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Dealers in Mechanical Music
​Fabian Krul>> Fabian has a massive fleet of organs for hire, and is one of the main dealers for mechanical music in Holland.

Nickson Automatic Instruments>> Eddy is a leading dealer in the UK for all types of Mechanical Organs, both bought and sold.

Silvertone Music Boxes>> Silvertone Buy and Sell quality Music Boxes, Polyphons, Musical Clocks and Automata. They also publish a regular blog via their website.
Facebook Groups
​Fair Organ Talk>> Photos, videos and other interesting posts pertaining to fairground, street and dance organs, among other mechanical instruments of all ages.
Band Organs, Fairground Organs and Street Organs>> Discussing the machines that bring us the "happiest music on earth". 
Carl Frei Orgels>> A page dedicated to the renowned organ builder and music arranger.
Carousel Organ Association of America>> News from the society and reports from various band organ rallies across the US.
David Burville>> Davids latest organ building and restoration projects are the primary feature of his Facebook page along with photos showing his dedicated and hard work. 
Dean Organ Builders>> The Dean family are organ builders who also supply music and post daily on their page with images from their workshops.
Decap Herentals>> The well-known Belgian organ builders bring you the latest in mechanical music technologies. Check them out here!
Fair Organ Preservation Society>> The FOPS Facebook page updates you with society news and reports from around the organ scene.
Gebroeders Decap of Antwerp>> Roger Mostmans and his team share their photos and videos from in and around the workshop.
German Fair Organs>> Ruth, Bruder, Wellershaus, if it's a German fair organ, then it can be found in this group. 
James Dundon's Big Organ>> MMR founder, James Dundon regularly rallies his DSO "Het Blauwtje". Check out his Facebook page for updates on the organ. 
James Reid Mechanical Music>> The South Yorkshire based music supplier showcases the latest music available from him and the many Dutch arrangers on his page. 
Lady Wulfrun Fair Organ>> The popular McCarthy organ continues to entertain listeners throughout the season. Find out where she may next be appearing.
Mechanical Organ Owners Society>> Follow the antics of MOOS, the UK's friendliest organ society on their very own Facebook page.
Mortier and Decap Organs>> Specialising in the organs of Mortier and Decap respectively, this group is full of interesting posts.
Nickson Automatic Instrument Sales>> Eddy Nickson sells top quality instruments, parts and music. He currently has several organs for sale, ready to rally!
Organilleros Y Chinchineros Lizana>> Get updates from our Chilean organ friends and their hand-turned organ culture. 
Rob Barker Organs>> Rob can build an organ to your specification. You can see many of his previous works on his page. 
Serenade Organs>> Manufacturer of miniature 65 note organs, check out his photos and videos.
Southern Counties Organ Festival>> Now held in Devizes, SCOF has been running since 2004. Check out their Facebook page for regular event updates. 
The Chanctonbury Organ>> As restoration is ongoing on this 89 key instrument, the updates from Alan & co. are most interesting indeed.
The Scarborough Fair Collection>> Graham Atkinsons world-renowned collection, the Facebook page keeps you informed about happenings around the museum.
Vintage Fair Organs>> A group dedicated to the vintage instruments. Regularly updated with photos and recordings.
Gift ideas
Band Organ CD Shop>> Chris Carlisle has CD's available nowhere else. A specialist in Orchestrions, Jazz Bands, Poppers etc. A really good site for exclusive and unique releases.
Dean Organs>> Nn incredible collection of music boxes and gifts for the enthusiast.
Dirks Projects>> You can download and buy many things that may be useful, including all sorts of electronic tuners.
Draaiorgel CD Shop>> An incredible collection of CD recordings of all types of instrument on the Draaiorgel Shop
Graham Spencer>> A recording engineer of mechanical music with CD's for sale. 
Kevin McElhone's Mechanical Music>> supplier of reading books, recordings and music.
Willem Kelders>> Many different volumes of the 118 key Verbeeck, 'Victory' for sale
Instrument Builders
A. C. Pilmer Automatic Music>> Restoring and maintaining quality mechanical musical instruments for over 40 years, worldwide.
Christian Wittmann>> builds 20 note and 31 note organs, but also can custom build you an individual unique instrument of your dreams
David Burville>> New build and restoration undertaken. Based in the UK but with Customers around the world, David offers Quality at a fair price.
Dean Organ Builders>> Family organ builders from Bristol who undertake restoration, supply parts and card music.
Decap Herentals>> Since 1928, they've used the latest technology and traditional methods of organ building.
Dragon Organs>> 20 Note Hand Turned Street Organs beautifully hand crafted in Romania and imported into the UK.
Elbert Pluer>> Street organ builder run as a family business since 1898. Various parts and music also supplied.
Fenland Organs>> Manufacturer of small hand-turned book playing street organs, based in Lincolnshire.
Gebroeders Decap>> Building organs since 1864. New builds, restoration and plenty of CD's and LP's for sale.
Jan Van Eijk>> Builders of street organs including their popular 51 key organs, Based in Terwolde, Netherlands. 
John Page>> Specialises in the building and restoration of mechanical organs, church organs, and harmoniums. 
NBC>> The Netherlands Book Organ Centrum for newbuilds, parts and restorations.
Paul McCarthy>> Organ builder from Basingstoke from the 16 note babe, or 54 Keyless organ.
Raffin>> German manufacturer of 20 note and 31 note street organs of various sizes and of the highest quality
Rob Barker>> New organs, restoration, servicing, parts, advice, competitive quotes and budget builds.
Teánola Mechanical Music>> The compact and fun Teánola street organ, built new.
TH Heesbeen>> Based in the Netherlands. Theo still builds new instruments of all kinds plus new builds, music and restoration services.
Verbeeck>> Organ figures, parts and new build instruments still manufactured today.
Magazines
Old Glory>> Britain's best-selling magazine for steam and vintage machinery enthusiasts. 6 issues for £19.99 with direct debit.
Vintage Spirit>> The monthly magazine for steam and industrial heritage enthusiasts. One year subscription for £39 with direct debit.
Museums and collections
Amersham Fair Organ Museum>>The collection includes instruments by Gavioli, Marenghi, Hooghuys, Wilhelm Bruder Söhne and Gebr.Weber. Amersham are known for their open days and other events.
Cotton Mechanical Music Museum>> Literally an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of musical items and memorabilia. The museum opens on Sundays and our visitors enjoy tours of actual working mechanical music devices, fairground organs, café dance organs, player pianos, barrel organs and LIVE performances on the mighty Wurlitzer cinema organ.
Dingles Steam Village>> Home to the Fairground Heritage Trust. A large collection of Fairground rides and amusements in the Westcountry, including resident organs. This website includes a lot of historical information and great photos.
Draaiorgel Museum in Haarlem>> An incredible collection of Mechanical Organs in the Netherlands. Open days every Sunday.
St Albans Organ Theatre>>A collection of organs in St. Albans, Herts, including Mortier, Decap and Bursens plus a Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. The website includes history and CD sales.
The Musical Museum in Kew Bridge>> From the tiniest of clockwork music boxes to the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. Really worth a visit.
The Peeters Family>> A large collection including the famous Decap ‘The 14 billekens’, also organs from Mortier, Limonaire and more.
The Scarborough Fair Collection>>Explore this unique collection, from Fairground rides to Steam Engines and some outstanding Organs from around Europe. Throughout the year they host some special events including the famous Christmas Carousel.
The Thursford Collection>> Come and see the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs, hear Robert Wolfe one of the world's leading theatre organists play the mighty Wurlitzer at 1.30pm and 3pm daily, ride on fairground carousels and the gondola, enjoy "Back Stage Tours" and watch silent movies.
Music Channels
Community Keyboards>> Ian Wolstenholme does a weekly show featuring Theatre Organs, Mechanical Music and Electronic Organs. Well produced and researched.
