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
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 will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
2023 |
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February 24th |
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November 10th |
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November 17th |
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2024 |
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March 18th |
Concerts in 2023 | |
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October 22nd | Henley & District Theatre Organ Trust |
December 1st | Briston Organ Shows |
December 4th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport (more details) 12 noon start |
December 9th | Penistone Cinema Organ Trust |
December 10th | Gainsborough Keyboard Showtime |
December 14th | Abergele and District Electronic Organ Society |
December 16th | Tywyn Wurlitzer |
Concerts in 2024 | |
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January 4th | North Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club |
January 7th | Singing Hills Wurlitzer |
January 9th | New Forest Organ Society |
January 10th | East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club |
January 11th | Burntwood Music For All |
January 17th | Bourne Organ and keyboard Club |
January 18th | Harrogate Keyboard Club |
January 20th | Great Harwood in Tune - BB6 7JN (more details) 2pm start |
January 23rd | Lincoln Music4All |
January 24th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre (more details) 1pm |
February 4th | Cinema Organ Society - Midlands and Wales District |
February 10th | Woking Wurlitzer |
February 14th | Ashfield Keyboard Concerts |
February 16th | EASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295 |
February 17th | EASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295 |
February 18th | EASTBOURNE FESTIVAL - Cumberland Hotel - Topnote Events Festival. £295 Half Board - Contact Tony Stace 01609 748295 |
February 23rd | BOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295 |
February 24th | BOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295 |
February 25th | BOURNEMOUTH - 4* Hotel Miramar. Topnote Events 3 nights from £329pp. To book, call Tony 01609 748295 |
February 27th | Brentwood Organ and Keyboard Club |
February 28th | Rother Keyboard Club |
March 4th | Cheadle and District Organ Society |
March 14th | York Electronic Organ & Keyboard Society (more details) 7:30pm start |
April 2nd | Bexley Music Club |
April 3rd | North Herts Music Live |
April 4th | Weston Organ and Keyboard Club |
April 8th | Nottingham Organ Society |
April 14th | North East Theatre Organ Association |
April 17th | Fife EOS |
April 19th | North Duffield Village Hall, Nr Selby 7.30pm (more details) Josie 01757 288458 |
April 22nd | unavailable |
April 23rd | unavailable |
April 24th | unavailable |
April 25th | unavailable |
April 26th | unavailable |
May 3rd | Woodhall Spa and District Organ Society |
May 4th | Dance - Andrew Nix & Howard Beaumont at The Milton Rooms, Malton (North Yorkshire) (more details) Contact Robert Rimington 07508 876049 |
July 13th | Beer Wurlitzer |
July 17th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre (more details) 1pm |
July 19th | Ascot and District Organ Society (ADOS) |
August 4th | Ossett Town Hall - Northern Theatre Organ Trust |
August 12th | Medway Music Club |
August 13th | Lowestoft and District Organ and Keyboard Club |
August 14th | Clacton Keyboard Music Club (Formerly Clacton & District Organ Society) |
August 16th | Burgess Hill Keyboard Club |
September 8th | Colchester Keyboard Concerts |
September 11th | World of Music Dronfield |
September 16th | Nene Valley Organ Club - Northampton |
September 26th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society |
October 10th | Sleaford Music Club (more details) 2:30pm |
November 2nd | Scarborough Electronic Organ Society see Scarborough Fair Collection (more details) Duet Show with Tony Stace |
November 2nd | Scarborough Fair Collection (more details) Duet Show with Tony Stace |
November 28th | Gainsborough Keyboard Showtime |
December 5th | Scunthorpe Music4You |
December 9th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport (more details) 12 noon start |
December 9th | Derby Organ and Keyboard Club |