OrganFax News

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).

North Staffs Concert Rescheduled

Wednesday 7th January

This month's concert at North Staffs Organ Club in Wolstanton, Newcastle featuring the wonderful Matthew Bason has been postponed due to the poor weather and will now take place at 8pm on Thursday 15th January.

Do go along to enjoy a super night of live music.

Change of Player for February at Cambridge

Saturday 20th December

Top players Pete Shaw and Andrew Nix have swapped their concert dates for Cambridge Keyboard Concerts, so Andrew will now be playing at 2.30pm on Sunday 15th February 2026, with Pete Shaw playing the following month, 2.30pm on Sunday 15th March.

Both are superb entertainers, so do go along to support both of these events at this very friendly club.

For more information visit their OrganFax page (opens in new tab)

Andover Club To Close

Saturday 15th November

Sad news in from Terry Trevett:-

CLUB CLOSURE - It is with great regret, as founder and Hon. Secretary, to let you know that the WEYHILL ELECTRONIC ORGAN SOCIETY (recently operating under the title MUSIC at HeART) will be closing at the end of the year, with the final concert (Number 266) taking place on 17th December, when Tony Stace will be playing for us.

The Club was formed in 2002 and, in addition to its regular monthly concerts, has organised many other activities, particularly during the early years.  These have included social occasions, coach trips, meals and charity events – all involving music – with over £13,000 having been raised for many local and national charities.

Over the years, changes in society generally and music preferences in particular, together with the effects of the Covid pandemic, have caused a reduction in our concert attendances.  Consequently the Club was forced to restrict most aspects of its activities and, even though the love of melodic, easy listening music has endured, a decline in support has made it impossible to continue. 

We remember those who have attended our concerts in the past, both audiences and players, some of whom are sadly no longer with us, and others who, for whatever reasons, have been unable to share or add to our enjoyment.  We will always be grateful for the support we have received in the past and for the excellent entertainment provided by all of the visiting artistes.

Henley Concert Season Announced

Monday 6th October

There are wonderful Sunday afternoon concerts on the Allen Digital theatre organ at Henley Town Hall, Market Place, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2AQ at 3pm on these dates:

19th October 2025 - Gordon Cree

16th November 2025 - Elizabeth Harrison

14th December 2025 - Andy Quin

11th January 2026 - Phil Kelsall MBE

8th February 2026 - Michael Wooldridge

8th March 2026 - Chris Stanbury

12th April 2026 - Tom Horton

Admission is just £10 in cash on the door

For more details call David on 0118 972 4988 or visit their website at www.henleyorgantrust.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Enjoy Watching the Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition Online

Wednesday 17th September

THe Wurlitzer Heritage Trust (WHT) held this year's Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition on the fabulous Wurlitzer at The Musical Museum (MM) in Brentford.  You can enjoy watching the whole event here:

Video of YTOY 2025 (opens in new tab)

For more information about the competition and other events visit The Wurlitzer Heritage Trust (opens in new tab)

For more information about the museum and their events visit The Musical Museum  (opens in new tab)

If you know any young players who may like to enter next year, drop an email to event organiser Michael Wooldridge - michael@wokingwurlitzer.co.uk