Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund Inc.

04/06/2026

🎼 DID YOU KNOW? 🎼

The historic pipe organ inside St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has a survival story that sounds like a movie! 🌊🎹

Before it became a musical heart of Murwillumbah, this incredible instrument had a long journey and faced a near-catastrophic disaster.

Here is its incredible timeline:
1884: Built in Melbourne, serving communities down south for decades.
1924: Safely packed up and moved to its permanent home right here in Murwillumbah.
1954: A catastrophic flood threatened to destroy the organ entirely as waters rose through the church.
1955: Thanks to a massive community effort, the organ was saved from the water, completely rebuilt, and elevated safely into the choir loft where it sits today!
The best part? Over 140 years after its pipes were first crafted, it is still making music and is still in active use today!

🛡️ Help Us Protect This Living History
Preserving an instrument this complex requires specialized care, passion, and community support. The Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund Inc. is dedicated to ensuring its majestic voice continues to echo for generations to come.

👉 How you can help:
Like & Share this post to spread the word about our local history!
Follow our page for upcoming concerts, historical insights, and restoration updates at facebook.com/mpocf/

Get in touch to learn more or support the fund: drop us a line at [email protected]

Let’s keep the music playing! 🎶✨

01/06/2026

🎶 Live at the Pipes: Community Recital Spotlight 🎶

This year, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 100 years of the historic pipe organ at All Saints Anglican Church, Murwillumbah.

For a century, this remarkable instrument has filled our community with music through worship, concerts, weddings, memorials, and special civic occasions. Today, its voice continues through a new generation of musicians, audiences, and supporters who believe Murwillumbah’s musical heritage deserves to be preserved and shared.

Join us for two special community events presented by the Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund:

🎼 HymnFest
A joyful community gathering celebrating the rich tradition of hymn singing and organ music.

🎵 Organ & Choral Concert
Featuring talented local musicians and choral performers in a special centenary celebration of the All Saints organ.

These performances do more than entertain — they help raise awareness and support ongoing conservation work for Murwillumbah’s historic pipe organs. Every recital strengthens community engagement with living heritage and helps ensure these instruments continue inspiring future generations.

We are proud to make these events accessible to everyone through free or low-cost entry, welcoming volunteers, music lovers, families, and visitors from across the region.

By attending, you are not simply coming to a concert — you are becoming part of Murwillumbah’s continuing cultural story.

📍 All Saints Anglican Church, Murwillumbah

Learn more and reserve your place:
🎟 HymnFest:
https://www.murbahpipeorgan.org/event-details/hymnfest-1

🎟 Organ & Choral Concert:
https://www.murbahpipeorgan.org/event-details/organ-and-choral-concert

🎹 Preserving our pipes. Sharing our story. Celebrating 100 years of music in Murwillumbah.

29/05/2026

🎼 Our Sound, Our Story: Protecting Murwillumbah’s Pipe Organ Heritage

For generations, the pipe organs of Murwillumbah have been more than instruments — they have been part of the soundtrack of our community’s story. From weddings and memorial services to community concerts and moments of reflection, these remarkable organs have filled local churches with music for over a century.

The historic organs at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and All Saints Anglican Church stand as rare examples of craftsmanship, musical heritage, and community identity. Through floods, changing times, and evolving generations, their voices have remained a constant presence in Murwillumbah’s cultural life.

As highlighted in heritage records and organ history archives, these instruments are recognised for their historical integrity, original pipework, and continuing role in community music and worship. Their preservation is not simply about maintaining old instruments — it is about protecting a living part of Murwillumbah’s heritage for future generations to experience and enjoy.

The Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund exists as a community initiative dedicated to conserving and restoring these irreplaceable instruments so their music can continue to inspire our region for years to come.

Every contribution, every shared story, and every show of support helps preserve a unique piece of Murwillumbah’s cultural identity.

🎶 Because preserving our organs means preserving our story.

