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Established over twenty four years ago, Keyboard Cavalcade festivals offer the ideal holiday for the home organ and keyboard enthusiasts.

Each week-long residential event offers the ultimate experience of all things organ/keyboard including a host of the world's best organists in concert as well as exhibitions, tutorial and masterclasses, owners in depth, talent shows, tea & evening dancing, late night and afternoon informals, great like-minded company and a host more.

Sceptre Promotions' week-long residential events currently attract the largest gatherings of home organ/keyboard enthusiasts at any U.K. festival. Thousands of fellow enthusiasts can't be wrong - join us and enjoy.... you won't regret it.

 

WHY JOIN THE CAVALCADIAN FAMILY?

 

HERE'S WHY....!

1.

THE VERY BEST TOP NAME all day  ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME -
Over the years Keyboard Cavalacade festivals have played host to most of the world's top Organist's. What we promise you is a week "crammed full" (3-4 players every night, plus morning afternoon & late-night) with the very best organists from around the globe -                 AN UNMATCHABLE,UNMISSABLE SPECTACULAR LINE-UP.....guaranteed!

2.

SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY
A FULL WEEK
COSTS FROM LESS THAN £34 PER PERSON PER DAY INCLUDING.... Accommodation, Meals, All-day Entertainment, Superb facilities & location and a host more!

3.

EXHIBITION EXTRAVAGANZA
ALL THE MAJOR KEYBOARD PRODUCTS IN ONE PLACE AT ONE TIME
....Compare, try out, get a 'mega' deal – or just learn from the experts (with full manufacturer support).

4.

GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR ORGAN OR KEYBOARD - Teach-ins, Masterclasses, 'Secrets of the Stars', ‘Owners in Depth’ seminars for your own instrument and even a chance to take centre stage in our ‘Jellies’ & Showcase shows.

5.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – NOT ONLY ORGANS BUT ALSO.... DANCING (WITH FREE LESSONS), SUPERB FACILITIES (Swimming Pool, Snooker, Pool, Bowls, Table Tennis, Arts & Crafts Lessons) Plus.... BLACKPOOL – The UK's No.1 Resort,   or PAKEFIELD near the Broads & beautiful Suffolk countryside - ALSO, plenty for your ’non-organ‘ partner.

6.

THE FRIENDLY CAVALCADIAN ATMOSPHERE
WITH ONLY CAVALCADIANS ON CENTRE (WE DON’T SHARE WITH OTHER GROUPS). IT REALLY DOES HARK BACK TO A TIME WHEN YOU COULD LEAVE YOUR DOORS OPEN!
A UNIQUE, FRIENDLY VILLAGE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE MATURE MUSIC-LOVER.

7.

SIZE DOES MATTER
KEYBOARD CAVALCADE FESTIVALS ARE THE BIGGEST IN THE UK, WHICH MEANS YOU CAN ENJOY THE BEST SELECTION OF TOP NAME, WORLDCLASS ARTISTS, CONCERTS, TEACH-INS MASTERCLASSES, EXHIBITIONS AND MORE... QUALITY AND QUANTITY WRAPPED UP IN A FRIENDLY, VALUE-FOR MONEY PACKAGE!

For further details phone the Sceptre Promotions hotline:
01780 782093

 

Click here for a photo 'taster' of a recent Cavalcadian Festival!

montage of stars

 

 

THOUSANDS OF ENTHUSIASTS CAN'T BE WRONG....JOIN US & ENJOY!

& BOOKING FORM


Join us for our 25th year of "musical magic"
The ultimate holiday for all home organ & keyboard enthusists.

 

EVERYTHING FOR THE ORGAN & KEYBOARD ENTHUSIAST IN ONE PLACE:

THOUSANDS OF HAPPY CUSTOMERS CAN'T BE WRONG..

Why not join us in 2010 for our "extra special"

 25th ANNIVERSARY CELBRATIONS

 

Don't miss the ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

at the September show
 
Sizzling September Spectacular 
6th- 13th September 2010
 
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The YAMAHA CLUB Weekend

- at the OXFORD BELFRY - 
5th-8th November 2010

 

 

2011 spring dates.
 

