Coldplay's Viva La Vida - St Andrew's College Prizegiving 2024

[@louiseplummer1975]

As a retired arts teacher, this is what we work so hard for, kids expressing themselves and being the best they can, and thoroughly enjoying it….fantastic to see such all round talent from staging to lighting, singing and instruments… I cried last year and this, reminds me why I loved to teach such wonderful young people. Thank you!

[@belindarobinson9213]

If Chris Martin and the other Coldplay band members aren't blown away by this, then I renounce my fandom. An outstanding performance. Congrats to all.

[@simongraham1631]

I can’t believe St Andrew’s has done it again. Well done to all the students and teachers. You guys nailed it.

[@sparkycuba]

Congratulations to the production staff (video, sound, mixing, lighting, etc.) that brought this wonderful production to life for everyone around the world to enjoy.

[@kayewhitfield9028]

So proud of these young New Zealanders… brought tears of joy to my eyes!!❤

[@DonG-h3r]

Awesome! Brought tears to me also! The experience for all of you performing this I hope will become a cherished memory.

[@colleenstutrembath1314]

Amazing - such talent. Hope Coldplay get to see this.

[@atannyboy]

I think that Coldplay is trying to get them on their stage for the next world tour. But Coldplay are competing with The Kid LAROI lol.

[@Annaspanner]

There is hope for nzs future! Kudos to the music teacher and students!! Fantastic performance! Loved seeing another side to our heritage and ancestry which is being forgotten at present. Well done and Merry Christmas. Made my day! X

[@annemacleod1421]

Please DM Coldplay so they might see this fabulous production. Loved this. Congratulations to the STAC students and musical director. You turned an already beautiful anthem into something magical. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@sarahferguson327]

🇳🇿Don’t be fooled by the boys in kilts.. this school is in Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿 School culture maintains its Scottish links. The Māori Haka blended with pipe band drummers and tartan outfits at this prizegiving was a unique blend to see 😍

[@scottgalloway345]

I'm of Scots extraction & I would have loved to see that

[@Hyper_leopard]

Yes also a kiwi here😊

[@brentelizabethjames264]

Awesome job! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 stars for effort.

[@lyndaGrieve]

Great!

[@sgibson5797]

A large percentage of "Maori" have either Scottish or Irish ancestry which the should acknowledge.

[@angiejacobs1830]

Absolutely outstanding. Hard to believe it's a bunch of highschool kids, I'd pay to see this kind of performance live.

[@Kiwiflange]

What a polished performance. Talented singers, musicians and totally professional production.

[@paulcoleman8566]

Hi from New Zealand congratulations you guys have restored my faith in young people brought us all to tears of joy

[@stacmusicdept]

Thanks for the kind words - we are also from NZ :)

[@johnbethell1952]

Papanui Rd Christchurch, great College band​@@stacmusicdept

[@rogercole1000]

The best several minutes of my day. Fabulously talented.

[@jomorgannz]

I am blown away. So much talent! It gave me goosebumps and brought me to happy tears at the end. Congratulations to all of the students and teachers involved.

[@Nesretepm]

Fantastic production, and give a shout-out for the film production. Brilliant

[@urareknaw]

Watching it again. Daughter was in choir. ❤️❤️

[@barbarabyers2721]

Wonderful clever musicians fired by a passionate teacher. Thanks

[@v1rotait23]

As a Cold Play fan (my favourite song of theirs), fellow musician, and father of a recent 2020 "old collegian", I thoroughly approve and love this incredibly creative rendition! Bravo! Just superb!!

[@brendanoflaherty1424]

Outstanding! Got the waterworks streaming. Congratulations to everyone at St Andrew's. 😍

[@sarahferguson327]

Was even better live… the experience of the intro musicians hidden in the audience seating was great. 😊🎉

[@venicegoulden3399]

Thanks for mentioning this, I only just noticed it in the video 😮

[@JohnDent-x3f]

Absolutely stunning performance. Totally agree with Annaspanners comments about "seeing another side to our heritage and ancestry which is being forgotten at present." Loved last years, loved this years, waiting for next year. Bring it on!!

