All concerts start at 3pm, doors open 2:30pm
Entry £10, including tea and biscuits in the interval
Pay on the door, OR book your ticket online now througth the BOOK NOW link for each concert
The venue hall (on floor 2) is accessible via the passenger lift to the left of the main steps to the Town Hall
December 15th 2024
Elizabeth has established herself on the concert circuit not only as a musician but also as an entertainer. Her varied musical repertoire along with her cheerful Lancashire humour has made her one of the country’s favourite performers. Elizabeth’s performances are full of life and expression and her choice of music is interesting with lots of variety. Not a note of sheet music in sight. There is a lot more about Elizabeth in the ‘Spotlight on Elizabeth Harrison‘ article published by Organfax.co.uk
January 19th 2025
Phil Kelsall MBE
Phil has amazingly now completed 40 years as the resident organist at BLACKPOOL’S famous Tower Ballroom
Phil has also been a guest presenter for Radio 2’s The Organist Entertains. Numerous credits include Radio 4’s long running The Archers and Radio 2’s flagship music programme, Friday Night is Music Night. Phil was extremely proud to have unexpectedly received the MBE in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to music . More about Phil’s career and awards here.
February 9th 2025
Tom Horton
A wonderful range from the movies, shows and dance music.
As one of a handful of organists in the UK who plays concerts on the remaining cinema organs (Wurlitzer etc) he is a past winner of the UK Young Theatre Organist of Year Award.
In addition to being a part of the team at Allens Music Centre, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (Europe’s leading home organ specialist) has also composed & arranged exam music for the Royal Schools of Music, played for weddings, receptions, ballroom dancing, theatre shows, recorded over six CD albums….the list is almost endless! Throughout the year Tom also finds time to be Music Director for pantomimes & theatre shows, hosting live streams on this YouTube channel and spending time with his family! Tom is also a noted silent film accompanist – over the years he has accompanied many pictures from the silent canon including Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, Harold Lloyd et al.
March 16th 2025
Andrew Nix
The popular Yorkshire entertainer
Andrew’s varied musical repertoire along with his Yorkshire humour has made him one of the country’s favourite performers. When he reached the age of ten his interest in organs became apparent and his parents spotted his potential.
Shortly after leaving school he 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. 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.
April 27th 2025
At seventeen years old, Nick became one of the youngest resident organists, to play the Wurlitzer at the famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool. He is sometimes heard on BBC Radio 2’s – “The Organist Entertains” programme which has been “on air” since the early 1970’s. He has also made several brief appearances on T.V. These days Nick tours extensively around the U.K. performing both concerts and dances. Since 1985 Nick has also played regularly at the famous ‘Kirk of Dunedin’ in Florida. Find out more about Nick.