Paul KirrageThe Continental Carousel - Every Monday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Paul's passion is for Fairground Organs made by companies like Ruth, Wellershaus and Bruder. His unique show takes you on a journey through these magnificent instruments. Paul makes a return to the radio after starting his career on stations across London in the nineties. The last 30 years has seen him as producer to well known TV programmes such as Dancing on Ice and Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Email Paul |
James DundonIconic Instruments - Every Tuesday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
James fills his programme with music to make you feel-good! Famous melodies from the past and some of the more modern pieces that Mechanical Music tackles! James created Mechanical Music Radio in 2018 launching the station as a 'hobby' and is the Station Director of Mechanical Music Radio. He owns five instruments including Dutch Street Organ 'Het Blauwtje'. Email James |
Ian WolstenholmeTheatre Organs and More - Every Wednesday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Theatre Organs are an important part of any mechanical music collection or museum, and you can hear a mix of famous keyboard based instruments alongside the mechanical ones with Ian every Wednesday. Ian joins Mechanical Music Radio, as an award winning broadcaster for his Community Keyboards show. Email Ian |
Graham KiddSelf Playing Instruments - Every Thursday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Graham's programme has a great variety of mechanical music - but in particular focusses on Fairground Organs and Concert Organs for that big sound! Graham is a Church Organist who also happens to be a fan of the self playing pipe organ! He previously organised the very successful Winchester Organ Festival. Email Graham |
Bob YorburgMagical Melodies - Every Friday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Bob's Magical Melodies features iconic instruments including band organs, orchestrions, dance organs and the like. Many instruments are from the USA where Bob is based. Bob's fascination with mechanical organs began early on when he saw a Wurlitzer 164 "The General" at numerous festivals where he was performing magic. Since that time. Bob has been carving organ facades, restoring and building organs. As president of COAA.us, Bob enjoys the camaraderie of fellow mechanical music enthusiasts. Email Bob |
Johnny ClaesTimeless Sounds - Every Saturday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Johnny Claes is your wonderful soundtrack to your Saturday evenings. He brings a great knowledge of continental Dance, Street and Concert organs and has a number of recordings from his personal collection which he enjoys sharing with you. Johnny of course is the owner of “Arburo's Place” in Tisselt and the driving force behind MechaMusica - the Belgian society for automatic instruments. Email Johnny |
Glenn ThomasMechanical Music Prime Time - Every Sunday at 1000 - 1200hrs, 1900 - 2100hrs and 0200 - 0400hrs
Glenn brings together countries around the world for some great music and information about the instruments you love. He has a big collection, including the ex-Lincoln Park Wurlitzer Band Organ and the impressive 125 Key Concert Organ 'The Glacier and is very knowledgeable about American instruments and orchestrions. Email Glenn |
Full Schedule0000 - The Happy Hour
0100 - Band Organs and More 0200 - Themed presenter programmes* 0400 - The Best of the US. 0500 - The Mechanical Music Show. 0600 - Fairground Sounds. 0700 - Hour of Power. 0800 - The Dutch Organ Club. 0900 - The Mechanical Music Archives. 1000 - Themed presenter programmes* 1200 - Something Different. 1300 - The Mechanical Music Mix. 1400 - Melodies of yesteryear. 1500 - The Happy Hour. 1600 - The Dutch Organ Club. 1700 - Iconic Instruments. 1800 - Fairground Sounds. 1900 - Themed presenter programmes*. 2100 - Something Different**. 2200 - The Request Hour. 2300 - The Variety Hour. Times in BST. Click here for more information about all of our programmes. |
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Something Different
Every day at 1200 & 2100hrs, we bring you a different themed show.
Monday, In Concert. Marches, serenades and classical pieces from instruments playing to perfection.
Tuesday Night Live. Fully live and interactive. Click here for details of the show and to get involved.
Big Ones Wednesday. Anything over 89 notes. The most impressive big ones!
Fair Organ Thursday. Riding tunes and Fairground sounds on iconic instrument.
Dance Organ Friday. Feel Good Music to start your weekend.
Party Saturday. Modern music from pop to rock, played by Mechanical Music.
Street Organ Sunday. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Holland's Streets.
Monday, In Concert. Marches, serenades and classical pieces from instruments playing to perfection.
Tuesday Night Live. Fully live and interactive. Click here for details of the show and to get involved.
Big Ones Wednesday. Anything over 89 notes. The most impressive big ones!
Fair Organ Thursday. Riding tunes and Fairground sounds on iconic instrument.
Dance Organ Friday. Feel Good Music to start your weekend.
Party Saturday. Modern music from pop to rock, played by Mechanical Music.
Street Organ Sunday. Immerse yourself in the sounds of Holland's Streets.