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Meet Trev, one of the last pub pianists in England

Sophia Kunigk
December 19, 2025

Trev Woodison is one of England’s last pub pianists. He can play more than 4,000 songs by heart — from Coldplay to Queen.

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Trev the Pianoman is one of England’s last pub pianists, preserving a 160‑year‑old tradition. On tour in Exeter, he turns pop hits from Coldplay to Queen into lively pub tunes — knowing 4,500 songs by heart. His energetic performances captivate young audiences, and he hopes to inspire a new generation to keep pub‑piano culture alive.