OrganFax News

World of Music moves to Dronfield

Tuesday 2nd August

After being established in Staveley for over 30 years, World of Music has now moved to a new home at The Contact Club in Dronfield and they very much look forward to welcoming members and friends old and new to our new venue.

World of Music presents concerts in the Contact Club at 7:30pm normally on the second Wednesday of each month. The group takes great pride in engaging the very best professional players with a range of styles as diverse as music itself. Our artistes, whether internationally famous Stars of the keyboards or established UK favourites, all provide first-class ente... Read more.

New Wersi Podcast Online Now

Monday 1st August

The August Edition of the Wersi Direct Podcast show is now available online for your listening pleasure.

This months show is a Helios special and features music from Klaus Wunderlich, Curt Prina, Franz Lambert and more plus a very special never heard before track!

You can listen to the show here

Pilgrim at the Palace!

Sunday 31st July

Possibly one of the longest standing organ society members and co-founder of the Colchester Organ Society was recently invited to a special garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Alan Pilgrim,  who spent his childhood as an orphan in Halstead after his parents died attended Buckingham Palace as part of Barnardo’s’ 150th anniversary.

Alan Pilgrim, 81, was taken in by Barnardo’s when he was little more than a year old and was found a home in Halstead. President of Barnardo’s, ... Read more.

Rare UK Artiste Appearance

Saturday 30th July

Peter Hayward from Sweden will be making a rare UK organ club appearance this coming September. He will be joining the Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club for a special concert on his way to the Seacroft festival in September.

The concert will be on Saturday 17th Sept at The Congregational church, Green Lane, Belper at 7:30pm. Admission £6 members £7 non members.

Peter will be playing one of latest Ringway organs which is being supplied by Paul Carman Music Traders. The club have as... Read more.

Yamaha Announces New Tour Dates

Friday 29th July

Following on from the very successful Xperts On Tour programme earlier in the year, Yamaha are now embarking on stage two of the tour, introducing new topics, hints and tips to Yamaha keyboard players and enthusiasts.

On the 14th July, the first Xperts On Tour Stage 2 event took place at the Wroxton House Hotel in Banbury. 

Forty keen players were informed and entertained by Yamaha Brand Ambassadors Ian House and Jackie Marsden on a variety of topics covering Yamaha Tyros and S Series keyboards. The topics are designed to help you get the most from your keyboard and to ... Read more.

Learn to play piano or keyboard with Yamaha and flowkey

Thursday 28th July

Have you always dreamed of playing the piano or keyboard? Now you can learn to play all kinds of music at home and at your own pace, thanks to Yamaha and flowkey – one of the world's most popular apps for learning the piano. For a limited period, you can get access to flowkey’s entire library of Premium songs for three months completely free of charge when you purchase a Yamaha digital piano or keyboard. No payment details are required to begin your membership.

Find out more here!