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Brad Kella to give special performance on the last piano played by John Lennon

  • March 19, 2025
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Brad Kella to give special performance on the last piano played by John Lennon

Liverpudlian virtuoso pianist Brad Kella has announced a hugely special launch event taking place on Friday 28th March, coinciding with the full announcement of his highly anticipated debut album!

Taking place at The Beatles Story in Liverpool, the event will feature a one-off performance from Brad, as he will play pieces from the album on the last piano played by John Lennon. Brad will be the first person in over a decade to perform on the instrument. 

The instrument has been on display at The Beatles Story since 2015 and was launched to celebrate what would have been his 75th Birthday. It is the last instrument ever played by the legendary musician as it was used by John only a few hours before his untimely death in 1980. The piano has also been used by the likes of David Bowie, Bob Dylan and Elton John. 

Brad said: 

“I cannot believe I’m going to play on John Lennon’s piano while announcing my debut album. It’s such a privilege and honour knowing how many massive songs have come from that piano.”

Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, said: 

“It is a great honour to welcome Brad Kella to our exhibition to play John Lennon’s iconic last piano. The piano has been proudly displayed at The Beatles Story since 2015, and the whole team are excited to witness it played live for the first time in over a decade. Brad’s remarkable journey, which captivated audiences on Channel 4’s The Piano, along with his extraordinary talent, will undoubtedly add a new chapter to this piano’s rich history.”

This intimate, exclusive launch event will also feature opportunities for a meet & greet for fans, signed prints, plus a recording will be made of the performance, that will feature on a bonus CD free with all pre-orders of his debut album from Jacaranda Records in Liverpool. 

Fans can signup via Jacaranda Records here to be notified when the free tickets for the event will go live, on Friday 21st March at 10am.  

This event is in-keeping with Brad’s love for his home city. It’s the place he was discovered on social media, leading to his remarkable rise to popularity and eventually his winning of Channel 4’s The Piano, where his remarkable story of going through the foster system and homelessness, as well as his awe-inspiring, incredible performances wowed audiences.

Last year, he also announced his signing to Liverpool record label Modern Sky, as well as performing his headline debut concert to a sold out Liverpool Philharmonic Hal. He’s also this month been announced as an EA Sports FC Superfan of Liverpool Football Club, where he will be one of only a handful of fans worldwide to feature within the FC25 video game.

His remarkable rise and the anticipation around his debut album will build when Brad supports Gary Barlow on his upcoming UK tour, with Gary personally inviting Brad to accompany him on the live dates throughout April, May & June.  

Further details for Brad’s debut album will be announced on 28th March, though the album will include the previously released singles ‘Eve & Frank’, a touching tribute to his foster parents which he performed in the final of The Piano, ‘Home To Me’, an ode to Liverpool FC, and ‘Reverie of Isolation’, a piece inspired by his dedication to the piano as his instrument.

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