Join us for an evening of Rhys' eclectic music along with funny and heartfelt stories about his life.

Join Us for An Evening with Rhys Wynn-Jones

Known as "The Nightchurch Pianist" Rhys was sleeping rough when he went viral playing Bohemian Rhapsody in January 2024 at "Nightchurch Penzance".

After months known in Penwith (his local area of Cornwall) as the "mystery" pianist, Rhys decided to put on a concert in response to his unexpected viral fame. This was not to help himself but to help his friends get off the streets and show thanks to the church that supported him. This decision earned him major national and local press attention including from the BBC, ITV, The Times and Sky News.

After the success of the initial concert Rhys was asked by churches all over the Duchy to play concerts and embarked on what became known as the "The Nightchurch Piano Tour". To date, including a show at his dream venue Truro Cathedral, Rhys has fundraised over £37,500 for homeless, mental health and earth charities. He has also released his first EP "Hi & Bye", won the 2025 ITV West Country's Pride of Britain Regional Fundraiser Award. This year he has been named as one of the Big Issue's Top 100 Changemakers of 2026.

Rhys plays a variety of musical styles from classical, film scores pop, rock and comedy whilst sharing funny and heartfelt stories from his life. His shows are energetic and unexpected...brace yourselves!

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