Hot Pipes>> weekly and bi-weekly shows of theatre organ entertainment from around the globe bought to you by Steve Ashley.
Organ Encores>> Hosted by young enthusiast Damon Cox, this weekly Podcast fills the gap left by the Organist Entertains. ​
Organ Owners and enthusiasts
Antiques Bayern>> A German based enthusiast, this website is dedicated to mechanical instruments of all types.
Ben Jackson>> Ben's own website containing his photos and recordings of mechanical organs. 
Björn Isebaert>> Lots of great historial info about the Hooghuys organ building family.
Drehorgel Mann>> German Street Organ for hire. 
Glenn Thomas>> Glenn Thomas is a US based band organ collector, enthusiast and music supplier. Glenn is the owner of a Wurlitzer 165/166 band organ and the 125 Key Verbeeck Concert Organ "The Glacier". A real archive of stuff on his website, plus “play me” buttons to hear the music.​
James Dundon>> Owner of MMR with details of his Dutch Street Organ "Het Blauwtje"
Mikey Mills> Based in the US. His site is a mine of information about Mechanical Music. Also he is an arranger for Pianos, Band Organs and Orchestrions.
Peter Griffiths>> Now retired from organ building but still some excelent information and interesting photos.
Phil Sturman>> An amateur organ man who designed and made a small pipe organ powered by a Hoover!
Philip Jamison>> with a wonderful website full of information about organs and organ builders
Roger Wiegand>> with details of his 'Diamond Jubilee' 89 Key Gavioli Fair Organ.
Stephen Simpson>> who is also known as 'Happy Cow Music'. See Stephens organ collection & buy CD's.
Willem Kelders>> Owner of 'Victory', the largest traveling concert organ in the world & more.
Societies
​Musical Box Society International>> Over 1,400 worldwide members receive the Mechanical Music magazine 6 times a year, which is full color and packed with interesting articles.
Association of Musical Box Collectors>> Membership from only £12 a year and they boast of the technical knowledge with a friendly and knowledgeable membership base so if you're looking to restore an instrument, get in touch.
Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association>>  Regular meetings and gatherings intending to appreciate mechanical instruments and their music. 
Fair Organ Preservation Society>> Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the society also offers a popularly priced insurance for your instrument, plus 4 magazines a year full of news and information.
Friends of The Amersham Fair Organ Museum>> An incredibly important collection of organs on the Outskirts of London. They do monthly open days during the Autumn & Winter months, specialist events and an annual newsletter.
Kring van Draaiorgelvrienden>> Based in the Netherlands, the KDV promotes mechanical music and have one of the best quality magazines. You get four a year with really interesting articles and pictutes.
MechaMusic>> A Flemish society aiming to preserve the culture of mechanical music instruments. It is the first Belgian society concentrating on mechanical musical instruments.
Mechanical Organ Owners Society>> The UK's friendliest mechanical organ society with trips abroad and their AGM Social. Membership is a competitive £12 a year which gets you at least 5 posted newsletters plus a full colour magazine full of interesting articles.
Musical Box Society of Great Britain>> Quarterly journals full of interesting articles plus regular social events and trips abroad to enjoy self-playing instruments.
Nederlandse Pianola Vereniging>> The NPV is the Dutch Pianola Society and their website is full of interesting content about the Player Piano world.
Organilleros de México>> Asociation working to preserve cultural heritage of mexican street organ players. News and updates from our friends in Mexico with many interesting handturned instruments.
Reed Organ Society>> The international society for those who share an interest in the reed organ and its associates. 
Schweizer Freunde Mechanischer Musik>> A society dedicated to all types of mechanical organs, music boxes and other instruments based in Switzerland. 
Society for Self-Playing Instruments>> The German society aiming to investigate, maintain and encourage the cultural tradition of the mechanical instrument. 
The Australian Collectors of Mechanical Musical Instruments>> A group dedicated to every type of Automatic Musical Instrument, with 6 social meetings a year.
