About the competition

Pints, a piano and a pub

The Leeds Pub Piano Competition is set to get The Tetley swinging to a different beat. This epic competition brings together three simple ingredients – pints, a piano and a pub – promising some of the greatest pub piano entertainment to hit the city of Leeds.

Come along and revel in the rhythm as pianists from across the city and beyond compete to be crowned the Leeds Pub Piano Competition winner.

Coinciding with the triennial Leeds International Piano Competition – this fringe competition’s older sibling, founded in 1963, is one of the world’s most famous contests.

The Leeds Pub Piano Competition is brought to you by Leeds International Concert Season.

2018 Competition Results

1st prize £500: Kevin James
2nd prize £250: Des McLernon
3rd prize £100: Gilly Bean

Judges: Emily Hudson, Clare Teal & Byron Wallen

Compere: Gwyneth Herbert

2021 Competition Results

1st Prize £500: Karl Mullen
2nd Prize £250: Colin Williams
3rd Prize £100: Kevin James

Judges: George Hinchliffe, Tim Lihoreau & Clare Teal

Compere: George Hinchliffe

2024 Competition Results

1st Prize £500: Karl Mullen
2nd Prize £250: Michael Kempster
3rd Prize £100: Tim Sanders
Special mention: Leon Price

Judges: Cleve Freckleton, Christella Litras & Clare Teal

Compere: Cleve Freckleton

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