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Andrew Nix

Telephone Number :  01757 708 509   or   07970 077 913

Email address :  Nixymusic@aol.com

Website :  www.topnoteevents.co.uk

Address :  55 Meadow Drive,  Thorpe Willoughby,  Selby,  North Yorkshire,  YO8 9PN 

About Andrew

Andrew Nix, born  22nd 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 nationwide on both Theatre and Electronic organs.

In May 2000 Andrew started performing on a Roland Atelier and now currently tours with the AT900c  (Freelance). Andrew fell in love with the richness of the Atelier which produces a perfect backdrop for his wide range of playing styles. 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 is one of the busiest performers on the circuit performing light hearted shows with a wide range of musical tastes.

He and his good friend Tony Stace are now firmly established as festival organisers. Trading as Topnote Events they produce and host very high quality weekend breaks featuring some of the country's top keyboard entertainers. Their attention to detail is second to none, all shows are enhanced by multi camera projection with professional visuals, excellent lighting and perfect sound systems at superb venues:

Hotel Miramar 4*, Bournemouth

The Cumberland Hotel, Eastbourne. 

 

Full details can be found on their website.

 

Still living in the Selby area Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and family. Lisa is a qualified Veterinary Nurse.They married in 1993 and they have three lovely daughters, Stacey, Melissa and Ashleigh. Stacey married Sylwester in June 2019 and in July 2020 they became proud parents to Franczeska Paige, then in Jan 2022 Arnold William making Andrew & Lisa very proud and happy grandparents. Melissa and Oli recently moved to Cheshire as Oli is now a Doctor of Chemistry and Ashleigh, still working in professional childcare lives with her partner, Glenn, in the Wakefield area.

 

There are a few photos below but this site has reduced the quality. You will find better quality photos in the Gallery on the Topnote Events website.

Andrew's Photo Gallery

Andrew's Concert Diary

Andrew's Festival appearances

Andrew will also be featured at the following festivals this year.

2023

February 17th

   TopNote Eastbourne Musical Weekend 2023

February 24th

   TopNote Music in Bournemouth Feb23

March 17th

   TopNote Music by the Stray March 2023

September 15th

   TopNote Music by the Stray September 2023

September 18th

   Cavalcade September Spectacular - A Whole Week of Music

November 10th

   TopNote Music in Bournemouth Nov 2023

November 17th

   Chris Powell Christmas in Warwick November 2023

2024

March 18th

   Cavalcade Spring Spectacular at Hemsby

Concerts in 2023
October 22ndHenley & District Theatre Organ Trust
December 1stBriston Organ Shows
December 4thLancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport (more details)

12 noon start

December 9thPenistone Cinema Organ Trust
December 10thGainsborough Keyboard Showtime
December 14thAbergele and District Electronic Organ Society
December 16thTywyn Wurlitzer
Concerts in 2024
January 4thNorth Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club
January 7thSinging Hills Wurlitzer
January 9thNew Forest Organ Society
January 10thEast London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club
January 11thBurntwood Music For All
January 17thBourne Organ and keyboard Club
January 18thHarrogate Keyboard Club
January 20thGreat Harwood in Tune - BB6 7JN (more details)

2pm start

January 23rdLincoln Music4All
January 24thLancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre (more details)

1pm

February 4thCinema Organ Society - Midlands and Wales District
February 10thWoking Wurlitzer
February 14thAshfield Keyboard Concerts
February 16thEASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295
February 17thEASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295
February 18thEASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295
February 23rdBOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295
February 24thBOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295
February 25thBOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295
February 27thBrentwood Organ and Keyboard Club
February 28thRother Keyboard Club
March 4thCheadle and District Organ Society
March 14thYork Electronic Organ & Keyboard Society (more details)

7:30pm start

April 2ndBexley Music Club
April 3rdNorth Herts Music Live
April 4thWeston Organ and Keyboard Club
April 8thNottingham Organ Society
April 14thNorth East Theatre Organ Association
April 17thFife EOS
April 19thNorth Duffield Village Hall, Nr Selby 7.30pm (more details)

Josie 01757 288458

April 22ndunavailable
April 23rdunavailable
April 24thunavailable
April 25thunavailable
April 26thunavailable
May 3rdWoodhall Spa and District Organ Society
May 4thDance - Andrew Nix & Howard Beaumont at The Milton Rooms, Malton (North Yorkshire) (more details)

Contact Robert Rimington 07508 876049

July 13thBeer Wurlitzer
July 17thLancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre (more details)

1pm

July 19thAscot and District Organ Society (ADOS)
August 4thOssett Town Hall - Northern Theatre Organ Trust
August 12thMedway Music Club
August 13thLowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club
August 14thClacton Keyboard Music Club (Formerly Clacton & District Organ Society)
August 16thBurgess Hill Keyboard Club
September 8thColchester Keyboard Concerts
September 11thWorld of Music Dronfield
September 16thNene Valley Organ Club - Northampton
September 26thKingswinford and District Organ Society
October 10thSleaford Music Club (more details)

2:30pm

November 2ndScarborough Electronic Organ Society see Scarborough Fair Collection (more details)

Duet Show with Tony Stace

November 2ndScarborough Fair Collection (more details)

Duet Show with Tony Stace

November 28thGainsborough Keyboard Showtime
December 5thScunthorpe Music4You
December 9thLancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport (more details)

12 noon start

December 9thDerby Organ and Keyboard Club