Andrew Nix - organist and entertainer

Andrew Nix, born 22^nd August 1968 just outside Selby, North Yorkshire, has established himself on the organ circuit not only as a musician but also as an entertainer. His varied musical repertoire along with his Yorkshire humour has made him one of the country’s favourite performers.

It was when Andrew reached the age of ten that his interest in organs became apparent. His mother had an organ at home and Andrew sat down and learnt several Christmas carols (even though it was in the middle of summer). His parents saw the potential and arranged lessons for him. Although he was taught by two teachers (one being classical) he soon developed his own style.

Shortly after leaving school Andrew was offered three nights a week playing in a local club where he accompanied artistes and played for dancing. This “training” proved priceless as at 17 years old he was appointed Organist and Musical Director for a Theatre Group performing at Butlins, Barry Island. Andrew thoroughly enjoyed this position as he was gaining experience and confidence. After three further seasons with Butlins and one for Haven Holidays Andrew became fully freelance as he was increasingly in demand for concerts and dances nation-wide on both Theatre and Electronic organs.

Andrew - in blue

In May 2000 Andrew started performing on a Roland Atelier and now currently tours with the fantastic AT80-SL as one of Roland UK's (Freelance) Artistes. Andrew fell in love with the richness of the Atelier producing crystal clear sounds perfect for his wide range of styles. The audiences are enthralled by the range of sounds and are stunned by the truly authentic Theatre organ sounds which are an asset to Andrew's programme. From Ballads to Latin, Marches to Musicals, Andrew performs music to suit all tastes played in a refreshing style and presented with his own brand of light hearted humour.

Andrew is one of the busiest performers on the circuit but still plays for dances, accompanies cabaret shows and even squeezes in appearances overseas. This lifestyle has given him the opportunity to work with many top cabaret names.

Still living in the Selby area Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He and Lisa married in 1993 and they have three lovely daughters, Stacey, Melissa and Ashleigh, seen here on holiday in the Ibiza this year.

2007
2nd January	ABC, South Elmsall
3rd January	Abergele & District E.O.S.
8th January	Scarborough Electronic Organ Society
9th January	Selby Methodist Chapel
10th January	St.John's the Evangelist Chruch, Staincross
13th January	Penistone Theatre Organ Trust
14th January	Louth Town Hall
21st January	Ipswich Light Organ Music Society

10th February	Osgodby Village Hall (Dance)
12th February	Dumfries Organ Club
14th February	Fife electronic Organ Society
15th February	Stirling Keyboard & Organ Club
16th - 19th February	T&A Events-Musical Magic, York
23rd February	Sheppey Organ Club
26th February	A.O.E. Festival, Kidderminster
27th February	Gloucestershire Organ & Keyboard Society
28th February	North Tyneside Electronic Organ Society (with Tony Stace)

6th March	Benfleet & District Organ Society
9th March	Darlington Arts Centre - Eileen Davey Show
11th March	Belton, Nr. Scunthorpe
13th March	Scarborough Organ Fair
14th March	Southport Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club
16th March	Kettlesing Village Hall (Dance)
17th March	North Duffield Village Hall
18th March	Elloughton Entertainment Society
19th March	St.Austell Organ & Keyboard Club
20th March	Bideford Organ Club
23rd March	Tim Flint & Friends Fest, Windermere
26th March	Boxhill Organ & Keyboard Club
30th March - 1st April	NEDOS Festival, Skegness

3rd April	Skegness & District Organ Society
5th April	Sussex Organ Society
7th April	Bigbandworld event Sand Bay (with Tony Stace)
14th April	Sand Bay, Wizard Festivals
16th April	Redditch Organ Society
17th April	Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society
19th April	East Herts Modern Organ Club
21st April	Eden Grove, Wizard Compton, Bristol
22nd April	Portchester Community Centre - CANCELLED
23rd - 24th April	Sceptre Promotions Festival, Pakefield

5th May	Private Function, Pickering
9th May	North East Organ Society
10th May	Exeter Electronic Organ Club
12th May	St. Albans Organ Museum
15th May	Bedworth Organ Society
17th May	Sceptre Promotions Festival, Blackpool
19th May	South Holland & District Organ Club
20th May	Halstead Entertainments
21st May	Canterbury Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club
24th May	St Andrews Church,Penistone 1pm

4th June	Stafford Keyboard & Organ Society
7th June	Hallamshire Dance Club
10th June	Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage (Christie)
13th June	Hailsham Organ Club
14th June	Bournemouth Pavillion, 1pm
14th June	Peterborough Organ & Keyboard Club
17th June	Burtey Fen Collection, Nr. Spalding
27th June	Boston Organ & Music Club
29th June (to 2nd July)	T&A Events Musical Magic, Mill Rythe, Hayling Island

10th July	Penrith & District Organ Society
15th July	Rex Cinema, Elland
17th July	Solent Home Organ Society
21st July	Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club (with Tony Stace)
26th July	Billinghay Methodist Church
28th July	Private Function, Bognor Regis
31st July	East Coast Organ Society


5th September	Grimsby Electronic Organ Society
8th September	Osgodby Village Hall (Dance)
10th - 11th September	Sceptre Promotions Festival, Pakefield
11th September	Lowestoft & District Organ & Keyboard Club
16th September	Bay Organ & Keyboard Society
20th September	Ivories Organ & Keyboard Club, Darlington
26th September	Bedford Electronic Organ Society (with Tony Stace)

1st October	Nuneaton & District Organ Society
9th October	Buckley & District Organ Society
10th October	Sutton & District Organ Society
14th October	Langburgh Theatre Organ Society, Eston
21st October	Westcliffe Theatre, Clacton (with Tony Stace)
25th October	Kingswinford & District Organ Society
29th October	Hinckley & District Organ Society
30th October	Norwich Home Organist Club

6th November	Winchester Electronic Organ Society
7th November	Cookhill Keyboard Club
8th November	Sleaford Organ Club
14th November	FLAG group, Selby Community Centre
15th November	Bristol Organ & Keyboard Society
21st November	Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Society
27th November	Orpington Organ & Keyboard Club

2nd December	Sheppey Organ Club
3rd December	Stockport Town Hall (lunchtime concert)
4th December	Stave Organ Club
5th December	Music Makers, Ferndown (with Tony Stace)
6th December	Scunthorpe Organ Society
7th December	Trowbridge Electronic Organ Society
8th December	2.30pm Compton Christmas Cracker, Penistone
9th December	Louth Town Hall
11th December	St. Helens Organ Society
12th December	East London & Essex Organ Society
13th December	York Electronic Organ & Keyboard Society
16th December	Pincents Organ Club (with Tony Stace)
18th December	Swale Electronic Organ Club
20th December	Weyhill Electronic Organ Society