Support our conservation work through the Australian Cultural Fund:

https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Yb4ST/mpocf-funding-to-june-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcASFBX9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUUm5OfiR1oJKeOqn0ub9_l_-zdeuiLGx3hPNPdqwR0KTFN8zLv09Qr22rUY_aem_JOOtFGzenTgG9I9zRMhyBg

Learn more at www.murbahpipeorgan.org

26/05/2026

🎶 The Power of the Pipe Organ Lives On 🎶

One of the wonderful things about the pipe organ is its ability to bring music to life in a way few instruments can. This incredible performance of Pirates of the Caribbean by renowned organist Anna Lapwood showcases just how versatile, powerful and inspiring the pipe organ truly is.

From thunderous bass notes to delicate melodic lines, the organ can fill an entire building with sound, emotion and atmosphere — reminding us why these magnificent instruments deserve to be preserved for future generations.

At the Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund, we are committed to protecting and conserving the historic pipe organs of Murwillumbah, ensuring they continue to inspire our community for many years to come.

🎥 Watch the performance here:
https://youtu.be/xXJtzh2TlhE?si=qps7I_vLkg7A0uzX

Every pipe, every stop and every note tells part of our musical and cultural heritage. 🎼

Anna Lapwood performing Davy Jones from "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"Stream and download the “Midnight Sessions at The Royal Albert Hall” here...

22/05/2026

A remarkable piece of Murwillumbah’s musical history is celebrating its centennial — the historic pipe organ featured in this special video has been inspiring audiences for 100 years. 🎶

From its rich tones to its beautiful craftsmanship, this organ remains a treasured part of our region’s cultural heritage and a reminder of the importance of preserving these magnificent instruments for future generations.

The Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund warmly congratulates All Saints Anglican Church of Murwillumbah on this wonderful upcoming celebration of such an extraordinary instrument. We are proud to support the preservation and appreciation of this remarkable pipe organ, which has brought joy, inspiration, and music to generations of the community. May this centenary celebration honour not only the organ’s rich history and craftsmanship, but also the dedicated people who have cared for and cherished it over the past 100 years.

Watch the featured video here:
https://youtu.be/JQAVUAVjElk?feature=shared

Read more about the organ’s incredible milestone:
https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/tweedcoasttimes/news/historic-murwillumbah-organ-turns-100/

Murwillumbah's historic C W Leggo organ turns 100 this June. All Saints Anglican Church hosts a celebratory weekend of live music.

22/05/2026

🎶 Preserving Our Heritage, Serving Our Community 🎶

Incase you have missed it in our previous posts, We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with the Murwillumbah community! The Murwillumbah Pipe Organ Conservation Fund Incorporated is officially a fully certified charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). 🇦🇺📜

What does this mean for our town? It means we have met the rigorous standards of governance and transparency required to protect, maintain, and breathe life into two of Murwillumbah's most beautiful musical and historical treasures:

🎹 The Pipe Organ at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
🎹 The Pipe Organ at All Saints Anglican Church

These historic instruments are more than just wood and pipes; they are the soundtrack to our community's history, weddings, celebrations, and Sunday mornings. By securing official ACNC charity status, our dedicated committee is fully equipped to ensure these majestic organs continue to fill our local churches with music for generations to come.
As a certified charity, we are completely dedicated to transparency, accountability, and, above all, serving our local Murwillumbah community.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to keep our local heritage alive and sounding beautiful! 🎼❤️
👉 You can view our official registration on the ACNC Charity Register here: https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c96bfb32-9919-ef11-840b-00224893bffb/people

22/05/2026

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🎶 All Saints Anglican Church is celebrating a century of music and history soon. Take a look 👉 bit.ly/4dKcNBM

20/05/2026

All Saints Anglican church, Murwillumbah presents an extraordinary afternoon of music to mark 100 years of the acclaimed C W Leggo pipe organ. This centenary performance honors a century of local history, bringing together world-class instrumental skill and the rich, collective voice of our community.
For more information please visit our website events page:
https://www.murbahpipeorgan.org/event-list