Brad Kella, a 23-year-old pianist from Bootle, has shared his inspiring journey from a troubled childhood to finding solace and success in music. His appearance on the Channel 4 show 'The Piano' captivated viewers with his original piece 'New Beginnings', reflecting his personal transformation.
Brad Kella is struggling to fathom his unbelievable year. Six months ago, Brad first appeared on our TV screens in The Piano as the Channel 4 show headed to Lime Street Station for its quest to find the nation’s next star pianist. The 23 year-old from Bootle wowed viewers of the second season with his original piece New Beginnings and not just because it was a moving piece of classical music.
The title referred to Brad himself, who grew up in the care system and admitted he and his brother Aron would roam the streets causing mayhem. In the first episode which was shown in May, Brad said: “When I was growing up, we had no routine. Never went to school. I used to just roam around the streets all day until about 10.30/11pm at night, causing mayhem. “I got put in foster care when I was seven years old with my twin brother. I was so confused. I remember hanging onto the railings outside my foster parents’ and I didn’t want to go in.” It all changed when Eve and Frank Kilmartin entered their lives, becoming their foster parents and helping him buy his first piano. Brad said: “What they did for me and my brother was absolutely everything. They’d make sure we were up to start in school, routine, getting up early, going to bed early. They gave me absolutely everything and more.” Eve and Frank were pivotal in the start of an unlikely musical career, with Eve making up the difference with his care budget to buy a piano. He said: “I didn't start playing piano until I was 14. Eve put some money in to get a piano. From that moment, my life changed.” Brad fell in love with classical music from then on. Brad faced another struggle at the age of 18 when he faced homelessness and had to stay in a hostel with girlfriend Abbie Lewis and their daughter Phoebe. Despite the struggles of this time, Brad argued this period was crucial as he began playing on the public pianos in Liverpool ONE
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