Wednesday 3 September 2025: Commuters at St. Pancras International Station were treated to a surprise musical performance with a life-saving twist as TV presenter, musician, and St John Ambulance volunteer Myleene Klass took to the piano to highlight the importance of CPR. As part of the charity’s annual Save a Life September campaign, Myleene played well-known songs that match the rhythm needed to perform chest compressions, drawing a crowd and sparking conversations about first aid.

The event saw Myleene join fellow St John volunteers in first aid demonstrations, where members of the public learned in less than 30 minutes how to treat choking, severe bleeding, and cardiac arrest. The hands-on experience was designed to empower everyday people with the confidence to act in an emergency.

This year, the charity hopes to persuade 300,000 members of the public to add learning vital first aid to the list of things they do for loved ones and fill communities across England with potential lifesavers.

Myleene Klass, St John Ambulance Ambassador said: “Save a Life September is all about giving people the confidence and knowledge to step in and help when it really counts.

“Today, we used music to make CPR memorable – but the real message is that learning first aid is simple, quick, and something anyone can do. It’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to the people you love.”

St. Pancras International’s public pianos regularly welcome not only global stars but also up-and-coming musicians and passionate enthusiasts, nurturing a unique sense of creativity and community at the heart of this iconic venue. As such a busy thoroughfare, the station was the perfect location to draw in a big crowd and communicate this important message.

Peter Martin-Jones, Head of Marketing at London St. Pancras Highspeed said: “We’re delighted to support St John Ambulance and Myleene Klass in making first aid more accessible here at St. Pancras International. It’s fascinating to see how music can be used in such a creative way to support life-saving skills, and we’re proud that the St. Pancras Piano has been chosen as the stage for this important message.”

The event marked the start of Save a Life September, which combines free in-person demos with online videos to make first aid accessible to all. With Myleene’s star power and the dedication of St John volunteers, the campaign struck a chord - both musically and emotionally - with the public.

The campaign launches as new research* reveals: 

• 84% say they’d do anything for their loved ones yet 42% of people have never taken a first aid course1   

• Just over four in 10 (42%) say they’d feel guilty if they didn’t know how to help a loved one in an emergency 
  
  
• People are almost twice as likely to give up the last piece of chocolate for their loved one (38%) than to learn first aid skills that could save their life (20%)

For more information visit sja.org.uk/save-a-life-september