[@allisonanderson5224]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Chefs kiss💋 Our school doesn't even have a choir😢bring back music song and productions in ALL New Zealand schools ❤❤❤this talent is world-class Congratulations guys n girls ❤❤❤

[@sgibson5797]

It's called priorities. Rugby and tribal education; or arts and culture of all New Zealanders.

[@fredadunn7127]

An amazing performance an talented music teacher who loves his music and students obviously adore him

[@kathrynruge]

Stunning!!! Can't stop watching it on repeat 🤩 It was an unbeatable live performance, brilliantly orchestrated and conducted to showcase the phenomenal talent on the stage. Sssoooo good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JesFotoArt]

very great performance. congratulation and greetings from Austria. 12 points !!!

[@jeffs2485]

Vocalists doing it without earpieces - quite hard when there’s an orchestra behind you. Impressive.

[@targetspecies]

Played this throughout twice, picking up on different instrumental and vocal nuances. A stage packed with talent (and hard work). Well done St Andrew’s students and faculty.👏🏻

[@Aliceblueeyes]

BRAVA! BRAVO! That was impressive, well done!

[@ClarkMichaelSmith]

Outstanding

[@The2groover]

That was amazing as a drummer I’m so impressed

[@waxeyebooks4018]

Spine tingling amazing. Well done everyone. Let’s hope Coldplay sees it……

[@JacquiDuncan-q8s]

Beautiful

[@francoisloubser5467]

Just brilliant, thanks you made my day

[@foxymx3347]

Absolutely outstanding! Have replayed this half a dozen times now, it is so good. How is no one in the audience not on their feet dancing though??!! 😂

[@tonnafishy9632]

You are all so amazing Love watching your shows Has to he the best in the world Look forward to 109

[@TimManBulletHole]

I’m going to St Andrew’s soon and I just missed the prize giving by a year 😭

[@atannyboy]

dw, the next one with be with The real Kid LAROI!

[@sgibson5797]

I now have another earworm for Christmas thanks 😅

[@wendydonegan570]

Fantastic

[@ChrisLambden-t2g]

Dammit ... you did it again .... Fabulous - and even a step forward with the production. So well done. School and parents must be proud ... Brilliant arrangement ... Beautifully done ...... With everything that's going on in the world, something like this says there is hope! ...

[@philtaylor4768]

What an amazing array of talent.

[@ErinKirk-d9t]

That guitarist at the end ! Unreal! WOW . At that rate you could play for any band! Great school .

[@JohnJoanTaylor]

Fabulous to listen to. Well done to all involved.

[@leannegaddes1267]

Wow!!! You are all amazing🎉

[@wathsalananayakkara1825]

Amazing talents!!!!!❤

[@mikewilliams3322]

Outstanding.

[@andreanewman2713]

This is an amazing performance and a tribute to the music department, kids and teachers. Well done.

[@sandrahardy7980]

Fantastic performance

[@kimkennedy7272]

That was fantastic. Bravo 👏

[@HeatherYoung-jt7fp]

Outstanding

[@mrongmathslessons]

Awesome performance. Well done St Andrews College.

[@DeborahHopkins-l6e]

Just out of this world. Incredible talent in abundance. Kudos to all, just brilliant

[@TreeS13]

fantastic...very motivational

[@dldave1978]

This is amazing!

[@colinfuller6361]

Nailed it again St Andrew’s College!

[@andyjohngspot]

So good, this and Stairway to Heaven. This also was right around end of year exams so I'm guessing they would have had to do a bit of study and practice. Make a few more and have a wee concert to raise money for the school etc I'd come. Brilliant

[@PorpandPinky]

Just beautiful, amazing work, students, teachers and production crew! So great to see and hear the students up there shining, and an amazing arrangement and I hope Chris Martin gets to view this. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Well done students of STAC! ~ Gen 🌸

[@feihung2000]

Amazing!!

[@anerak9181]

Didn't think you could get that feeling again but absolutely magnificent 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stretchaviationphotography2369]

This is incredibly outstanding! I wish I could have been there to see this live. Congratulations to all of you for this outstanding performance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CARLOSABADDIAZ]

Bellisimo❤❤❤

[@ragsptrevisited2160]

Amazingly professional!

[@iwishluckybugger7623]

I'm so glad that you young fellas and fellesses came out with a new one this year. Loved last years one too. Well done fellow Kiwis!