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The Blackpool Extravaganza
15th-20th May 2011

 


 

PAKEFIELD SIZZLING

SEPTEMBER SPECTACULAR

STILL TIME TO BOOK

PHONE 01780-782093

 

Don't miss the

"amazing, extra special"

25th ANNIVERSARY CELBRATIONS

with a host of add ons extras and give aways.

6th-13th September 2010

7 nights Fabulous Full Board Value

ONLY £285

 Comfortable accommodation, great facilities & location, amazing value.

With an all day star cast entertainment programme & big screens taking you to the centre of the evening show's

A very special star cast awaits you for fabulous weeks entertainment below is an early taster many more top names confirmed very soon

Music & Mirth from the fantastic

SYD LITTLE (from Little & Large fame)

working with

MICHAEL WOOLDRIDGE & PHIL SOLOMON

You all know Michael Wooldridge from his monthly reviews and his regular popular organ concerts throughout the country, but Michael is also involved in many special theatre shows playing nationwide and featuring a host of top star artists. For our 25th anniversary Michael has skillfully put the two things together for one great event, top comedy legend and all round nice guy Syd Little (from the hugely popular Little & Large show) will be joining Michael and champion drummer Phil Solomon in presenting a unique show featuring music and mirth. Michael will be performing a special concert "organ magic throughout the years" to fit in with our 25th anniversary and Michaels own 30th year celebrations. Phil will join him to accompany Syd’s super show and also for a dancers treat, you can’t beat a live drummer for dancing.

DENNIS AWE

All the way from the USA the flamboyant Lowrey star joins us for an unmissable show.

CLAUDIA HIRSCHFELD

A rare chance to hear the prima ballerina of the organ world, continental Europe's N01 lady organist will be flying in especially for Pakefield and playing the Roland Atelier AT-900 for the fisrt time.

DIRKJAN RANZIJN

JEAN MARTYN

MARK THOMPSON

ELIZABETH HARRISON

BRIAN SHARP

BRIAN HAZELBY

EDDIE RUHIER

BRETT WALES

TIM FLINT

ANDREW NIX

JANET DOWSETT

CHRIS STANBURY

TONY STACE

DAVID THOMAS

PENNY WEEDON

CHRIS POWELL

KEYKLIX

PETER HAYWARD

CHRIS JONES

RICHARD BOWER

IAN GRIFFIN

MATHEW BASON

PAUL CARMAN

DANIEL WATT

JAMES SARGEANT

+many many more TBC

UNMATCHABLE.

UNBEATABLE.

UNMISSABLE .

Teach-ins.

Seminars and Owners in-depth.

Help centres.

Exhibition extrvavaganza to try out the latest instruments.

Superb worldclass concerts & entertainment.

Dancing.

Late night "jazz & jam" bar.

& much more... 

FABULOUS VALUE

Our own musical village for the week right on the cliff tops overlooking the sea in lovely Suffolk. Stunning all day entertainment fantastic full board value, everything for the home keyboard enthusiast & mature music lover.

An unmatchable star cast of the world best!

 

 

The YAMAHA CLUB Weekend 2010

 

(open to all Yamaha enthusiasts)

 

5-8th November 2010

from £259

(3 nights Half Board)

 

- at the 4 star -

 - OXFORD BELFRY -  

 

 

 

Pampered yourself for three nights in the 4 star surroundings of the Oxford Belfry near Oxford..........

 

Superb evening concerts

from top name Yamaha stars.

 

Teach-ins.

 

Seminars.

 

Help centres.

 

"Hands On" exhibitions to try out the latest instruments.

 

Late night jams sessions in the late night bar.

 

Dancing.

 

Official Yamaha (UK) team support.

 

Expertly organised and hosted by "Mr & Mrs Yamaha" Glyn & Cathy Madden owners of the Yamaha Club.

 

Yamaha software, accessories, music books, musical gifts & more.

 

Great hotel facilities including swimming pool, treatment rooms etc.

 

Well located for sightseeing like historic Oxford, Blenheim Palace & Bicester bargain outlet shopping village.

 

& much more... 

 

 

 

Plus a first opportunity to get up close and personal with an exciting all new Yamaha instrument with expert support and guidance

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PAKEFIELD SPRING SPECTACULAR

2011

1-8th April 2011

(SLIGHTLY EARLIER THIS YEAR DUE TO EASTER BEING LATE) 

(7 nights of musical magic)

Only £289

FANTASTIC FULL BOARD

Our unmatchable all day entertainment programme including.......

