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Trocadero Wurlitzer Trust April Newsletter

Trocadero Wurlitzer Trust April Newsletter

Category: Instruments

A must read newsletter for all interested in Theatre Organs. Find out just what has been achieved so far with the Trocadero Wurlitzer trust and how the installation of the organ is going. See pictures of the refurbishing of the organ chambers. Read about whats planned next, how the fundraising is going and how you can contribute to the cause.

Our thanks go to the COS for supplying this article on OrganFax.

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Spotlight on Mark Thompson

Spotlight on Mark Thompson

Category: Spotlights

It's not unusual to hear people say 'there is no new blood coming into the organ world'. We'd beg to differ. At just twenty five years old this young man has already achieved so much and become a very popular artiste on the circuit. So find out more as we turn the Organfax Spotlight on Mark Thompson.

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Michael Wooldridge

Spotlight on Michael Wooldridge

Category: Spotlights

It is often said of many musicians and entertainers that they are a bit of a 'one trick pony'.....  This is a label that could never be applied to Michael Wooldridge, if ever there was a true blue 'all rounder', then this young gentleman would most definitely fit the bill.  From the imposing controls of the largest cathedral organ to a keyboard rack within a pop group; Michael does it all - he does it well, too!

2010 marked his 30th year in the entertainment industry.  Read our article to find out what happened next on his journey to celebrating his 30th anniversary of being a professional musician...

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Penny Weedon - So Are We Doomed? Article 3.

Penny Weedon - So Are We Doomed? Article 3.

Category: Penny's Posts

Penny Weedon takes her third look at the outlook for the organ world. On behalf of the Committee!!!

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Penny Weedon - So Are We Doomed?

Penny Weedon - So Are We Doomed? Article 2.

Category: Penny's Posts

Penny Weedon takes her second look at the outlook for the organ world. Is the problem and the answer our concert venues?

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Spotlight On Robert Wolfe!

Spotlight on Robert Wolfe!

Category: Spotlights

Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, Robert fell in love with popular organ music on a family holiday to Blackpool when he was in his teens.  Having fallen in love with the sound of the Wurlitzer in the Tower, it is fair to say that any ambitions he had of playing that particular organ on a regular basis were quickly realised when as a mere 16 year old, Robert became the youngest ever player to join the team of Resident Organists in the Tower Ballroom. 

Read our article to find out what happened next on Robert's journey to celebrating his 30th anniversary of being resident organist at The Thursford Collection!

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