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If you don’t know the name Tommy Tycho, you’ve almost certainly heard his music. His arrangements and compositions have echoed through stadiums, concert halls, and television broadcasts for decades.
A Holocaust survivor from Budapest, Tycho rebuilt his life through music—rising to become one of the most respected arrangers, conductors, and musical directors of the 20th century. From television’s early days to the golden age of live entertainment, his fingerprints are everywhere. He composed and arranged over 3,000 works, collaborated with legends like Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison, and Sammy Davis Jr., and shaped the sound of generations.
Through rare archival footage and intimate interviews with stars including Julie Anthony, Barry Crocker, James Morrison, Todd McKenney, and Rhonda Burchmore, Tycho! Beyond the Baton explores the life of a man whose artistry transcended borders—a story of survival, reinvention, and the universal power of music to connect us all.
- Year2025
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryAustralia
- PremiereInternational Premiere
- DirectorStephan Wellink
- ScreenwriterStephan Wellink
- CastJulie Anthony, Barry Crocker, James Morrison, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore
- CinematographerBob Fitzgerald
- EditorBob Fitzgerald
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
If you don’t know the name Tommy Tycho, you’ve almost certainly heard his music. His arrangements and compositions have echoed through stadiums, concert halls, and television broadcasts for decades.
A Holocaust survivor from Budapest, Tycho rebuilt his life through music—rising to become one of the most respected arrangers, conductors, and musical directors of the 20th century. From television’s early days to the golden age of live entertainment, his fingerprints are everywhere. He composed and arranged over 3,000 works, collaborated with legends like Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison, and Sammy Davis Jr., and shaped the sound of generations.
Through rare archival footage and intimate interviews with stars including Julie Anthony, Barry Crocker, James Morrison, Todd McKenney, and Rhonda Burchmore, Tycho! Beyond the Baton explores the life of a man whose artistry transcended borders—a story of survival, reinvention, and the universal power of music to connect us all.
- Year2025
- Runtime95 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryAustralia
- PremiereInternational Premiere
- DirectorStephan Wellink
- ScreenwriterStephan Wellink
- CastJulie Anthony, Barry Crocker, James Morrison, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore
- CinematographerBob Fitzgerald
- EditorBob Fitzgerald



