Join Ben Maton as he explores the Wells Cathedral Organ

Ben Maton, widely recognized as The Salisbury Organist, visited Wells recently to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges facing the iconic organ at Wells Cathedral. The renowned musician and organist, who has garnered a significant online following through his musical performances and informative videos, focused his efforts on highlighting both the remarkable history and the current issues with the Cathedral’s Grand Organ.

Our magnificent Organ has been at the heart of worship and music at the Cathedral for centuries. However, due to the age of the instrument and the wear and tear it has sustained over time, the organ is now in need of urgent restoration. To address these critical repairs, the Friends of Wells Cathedral is running the Grand Organ Appeal to raise much-needed funds.

Ben Maton’s support for the appeal has been hugely appreciated. On Advent Sunday, Maton released a video that not only showcases the splendour of the Wells Cathedral Organ, but also educates viewers about the importance of preserving this historic instrument for future generations. In just one day, the video made a huge impact, generating over £1,000 in donations to the appeal. The video has since continued to gather attention globally, further amplifying the call for support and increasing awareness of the organ’s preservation needs.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the engagement Ben has helped generate,” said Carolyn Craig, Assistant Director of Music at Wells Cathedral, and the instrument’s chief player. “His video has had an extraordinary reach, and we are incredibly grateful for his dedication to this cause. It’s clear that people around the world share our passion for preserving this beautiful instrument, and Ben’s efforts have given us a fantastic boost at a critical time.”

We urge supporters to continue watching the video to help boost its visibility, particularly through the YouTube algorithm, which can help spread the message further.

Watch the video below to see Ben’s wonderful demonstrations, and support the Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Appeal. Your engagement helps spread the word and makes a tangible difference in preserving this national treasure.

Every contribution helps, and every viewer makes a difference!