OrganFax News

Musicroom Portsmouth to host a “House” party

Friday 17th May

Musicroom Portsmouth are set to host a special “House” party with Yamaha expert Ian House on Sunday May 19.

Ian will be showcasing Yamaha’s new range of Clavinova CVPs, CLPs and the PSRS950 in-store, putting the instruments through their paces. He will also be available for bookable 1-2-1 sessions taking place between 11am and 4pm followed by a concert performance beginning at 4.30pm with refreshments provided.

Special offers will also be on offer to attendees of the event, with great part exchange deals and discounts throughout the day. Best of all, this... Read more.

Wersi Madness at Gloucester!

Tuesday 7th May

To celebrate the concert by Claudia Hirschfeld tonight (7th May), the Gloucestershire Keyboard & Organ Club will charge a flat fee of £4.00 to all members and visitors. This is NOT a misprint, just a gesture of goodwill to their fellow enthusiasts. It gets better because all visitors to Claudia's concert will automatically get FREE admission to the next concert on the 28th of May, when they welcome the fantastic, Mr Brett Wales. Visitors however must pay a cover charge of £1.00 to become a temporary member of WOTTON HALL CLUB.

Surely this offer is too good to miss !!

Bexley Birthday Bash!

Tuesday 7th May

The Bexley Electronic Organ Society was formed in February 1973, so this year they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary.  To mark the occasion they are having having a dinner for over 100 members and their friends at the Popular Suite, The Woodlands, Swanley on Saturday 27th July with Chris Powell and Tony Stace to entertain!
 
Details can be obtained from Harry Chapman, Secretary by telephoning 01322 662548 or by email.

Yamaha photo contest with amazing prizes

Saturday 20th April

This year, Yamaha celebrate their 125th anniversary, and they now invite you to participate in a 2013 photo contest to have the chance to win one of 125 fantastic prices!

Fans and owners of Yamaha instruments from the 125 years are asked to send in their best photos, their nicest memories and personal experiences with Yamaha and their musical instruments.

So why not take part? The SECOND prize is a Tyros4 so it's definitely worth a go!

Find out more.

New Forest Success

Monday 15th April

On Sunday 24th March, the New Forest Organ Society hosted a lunch and concert in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Service.
 
The Society is 34 years old, and their home hall is All Saints Church Hall in Milford on Sea, where they regularly enjoy an audience of 180 people.
 
The musicians are all top professionals and arrive from all over the UK bringing their own electronic organs and keyboards. They play a wide variety of music: big band, Latin, jazz, light classic... Read more.

Claudia Hirschfeld Tour Dates Confirmed...

Thursday 4th April

As many of our readers will know, top German organist, Claudia Hirschfeld is coming to the UK once again for an unmissable concert tour.  Support your local clubs for a rare opportunity to see this wonderful lady in action playing the stunning 3 manual Wersi Louvre instrument!  The following dates have now been confirmed:

Apr 16th - Bolton In Tune (BADEOS)

Apr 17th - North East Derbyshire Organ Society

Apr 18th - Read more.