The Australian Mechanical Organ Society>> The only society of its kind devoted to mechanical organs in Os. With their annual Dinner, Barbecue and AGM, it's all about friendship and good music.
The British Organ Grinders Association>> Established in 1991, this is the world's biggest handturned organ society. They offer advice, insurance, exclusive deals on sales and wants, and a regular newsletter posted through the year.
The Carousel Organ Association of America>> The leading association in the US devoted to band organs, calliopes and other such instruments.
The Fairground Society>> Dedicated to vintage Fairgrounds. From rides, to transport to bioscopies and organs. A really well produced, full colour magazine 4 times a year with affordable membership.
The Player Piano Group>> Regular printed bulletins, social gatherings and open online forums sharing the love of the automated piano.
Suppliers of music
​Nick Dean>> who specialises in the production of perforated cardboard book music for mechanical organs.
A. C. Pilmer Automatic Music>> Book music for every scale imaginable.
Adam Ramet>> Classical to popular tunes for your organ
Busker Organ Music>>  Buy arrangements for your busker, or even get your own arrangements punched out on rolls.
Christian Wittmann>> 20 note and 31 note arrangements on roll or MIDI.
Dean Organ Builders>> Richard Dean cuts and supplies new, and sources second hand music.
Fabian Krul>> Fabian Krul of Leiden is a supplier of music from all sorts of arrangers on quality cardboard.
Glenn Thomas>> Newly arranged Wurlitzer style band organ rolls, some recuts, MIDI files and more from Glenn Thomas in the USA. His website is great, you can hear previews of some of the arrangements, and there are a few offers on there too.
Hiddo Van Os>> Hiddo Van Os is an arranger for Mechanical Organs of all types. Also a professional accordion player and entertainer for your event in Europe.
Ian Alderman>> Music Arranger from Dorset for all types of Raffin, Deleika and other roll operated organs.
James Reid>> Supplier of music books and midi files for all kinds of fairground, street and dance organs.
Jan Kees de Ruijter>> from Amsterdam, Holland, who supplies arrangements for Street, Dance and Fair organs.
Jan Van Eijk>> Music for organs of all scales cut and supplied. Also still building the famous Van Eijk Street Organs today.
Julian Dyer>> Supplier of pianola and orchestrion rolls of all types on quality paper. Can also do recuts and punch out your own arrangement.
Kevin McElhone's Mechanical Music>> supplier of music rolls and discs for pianos, music boxes and organs.
Melvyn Wright Music>> cardboard books, paper rolls, computer disks, and micro-chips.
Merry Go Round Music>> An extensive library of many established arrangers. 
Mikey Mills> Based in the US. Music rolls for Pianos, Band Organs and Orchestrions. Also a site full of interesting Mechanical Music info.
Paul Garwood>> Supplier of 20, 25, 26, & 31 note arrangements
Pipes of Pan>> 'Pipes of Pan" make paper rolls for every kind of organette from 14 notes up. Hiddo Van Os and Mikey Mills have contributed arrangements.  As custom 58 note Orchestrelle rolls.
Raffin>> German manufacturer of 20 note and 31 note street organs rolls.
Rob Barker>> Music arranger for any sized organ.
Sjoerd Caspers>>  Well known for arranging pop music for organs such as Queen, Wham and even the Stereophonics!
Suppliers of parts
Busker Organ Music>> Hand-turned busker organs, street organs, monkey organs, plus a large For Sale section. ​
Celeste Mechanical Music>> Manufacturer of parts for the amateur organ builder.
David Burville>> David will supply any type of part for your mechanical organ, custom made.
Dean Organs>> Blank card, leather, tubing, carvings, springs. Everything you'd ever need online for ease of ordering.
Grind Organs>> North American Retailer of European street organs
John Smith>> Become an organ owner using every day materials for only  £50? Build a John Smith Busker organ!
Musicanic>> Looking for leather, tubing and other accesories for your organ. This online company supplies it.
Roll Cutter>> Peter Hood, who can supply you with plans and parts to build your own organ.
Russels Leathers>> Reliable supplier for leathers and felts of all thickness. Ideal for organ building.

