Telephone Number : 01530 249 998 or 07854 520 673
Email address : organistnick@me.com
Website : www.nickmartin.co.uk
Address : 8 Thornton Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9RP
Nick's musical career started when he first studied the piano at nine years of age. He began to take a keen interest in the organ shortly afterwards.
During a family visit to Blackpool, in 1969 (at the age of five), he overheard the Wurlitzer organ being played in the Tower Ballroom by none other than "Mr Blackpool" - Reginald Dixon. Having heard the sound of this amazing organ, Nick became smitten and made it his sole aim to play one day - at the Tower Ballroom.
Amazingly, his Tower ambition was realised in 1981, and he accepted a post as resident organist - a huge goal achieved at just 17 years of age! He played there solidly, seven days a week, during the 1981/82 seasons. Literally, a dream had come true!
Whilst at Blackpool in 1982 Nick was approached by Nigel Turner a businessman from Northampton. Mr Turner proposed opening a new organ entertainments complex - "Turner's Musical Merry-go-Round". The feature piece would be a large Wurlitzer theatre organ (formerly installed in the Paramount, later Odeon, Cinema Newcastle). This organ was widely recognised to be one of the finest to arrive here in the U.K. - from the Wurlitzer Organ factory in North Tonawanda, New York State, U.S.A.
Nick commenced duty at "TURNER'S", as resident Wurlitzer organist, in April 1983, and remained there until its closure in June 2004 - a period of some 21years (and two months!). It is widely recognised that during that time, TURNER'S catered to over three million paying visitors!
Whilst at Northampton, Nick recorded over thirty albums on the "TURNER'S" Wurlitzer - as well as Video's & DVD's. He was regularly heard on BBC Radio 2's "The Organist Entertains" programme (recorded at "TURNER'S"), and has made several appearances on TV over the years. Another claim to fame is a CD he made of non-copyright music - which is held in the WARNER/CHAPPELL Recorded Music Library in London, and is used by Media companies world-wide, when the sound of a Wurlitzer theatre organ is required.
A major highlight in Nick's musical career was an offer (in 1985) to perform in concert, in the U.S.A., at the Kirk of Dunedin - a Community Church on Florida's Gulf coast. Since that first hugely successful visit, playing to over 2000 people, he has returned time after time. Indeed in Feb. 2010 he made his 25th trip across the Atlantic and in Feb. 2015 his 30th visit.
In Sept. 1995, the Nicholas Martin Fan Club was formed. This stemmed from Nick's residency at "TURNER'S" where he'd built up quite a fan-base. The Club is currently in it's 28th year and still thriving. Members receive a quarterly newsletter which explains about Nick's activities and playing whereabouts. Members are also permitted to come to the "Martin Home Events" - which help to raise money for "Miracles To Believe In" (see below). Membership of his Club costs £9.00 per annum.
After "TURNER'S" closed, in July 2004, Nick became Musical Director at Wicksteed Park (Kettering, Northants.) - a family theme park set in 127 acres. His work there consisted of performing all the music for the afternoon variety shows and accompanying the various acts - whilst using his Technics G-100. His "term of office" came to an end there in Dec. 2008.
These days, Nick's career finds him performing concerts for organ societies/clubs, in churches and at many dance venues around the U.K.
His main passion is his family - his wife Marianne and two sons James (28) & Joshua (26). The family live at Markfield, a small village in N. W. Leics. Sadly both James and Joshua are on the autistic spectrum, which impairs their social interaction, general learning and developmental skills. Even worse, Josh is completely non-verbal making communication for him very difficult. Both James & Joshua go to Special Educational Needs facilities in Loughborough & Shepshed respectively.
In Feb. 2001 Nick and Marianne co-founded a charity for autistic children: "Miracles to Believe in" (Reg. Charity No. 1101463). The charity helps children, and their families, who suffer with autism (a life-long mental disability), in the East Midlands region. Nick is the "Miracles" main fundraiser and ambassador, mentioning the charity at most events he performs at, up and down the country. For more infomation you can visit the "Miracles" website at www.miracles-to-believe-in.co.uk
For his relentless and tireless support of the "Miracles to Believe in" charity, helping those with autism, Nick was awarded the B.E.M. (British Empire Medal), in the Queen's New Years Honours List (Dec. 31st 2014). In May 2015 Nick & Marianne were invited to Buckingham Palace to meet her Majesty the Queen.
