"An Extremely Entertaining Evening!"
- BBC Radio 2
Ross Leadbeater, aka 'The Piano Man' is an award-winning pianist entertainer and musical director from South Wales working across theatre, TV, radio and cruise ships.
With a mission to inspire, entertain and uplift audiences through music, he makes piano-led pop for grown ups blending folk/country and musical theatre vibes.
Influenced by Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Neil Sedaka alongside Michael Buble and Tom Odell, Ross performs timeless classics, singalong favourites and originals.
His latest artist project is a debut album with singles new ‘Song Of Your Life’ and 'Express Delivery' already released. A third single should be out in 2026 ahead of the album.
A growing U.S. fanbase is calling or him to play the East and West Coast. 🇺🇸
The Highlights so far...
100k+ YouTube Views
10k Followers
BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio London radio play
BBC Radio Wales - Christmas Show commission (2016-2018)
iTunes Charts, Classical Brit Award.
Performed with Josh Groban, Bonnie T, Shirley Bassey & Katherine Jenkins.
International 'guest residencies' with Royal Carribean Cruises.
The Next Chapter...
In 2008, Ross got his ‘big break’ as part of the Nation’s Favourite Choir, ‘Only Men Aloud’. Signed to Decca Records, they won a Classical Brit Award, sold over 300,000 records, and performed with legends like Shirley Bassey, Bonnie Tyler, and Josh Groban at The Royal Variety Show.
He embarked on a solo recording career in 2016 with his debut EP Great British Songbook topping the iTunes Charts and gaining national radio play on BBC Radio 2, attracting the attention of Elaine Paige and Aled Jones. His Christmas Single ‘You & Me & Our Christmas Tree’ achieved Top 10 iTunes Christmas Single in 2017.
This led to Ross presenting his own BBC Radio Wales Christmas show, playing 16-dates at The Edinburgh Festival, international touring, and wowing American audiences aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Ross Leadbeater & Friends - LIVE SHOW
Join Ross Leadbeater & Friends for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling!
Award-winning pianist, entertainer & coach, Ross takes audiences on a journey through life's highs and lows, blending captivating melodies with heartfelt narratives.
Featuring special guests, Ross The PianoMan & Friends promises an evening filled with joy, laughter, and soul-stirring music, including the new single "Song Of Your Life," from his brand-new EP celebrating his 40th milestone birthday.
Don't miss this extraordinary live show experience!
LIVE DATES
18th July - 13th September -
Serenade Of The Seas Residency
2nd October - 27th November - London Residency tbc
4th December - 13th February
Royal OfThe Seas Residency
Past sell-out solo shows at London Hippodrome, Crazy Coqs, PizzaExpressLive.
Previous performances at Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium.
REVIEWS
"An Extremely Entertaining Evening!"
BBC Radio 2
"A Great Night - worthy of a standing ovation!"
BBC Radio Wales
"Gorgeous Music, Beautifully Presented!"
BBC Radio London
Discography
Only Men Aloud
2007 - This Land of Ours (EMI Classics)
2008 - Only Men Aloud (Decca) – No.16 in UK Album Charts
2010 - Band of Brothers (Decca) – No.1 in UK Classical Album Charts. Classical Brit award (2010) for Album of the Year.
Solo Projects
2016 - Great British Songbook (Debut EP - Tryfan Records) – No.3 in iTunes Classical Albums Charts
2017 - You & Me & Our Christmas Tree (Tryfan Records) – No.1 in iTunes Christmas Singles Charts.
Latest Project - The Debut Album
2024- Song Of Your Life (No.17 iTunes Singer- Songwriter Charts).
2025 - Express Delivery
2026 - Nashville Nights (drops November 2026).
Debut Album coming soon.
