We have now completed the installation of the old Regent Theatre Wurlitzer into its new home in The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. We were responsible for the installation, console and wooden pipes of the organ. The installation was completed under difficult circumstances but has been very successful. It played for the first time during the screening of the silent film “The Story of the Kelly Gang” and played by Tony Fenelon. The 32’ Diaphones are located under the seats in the theatre and have to be experienced! The console restoration and polishing by Derek Smart is particularly noteworthy and is a beautiful example of good French polishing. It is hoped that this organ will be heard frequently because of its history with many people in Brisbane.

The organ in its heyday.