Telephone Number : 01757 708 509 or 07970 077 913
Email address : Nixymusic@aol.com
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.
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.
Digital photos can be sent for advertising purposes - just ask Andrew.
Andrew will also be featured at the following festivals this year.
2024 |
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May 12th |
Brilliant Blackpool Cavalcade Four Star 'Beside the Seaside' |
October 21st |
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2025 |
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September 22nd |
Concerts in 2024 | |
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May 4th | Dance - Andrew Nix & Howard Beaumont at The Milton Rooms, Malton (North Yorkshire) (more details) Contact Robert Rimington 07508 876049 |
May 14th | Keyboard Cavalcade - BLACKPOOL (more details) 07842 573 913 |
June 6th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ |
June 8th | Tywyn Wurlitzer |
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 |
August 27th | Orpington Keyboard Club (more details) On ROLAND AT900C |
September 5th | Bournemouth Pavilion Compton Organ (more details) 1pm |
September 8th | Colchester Keyboard Concerts |
September 16th | Nene Valley Organ Club - Northampton |
September 26th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society |
October 9th | Horsham MelodyTimes Concerts (more details) 2:30 pm start |
October 10th | Sleaford Music Club (more details) 2:30pm |
October 22nd | Torquay - Welsh Wizard Event (more details) Evening Show |
October 23rd | Torquay - Welsh Wizard Event (more details) Morning Show |
October 31st | Stockport Organ & Keyboard Club |
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 |
Concerts in 2025 | |
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February 27th | Gainsborough Keyboard Showtime |
March 2nd | Cinema Organ Society - Midlands and Wales District |
March 19th | Great Yarmouth Live Music Established June 1971 |
April 4th | North Duffield Village Hall, Nr Selby 7.30pm (more details) Josie 01757 288458 |
April 15th | Bideford Keyboard and Organ Club |
April 16th | Plymouth Broadway Organ & Keyboard Club |
September 4th | Scunthorpe Music4You |
September 24th | Musical Breaks (more details) Afternoon & Evening Concert, Stourport Manor Hotel |
September 25th | Kingswinford and District Organ Society |