For details of all Nick's CD & DVD recordings - both for dancing and easy listening purposes, please visit his website: www.nickmartin.co.uk
Nicholas will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
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February 14th |
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February 25th |
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May 11th |
Brilliant Blackpool Cavalcade Four Star 'Beside the Seaside' 2025 |
June 30th |
Concerts in 2025 | |
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January 26th | HIAM Sports & Social Cl. Nr. ELY, Cambs (more details) 2.00pm Dance |
January 28th | Barrowby Village Hall, Nr. Grantham, Lincs. (more details) 1.30pm Dance |
February 4th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
February 14th | Pavilion Stockingford, Nuneaton Valentine's Dance (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
February 15th | Eastbourne Organ/Keyboard Festival - with Tony Stace |
February 23rd | Much Hoole Charity Concerts (more details) 2.00pm |
February 26th | Bournemouth Organ/Keyboard Festival - with Tony Stace |
March 4th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
March 8th | Astoria Centre (more details) 2.30pm |
March 9th | Braza Club, Elm Rd, March, Cambs. (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
March 12th | Harrogate Organ/Keyboard Festival - with Tony Stace |
March 28th | Crawley Keyboard Club |
April 1st | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
April 5th | Sawley Methodist Church, Long Eaton, Notts. (more details) 2.30pm |
April 6th | Braza Club, Elm Rd, March, Cambs. (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
April 9th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
April 20th | Parkway Club, Maskew Ave., Peterborough, Cambs. (more details) 2.00pm Dance |
April 27th | Henley & District Theatre Organ Trust (more details) 3.00pm |
May 6th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
May 14th | Clacton Keyboard Music Club (Formerly Clacton & District Organ Society) |
May 21st | Bourne Organ and keyboard Club (more details) 7.30pm |
June 3rd | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
June 11th | World of Music Dronfield |
June 24th | Brentwood Organ and Keyboard Club |
June 28th | HIAM Sports & Social Cl. Nr. ELY, Cambs (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
June 29th | Braza Club, Elm Rd, March, Cambs. (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
June 30th | Association of Organ Enthusiasts (AOE) (more details) Evening Concert, Stourport Manor Hotel |
July 1st | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
July 3rd | Weston Organ and Keyboard Club |
July 7th | Nottingham Organ Society |
July 25th | St Edmundsbury In Tune (Bury St Edmunds) |
July 31st | Stockport Organ & Keyboard Club |
August 5th | Bexley Music Club |
August 17th | Woodhall Spa, Coronation Hall (Cream Tea Concert) (more details) £10 per ticket |
August 18th | Derby Organ and Keyboard Club |
August 19th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
September 2nd | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
September 7th | HIAM Sports & Social Cl. Nr. ELY, Cambs (more details) 2.00pm Dance |
September 10th | East London and Essex Electronic Keyboard Club |
September 14th | Parkway Club, Maskew Ave., Peterborough, Cambs. (more details) 2.00pm Dance |
September 24th | Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust - Heritage Centre |
October 5th | Stilton In Tune - Keyboard Showtime |
October 7th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
October 13th | Medway Music Club |
October 19th | Braza Club, Elm Rd, March, Cambs. (more details) 7.30pm Dance |
November 4th | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
November 19th | Bournemouth Festival, Dorset |
November 23rd | Passion Church, Main St., Blidworth, Notts. (more details) 2.00pm |
December 2nd | Coronation Hall, Woodhall Spa, Lincs. (more details) 2.00pm |
December 5th | Woodhall Spa and District Organ Society |
December 9th | Leamington & District Organ Society |
December 12th | Hall Lane Methodist Church, Whitwick, Leics. (more details) 7.30pm |
December 14th | Sheppey Keyboard Sounds |
December 19th | Pavilion Stockingford, Nuneaton, Xmas Ball (more details) Xmas Ball 7.30pm |
December 28th | Braza Club, Elm Rd, March, Cambs. (more details) 7.30pm |