The organ is now in urgent need of attention with annual repairs barely scratching at the surface of the real work that is needed. The organ renewal project will see the instrument undergo extensive and far reaching work, the familiar casework and some of the pipes will be retained and repaired but all of the organ’s mechanism, console and about a third of its 6500 pipes will be made new. This incredibly complex and challenging undertaking will be made possible by the closure of Leeds Town Hall in November 2021 for two years to enable major refurbishment works in the venue. The multimillion pound project will vastly improve public access with a new lift, a brand new 270 seater performance space, enhanced meeting rooms, new bar/café area, better toilet facilities and circulation areas giving visitors and customers a much improved experience.