Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Brad Kella

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Brad Kella Marker

Inscription. This plaque commemorates the adjacent spot where, in August 2014, self-taught pianist

Brad Kella

first played at Liverpool ONE. It was the start of a personal journey that led to him winning series two of Channel 4’s The Piano in 2024 and later achieving a number one debut album, Phoebe’s Melody. Liverpool ONE has celebrated local talent with its annual piano festival, Tickle the Ivories, since 2011.

Erected 2026 by Liverpool ONE.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is August 2014.

Location. 53° 24.237′ N, 2° 59.1′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of College Lane and Peter's Lane, on the left when traveling east on College Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 College Lane, Liverpool, England L1 3BT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

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and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: College Lane Warehouses and Maritime Trades (within shouting distance of this marker); Manesty's Lane and Henry Tate (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover Street (within shouting distance of this marker); School Lane and the Bluecoat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paradise Street, Its People and Pleasures (about 90 meters away); Bluecoat Hospital (about 90 meters away); Bluecoat (about 90 meters away); Liverpool Blue Coat School (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . .
1. Brad Kella honoured with Liverpool blue plaque (BBC, July 16, 2026).

Brad Kella returned to Liverpool ONE on Wednesday, more than 10 years after first performing there. Kella, who grew up in Bootle, went on to win the second series of Channel 4 talent show The Piano after producers spotted an online video of him playing at the centre.

(Submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Brad Kella Full Street Performance in Liverpool One: Classical Medley (YouTube).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Brad Kella Marker

The marker is located next to the entrance to Peter's Lane.

(Submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.