Applications are now open for season 2.
The season 2 concert will take place at Sydneyâs City Recital Hall on Thursday night, November 6. Free tickets are available at Thatâs the Ticket website.
ABC Showcase announced returning with a new season in 2026.
Guy Sebastian has replaced Harry Connick Jr as mentor for season two.
The Piano hits a high note with new mentor Guy Sebastian joining season two
The Piano returns for a standout second season, with new mentor Guy Sebastian joining classical pianist Andrea Lam and host Amanda Keller. The series premieres Sunday 15 March at 7.30pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available on ABC iview.
The idea is simple: everyday pianists sit down at public pianos across the country, share their stories and play, revealing the power of music to transform lives.
What these pianists donât know is that two renowned expert musicians are observing them: Andrea Lam, one of Australiaâs greatest classical concert pianists, and joining her this season is Australian music royalty and multi-instrumentalist Guy Sebastian.
Behind the scenes, our mentors quietly take in every performance before selecting one pianist from each location to join them for a special finale concert on one of Australiaâs most iconic stages, Sydneyâs City Recital Hall.
Hosted by Amanda Keller, The Piano sets out to discover extraordinary community pianists, people who arenât seeking stardom, but play purely out of passion. Some of the most remarkable street piano moments have already been captured on film and gone viral online. But who are these everyday musicians behind the worldâs favourite instrument?
PRODUCTION CREDIT: Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. A EUREKA, A FREMANTLE COMPANY production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Major production investment from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Executive Producers: Bethan Briegel-Jones, Gemma Murphy. ABC Commissioning Editor: Julie Hanna. ABC Head of Arts, Music and Events: Kath Earle.
EPISODE 1 OF 6
SUNDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM
The Piano returns for a new season, this time with a new, familiar face joining renowned classical pianist Andrea Lam as mentor - Australiaâs favourite multi-instrumentalist Guy Sebastian. Over 100,000 people pass through Sydneyâs Circular Quay daily, many clutching ice creams, train tickets, selfie sticks and briefcases. But today a public piano played by everyday pianists is the star attraction.
As tourists come and go and crowds gather, secretly stashed away are acclaimed musicians Guy Sebastian and Andrea Lam who watch on in awe and with a very special invitation tucked up their sleeve for one lucky amateur player. The chance to perform in concert at Sydneyâs prestigious City Recital Hall.
EPISODE 2
SUNDAY 22 MARCH 7.30 PM
Over a million people visit Brisbaneâs bustling Queen Street Mall each week, but today, everyday
pianists will transform the space into one of pure joy, raw talent and inspiration.Being observed in secret by acclaimed musicians Guy Sebastian and Andrea Lam, the pianists sharing their extraordinary gifts in Brisbane include 16-year-old CJ Jones from Launceston, who reveals how heâs overcome crippling loneliness by connecting with his piano. Louis is a classical enthusiast. Cheryl performs her own composition. Twenty-three-year-old Willow arrives with one goal in mind and many more.