Telephone Number : 01903 416 994 or 07748 113 975
Email address : mw@michaelwooldridge.co.uk
Website : www.michaelwooldridge.co.uk
Address : PO Box 3403, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 9JR
As heard playing live to 5 million people on BBC Radio 2's 'Steve Wright in the Afternoon'!
Michael is a master musician, skilled with the theatre, electronic and classical organ, piano and keyboard. He loves all kinds of music, so whether you are planning a Concert, Wedding, Dance, Cocktail Party, Show or, in fact, any event where you need the very finest music possible, he is the person you need to call.
Michael is often heard on BBC Radio 2's ever popular programme, The Organist Entertains, and amongst many varied and interesting jobs, has played the Theatre Organ for HRH Prince Charles at the Odeon, Leicester Square and appeared as organ and piano soloist with the legendary Mantovani Orchestra.
Since winning the prestigious ATOS UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition in 1980, Michael has remained a firm favourite in concert at electronic and theatre organ societies and, besides extensively touring the UK, has travelled to Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Ireland, Dubai and Australia. With a very extensive repertoire in many, many styles, his concert programmes are packed with popular music in all styles, orchestral, big band, shows, theatre organ, classical, rock and roll and much more, including many very well known pieces perhaps not often heard at organ concerts but always very much enjoyed.
Michael is a fully fledged show producer, having staged countless touring shows, summer seasons and pantos throughout the UK. He feels extrememly privileged to work with many of the stars he grew up admiring on television, including Supersonic Syd Little, Crackerjack and Good Morning Sunday's Don Maclean, stars of the Black and White Minstrel Show, top piano entertainer Bobby Crush, master magician Paul Daniels and, from Ireland, the hilarious Jimmy Cricket and Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dana.
He has always loved musical theatre so loves working in the orchestra pit, where he has played for a huge number of shows, including countless such favourites as Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, Carousel and Fiddler On The Roof. More unusual shows have included Cy Coleman's fabulous show, The Will Rogers' Follies: A Life In Review, As Happy As A Sandbag and in rehearsal, the 40th Aniversary production of Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice's very first show, The Likes Of Us. He's even worked with some tribute bands, first the top Madness Tribute, the Los Palmas 6, and then, during 2013, he enjoyed many theatre dates playing with tribute show The Fabulous Shadows, featuring with the UK's number one tribute artist, as voted by the Agents Association of Great Britain, Jimmy Jemain as Sir Cliff Richard.
Whilst he has a range of different organs, digital pianos and keyboards, Michael is now mostly touring with a bespoke Roland organ, which gives him a three manual Atelier for use as a stunning instrument in its own right but also as the console controlling a range of Virtual Pipe Organs including the Paramount series of Wurlitzer organs from the 3/10 through to the 50 rank flagship, the 3/12 Barton of Detroit's Redford Theatre and the Lavender Audio samples of the superb Binns Organ at the Old Independent Church in Haverhill.
He is now thrilled to pass on his knowledge and experience through his private teaching practice, giving pupils lessons in their own homes on their own organs, pianos and keyboards, or with students from further afield visiting his home for tuition. He is principal tutor at the Rye Wurlitzer Academy and spent three years as electronic organ tutor for Sussex University. Outside of normal lessons, he also makes one off visits to people to assist with how to get more from their own instruments.
Michael will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
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| Concerts in 2020 | |
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| January 5th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| January 8th | Horsham MelodyTimes Concerts (more details) with top drummer Dean Morris |
| January 15th | Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club (more details) New Year Dinner and Dance |
| January 19th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at Roffey Sports and Social Club, RH12 4DY, Ballroom and Popular Sequence, 01403 210 356 |
| January 19th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| January 21st | Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society |
| February 1st | Odiham - Alice In Wonderland (more details) Amateur Musical at Mayhill School, RG29 1NB, Holy Ridiculous Theatre, 07887 792 249, 2.30pm & 7.30pm |
| February 7th | Odiham - Alice In Wonderland (more details) Amateur Musical at Mayhill School, RG29 1NB, Holy Ridiculous Theatre, 07887 792 249, 7.30pm |
| February 8th | Odiham - Alice In Wonderland (more details) Amateur Musical at Mayhill School, RG29 1NB, Holy Ridiculous Theatre, 07887 792 249, 2.30pm & 7.30pm |
| February 12th | Bournemouth Pavilion (more details) 2pm, Tea Dance in the Pavilion Ballroom, Popular and Sequence Dancing, 01202 451 870 |
| February 16th | Eastbourne TopNote Events Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays afternoon and evening concerts at the Cumberland Hotel, Book to stay the weekend on 01609 748 295 or 01757 708 209 |
| February 20th | Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club (more details) Michael & Chris Stanbury join the wonderful Glyn Madden for an evening of solos and duetsMadden |
| February 23rd | Regis Organ and Keyboard Club (more details) 2.30pm - with top drummer Dean Morris |
| February 25th | New Forest Organ Society (more details) with top trupeter Richard Baker and international drummer Gareth Thompson |
| February 29th | Bournemouth Pavilion (more details) Pavilion Open Day including a theatre organ concert and tea dance on electronic organ |
| March 3rd | Bournemouth Pavilion |
| March 9th | Medway Organ and Keyboard Club (more details) With special guest Gareth Thompson on Drums |
| March 12th | Sleaford Organ Club |
| March 15th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| August 9th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at Roffey Sports and Social Club, RH12 4DY, Ballroom and Popular Sequence, 01403 210 356 |