[@grantprankerd3269]

Wow wow. Hugely emotional. The talent is amazing. Coldplay be proud. @coldplay

[@junefynn3252]

It was very emotional wasn’t it, seeing them all working together & enjoying to process to produce such a fantastic performance! Big congratulations to all involved!

[@mikecamimo]

Seriously well done ❤ I'm staggered by how much effort went into this production.

[@lpalm5235]

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole magical experience by our wonderful young generation.

[@EllyD-xk8vw]

This is an amazing, big ups to the music teacher for making music fun and relatable for young ppl

[@nathanngatai8808]

This was so cool to see.

[@scottgalloway345]

Masterfully done all round....not a big Coldplay fan,but watching these kids brought a lump to my throat & a tear to my eye. The sheer volume of talent,dedication & passion were absolutely delightful to see,so happy tears. I cannot leave out their musical director,brilliant song choice & the arrangement is magnificent.....I've run out of superlatives,so again,well done🙏👏👏👏👏

[@Slayer_Hamster]

This just makes my heart sing.

[@judysone7799]

Congratulations, this is a stunning performance, gave me goosebumps.

[@berndgruner8510]

Ich Danke Euch allen für. Diesen schönen Song 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stacmusicdept]

Gern geschehen

[@christineschubert9987]

Beautiful! Goosebumps 🎶🎵❤️

[@troycrook1649]

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

[@ronvereen9614]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@LeyaWilson-v1o]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@ceedoubleyou]

amazing, just amazing....

[@carolynstuartNZ]

If only all of New Zealand's students could have this opportunity.

[@learningideas]

We completely agree

[@deangriffin196]

Indeed we'll said

[@kiwi007]

Yes, and currently KO is trying to remove funding for the most vulnerable children in New Zealand, specifically the Stand Tu Maia program.

[@garbo5480]

@@kiwi007 which has achieved what?

[@sgibson5797]

​@@kiwi007 English translation please.

[@Jan-fb6fd]

Incredible!!!

[@carolesutherland3510]

Magic

[@temotu518]

Nailed it....again😀

[@christellebroodryk7043]

Amazing! Well done to all 🎉

[@jetaistranquiljetaispeinard]

Brilliant percussion. Rockin in Perth WA....

[@roberthenderson9999]

Love it well done again St Andrews . I wonder if it was inspired by a performance a few years ago by Strathallan School in Scotland ! Who knows but from a Scot in NZ Vive L,Ecosse

[@mariav3163]

Bravo!!!!! Excellent!!! I wonder... Is it private or public High school?

[@pianobill8781]

Marvellous!

[@ElfrosineAurelia11]

Brilliant ❤

[@Sujowi]

Stunning! Wonderful to see all your talented music students rock this showstopper. Do you sell tickets in the North Island for this show? Please? your parents have to be proud of that!

[@lornaandretti1701]

yes music.

[@leighjackson1986]

Terrific performance

[@AdeilsonSantos-rn3qz]

Brasil

[@brendanlafranchie8783]

Wow

[@arnereinhold5996]

Ie see robin will help by time

[@berndgruner8510]

Tolle Performance und ich hoffe auf Frieden 🕊 für die Zukunft 😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@KK-zr3dc]

Shhh... Don't tell Coldplay, but I like the St Andrew's version better than the original 😉

[@sgibson5797]

More important than teaching a tribal language. Everyone has a voice. Instruments can be improvised. Great teachers teach enthusiasm to learn and work together.

[@Nesretepm]

Wow, I didn't realise that they were mutually exclusive. 🙄

[@77threshold]

more pretentious rubbish from this school

[@RodneyHorton-i5d]

There is an off button if it is not to your liking.

[@haydonditchburn2194]

I can't believe a comment like that. What a sad life you must lead..

[@ChrisLambden-t2g]

Bet you're fun at parties .... goose ....

[@CrusaderNZ1]

Geez I'd love to know what you consider "performance " means? Pretentious, they were astounding talent working together. Am so proud of our young people performing at this high level 😊

[@terrythompson2912]

I feel some jealousy in your comment.

[@mikecamimo]

Seriously well done ❤ I'm staggered by how much effort went into this production.