...
Hungarian conductor Gabor Kali makes his New Zealand debut with the NZ Symphony Orchestra in Wellington (23 May) & Christchurch (25 May) as previewed in @thepost-nz.bsky.social & @thepress.co.nz www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3606...
May 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Hungarian conductor Gabor Kali makes his New Zealand debut with the NZ Symphony Orchestra in Wellington (23 May) & Christchurch (25 May) as previewed in @thepost-nz.bsky.social & @thepress.co.nz www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3606...
😲The rise & rise of multiple songwriters on hit singles. imusician.pro/en/resources...
April 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
😲The rise & rise of multiple songwriters on hit singles. imusician.pro/en/resources...
Four legs good at bar in Karori, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
March 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Four legs good at bar in Karori, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon? 🤔
March 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon? 🤔
That's all well and good but how come you drive this car? 😜
February 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
That's all well and good but how come you drive this car? 😜
Petone Beach, near Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand, has it sorted for dog walkers & their dogs. No word on whether you get fined for not returning a stick. 🐕
January 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Petone Beach, near Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand, has it sorted for dog walkers & their dogs. No word on whether you get fined for not returning a stick. 🐕
A cavoodle Christmas.
December 19, 2024 at 9:10 PM
A cavoodle Christmas.
Christmas Upper Hutt-style. I’ve been told it’s even more impressive once the sun goes down & all the💡turn on.
December 19, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Christmas Upper Hutt-style. I’ve been told it’s even more impressive once the sun goes down & all the💡turn on.