Societies

Fair Organ Preservation Society>> Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the society also offers a popularly priced insurance for your instrument, plus 4 magazines a year full of news and information.
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Mechanical Organ Owners Society>> The UK's friendliest mechanical organ society with trips abroad and their AGM Social. Membership is a competitive £12 a year which gets you at least 5 posted newsletters plus a full colour magazine full of interesting articles.

The British Organ Grinders Association>> Established in 1991, this is the world's biggest handturned organ society. They offer advice, insurance, exclusive deals on sales and wants, and a regular newsletter posted through the year.

Friends of The Amersham Fair Organ Museum>> An incredibly important collection of organs on the Outskirts of London. They do monthly open days during the Autumn & Winter months, specialist events and an annual newsletter.

Musical Box Society of Great Britain>> Quarterly journals full of interesting articles plus regular social events and trips abroad to enjoy self-playing instruments.

The Fairground Society>> Dedicated to vintage Fairgrounds. From rides, to transport to bioscopies and organs. A really well produced, full colour magazine 4 times a year with affordable membership.
​
Kring van Draaiorgelvrienden>> Based in the Netherlands, the KDV promotes mechanical music and have one of the best quality magazines. You get four a year with really interesting articles and pictutes.

MechaMusic>> A Flemish society aiming to preserve the culture of mechanical music instruments. It is the first Belgian society concentrating on mechanical musical instruments.

The Carousel Organ Association of America>> The leading association in the US devoted to band organs, calliopes and other such instruments.

The Australian Mechanical Organ Society>> The only society of its kind devoted to mechanical organs in Os. With their annual Dinner, Barbecue and AGM, it's all about friendship and good music.

The Australian Collectors of Mechanical Musical Instruments>> A group dedicated to every type of Automatic Musical Instrument, with 6 social meetings a year.

​Musical Box Society International>> Over 1,400 worldwide members receive the Mechanical Music magazine 6 times a year, which is full color and packed with interesting articles.

Association of Musical Box Collectors>> Membership from only £12 a year and they boast of the technical knowledge with a friendly and knowledgeable membership base so if you're looking to restore an instrument, get in touch.

The Player Piano Group>> Regular printed bulletins, social gatherings and open online forums sharing the love of the automated piano.

Reed Organ Society>> The international society for those who share an interest in the reed organ and its associates. 

Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association>>  Regular meetings and gatherings intending to appreciate mechanical instruments and their music. 

Society for Self-Playing Instruments>> The German society aiming to investigate, maintain and encourage the cultural tradition of the mechanical instrument. 

Schweizer Freunde Mechanischer Musik>> A society dedicated to all types of mechanical organs, music boxes and other instruments based in Switzerland. 

Organilleros de México>> Asociation working to preserve cultural heritage of mexican street organ players. News and updates from our friends in Mexico with many interesting handturned instruments.

Nederlandse Pianola Vereniging>> The NPV is the Dutch Pianola Society and their website is full of interesting content about the Player Piano world.

Magazines

Old Glory>> Britain's best-selling magazine for steam and vintage machinery enthusiasts. 6 issues for £19.99 with direct debit.

Vintage Spirit>> The monthly magazine for steam and industrial heritage enthusiasts. One year subscription for £39 with direct debit.

Music Channels

Community Keyboards>> Ian Wolstenholme does a weekly show featuring Theatre Organs, Mechanical Music and Electronic Organs. Well produced and researched.

Organ Encores>> Hosted by young enthusiast Damon Cox, this weekly Podcast fills the gap left by the Organist Entertains. ​

Hot Pipes>> weekly and bi-weekly shows of theatre organ entertainment from around the globe bought to you by Steve Ashley.

Instrument Builders

David Burville>> New build and restoration undertaken. Based in the UK but with Customers around the world, David offers Quality at a fair price.

Dean Organ Builders>> Family organ builders from Bristol who undertake restoration, supply parts and card music.

Rob Barker>> New organs, restoration, servicing, parts, advice, competitive quotes and budget builds.

