Telephone Number : 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 was often heard on BBC Radio 2's long running programme, The Organist Entertains, and amongst many varied and interesting jobs, has played the Theatre Organ for the then HRH Prince Charles at the Odeon, Leicester Square, whilst deputising for Resident Organist Donald MacKenzie, 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 performed in 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 have worked 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 very much enjoys working in the orchestra pit, where he has played for a huge number of shows, including 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 some theatre dates playing with 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 mostly tours with a Roland organ, which gives him a wide range of sounds to suit all styles of music.
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, and 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 the University of Sussex. Outside of normal lessons, he also makes one off visits to people to assist with how to get more from their own instruments.
Alongside his performances and teaching, along with his wife Carole, Michael now runs Cavalcade Productions, publishing and editing the popular 'Keyboard Cavalcade' magazine, continuing its long tradition of supporting the keyboard, organ and digital piano world in the UK, plus bringing in new features to add extra interest, and, of course, running the associated hobby holidays, the largest in the UK and with more top players appearing each day than at any other UK events.
To view a past issue of Keyboard Cavalcade, see about keyboard holidays and to subscribe, visit www.CavalcadeProductions.co.uk (opens in a new tab) They also took on running the OrganFax Website when its future was uncertain, as, like with the Keyboard Cavalcade magazine and events, they felt it so important to keep it running for the well-being of our world of music.
With another hat on completely, Michael is also Editor of 'Piers', the quarterly journal of the National Piers Society, who do so much to help support the growth and regenteration of our seaside communities. For more information visit https://piers.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Michael will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
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| Concerts in 2023 | |
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| January 9th | Medway Music Club (more details) With special musical treats featuring top drummer Gareth Thompson |
| January 22nd | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm - 5.30pm Wurlitzer Dance |
| January 28th | Titchfield Come Dancing (more details) 7pm - 10pm at Titchfield Community Accosiation, Mill Street, PO14 4AB. 01329 234 562 |
| January 29th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| February 5th | Henley & District Theatre Organ Trust |
| February 12th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| February 14th | New Forest Organ Society (more details) 2.30pm - 01425 611 438 |
| February 15th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 2pm Tea Dance in the Ballroom - Electronic Organ |
| February 26th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| March 2nd | North Staffs Organ and Keyboard Club |
| March 10th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) Michael supports international jazz singing sensation Liane Carroll, plus a fish and chip supper |
| March 11th | St Albans Organ Theatre |
| March 11th | St Albans Organ Theatre |
| March 20th | Hemsby Keyboard Holiday (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the Hemsby Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| March 21st | Hemsby Keyboard Holiday (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the Hemsby Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| March 22nd | Hemsby Keyboard Holiday (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the Hemsby Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| March 23rd | Hemsby Keyboard Holiday (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the Hemsby Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| March 26th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| March 26th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| March 31st | Switzerland - Degersheim Wurlitzer and Hammond B3 |
| April 1st | Switzerland - Degersheim Wurlitzer and Hammond B3 |
| April 2nd | Switzerland - Degersheim Wurlitzer and Hammond B3 |
| April 5th | Torquay Festival (more details) Byron Jones 07788 442 071 |
| April 6th | Torquay Festival (more details) Byron Jones 07788 442 071 |
| April 15th | Musical Museum (more details) 3pm |
| April 16th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) with John Mann |
| April 21st | Cheltenham Music Festival (more details) Brett Wales 0115 927 4925 or 07572 422 976 |
| April 22nd | Cheltenham Music Festival (more details) Brett Wales 0115 927 4925 or 07572 422 976 |
| April 23rd | South Ribble In Tune (more details) 2pm at The Venue at Much Hoole Memorial Village Hall, Liverpool Old Road, PR4 4GA, 07814 261 983 |
| April 27th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 1pm |
| May 14th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 15th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 16th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 17th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
| May 17th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 18th | Astoria Centre (more details) 1pm |
| May 21st | Odeon Cinema, Weston-super-Mare (more details) 2pm, Theatre Organ Club, 07974 813 445, Tickets on the door only |
