Nicholas Martin's musical career started when he first studied the piano at nine years of age. He began to take a keen interest in the organ shortly afterwards.

During a family visit to Blackpool, in 1969 (at the age of five), he overheard the Wurlitzer organ being played in the famous Tower Ballroom by none other than "Mr Blackpool" - Reginald Dixon. Upon hearing the sound of this unique organ, Nick was totally smitten - in fact, he never quite got over it! Subsequently, after he started learning to play the organ, at age eleven, it became his driving ambition to perform at this famous venue.

Amazingly, Nick's Tower Ballroom ambition was realised in 1981, and he accepted a post as resident organist - an ambition achieved at just 17 years of age! He played there solidly, seven days a week, during the 1981 and 1982 seasons. Quite literally, a dream had come true! 

Whilst at Blackpool in 1982 Nick was approached by Nigel Turner a businessman from Northampton. Mr Turner proposed opening a new organ entertainments complex - "Turner's Musical Merry-go-Round". The feature piece would be a large Wurlitzer theatre organ (formerly installed in the Paramount, later Odeon, Cinema Newcastle). This organ was widely recognised to be one of the finest to arrive here in the U.K. - from the Wurlitzer Organ factory in North Tonawanda, New York State, U.S.A.

Nick commenced duty at "Turner's", as resident Wurlitzer organist, in April 1983, and remained there until its closure in June 2004 - a period of some 21years (and two months!). It is widely recognised that during that time, Turner's catered to over three million paying visitors!

Whilst at Northampton, Nick recorded over thirty albums on "Turner's Wurlitzer" as well as Videos and DVDs. He is heard on BBC Radio 2's "The Organist Entertains" programme, and has made several appearances on TV. Another claim to fame is a CD he made of non-copyright music. This is held in the Carlin Recorded Music Library in London, and is used by Media companies world-wide, when the sound of a Wurlitzer theatre organ is required.

One of the major highlights in Nick's musical career was an initial offer (in 1985) to perform in concert at the Kirk of Dunedin - a community church on the West Coast of Florida. Since that first visit, he has been asked to return time after time. January 2009 saw his 22nd trip across the Atlantic - where he still performs to large audiences. His 23rd visit is scheduled for January 2010.

In September 1995, the Nicholas Martin Fan Club was formed. Members receive a quarterly newsletter which explains in great detail about Nick's activities and playing whereabouts. Present membership is over 550 and costs £6.50 per annum.

After Turner's closed in July 2004, Nick became Musical Director at Wicksteed Park (Kettering, Northants.) - a family theme park set in 127 acres. His work there consisted of performing all the music for the afternoon variety shows and accompanying the various acts - by using his Technics G-100. His "term of office" came to an end there in December 2008.

During 2009 he has over 100 concert and dance engagements lined up - to entertain his many admirers, plus two new CDs and a DVD in the pipeline.

Nick, his wife Marianne and their two sons, James (12) & Joshua (11), live in Markfield, Leicestershire. Sadly both boys are afflicted with Autism, which impairs social interaction and severely affects their learning skills. In fact Joshua has a worse case of autism and has no speech whatsoever at his command. Subsequently, in February 2001 Nick and Marianne co-founded a charity for autistic children - Miracles to Believe in (registered charity no. 1101463). Since its inception, over £125,000 has been raised to help children, and families, who suffer with this unfortunate condition. For more infomation visit the "Miracles" website at - www.miraclestobelievein.moonfruit.com

Website: www.nickmartin.co.uk

Recordings Available at www.ORGANS.co.uk - Link to CDs

American Patrol from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]

As Time Goes By from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

Black and White Rag from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]

Canadian Capers from: Nicholas Martin - 25 Years At The Kirk [Full Details]

Charmaine from: Nicholas Martin - Marching and Waltzing [Full Details]

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from: Nicholas Martin - 25 Years At The Kirk [Full Details]

Coronation Scot from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]

Crazy from: Nicholas Martin - 25 Years At The Kirk [Full Details]

Down Yonder from: Nicholas Martin - Tribute to Reginald Dixon (2007 re-release) [Full Details]

Hey Look Me Over from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

In The Mood from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

James Bond Theme from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

Knightsbridge March from: Nicholas Martin - Marching and Waltzing [Full Details]

Love Divine (Blaenwern) from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]

Make 'Em Laugh from: Nicholas Martin - Music From The Movies [Full Details]

Misty from: (DVD) Nicholas Martin - At Home With Nicholas Martin [Full Details]

Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside from: Nicholas Martin - Tribute to Reginald Dixon (2007 re-release) [Full Details]

Old Comrades from: Nicholas Martin - Marching and Waltzing [Full Details]

Sailing By from: Nicholas Martin - Marching and Waltzing [Full Details]

That's A Plenty from: Nicholas Martin - 25 Years At The Kirk [Full Details]

The Blue Danube from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]

The Great Escape March from: Nicholas Martin - Music From The Movies [Full Details]

The Magnificent Seven from: Nicholas Martin - Music From The Movies [Full Details]

Wedding of the Painted Doll from: Nicholas Martin - Tribute to Reginald Dixon (2007 re-release) [Full Details]

When You Tell Me That You Love Me from: Nicholas Martin - For Your Pleasure [Full Details]