Bristol Open Piano Platform is an informal performance opportunity open to any pianist – young or old, beginner or diploma level. Participants play one or two pieces of their choice (5 minutes maximum per player) on a grand piano. Family and friends are welcome
The next concert starts at
10am on Sunday March 22nd 2026 –
email Daniel Lloyd and give
your name
your rough grade level
the names and composers of your piece(s)
Each player has a maximum of 5 minutes
and may play a maximum of two pieces
admission includes light refreshments
player – £2; audience – £2
(contactless only)
Late arrivals – please pay admission at the bar
parking on many nearby streets is free on Sundays!
Pianists will be sent a programme a day or two before the concert. Please arrive in good time for your performance. Remember, some pianists may play for less than 5 minutes!! The concert format is simple – beginners at the start and diplomas at the end. Players who miss their allocated time (or apply after the deadline) are welcome to play but must wait until the published list of performances has been completed. The event will finish by noon
If you arrive, or need to leave, during the concert
choose a moment between performances
and please, move as quietly as you can
Anticipation of performance encourages pianists to practise more often and more effectively
Watching other performers and hearing other pieces can inspire and motivate
Seeing a period of intense preparation through to a conclusion builds self-esteem
Performing builds confidence to perform both socially and for graded assessments
Regular performance helps dispel performance anxiety
Regular performance teaches players to play through mistakes
Regular performance helps players (eventually!) to enjoy the moment and take a gracious bow
Bristol Open Piano Platform 