| June 4th | Cinema Organ Society - Midlands and Wales District |
| June 11th | North East Theatre Organ Association |
| June 20th | Bideford Keyboard and Organ Club |
| June 21st | Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club |
| June 22nd | Kingswinford and District Organ Society (more details) Music From The Musicals Special, in Duet with David Ingley, featuring Vocalist Maggie O'Hara |
| June 25th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| June 25th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer |
| June 30th | Crawley Keyboard Club |
| July 5th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Evening Concert, Stourport Manor Hotel plus late night duets with David Ingley |
| July 6th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Informal Morning Concert & Lunchtime Duets with David Ingley, Stourport Manor Hotel |
| July 7th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) Michael supports international multi-instrumentalists Andante |
| July 8th | Woking Wurlitzer (more details) with Jamyma Hanson |
| July 10th | Medway Music Club (more details) Michael plays a couple of piano cameos in Jamyma Hanson's Concert |
| July 23rd | Rye Wurlitzer (more details) with John Mann |
| July 26th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 2pm Tea Dance in the Ballroom - Electronic Organ |
| July 30th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| August 6th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| August 8th | South Yorkshire Keyboard and Organ Club |
| August 9th | World of Music Dronfield |
| August 10th | Sleaford Music Club |
| August 16th | Musical Breaks (more details) Evening Concert, Kensington Hotel, Llandudno, plus late night duets with David Ingley |
| August 16th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
| August 17th | Tywyn Wurlitzer (more details) 7.30pm 07748 481 892 |
| August 17th | Musical Breaks (more details) Informal Morning Concert, Kensington Hotel, Llandudno |
| August 20th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| August 24th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 1pm |
| August 27th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| September 8th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) Rye Proms Night with the Rye Bay Crew |
| September 9th | Beer Wurlitzer |
| September 15th | Burgess Hill Keyboard Club |
| September 18th | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 19th | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 20th | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 21st | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 22nd | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 23rd | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| September 24th | Pakefield Festival (more details) www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/pakefield.htm or 07842 573 913 between 10am & 12noon on a Monday or a Thursday morning |
| October 1st | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| October 12th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ |
| October 15th | Ipswich Theatre Organ Club |
| October 20th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) Silent Film Night |
| October 22nd | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| November 1st | North Herts Music Live |
| November 8th | Horsham MelodyTimes Concerts (more details) with international drummer Gareth Thompson |
| November 11th | Penistone Cinema Organ Trust (more details) The Spirit of the Blitz Show, featuring Michael at the Compton Organ, the UK's busiest entertainer Andy Eastwood with his ukuleles, guitar, violin and song, and the go9lden voice of Maggie O'Hara |
| November 17th | Warwick Music4You Festival (more details) Michael plays Friday evening and Saturday afternoon concerts at the Tinsel and Turkey Festival, 01427 615 265 or 07877 481 424 |
| November 18th | Warwick Music4You Festival (more details) Michael plays Friday evening and Saturday afternoon concerts at the Tinsel and Turkey Festival, 01427 615 265 or 07877 481 424 |
| November 18th | Titchfield Come Dancing (more details) 7pm - 10pm at Titchfield Community Accosiation, Mill Street, PO14 4AB. 01329 234 562 |
| November 19th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| December 2nd | Rustington Community Choir Concert (more details) An evening of Festive Favourites accompanied by Michael on the church organ,7pm at the Parish Church, BN16 3NR. 01903 771 931 or 07815 297 428 |
| December 3rd | Singing Hills Wurlitzer |
| December 8th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) Christmas Evening with Richard Moore and RWA students |
| December 10th | Cinema Organ Society - Northern District |
| December 13th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 2pm Tea Dance in the Ballroom - Electronic Organ |
| December 14th | Bournemouth In Tune |
| December 16th | Woking Wurlitzer (more details) Christmas Open Console afternoon featuring Michael, and an Open Console for all to try. 2.30pm start |
| December 18th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) Christmas Cracker - 2pm in the theatre - Michael at the Compton, Ian Carter at the Steinway, Choir, Readings and more |
| December 23rd | Bognor Regis Christmas Afternoon (more details) Michael plays the electronic organ, church organ and grand piano for an afternoon of Christmas Favourites, 2pm at the Methodist Church, PO21 1RZ, 07960 015 225 |
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| January 5th | Woodhall Spa and District Organ Society |
