Paul KirrageThe Continental Carousel - Monday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 - Tuesday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 - Wednesday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 KiddA world of Self Playing Instruments - Thursday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 - Friday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 - Saturday evenings 1900 - 2100hrs
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 ThomasGlenn will be back with more programmes in 2024 very soon.
For the past couple of years he's hosted 'Mechanical Music Prime-time' which brings together countries around the world for some great music and information about the instruments you love. He'll return to your radio during 2024. Glenn Thomas 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 Schedule
0000 - American Band Organs and More
0200 - The Best of the US. An hour of stateside instruments
0300 - The Happy Hour. Up-tempo, singalong music to make you feel good.
0400 - The Mechanical Music Show. Orchestrions, music boxes, pianolas and more.
0500 - The Best of the US. Another hour of American Band Organs.
0600 - Fairground Sounds. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the fairground.
0700 - Iconic Instruments. An hour of the most famous mechanical instruments.
0800 - Our Club of Organ Friends. Instruments from the Netherlands with Street Organs and more.
0900 - The Happy Hour. Uptempo, singalong music to make you feel good.
1000 - The morning concert. Exquisite music from the best instruments to help pass the morning.
1200 - Something Different*. Showcasing all the styles of Mechanical Music.
1300 - The Mechanical Music Mix. Through the afternoon with a great variety of instruments.
1500 - The Happy Hour. Another 60 minutes of feel good mechanical music.
1600 - Melodies of yesteryear. Two hours of great variety including some archive tracks.
1800 - Fairground Sounds. All the fun of the fair with all the sounds and smells of the rally scene.
1900 - James Dundon. Mondays to Thursdays. Including Martial Moments at 1920 and a Triple Play at 2020.
2100 - Something Different*. Showcasing all the styles of Mechanical Music.
2200 - The Request Hour. 60 minutes of what you whatever you want to hear. Request now>
2300 - The Variety Hour. Pushing the boundaries with some different instruments and arrangements.
0200 - The Best of the US. An hour of stateside instruments
0300 - The Happy Hour. Up-tempo, singalong music to make you feel good.
0400 - The Mechanical Music Show. Orchestrions, music boxes, pianolas and more.
0500 - The Best of the US. Another hour of American Band Organs.
0600 - Fairground Sounds. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the fairground.
0700 - Iconic Instruments. An hour of the most famous mechanical instruments.
0800 - Our Club of Organ Friends. Instruments from the Netherlands with Street Organs and more.
0900 - The Happy Hour. Uptempo, singalong music to make you feel good.
1000 - The morning concert. Exquisite music from the best instruments to help pass the morning.
1200 - Something Different*. Showcasing all the styles of Mechanical Music.
1300 - The Mechanical Music Mix. Through the afternoon with a great variety of instruments.
1500 - The Happy Hour. Another 60 minutes of feel good mechanical music.
1600 - Melodies of yesteryear. Two hours of great variety including some archive tracks.
1800 - Fairground Sounds. All the fun of the fair with all the sounds and smells of the rally scene.
1900 - James Dundon. Mondays to Thursdays. Including Martial Moments at 1920 and a Triple Play at 2020.
2100 - Something Different*. Showcasing all the styles of Mechanical Music.
2200 - The Request Hour. 60 minutes of what you whatever you want to hear. Request now>
2300 - The Variety Hour. Pushing the boundaries with some different instruments and arrangements.
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.