Grammy Entry Singer/Songwriter Will Francis has released a brand new single and music video in support of the
Great British Pub.” Both the music video and single are available from
ITunes while the single is available from all good digital retailers'.
This fantastic single will be released on the Digital Jukebox Record Label
during August 2011.
About Will Francis
by Dean Valler,
former Reporter/Journalist for 'The Times'
Will Francis is an incredible new folk/rock talent who is set to blaze on to the music scene in 2011/12. Will cites influences from Bob Dylan and Mick Thomas, to Paolo Nutini and Jack Johnson, and his song writing skills capture the imagination with a rare passion.
The grandson of a “Ten Pound POM”, Will was Australian born, has
travelled the world and now calls the UK home. Much of his
inspiration stems from his “student of life” approach and his
travels including South East Asia, snowboarding in Canada, road
tripping through the US, living in London and travelling throughout
Europe. A surfer at heart, Will's music brings out waves of emotion
that has already been appreciated by audiences the world over.
Be it in the pub, bar, club, festival stage or simply busking on the streets of Amsterdam, Wills music takes his audience on an amazing journey which could lead them anywhere from the banks of the Mississippi to the swirling surf on the coastline of his beloved homeland. Will has penned songs for a new generation.
A hugely talented songwriter, Will has commenced recording his laid-back, whimsical sounds and is looking to partner a publisher or fellow artist to help exploit them to their full potential. Find out for yourself the genius of this gripping new talent.
Download the campaign
poster for your local pub in support of this new single from Will
Francis - [click here]
The Facts about
UK Pubs...
UK Pubs employ 600,000 people.
Pubs raise millions for charity - estimated to be £110M per annum. (BII, CGA)
Currently approx. 25 Pubs per week are closing across the UK.
Unlike Pubs, Supermarkets aggressively discount alcohol & provide little duty of care.
70% of alcohol now sold away from pub’s supervised environment (ALMR)
Pubs are most often small, local, family-run businesses.
Beer tax has increased 36% since March 2008, hitting Pubs hard
Approx 1/3 of the cost of a pub pint is tax – around £1.00 on average
(Venners)
Over 5,000 pubs have closed in the past 5 years.
British Pubs are a major tourist attraction - UK visitors make over 13 million visits to Pubs each year.
On average each Pub adds over £80, 000 per year to its local economy.
Accompanying statistics were kindly provided by the BBPA
unless otherwise stated (June 2011).
Will Francis is in support of 5% VAT for pubs and the wider
hospitality industry. Add your name to the “Thrive on 5” petition,
it takes just 30 seconds [click
here]
A critical, accurate and fun wake up call for the Great British public, licensed trade and politicians
Trevor Heyburn
Managing Director, Venners Ltd.
Venners improve hospitality profits & controls throughout the UK – including many pubs. Established in 1896, their founder was knighted for services to the government in relation to the licensed trade. Venners
services include Liquor & Food Stocktaking, Event Profit & Control,
Franchise Support, Compliance Audit, Inventory & Valuation and
Health & Safety, including Food and Fire Safety.
Will Francis is an incredible new folk/rock talent who is set to blaze on to the music scene in 2011/12. Will cites influences from Bob Dylan and Mick Thomas, to Paolo Nutini and Jack Johnson, and his song writing skills capture the imagination with a rare passion.
UK Pubs employ 600,000 people.