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Well done and thanks, Gaz!

I do like this new Sam's song very much. When Springsteen meets Kings Of Convenience!

Gary Barlow performs his cover of 'People Watching' by Sam Fender, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra for the 100th Radio 2 Piano Room, recorded live at the BBC's legendary Maida Vale Studios.

Arranger/conductor: Fiona Brice.

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    Maybe we need to open a separate topic for Gary's Tour? Even though not many guys discuss it (unfortunately), it's an important time for his career!

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In fact, Gary did a performance of 3 songs & interview this Thursday:

Back For Good

If There Is No Song About It (feat. Colbie Ciallat) - a brand new song

People Watching (Sam Fender's cover)

Gary Barlow performs "Greatest Day" at Jason Donovan Concert. London Palladium 3rd March 2025

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I read that Gary will release an album the end of the year. And I read that Rob is recording new music. If he continues like this, Gary's album is out later the year just as he seems to have said it and Rob's will be out whenever forever

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Maybe we need to open a separate topic for Gary's Tour?

Even though not many guys discuss it (unfortunately), it's an important time for his career!

2 hours ago, Better Man said:

Maybe we need to open a separate topic for Gary's Tour?

Even though not many guys discuss it (unfortunately), it's an important time for his career!

Yes, good idea !

April 25th - Olympia Theatre Dublin

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Really nice story ❤️

Brad Kella 'living the dream' performing alongside Gary Barlow after growing up in care

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Brad Kella says playing piano with Gary Barlow on the opening night of his tour was "possibly one of the best nights of my life".

The 23-year-old from Bootle is supporting the Take That frontman on his 'Songbook Tour', travelling around the UK and Ireland.

Brad originally found fame after appearing on the second series of the Channel 4 show 'The Piano'.

He wowed the judges after auditioning in Liverpool's Lime Street Station, before winning the show at the final concert in Manchester.

Since winning the show, he has performed in some of the biggest venues, including the Royal Albert Hall.

However, it was in his early life where Brad really honed his talent, after growing up in care in Liverpool.

Brad pictured with his brother Aron, and his foster parents Eve and Frank.

Brad pictured with his brother Aron, and his foster parents Eve and Frank.Credit: Family Photo

Brad said: "I want to be a big massive role model for kids in foster care. Every twenty minutes a child goes into foster care in our country and there's 7,000 homes needed to guide those children into a better future.

"If I did not go into foster care, I would have either been selling drugs or would have been in jail, or even worse I would have been in such a dark place."

Brad dedicates his success to his foster parents Eve and Frank, who raised him and his twin brother from the age of seven.

He said: "I was so blessed to get amazing foster parents that gave me the opportunity to believe in everything. I always say if it weren't for the care system, I would not be the man I am today."

Brad Kella performed 'A Million Love Songs' on stage alongside Gary Barlow in the Isle of Man.

Brad Kella performed 'A Million Love Songs' on stage alongside Gary Barlow in the Isle of Man.Credit: Instagram - @bradkella,

Brad performed a collection of his own music at the beginning of the show, before joining Gary on stage to play one of his biggest hits.

"Being able to play 'A Million Love Songs' to Gary Barlow live on stage for the first time was a moment I will never ever forget", Brad said. "I just feel so blessed, it doesn't actually seem real at the moment." Brad cannot read music, and never had a piano lesson until appearing on the Channel 4 show.

He said: "I locked myself away and played for hours and hours and hours, until eventually I got a better piano, and that's when I feel my life really started".

Brad caught up with ITV Granada Reports in the Villa Marina after launching the tour on the Isle of Man.

Brad caught up with ITV Granada Reports in the Villa Marina after launching the tour on the Isle of Man.Credit: ITV Granada Reports

Gary Barlow kicked off his tour in the Isle of Man on 17 April, selling out two nights at the Villa Marina in Douglas.

This was Brad's first time on the island, which he described as "one of the most gorgeous places he's ever been to".

He said: "I've took a good amount of walks already round the island, and it's surprised me so much how much history and stuff is going on around here. "I feel really privileged to be over here". Brad is preparing to release his debut album 'Phoebe's Melody' on 6 June, with his single 'Levels' coming out on 29 April. The 'Songbook Tour' will visit Liverpool, Blackpool, and Manchester, before ending in Thetford Forest Park on 21 June later this year.

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