Events
This is a space for you to promote and advertise your events/performances around the pianos.
The pianos can’t be ‘booked’ as such, so if someone’s playing the piano when you arrive please wait until it’s free to play.
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City of London Festival: A 15 Piano Salute to Percy Grainger
Sun 26th June: 12:45 - 13:45
Piano: Millennium Bridge
Clusters of Festival Street Pianos are brought together to ring out Grainger’s best known works for multiple players in this promenade performance. Helen Reid directs gifted pianists of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Centre for Young Musicians in this fun and frolicsome tribute to Australia’s quirkiest composer, including a Country Gardens finale. Meeting point at Peter's Hill on the north side of the Millennium Bridge.
City of London Festival: A 15 Piano Salute to Percy Grainger
Sun 26th June: 12:45 - 13:45
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Clusters of Festival Street Pianos are brought together to ring out Grainger’s best known works for multiple players in this promenade performance. Helen Reid directs gifted pianists of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Centre for Young Musicians in this fun and frolicsome tribute to Australia’s quirkiest composer, including a Country Gardens finale. Meeting point at Peter's Hill on the north side of the Millennium Bridge.
City of London Festival: A 15 Piano Salute to Percy Grainger
Sun 26th June: 12:45 - 13:45
Piano: Paternoster Square
Clusters of Festival Street Pianos are brought together to ring out Grainger’s best known works for multiple players in this promenade performance. Helen Reid directs gifted pianists of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Centre for Young Musicians in this fun and frolicsome tribute to Australia’s quirkiest composer, including a Country Gardens finale. Meeting point at Peter's Hill on the north side of the Millennium Bridge.
Eat, sing, chat, draw!
Tue 28th June: 10:00am
Piano: Bunhill Fields
Posted by: Bean-Mhi Berriman
Come down and join us for an afternoon of free impromptu music, drawing and eating cakes. I (Bean-Mhi) will be decorating a piano for part of London's Street Piano project and I want you to come join me! Bring your lunch or your nan and just hang out. We'll be at Bunhill Fields, City Road from 10am onwards with music in the afternoon. Look/ listen for the Piano!
Live music with Artist painting the piano
Tue 28th June: 12:00pm
Piano: Museum of London
Posted by: Fabio Tedde
I will be play live music and artist Jenny Webber she will be painting at the same time, amazing, come and see and feel the energy....Peace
City of London Festival: Paint the Street Piano workshop
Tue 28th June: 12:00 – 14:00
Piano: Devonshire Square Estate
Devonshire Square will again be one of our homes for a street piano for three weeks of the Festival. There will be a special participative art workshop for residents and visitors to decorate the piano, led by artist Steven Ball.
Join Steven as he turns the Devonshire Square street piano into a work of art during this open and creative workshop! All ages and abilities welcome.
Piano Decoration!
Tue 28th June: 5:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Laura Paterson
In the shadow of St.Pauls i will be decorating the Piano at dusk with a bucket of silver glitter....
City of London Festival: Paint the Street Piano workshop
Tue 28th June: 17:00 – 19:00
Piano: Millennium Bridge
Join artist Morganic in helping to turn the Peter’s Hill street piano into a work of art during this open and creative workshop! All ages and abilities welcome.
Dial Up Open Mic showcase
Tue 28th June: 7:00pm
Piano: London Wall
Posted by: Jon Medcalf / Alex Williams
The Dial Up is London’s freshest Open Mic night at the Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden. Hosted by vocalist Alex Williams and pianist Jon Medcalf, the Dial Up is an exciting opportunity to perform in a vibrant atmosphere. This streetpiano event showcases the music performed each month, next shows being Friday 17 June and Friday 15 July. If you’re an aspiring performer, come and meet us at the showcase or check out www.thedialup.blogspot.com. (1-2 hours)
Damilola Finishes Ol' Billingsgate Paino Event
Wed 29th June: 6:30pm
Piano: Old Billingsgate
Posted by: Damilola Odusote
On completion of the Old Billingsgate piano, Damilola has organised a few talented musicians to come and play, Come hear some talented singer/song writers and get inspired to have a go yourself!
1-2hours
Artists/Musicians TBC
Will be on the FACEBOOK Group or my blog below
http://dami-lola.blogspot.com/
City of London Festival: Paint the Street Piano workshop
Thu 30th June: 12:00 – 14:00
Piano: The Monument
Join artist Steven Ball in helping to turn the Monument street piano into a work of art during this open and creative workshop! All ages and abilities welcome.
City of London Festival: Paint the Street Piano workshop
Thu 30th June: 17:00 – 19:00
Piano: London Wall
Join artist Morganic in helping to turn the London Wall street piano into a work of art during this open and creative workshop! All ages and abilities welcome.
