Aussie songstress Delta Goodrem has surprised commuters at London’s St Pancras International Station with an impromptu performance on Wednesday.
Jumping on the piano — which was gifted to the station by English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber in late 2024 — the 40-year-old treated onlookers to several hits from her second album Mistaken Identity as she celebrated the project’s 20th anniversary.
The album symbolised the star’s triumphant re-emergence following a battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at just 18.
Having clearly lost none of her powerful vocal range, the girl who was “born to try” painted smiles on the faces of travellers as the echoing of classics Wings, Predictable, Hearts on the Run, and other hits rang out through the cavernous concourse.
“This is the most magical place,” Goodrem reportedly told fans between songs.
“Every piano tells a story—and this one’s seen some legends. I’m honoured to share a few songs with you while I’m here in the UK.”
With Sir Elton John first gifting a Yamaha piano to the station in 2016, the transient landmark has become a hub for talented stars to ply their craft — including Alicia Keys, Nora Jones, Jeff Goldblum, John Legend, and Sir Rod Stewart.
Peter Martin-Jones, Head of Marketing at London St. Pancras Highspeed, said the Aussie’s performance would serve to continue the legacy.
“We’re thrilled to have welcomed Delta Goodrem to St. Pancras International for this special performance,” Mr Martin-Jones said.
“Our public pianos have become a stage for extraordinary talent and unforgettable moments, and Delta’s visit was no exception. It’s moments like these that make St. Pancras a unique cultural hub for London, bringing music and joy to all who pass through.”
Dressed in a black leather jacket and pants to contrast with her white heels, some fans may have clocked Goodrem’s imposing diamond ring worn since her engagement to Aussie guitarist Matthew Copley in 2023.
However, the talent was not seen complimenting it with the diamond band that she had reportedly rocked during her two sold-out Hackney Empire shows in London earlier this month, which prompted speculation the couple had wedded in secret.