A taster of the names already confirmed for the weeks 

star cast

TONY FENELON

JO-ANNE NAULLS

ANDREW NIX

JANET DOWSETT

 

+ Many more to be confirmed

 

Superb worldclass concerts & entertainment.

Teach-ins.

Seminars and Owners in-depth.

Help centres.

Exhibition extravaganza to try out the latest instruments.

Dancing.

Late night "jazz & jam" bar.

 

& much more... 

 

Another fabulous event creating our own musical village

for the week on the cliff tops at Pakefield near the Broads

in Suffolk A simply fantastic star cast of the worlds best

organists as part of an extravagant week long celebration

of all that is best in the world of Organs & keyboards..... 

SIMPLY...

UNMATCHABLE -

UNBEATABLE -

UNMISSABLE

The BLACKPOOL EXTRAVAGANZA

2011

15th-20th MAY 2011

(even better dates)

(5 nights of musical magic)

from ONLY £259

(Half Board)

Our unmatchable all day entertainment programme including.......

A taster of the names confirmed for the weeks 

star cast

CLAUDIA HIRSCHFELD

JOHN BOWDLER

ELIZABETH HARRISON

KEVIN MORGAN

MARK THOMPSON

HOWARD BEAUMONT

JEAN MARTYN

TONY STACE

 

+ Many more to be confirmed

 

Superb worldclass concerts & entertainment.

Teach-ins.

Seminars and Owners in-depth.

Help centres.

Exhibition extravaganza to try out the latest instruments.

Dancing.

Late night "jazz & jam" bar.

Blackpool Tower afternoon featuring the mighty Wurlizer

& much more... 

Another fabulous event right next door to the mighty

Tower Wurlitzer & brilliant Blackpool. A simply

fantastic star cast of the worlds best organists as part

of an extravagant week long celebration of all that is

best in the world of Organs & keyboards..... simply

SIMPLY...

UNMATCHABLE -

UNBEATABLE -

UNMISSABLE !!!


Take a look back at what you missed in the

STOP PRESS SECTION!

(below the latest news)


The prices include a full all day entertainment programme, the meal plan of your choice and accommodation in your own private chalet/caravan, all include en-suite bathroom or shower, colour TV and tea/coffee-making facilities + pack .

Pakefield is in a great location on the cliff tops overlooking the sea,  we have fantastic full board value, so lunch is included. The rooms are warm & comfortable & the centre has plenty of great facilities including a heated indoor pool. Classic Chalets: Colour TV, Welcome pack (with Tea & Coffee etc) Tea/Coffee making facilities, Ensuite bathroom (half bath & shower), bed linen & towels provided (towels changeable as required via the accommodation office, see map enclosed) Room cleaned once during your stay. Club Class: As Classic plus… located in their own exclusive courtyard and include the following extra’s….Large Patio door’s, upgraded bathrooms & décor, express early check in at 2pm, satellite TV channels, bathroom complimentary packs, daily newspaper.

                                           

                                           Click below to have a look around the Pakefield centre .............

 

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At Blackpool We use the Norbreck Castle Hotel,you can choose Standard rooms, Superior which offer a sea view, Premium which are slightly larger sea view rooms, or Executive which have more contemporary decor and jacuzzi baths. All rooms are en-suite, with tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, hair drier, direct dial telephone and room service . Hotel facilities includes a small cinema, games room, spindles health club with swimming pool, spa sauna and steam room, plus various bars, its own restaurant, wireless internet in the public areas and lots of FREE parking.

Oxford Belfry , this is part of the award winning Q-hotel group with a 4 star rating. A great new home for the Yamaha Club weekend the Belfry is conveniently located near to the M40 for ease of travel & close to the hsitoric town of Oxford.

 Sceptre Promotions enjoys exclusive use of the Pontins Centre (nr Lowestoft, Suffolk) and most of the Norbreck Castle hotel in Blackpool, near the Tower wurlitzer. With only like-minded enthusiasts they each become a unique musical village.

Phone 01780 782093 for further information.



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