January 21^st  TONY STACE

Having entertained us on several previous occasions Tony has firmly established himself as one of our members’ favourite artistes so what better way to open our 2009 concert season.

His vast repertoire includes music to suit all tastes and his enthusiasm, humour and boundless energy will set your feet tapping to almost non-stop marches, ballads, theatre organ favourites, classics and more.

February 18^th JAMES SARGEANT

James visits us for the first time and may therefore be unknown to many of our members. However, as product specialist and demonstrator for Yamaha home keyboards and Clavinova, he is kept busy by numerous concert performances, Yamaha dealer staff training and appearances in Yamaha's product video presentations. He can often be seen marketing keyboards and pianos on TV Shopping channels and is very well known to the army of organ enthusiasts who attend organ and keyboard festivals throughout the country.

March 18^th KEVIN GRUNILL

We are delighted to welcome Kevin back to NEDOS once again. This likeable and easy-going Yorkshireman has entertained us many times in the past both here and at our Musical Weekends in Skegness and has become a “friend of the family”.

Previously one of the team of Blackpool Tower organists, Kevin is now General Manager and resident organist at “The Scarborough Fair Collection” - a delight of Cinema organs, mechanical music and vintage steam engines.

April 3^rd to 5^th The  NEDOS MUSICAL WEEKEND

at  The Savoy Hotel, Skegness.

Join us for our tenth annual weekend of good food, good company and great music from some of the organ world’s top stars in a premier seafront hotel. Artistes this year include: Janet Dowsett, Anthony Lomas, Andrew Nix, Penny Weedon and Brian Sharp.

April 15^th  ANDREW NIX

In April 1984 a handful of keen organ enthusiasts formed North East Derbyshire Organ Society and we celebrate our 25th Anniversary with Andrew Nix in special anniversary concert looking back on the music, the artistes and some of the society’s events over the past 25 years .

Andrew is not only regarded as a fine musician but also a superb entertainer famed for his sharp wit and wicked humour making him one of the most popular artistes in the country. What better way to celebrate than with our own President at the keyboards.

May 20^th DIRKJAN RANZIJN

Another keyboard star new to our society, this friendly Dutchman has toured throughout the UK and Europe gaining international acclaim for his dynamic and spectacular music shows.

Dirkjan has become renowned at clubs and festivals for his energetic showmanship and lively music played on the incredible Böhm Excellence multi keyboard instrument.

June 17^th BRETT WALES

Brett began making music at the age of 3! By the age of 11 he was performing in concert and demonstrating organs. Later, after turning professional, Brett’s rise to fame was meteoric to quickly become one of the most famous stars of the organ world constantly in demand, and playing to packed venues all over the country.

July 15^th BRIAN SHARP

Another regular visitor to NEDOS, Brian has long been regarded both by his many fans and his fellow musicians as the UK’s foremost orchestral organist.

It is Brian’s stunning orchestral arrangements that have for many years set him apart from the field  leaving his audiences spellbound and making him one of the most outstanding and highly respected artistes of the organ world. He is, quite simply, “The Guv’nor”!- Don’t miss a great evening.

August  19^th  EDDIE RUHIER

In this age of modern electronics and computerised wizardry Eddie Ruhier is one of the few organists whose style and sounds remain instantly recognisable.

Eddie combines the nostalgic sounds of the Hammond organ, the orchestral sounds of modern electronics and his own amazing musical skill and dexterity to produce the distinct sound and style that is uniquely his own.

September 16^th  DAVID THOMAS

David’s popular easy-listening music, his relaxed style and gentle humour have made him a firm favourite amongst organ society and festival audiences throughout the country. Those at NEDOS are no exception and David is another artiste highly regarded by our members who always look forward to his return.

October 21^st   KEYKLIX

The organ world’s most popular duo appear at NEDOS for the first time! Although Ian Griffin and Richard Bower have each entertained us before, this is the first time these musical partners  have appeared together at NEDOS as “Keyklix”.

Four hands, four keyboards and double the pleasure - don’t miss this great show!

November 18^th JANET DOWSETT

Janet has entertained us here at The Markham Hall and at our Musical Weekends in Skegness. She spent 11 years working for Yamaha UK she decided to make the break and go it alone as a freelance artiste.

In addition to being a busy concert artiste, writer and tutor, Janet is an adjudicator for the British Federation of Music Festivals and an examiner for the London College of Music and, together with her husband Neil, she also runs a highly successful internet music business.

December 16^th JOHN BOWDLER

If the prospect of a visit to Blackpool in mid December isn’t so appealing, come along and enjoy the music from one of The Blackpool Tower Ballroom’s famous organists in the warmth and comfort of The Markham Hall when John Bowdler provides the musical entertainment for our Christmas Special

As usual, a buffet will be served during the interval with crackers and streamers to add to the party atmosphere. Admission is restricted to NEDOS MEMBERS ONLY. There will undoubtedly be the usual huge demand for tickets which will be available to our members well in advance so don’t be disappointed -  get yours early!

Please note that this concert will begin at 7.30 p.m.