| August 10th | Felixstowe Electronic Organ Club |
| August 12th | World of Music (formally North East Derbyshire Organ Society) |
| August 12th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
| August 20th | Sussex Keyboard and Organ Club (more details) with the young stars from the Rye Wurlitzer Academy |
| August 27th | Stockport Organ & Keyboard Club |
| September 13th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) Sounds Spectacular with Michael Maine |
| September 16th | Bournemouth Pavilion (more details) 2pm, Tea Dance in the Pavilion Ballroom, Popular and Sequence Dancing, 01202 451 870 |
| September 19th | Titchfield Come Dancing (more details) 7pm-10.30pm at Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street, PO14 4AB, 01329 234 562 |
| September 22nd | Crewe - Those Were The Days Variety Show (more details) 2.00pm, Lyceum Theatre, 01270 368 242, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie O'Hara and Pete Lindup |
| September 27th | Clacton - Spirit of the Blitz Show (more details) 2.30pm, Westcliff Theatre, 01255 433 344, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie O'Hara and Pete Lindup |
| October 17th | Woking Leisure Centre (more details) Duet Show with Len Rawle |
| October 20th | Paignton Wizard Organ Festival (more details) Info from Byron Jones on 0117 949 7742 or 07788 442 071 |
| October 30th | Switzerland - Organ Festival - Degersheim (more details) Michael plays Wurlitzer pipe and Hammond electronic organ concerts. More info from the contact page at www.orgelsurium.ch |
| October 31st | Switzerland - Organ Festival - Degersheim (more details) Michael plays Wurlitzer pipe and Hammond electronic organ concerts. More info from the contact page at www.orgelsurium.ch |
| November 1st | Switzerland - Organ Festival - Degersheim (more details) Michael plays Wurlitzer pipe and Hammond electronic organ concerts. More info from the contact page at www.orgelsurium.ch |
| November 4th | Nottingham - Spirit of the Blitz (more details) 2.30pm, Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 0115 901 360, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie OHara and Pete Lindup |
| November 11th | Bournemouth Pavilion (more details) 2pm, Singer Samara Stanton joins Michael for a Tea Dance in the Pavilion Ballroom, Popular and Sequence Dancing, 01202 451 870 |
| November 15th | Scottish Cinema Organ Trust (COS) |
| December 6th | Singing Hills Wurlitzer |
| December 13th | Cinema Organ Society - Northern District |
| December 18th | Bournemouth Pavilion (more details) 2.30pm, Christmas Cracker with Michael at the Compton, massed choirs and readings |
| Concerts in 2021 | |
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| February 8th | Medway Organ and Keyboard Club (more details) With top drummer Gareth Thompson |
| February 14th | Worthing Wurlitzer (more details) with Jamyma Hanson |
| February 17th | Stockport - Spirit of the Blitz Show (more details) 2.30pm, Plaza Theatre, 0161 477 7779, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie O'Hara and Pete Lindup |
| February 18th | Weyhill Electronic Organ Society (more details) Jamyma Hanson in Concert, joined by Michael for some duets |
| April 20th | Woodhall Spa and District Organ Society |
| April 25th | Burtey Fen Collection |
| May 8th | Leeds, City Varieties - Michael is MD for the Spirit of the B;itz Show (more details) 2.00pm, 0113 243 0808 |
| May 9th | Blackpool Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 10th | Blackpool Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 11th | Blackpool Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 12th | Blackpool Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| June 1st | Bexley Music Club |
| June 6th | Hunstanton - Those Were The Days Variety Show (more details) 2.30pm, Princess Theatre, 01485 532 252, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie OHara and Pete Lindup |
| June 13th | Lincoln - Spirit of the Blitz Show (more details) 3pm, New Theatre Royal, 01522 519 999, Nostalgic Musical Variety Show featuring Andy Eastwood, Maggie OHara and Pete Lindup |
| June 24th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society (more details) Duet Concert with David Ingley, Film and Movie Music Special |
| June 28th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Evening Concert, Mercure Bewdley The Heath Hotel |
| June 29th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Informal Morning Concert, Mercure Bewdley The Heath Hotel |
| August 14th | Astoria Centre |
| August 27th | Cinema Organ Society - Northern District (more details) Michael plays a concert for the Northern Convention |
| September 27th | Pakefield Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| September 28th | Pakefield Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| September 29th | Pakefield Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| September 30th | Pakefield Organ Festival (more details) Michael plays and hosts - Info at cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| October 16th | Titchfield Come Dancing (more details) 7pm-10.30pm at Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street, PO14 4AB |
| November 3rd | Grimsby Keyboard & Electronic Organ Club |
| November 14th | Scottish Cinema Organ Trust (COS) |
| November 24th | Littlehampton - Windmill Theatre - Musical (more details) Michael is MD for the annual Stage Door Theatre Company Amateur Musical, 7.30pm each evening plus 2.30pm on Saturday, 01903 856 801 |
| November 25th | Littlehampton - Windmill Theatre - Musical (more details) Michael is MD for the annual Stage Door Theatre Company Amateur Musical, 7.30pm each evening plus 2.30pm on Saturday, 01903 856 801 |
| November 26th | Littlehampton - Windmill Theatre - Musical (more details) Michael is MD for the annual Stage Door Theatre Company Amateur Musical, 7.30pm each evening plus 2.30pm on Saturday, 01903 856 801 |
| November 27th | Littlehampton - Windmill Theatre - Musical (more details) Michael is MD for the annual Stage Door Theatre Company Amateur Musical, 7.30pm each evening plus 2.30pm on Saturday, 01903 856 801 |
| November 28th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport |
| December 21st | Bournemouth Electronic Organ Society |
| Concerts in 2022 | |
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| April 30th | Titchfield Come Dancing (more details) 7pm-10.30pm at Titchfield Community Association, Mill Street, PO14 4AB |
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