Paul McCarthy>> Organ builder from Basingstoke from the 16 note babe, or 54 Keyless organ.

John Page>> Specialises in the building and restoration of mechanical organs, church organs, and harmoniums. 

A. C. Pilmer Automatic Music>> Restoring and maintaining quality mechanical musical instruments for over 40 years, worldwide.

Verbeeck>> Organ figures, parts and new build instruments still manufactured today.

TH Heesbeen>> Based in the Netherlands. Theo still builds new instruments of all kinds plus new builds, music and restoration services.

NBC>> The Netherlands Book Organ Centrum for newbuilds, parts and restorations.

Elbert Pluer>> Street organ builder run as a family business since 1898. Various parts and music also supplied.

Fenland Organs>> Manufacturer of small hand-turned book playing street organs, based in Lincolnshire.

Dragon Organs>> 20 Note Hand Turned Street Organs beautifully hand crafted in Romania and imported into the UK.

Teánola Mechanical Music>> The compact and fun Teánola street organ, built new.

Gebroeders Decap>> Building organs since 1864. New builds, restoration and plenty of CD's and LP's for sale.

Decap Herentals>> Since 1928, they've used the latest technology and traditional methods of organ building.

Jan Van Eijk>> Builders of street organs including their popular 51 key organs, Based in Terwolde, Netherlands. 

Raffin>> German manufacturer of 20 note and 31 note street organs of various sizes and of the highest quality

Christian Wittmann>> builds 20 note and 31 note organs, but also can custom build you an individual unique instrument of your dreams

Dealers in Mechanical Music

​Fabian Krul>> Fabian has a massive fleet of organs for hire, and is one of the main dealers for mechanical music in Holland.

Nickson Automatic Instruments>> Eddy is a leading dealer in the UK for all types of Mechanical Organs, both bought and sold.

Silvertone Music Boxes>> Silvertone Buy and Sell quality Music Boxes, Polyphons, Musical Clocks and Automata. They also publish a regular blog via their website.

Suppliers of music

James Reid>> Supplier of music books and midi files for all kinds of fairground, street and dance organs.

​Nick Dean>> who specialises in the production of perforated cardboard book music for mechanical organs.

Julian Dyer>> Supplier of pianola and orchestrion rolls of all types on quality paper. Can also do recuts and punch out your own arrangement.

Dean Organ Builders>> Richard Dean cuts and supplies new, and sources second hand music.

Melvyn Wright Music>> cardboard books, paper rolls, computer disks, and micro-chips.

Ian Alderman>> Music Arranger from Dorset for all types of Raffin, Deleika and other roll operated organs.

Rob Barker>> Music arranger for any sized organ.

Merry Go Round Music>> An extensive library of many established arrangers. 

Adam Ramet>> Classical to popular tunes for your organ

Paul Garwood>> Supplier of 20, 25, 26, & 31 note arrangements

A. C. Pilmer Automatic Music>> Book music for every scale imaginable.

Kevin McElhone's Mechanical Music>> supplier of music rolls and discs for pianos, music boxes and organs.

Jan Kees de Ruijter>> from Amsterdam, Holland, who supplies arrangements for Street, Dance and Fair organs.

Sjoerd Caspers>>  Well known for arranging pop music for organs such as Queen, Wham and even the Stereophonics!

Hiddo Van Os>> Hiddo Van Os is an arranger for Mechanical Organs of all types. Also a professional accordion player and entertainer for your event in Europe.

Mikey Mills> Based in the US. Music rolls for Pianos, Band Organs and Orchestrions. Also a site full of interesting Mechanical Music info.

Busker Organ Music>>  Buy arrangements for your busker, or even get your own arrangements punched out on rolls.

Fabian Krul>> Fabian Krul of Leiden is a supplier of music from all sorts of arrangers on quality cardboard.

Jan Van Eijk>> Music for organs of all scales cut and supplied. Also still building the famous Van Eijk Street Organs today.

Raffin>> German manufacturer of 20 note and 31 note street organs rolls.

