As part of the ABC’s celebration of all things piano in 2025, the national broadcaster and Piano Plus Australia has committed to delivering up to 20 pre-loved pianos to a town near you.

Nominations are now open for people to pitch for a free piano to be installed in the public space of their choice.

Once delivered, the hope is that the instrument will bring people together to listen, play and appreciate.

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Nominations close on 20 April. A selection panel will then review all submissions and choose the winning towns which will be announced at the Classic 100 in Concert on 21 June.

The initiative partners a new ABC series The Piano, which follows the journey of everyday pianists invited to tickle the ivories in whatever style they like at busy locations across Australia – while being secretly observed by two expert piano players,  Harry Connick Jr. and Andrea Lam. 

The Piano will be available to stream on ABC iview from 4 May.