Soul Sisters - Tracy Holtham & Bandana Gill
Thu 30th June: 7:00pm
Piano: Millennium Bridge
Posted by: Tracy Holtham / Bandana Gill
Soulful numbers to ease in the summer.
Tracy is a singer, songwriter, poet, artist, event manager and organiser of sorts, always on the look-out for intriguing ways to create and collaborate.
www.myspace.com/tracycollaborates
Bandana works in the corporate world, but her first love has always been music. "As a child, I can vividly recall the elated feeling singing gave me and would describe it as sharing a piece of my soul."
www.myspace.com/bandanagill
(Duration 1-1.5 hours)
Street Pianos night Jam Section party "Play Me I'm Yours"
Thu 30th June: 9:45pm
Piano: Royal Exchange Building
Posted by: Fabio Tedde
Hi All,
On Thursday 30th of June we will have this amazing Street Pianos Jam Section Party
Start time: 23:30pm till 4 or 5am hi hi hi hi hihi !!!!!
This is a free event and anyone can join me on this amazing journey,
We will have some pianos available to play in differents locations, we will start this trip from the first piano at Royal Exchange Building ( Outside Bank Station )
Crazy Piano Impro
Fri 1st July: 3:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Arny Suun
Arny Suun is a famous composer and pianist, also known for his amazing talent for improvisation. From classical to jazz, pop and rock, his music will change your day.
GEORGIEE AND DENNIS - ACOUSTIC DUO (VOICE AND PIANO)
Sun 3rd July: 12:00pm
Piano: One New Change
Posted by: GEORGIEE AND DENNIS - ACOUSTIC DUO
‘GEORGIEE and DENNIS’ are an experienced acoustic duo, who perform pop and jazz covers and their own original material. They have performed at numerous high profile venues throughout the UK and abroad, including Clarence House, London (for Prince Charles’ Garden Party) and the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham. They have featured on BBC TV, twice on BBC radio (BBC Introducing) and have a residency at a Surrey golf club.
www.myspace.com/georgieeanddennis
(3 hour show)
NMR Review
Tue 5th July: 12:00pm
Piano: Old Billingsgate
Posted by: Emmanuella Grace
Emmanuella Grace will be shooting an interview and playing for New Music Review Blog. www.emmanuellagrace.com
Lucinda Mackworth-Young and adult amateur piano students
Tue 5th July: 5:00pm
Piano: Paternoster Square
Posted by: Lucinda Mackworth-Young
From 5pm until 7.30pm amateur piano enthusiasts, adult students of local pianist and teacher, Lucinda Mackworth-Young, will gather to play the piano -solos, duets and trios in all styles from classical to jazz.
Dial Up Open Mic showcase
Thu 7th July: 7:00pm
Piano: Millennium Bridge
Posted by: Jon Medcalf / Alex Williams
The Dial Up is London’s freshest Open Mic night at the Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden. Hosted by vocalist Alex Williams and pianist Jon Medcalf, the Dial Up is an exciting opportunity to perform in a vibrant atmosphere. This streetpiano event showcases the music performed each month, next shows being Friday 17 June and Friday 15 July. If you’re an aspiring performer, come and meet us at the showcase or check out www.thedialup.blogspot.com. (1-2 hours)
'GEORGIEE AND DENNIS' - ACOUSTIC DUO (VOICE AND PIANO)
Sat 9th July: 2:00pm
Piano: One New Change
Posted by: 'GEORGIEE AND DENNIS' - acoustic duo
‘GEORGIEE and DENNIS’ are an experienced acoustic duo, who perform pop and jazz covers and their own original material. They have performed at numerous high profile venues throughout the UK and abroad, including Clarence House, London (for Prince Charles’ Garden Party) and the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham. They have featured on BBC TV, twice on BBC radio (BBC Introducing) and have a residency at a Surrey golf club.
www.myspace.com/georgieeanddennis
(2 hour show)
London Musical Half Marathon
Sun 10th July: 9:00am
Piano: Jubilee Park
Posted by: Musical Half Marathon
From 9am - evening
Four pianists will be racing around all 20 pianos across London raising money for two great causes Cancer Research UK and Ignito Project.
Anyone can request a song for us to play en route by donating to www.justgiving.com/musicalmarathon or http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/laurapacker
Ladies Vocal Trio + Piano solo
Sun 10th July: 3:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Adrian Timpson
Enchanting new vocal trio arrangements of timeless classic pop songs. From Simon&Garfunkel to Rodgers&Hammerstein, and Elvis Presley to Westlife. The delicate 3-part harmonies are brought to life by three stunning voices that will take you on an emotional journey.