Christian Wittmann>> 20 note and 31 note arrangements on roll or MIDI.

Glenn Thomas>> Newly arranged Wurlitzer style band organ rolls, some recuts, MIDI files and more from Glenn Thomas in the USA. His website is great, you can hear previews of some of the arrangements, and there are a few offers on there too.

Pipes of Pan>> 'Pipes of Pan" make paper rolls for every kind of organette from 14 notes up. Hiddo Van Os and Mikey Mills have contributed arrangements.  As custom 58 note Orchestrelle rolls.

Suppliers of parts

Dean Organs>> Blank card, leather, tubing, carvings, springs. Everything you'd ever need online for ease of ordering.

David Burville>> David will supply any type of part for your mechanical organ, custom made.

Musicanic>> Looking for leather, tubing and other accesories for your organ. This online company supplies it.

Russels Leathers>> Reliable supplier for leathers and felts of all thickness. Ideal for organ building.

Roll Cutter>> Peter Hood, who can supply you with plans and parts to build your own organ.

John Smith>> Become an organ owner using every day materials for only  £50? Build a John Smith Busker organ!

Celeste Mechanical Music>> Manufacturer of parts for the amateur organ builder.

Busker Organ Music>> Hand-turned busker organs, street organs, monkey organs, plus a large For Sale section. ​

Grind Organs>> North American Retailer of European street organs

Gift ideas

Band Organ CD Shop>> Chris Carlisle has CD's available nowhere else. A specialist in Orchestrions, Jazz Bands, Poppers etc. A really good site for exclusive and unique releases.

Draaiorgel CD Shop>> An incredible collection of CD recordings of all types of instrument on the Draaiorgel Shop

Graham Spencer>> A recording engineer of mechanical music with CD's for sale. 

Dean Organs>> Nn incredible collection of music boxes and gifts for the enthusiast.

Kevin McElhone's Mechanical Music>> supplier of reading books, recordings and music.

Dirks Projects>> You can download and buy many things that may be useful, including all sorts of electronic tuners.

Willem Kelders>> Many different volumes of the 118 key Verbeeck, 'Victory' for sale

Organ Owners and enthusiasts

James Dundon>> Owner of MMR with details of his Dutch Street Organ "Het Blauwtje"

Peter Griffiths>> Now retired from organ building but still some excelent information and interesting photos.

Stephen Simpson>> who is also known as 'Happy Cow Music'. See Stephens organ collection & buy CD's.

Björn Isebaert>> Lots of great historial info about the Hooghuys organ building family.

Roger Wiegand>> with details of his 'Diamond Jubilee' 89 Key Gavioli Fair Organ.

Mikey Mills> Based in the US. His site is a mine of information about Mechanical Music. Also he is an arranger for Pianos, Band Organs and Orchestrions.

Philip Jamison>> with a wonderful website full of information about organs and organ builders

Drehorgel Mann>> German Street Organ for hire. 

Phil Sturman>> An amateur organ man who designed and made a small pipe organ powered by a Hoover!

Willem Kelders>> Owner of 'Victory', the largest traveling concert organ in the world & more.

Ben Jackson>> Ben's own website containing his photos and recordings of mechanical organs. 

Antiques Bayern>> A German based enthusiast, this website is dedicated to mechanical instruments of all types.

Glenn Thomas>> Glenn Thomas is a US based band organ collector, enthusiast and music supplier. Glenn is the owner of a Wurlitzer 165/166 band organ and the 125 Key Verbeeck Concert Organ "The Glacier". A real archive of stuff on his website, plus “play me” buttons to hear the music.​

Museums and collections

St Albans Organ Theatre>>A collection of organs in St. Albans, Herts, including Mortier, Decap and Bursens plus a Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. The website includes history and CD sales.

The Scarborough Fair Collection>>Explore this unique collection, from Fairground rides to Steam Engines and some outstanding Organs from around Europe. Throughout the year they host some special events including the famous Christmas Carousel.

