AGM - Mechanical Organ Owners Society

Mechanical Organ Owners Society
Annual General Meeting

The AGM of 'the UK's friendliest organ society'
Bringing our membership together for a day of great music

The 2025 AGM

Saturday 12th April at Goudhurst, Kent.

Save the date. Activities are planned on Friday 11th, and Sunday 13th with the main AGM Meeting at the collection of Nick and Barbara Seymour on Saturday 12th.

We look forward to seeing MOOS members for our big AGM social of the year.

Full details of times and addresses in the most recent MOOS News which has been sent to all members. Please email us if you have any queries.

Pictures below are from a MOOS meet held at this collection in 2016.

What is a MOOS AGM all about?

The Mechanical Organ Owners' Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a key event in our calendar, bringing together members from across the country to celebrate our shared passion for mechanical music.
This is more than just a meeting—it’s an opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with the sights and sounds of magnificent mechanical organs. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the world of self-playing instruments, the AGM is a fantastic chance to get involved, share ideas, and shape the future of our society, in a wonderful social atmosphere.

What to expect at the AGM:
🎵 Society Updates – Hear reports on the past year’s activities, financial updates, and plans for the future.
🎵 Live Music & Demonstrations – Enjoy a variety of mechanical organs in action, from fairground giants to charming street organs.
🎵 Member Discussions & Voting – Have your say on key decisions and help guide the society’s direction.
🎵 Networking & Socializing – Meet fellow enthusiasts, exchange knowledge, and enjoy the camaraderie of the mechanical music community.

AGM Memories

In 2024, we returned to St Albans Organ Theatre for a great day of music from England's Pride and Jeanneke with a super buffet lunch and fish and chip supper. Sunday, members were treated to music from the Dance Organs in Peter Craig's collection.

Our 2023 event was hosted by Anthony Cowell in Lancashire. The collection of organs and steam engines included a 101 key Mortier, a 68 key Bursens and the resurfacing of an instrument which had not been seen for over 20 years - Carl Frei "De Ocher".

Also in 2023, we visited Nickson Automatic Instrument Sales on the Sunday of the AGM weekend, to enjoy many instruments from Eddy's collection.

In 2022, our AGM was at the Scarborough Fair Collection where we experienced a full weekend of music, including a Saturday evening concert.

In 2019, the AGM was in Suffolk visiting Jonathan Ling and The Grange Collection. On Sunday we enjoyed a trip to Thursford Founders Day.

In 2018, the AGM went to Cornwall to the Ian Rogers Collection. We also visited collector Robert Hough in Devon, Peter Phillips, the custodian of the Anderton and Rowland Grand Organ, and Dingles Fairground Heritage.

In 2017, the AGM visited a hidden gem in Spilsby. The collection belongs to MOOS Member David O Connor. We couldn't believe the variety of organs and other mechanical music instruments.

The 2016 AGM visited the collection of Russell Cook, Shropshire. Nearly everyone saw and heard instruments which were 'new to the ears' and it was great to enjoy a sandwich and a natter in the sunshine! Thank you Russell and family.