| January 7th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| January 8th | Medway Music Club (more details) with top drummer Gareth Thompson |
| January 9th | South Yorkshire Keyboard and Organ Club |
| January 10th | World of Music Dronfield |
| January 11th | York Electronic Organ & Keyboard Society |
| January 14th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| January 28th | Worthing Wurlitzer (more details) 2:30pm Concert |
| February 9th | Cheddar Concert (more details) 7.30pm at the Catholic Community Hall, Upper North Street, BS27 3HU, Details and tickets from 07738 760 037 |
| February 11th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| February 14th | East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club |
| February 23rd | Crawley Keyboard Club (more details) with top drummer Gareth Thompson |
| February 25th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| March 3rd | Colchester Keyboard Concerts |
| March 5th | Bexley Music Club |
| March 8th | Rye Wurlitzer Academy (more details) With Jazz Legend Liane Carroll, top drummer Russell Field and a Fish and Chip Supper |
| March 18th | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| March 19th | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| March 20th | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| March 21st | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| April 7th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| April 14th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| April 21st | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| April 28th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) with Michael Maine |
| May 2nd | Weston Organ and Keyboard Club |
| May 12th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 13th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 14th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 15th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
| May 15th | Blackpool Keyboard Holiday at the 4-star Imperial Hotel (more details) Michael hosts and appears at the popular Blackpool Festival, with a galaxy of UK keyboard and organ players, 07842 573 913 Mon & Thurs mornings, or www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk |
| May 23rd | Kingswinford and District Organ Society (more details) Hits from the 50's & 60's with David Ingley and vocalist Maggie O'Hara |
| June 2nd | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| June 8th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Stockport |
| June 9th | Cinema Organ Society - Northern District (more details) Len Rawle Tribute concert |
| June 12th | Clacton Keyboard Music Club (Formerly Clacton & District Organ Society) (more details) 7.30pm 01255 428 628 |
| June 13th | Sleaford Music Club |
| June 16th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| June 16th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer (more details) 3pm Dance |
| June 19th | Bourne Organ and keyboard Club (more details) STARTS 7 30PM |
| June 28th | St Edmundsbury In Tune (Bury St Edmunds) |
| June 30th | Worthing Wurlitzer (more details) With John Mann |
| July 3rd | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Evening Concert, Stourport Manor Hotel plus late night duets with David Ingley |
| July 4th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Informal Morning Concert & Lunchtime Duets with David Ingley, Stourport Manor Hotel |
| July 10th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 2pm Tea Dance in the Ballroom - Electronic Organ |
| July 13th | Astoria Centre |
| July 14th | Porth - Paul Kirner's Music Palace (more details) 2.30pm |
| July 23rd | Brentwood Organ and Keyboard Club |
| August 11th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| August 14th | Musical Breaks (more details) Evening Concert, Kensington Hotel, Llandudno, plus late night duets with David Ingley |
| August 14th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
| August 15th | Musical Breaks (more details) Informal Morning Concert, Kensington Hotel, Llandudno |
| August 15th | Tywyn Wurlitzer (more details) 7.30pm 07748 481 892 |
| September 14th | Worthing Wurlitzer (more details) 2pm Afternoon Wurlitzer Tea Dance |
| September 30th | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| October 1st | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| October 2nd | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| October 3rd | Hemsby Keyboard and Organ Festival (more details) Michael presents the popular annual festival, with a galaxy of star players, details at https://www.cavalcadeproductions.co.uk/hemsby.htm |
| October 5th | Germany - Herdecke - Das Tastenfestival (more details) Michael plays at the popular festival - more info at https://www.tasten-festival.de/ |
| October 6th | Germany - Herdecke - Das Tastenfestival (more details) Michael plays at the popular festival - more info at https://www.tasten-festival.de/ |
| October 13th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| November 13th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 2pm Tea Dance in the Ballroom - Electronic Organ |
| November 24th | Horsham Dance (more details) 8pm at The Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, 01403 210 356 |
| December 8th | East Sussex National Wurlitzer |
| December 14th | Woking Wurlitzer (more details) 2.30pm - Festive Afternoon with Michael and an Open Console for anyone who wishes to play the Wurlitzer |
| December 20th | Burgess Hill Keyboard Club |
| Concerts in 2025 | |
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| January 12th | Singing Hills Wurlitzer (more details) with special guest Jamyma Hanson |
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