Singers: Daniela Bourke, Marcia Dupriez, Geraldine Higgins
Pianist: Adrian Timpson will start with classic/pop piano solos before accompanying the ladies vocal trio.
Ladies Vocal Trio + Piano solo
Sun 10th July: 6:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Adrian Timpson
Enchanting new vocal trio arrangements of timeless classic pop songs. From Simon&Garfunkel to Rodgers&Hammerstein, and Elvis Presley to Westlife. The delicate 3-part harmonies are brought to life by three stunning voices that will take you on an emotional journey.
Singers: Daniela Bourke, Marcia Dupriez, Geraldine Higgins
Pianist: Adrian Timpson will start with classic/pop piano solos before accompanying the ladies vocal trio.
Yesterday
Mon 11th July: 10:00am
Piano: Liverpool Street Station
Posted by: Adam Torok
Hi!
I played Yesterday from beatles yesterday evening=), and a boy sang next to me. If you're the boy male me please, let's do it again.
mrtorokadam@gmail.com
Dial Up Open Mic showcase
Tue 12th July: 12:00pm
Piano: Reuters Plaza
Posted by: Jon Medcalf / Alex Williams
The Dial Up is London’s freshest Open Mic night at the Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden. Hosted by vocalist Alex Williams and pianist Jon Medcalf, the Dial Up is an exciting opportunity to perform in a vibrant atmosphere. This streetpiano event showcases the music performed each month, next shows being Friday 17 June and Friday 15 July. If you’re an aspiring performer, come and meet us at the showcase or check out www.thedialup.blogspot.com. (1-2 hours)
Yul Anderson Solo Piano Experience
Tue 12th July: 3:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Danny Lavauno
During "Play Me I'm Yours" experience the renown Classical / Blues Pianist, Yul Anderson perform in the streets of London celebrating the 30th anniversary since he in the early 80s was the first pioneer putting pianos on the streets throughout Europe.
Yul Anderson’s debut London Concert later this year will be announced.
Anderson is known as the Soundtrack Artist in John Malkovich directorial movie ”The Dancer Upstairs” performing ”All Along The Watchtower”
www.yulanderson.com (1 hour)
Dial Up Open Mic showcase
Tue 12th July: 7:00pm
Piano: Paternoster Square
Posted by: Jon Medcalf / Alex Williams
The Dial Up is London’s freshest Open Mic night at the Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden. Hosted by vocalist Alex Williams and pianist Jon Medcalf, the Dial Up is an exciting opportunity to perform in a vibrant atmosphere. This streetpiano event showcases the music performed each month, next shows being Friday 17 June and Friday 15 July. If you’re an aspiring performer, come and meet us at the showcase or check out www.thedialup.blogspot.com. (1-2 hours)
New Wolf Session with Neverest Songs
Wed 13th July: 6:30pm
Piano: Old Billingsgate
Posted by: Christo Hall
London cultural zine The New Wolf presents an open air gig with the wonderful Luke Twyman AKA Neverest Songs. Catch the musician recently added to Green Man Festival playing FREE!
Join us for a 30-minute set from 6:30-7 on July 13th - why not wait the rush hour out with live music and get yourself on the New Wolf Sessions video? Oh and handmade snacks!
Hope to see you there!
www.thenewwolf.co.uk
neverestsongs.com
Ladies Vocal Trio + Piano solo
Sun 17th July: 3:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Adrian Timpson
Enchanting new vocal trio arrangements of timeless classic pop songs. From Simon&Garfunkel to Rodgers&Hammerstein, and Elvis Presley to Westlife. The delicate 3-part harmonies are brought to life by three stunning voices that will take you on an emotional journey.
Singers: Daniela Bourke, Marcia Dupriez, Geraldine Higgins
Pianist: Adrian Timpson will start with classic/pop piano solos before accompanying the ladies vocal trio.
Ladies Vocal Trio + Piano solo
Sun 17th July: 6:00pm
Piano: St Paul's Cathedral
Posted by: Adrian Timpson
Enchanting new vocal trio arrangements of timeless classic pop songs. From Simon&Garfunkel to Rodgers&Hammerstein, and Elvis Presley to Westlife. The delicate 3-part harmonies are brought to life by three stunning voices that will take you on an emotional journey.
Singers: Daniela Bourke, Marcia Dupriez, Geraldine Higgins
Pianist: Adrian Timpson will start with classic/pop piano solos before accompanying the ladies vocal trio.
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To keep pianos free for all to enjoy, if there are already 3 events for a piano on a given day then you won't be able to add another event for that piano on that day.