Coldplay, one of the world’s most iconic bands, take centre stage for the launch of Radio 2’s Piano Room Month 2025 at the BBC’s Maida Vale studios, with very special stripped back versions of Viva La Vida, All My Love and a cover of The Proclaimers’ Sunshine On Leith. During the performance, Chris, Jonny, Guy and Will are also joined by Laura Mvula for some intimate arrangements of their songs, alongside a string quartet.

Kim Wilde performs her classic ‘You Came’, her new song ‘Midnight Train’ and a cover of Crowded House’s ‘Weather With You’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Radio 2 Piano Room.

Tom Grennan performs his song ‘Little Bit Of Love’, new single 'Shadow Boxing’ and covers Harry Nilsson’s ‘Without You’ alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra in Radio 2's Piano Room.

Mica performs her original breakthrough hit ‘My One Temptation’, new song ‘Heaven’, and her own unique cover of Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Myles performs his track ‘Stargazing’ which was the biggest UK single of 2024, plus ‘Nice To Meet You and a melodic cover of Green Day’s ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’.

Kiefer Sutherland performs three magnificent tracks in the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room, including a breath-taking cover of ‘In The Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins.

Celeste warms the heart of the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra performing 3 outstanding tracks, including a cover of Labi Siffre’s ‘Bless The Telephone’.

10CC are reunited to perform their own songs ‘I’m Not In Love’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Get To Heaven’ and a cover of The Everly Brothers, in the Radio 2 Piano Room.

Natasha performs her classic ‘Unwritten’, a new version of ‘These Words’ with Jack Garrett, and a cover of Oasis anthem ‘Champagne Supernova’, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Deacon Blue, one of the country’s most treasured bands are in the Radio 2 Piano Room. They perform Dignity, their first official release from 1987, Late 88 from their latest album and they cover Texas Hold' Em by Beyoncè, with arrangement from Joe Duddell.

Chesney Hawkes, who performed one of the most memorable songs of the 90s, is in the Radio 2 Piano Room. The One and Only was a huge hit across Europe and in America.

We know Kate Hudson from her films, but today she is performing 2 of her own songs, and a cover of Ariana Grande’s ‘We Can’t Be Friends’, for her very own Radio 2 Piano Room.

Franz Ferdinand perform an electrifying session with the BBC Concert Orchestra for Radio 2’s Piano Room Month. They are one of the most electrifying bands of the 21st century and they graced the Maida Vale studios, performing their classic track, ‘Take Me Out’, their new single ‘Night or Day’ and an amazing, unique rendition of Britney Spears’s, ‘Toxic’.

Elkie Brooks, who has been one of the biggest selling female artists in the history of the British pop charts, is in Radio 2's Piano Room. She performs her classic track Don't Cry Out Loud, a new track Ain't No Love In The City and covers Rag n Bone Man with arrangements by Phil Meadows.

Teddy Swims, with his powerful, soulful voice brings you an incredible Radio 2 Piano Room. Alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, Teddy treats us to an effortless rendition of his track, ‘Lose Control’, his new single, ‘Guilty’ and a mesmerising cover of Nat King Cole’s, ‘That’s All”.

For the 100th Radio 2 Piano Room Gary Barlow performs the massive anthem ‘Back For Good’, his new single ‘If There’s Not A Song About It’ featuring Colbie Caillat, and a cover of Sam Fender’s ‘People Watching’, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra.