OrganFax News

URGENT - NEW DATES for Keyboard Cavalcade's Spring Spectacular at Hemsby

Thursday 29th January

Keyboard Cavalcade's ever popular Spring Spectacular, now in its 41st year, has long been held at the beautiful Hemsby Beach Holiday Park on the Norfolk coast.  This year, there has been a booking error by the ever helpful and supportive site manager, meaning it has had to move by a week, actually so it should be even warmer than usual, now taking place from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March 2026.

There is a massive line up of top players to enjoy, including the popular return of the UK’s number one keyboard entertainer JOHN MANN, Music and Mirth with ANDREW NIX, The UK’s king & queen of the WERSI ORGAN BRETT WALES and CLAIRE GREIG, Reigning UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year OSCAR BATTLE, Blackpool Tower’s ELIZABETH HARRISON, Korg’s PETE SHAW, Germany’s Böhm master CLAUS RIEPE, Cavalcade Favourite CHRIS JONES, Tunes to Tap Your Toes DAVID INGLEY, Master of Music MICHAEL WOOLDRIDGE, and More Being Added!

All this, plus a range of wonderful accommodation from gold star caravans through to luxury lodges.  Prices start at just £399 per person for the four night break, including half board, so book now by calling 07842 573 913

In Memoriam - Nigel Ogden

Thursday 29th January

We are deeply saddened to report that Nigel Ogden, renowned organist and presenter of BBC Radio 2's popular series 'The Organist Entertains' for over 38 years, passed away suddenly on the morning of Tuesday 27th January 2026, aged 71.

Aside of keeping the flag flying for 'our kind of music' for so many years on the BBC, Nigel was probably best known for his superb concert performances on both theatre and classical organs, though it should also be remembered what a fine player he was on electronic organs, with time spent working in retail and wholesale.

Nigel's ever supportive presence and expertise will be much missed.  We send our sincere condolences to his partner, family and friends.

OrganFax Maps Are Back!

Thursday 29th January

Following a period since the old operators had allowed the 'maps' facility to disappear, we are delighted our IT team have managed to bring it back, so if you now go to the Clubs, Dealer of Service Engineer pages, you have the option to see them all on a map, to quickly know which are near you, or perhaps where there may be a concert taking place when you are on holiday.

Do bear in mind that some of the Service Engineers cover a big area, and some cover the whole country, Allen Organs for example.

Young Players Needed

Tuesday 20th January

Organ Music for Gosport Beer Festival

Monday 19th January

The Compton at the Thorngate Halls in Gosport is to be featured at 'WINTERFEST XXXII' Beer Festival on the 27th and 28th February.  It will be played on the Friday evening from 6.30pm-7.30pm and again from 8.00pm-9.00pm and again on the Saturday from 12.30pm-1.30pm and 4.30pm-5.30pm.

For more details about the event visit xxx the winterfest Website (opens in new tab)

Royalty Bowness Wurlitzer Events

Saturday 10th January

The Wurlitzer organ at the Royalty Cinema in Bowness-On-Windermere is to be featured in a series of concerts and tea dances this year, as well as for other special events.

Concerts planned so far take place at 12.30pm and are normally on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Upcoming concerts include

February 17th Elizabeth Harrison

March 17th Cameron Lloyd

April 21st David Ivory

May 19th Andrew Nix

16th June Mark Speight

July 21st Paul Gregson & Mark Latimer

Tea Dances are normally on the second Sunday of the month at 2.00pm and include a cream tea at the interval.

For more information visit their website (opens in new window).