The Thursford Collection>> Come and see the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs, hear Robert Wolfe one of the world's leading theatre organists play the mighty Wurlitzer at 1.30pm and 3pm daily, ride on fairground carousels and the gondola, enjoy "Back Stage Tours" and watch silent movies.

Cotton Mechanical Music Museum>> Literally an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of musical items and memorabilia. The museum opens on Sundays and our visitors enjoy tours of actual working mechanical music devices, fairground organs, café dance organs, player pianos, barrel organs and LIVE performances on the mighty Wurlitzer cinema organ.

Dingles Steam Village>> Home to the Fairground Heritage Trust. A large collection of Fairground rides and amusements in the Westcountry, including resident organs. This website includes a lot of historical information and great photos.

Amersham Fair Organ Museum>>The collection includes instruments by Gavioli, Marenghi, Hooghuys, Wilhelm Bruder Söhne and Gebr.Weber. Amersham are known for their open days and other events.
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The Musical Museum in Kew Bridge>> From the tiniest of clockwork music boxes to the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. Really worth a visit.

The Peeters Family>> A large collection including the famous Decap ‘The 14 billekens’, also organs from Mortier, Limonaire and more.

Draaiorgel Museum in Haarlem>> An incredible collection of Mechanical Organs in the Netherlands. Open days every Sunday.

Facebook Groups

Mechanical Organ Owners Society>> Follow the antics of MOOS, the UK's friendliest organ society on their very own Facebook page.

Fair Organ Preservation Society>> The FOPS Facebook page updates you with society news and reports from around the organ scene.

Carousel Organ Association of America>> News from the society and reports from various band organ rallies across the US.

​Fair Organ Talk>> Photos, videos and other interesting posts pertaining to fairground, street and dance organs, among other mechanical instruments of all ages.

Vintage Fair Organs>> A group dedicated to the vintage instruments. Regularly updated with photos and recordings.

Mortier and Decap Organs>> Specialising in the organs of Mortier and Decap respectively, this group is full of interesting posts.

Band Organs, Fairground Organs and Street Organs>> Discussing the machines that bring us the "happiest music on earth". 

Carl Frei Orgels>> A page dedicated to the renowned organ builder and music arranger.

Southern Counties Organ Festival>> Now held in Devizes, SCOF has been running since 2004. Check out their Facebook page for regular event updates. 

German Fair Organs>> Ruth, Bruder, Wellershaus, if it's a German fair organ, then it can be found in this group. 

James Dundon's Big Organ>> MMR founder, James Dundon regularly rallies his DSO "Het Blauwtje". Check out his Facebook page for updates on the organ. 

David Burville>> Davids latest organ building and restoration projects are the primary feature of his Facebook page along with photos showing his dedicated and hard work. 

Dean Organ Builders>> The Dean family are organ builders who also supply music and post daily on their page with images from their workshops.

James Reid Mechanical Music>> The South Yorkshire based music supplier showcases the latest music available from him and the many Dutch arrangers on his page. 

Nickson Automatic Instrument Sales>> Eddy Nickson sells top quality instruments, parts and music. He currently has several organs for sale, ready to rally!

Decap Herentals>> The well-known Belgian organ builders bring you the latest in mechanical music technologies. Check them out here!

Serenade Organs>> Manufacturer of miniature 65 note organs, check out his photos and videos.

Gebroeders Decap of Antwerp>> Roger Mostmans and his team share their photos and videos from in and around the workshop.

Lady Wulfrun Fair Organ>> The popular McCarthy organ continues to entertain listeners throughout the season. Find out where she may next be appearing.

Rob Barker Organs>> Rob can build an organ to your specification. You can see many of his previous works on his page. 

The Chanctonbury Organ>> As restoration is ongoing on this 89 key instrument, the updates from Alan & co. are most interesting indeed.

The Scarborough Fair Collection>> Graham Atkinsons world-renowned collection, the Facebook page keeps you informed about happenings around the museum.

Organilleros Y Chinchineros Lizana>> Get updates from our Chilean organ friends and their hand-turned organ culture. 

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