OrganFax News

OrganFax news brings you all the latest from the world of the organ and keyboard. From new product launches, to festivals and other exciting events. Please feel free to contact us with any news you would like featured on this page.

Michael Holmes Available Now!Michael Holmes Available For Concerts

Wednesday 18th March

We are delighted that organist Michael Holmes has decided to upgrade to an Advanced players listing here on OrganFax.

Well established in theatre organ, classical organ and electronic organ circles, especially in the Manchester area, Michael is available for bookings, which, on electronic organ, would generally be played on his Roland AT350C.

Have a read about his interesting life in music on his OrganFax page (opens in new window)

In Memoriam - Nigel Ogden In Memoriam - Nigel Ogden

Thursday 29th January

We are deeply saddened to report that Nigel Ogden, renowned organist and presenter of BBC Radio 2's popular series 'The Organist Entertains' for over 38 years, passed away suddenly on the morning of Tuesday 27th January 2026, aged 71.

Aside of keeping the flag flying for 'our kind of music' for so many years on the BBC, Nigel was probably best known for his superb concert performances on both theatre and classical organs, though it should also be remembered what a fine player he was on electronic organs, with time spent working in retail and wholesale.

Nigel's ever supportive presence and expertise will be much missed.  We send our sincere condolences to his partner, family and friends.

Stockport Wurlitzer Concerts Postponed

Monday 23rd June

Unfortuntaely the wonderful Wurlitzer at Stockport Town Hall is currently out of commission following water damage, so all concerts there have been suspended until 2026.

The Start of a New Era for Robert DaviesThe Start of a New Era for Robert Davies

Saturday 17th May

 

The end of one era. The start of a new one!

After working with Brian Price of BOHM Organ Studios, Nottingham, since 1988 and having had a break from the concert scene due to Covid, a new and exciting time has begun for Robert, who is now touring with Yamaha Genos and bass pedals.

As a regular festival performer in previous years, at such popular events as Caister, Barton Hall, Blackpool and Lyme Bay, and at numerous clubs and societies up and down the country playing BOHM organs, he has put together a new and varied concert programme featuring music from great musicals, light classics, ballads and stirring marches, along with music from the 60's and 70's, all now performed on Yamaha Genos.  The concerts he has already performed with the Genos have all received outstanding reviews.

To read more about Robert and for details of how to book him, visit his OrganFax page. (Link opens in a new window)           

 

Mark Speight now Available For BookingsMark Speight now Available For Bookings

Tuesday 16th April

We are delighted to welcome Mark Speight to his own Advanced Player Page on OrganFax.
A superb player, who became a Blackpool Tower organist when just 16 years of age and then went on to play for lots of concerts and functions, Mark has had a few years doing less playing work but now he is back and he will make a very welcome addition to the ranks of players touring our electronic and theatre organ venues.
To read more about Mark and for details of how to book him, visit his OrganFax page.