Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HU
Currently no events planned at this venue
About
3/13 Wurlitzer
English Horn, Harmonic Tuba, Diaphonic Diapason, Tibia Clausa I, Tibia Clausa II, Saxophone, Krumet, Orchestral Oboe, Violin, Violin Celeste, Kinura, Flute, Vox Humana
Current Transmission System: Compton Relays
Original Location: In Situ
Original Opening Date: 7th December 2014
History
The Empress Ballroom originally had a 3/13 Wurlitzer removed in 1970.
c2010: The Cannock Chase Organ Club initiated negotiations with the Winter Gardens Management to re-install a Wurlitzer in the original chambers.
2012: Plans were approved and installation work commenced with parts being sourced from all over the world.
2014: On 7th December 2014 the new Wurlitzer was opened with a dance played by Cameron Lloyd & David Lobban.