Brad Kella to launch Tickle the Ivories

Friday 11 July, 11am

Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool ONE

Brad Kella at Liverpool ONE
Brad Kella is back to launch our 15th year celebrations of Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival.
 

Channel 4’s The Piano winner Brad Kella returns to where it all began with a special performance to launch our 15th year celebrations of Tickle the Ivories on Friday 11 July.

Join us for a day celebrating Tickle the Ivories as some familiar faces who’ve been with Tickle the Ivories since the very start will perform including 90-year-old ‘Billy the Hat’, Liverpool Inspirational Voices from Bradbury Fields, Andrew Fisher, Johnny Larsen and Geoff Metcalfe.

There is a full day of performances at the Piano on Thomas Steers Way by Sugar House Steps:

11.00am – Brad Kella to unveil piano and perform

12noon – Liverpool Inspirational Voices from Bradbury Fields

12.45pm – Andrew Fisher

1.30pm – Johnny Larsen

2.15pm – Geoff Metcalfe
3pm – Billy the Hat

 

It's the 15th year of Tickle the Ivories! Our piano festival is back giving visitors a chance to showcase their musical talents! 

Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival
11 July - 14 September
Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm | Sunday 10am - 5pm

The 9 week-long event runs until mid-September and encourages local talent to get involved and fill the streets of Liverpool city centre with symphonies of every genre from classical through to dance music.

Whether it’s dropping in for a spontaneous melody, or watching the incredible performances as the world goes by at Liverpool ONE, Tickle the Ivories is an event held for everyone.

 

 

 

Piano  Locations 

 

📍 Custom House Place under the John Lewis Canopy facing the Green Steps. 

📍 South John Street under the bridge by Office Shoes 

📍 College Lane opposite Waterstones 

📍 Peter’s Square near Kiehl’s and Ted Baker 

📍 in The Galleria by  ODEON IMAX

 

 

 

 

Hands playing the piano

Performance Schedule

Take a look at our upcoming performance schedule.

 
Artist: Lucas Fraser
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Sugar House Steps

 

Artist: Lucas Fraser
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: South Joh Street

 

Artist: Andrew Fisher
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: Sugar House Steps

 

Artist: Liverpool Suzuki Violins
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Location: Sugar House Steps
Artist: Matthew Nealis
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Sugar House Steps

 

Artist: Andrew Fisher
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Location: Sugar House Steps

 

Artist: Liverpool Socialist Singers
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: Sugar House Steps

Pianos are available free to use for all. However, if you would like to book to play at a specific time, please complete your details on the form below. You will then receive a link to Liverpool ONE’s booking system where you can see all the pianos and slots available and book your chosen location.

Meet the artists behind the designs! 

 

This year, our gorgeous Tickle pianos are all inspired by different music legends. Here’s a little bit about the artists who created the wonderful designs for our 2024 piano festival.