OrganFax News

Horsham MelodyTimes Closes

Saturday 13th June

We are sad to report that Horsham MelodyTimes Concerts has just had their last concert, bringing to an end over 45 years of 'our kind of music' in the town.  Sadly, post-pandemic, numbers attending never recovered sufficiently to a level which was viable, so despite best efforts to encourage attendance and under-writing the losses for quite a time, it has become impossible to continue.

It is hoped that former attendees will find their way to enjoy the warm welcome at either Crawley Keyboard Club or Bognor Regis MelodyTimes.

Rod Pooley Music moves to Larger Premises

Friday 15th May

Congratulations to Rod Pooley Music who, after just a year of trading, have moved to larger premises, well worth a visit to see new instruments (keyboards, pianos, guitars, amplification etc) from a host of major manufacturers.

The new shop is in the heart of Grantham, a lovely town, at 9, The George Shopping Centre, Grantham, NG31 6LH.

07799 800 656

www.RodPooleyMusic.co.uk (opens in new window)

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)

Exciting News from Rod Pooley Music

Saturday 7th March

Rod Pooley Music have sent this press release:-

EXCITING MUCH LARGER SHOWROOM COMING SOON!

Our 1st Anniversary from opening trading at 14 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LT will be this March. A massive thank you from Rhohima and Rod goes to everyone who has supported us in our first successful year of trading.

Our musical journey together began, as you know, in our small shop in Westgate, Grantham, where we have slowly but surely curated the most desirable brands available to us in this initial trading period.

We will be continuing normal business hours at our current location at 14 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LT, until Thursday 26th April 2026 where normal hours 9.30am to 4.30pm shall operate on that last day.

We will then be closed for a week from Friday 27th April to Friday 1st of May 2026 to allow us enough time to get the Exciting NEW much improved showroom ready at Unit 9, The George Shopping Centre, High Street, Grantham, NG31 6LH. Our online store will remain open during this week of closure.

Please visit www.RodPooleyMusic.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Our New Showroom's Grand Opening Day will be on Saturday 2nd May 2026 from 9am till 5pm.

We invite all of our lovely customers, family and friends to join us for our very special new and exciting venture where we will be announcing many new products and features.

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.

OrganFax Maps Are Back!

Thursday 29th January

Following a period since the old operators had allowed the 'maps' facility to disappear, we are delighted our IT team have managed to bring it back, so if you now go to the Clubs, Dealer of Service Engineer pages, you have the option to see them all on a map, to quickly know which are near you, or perhaps where there may be a concert taking place when you are on holiday.

Do bear in mind that some of the Service Engineers cover a big area, and some cover the whole country, Allen Organs for example.