Australian born Will Francis is an incredible new folk/rock talent who is ready to blaze on to the music scene in 2010. Will cites influences from Bob Dylan and fellow Australian Mick Thomas to Paolo Nutini and Jack Johnson, his song writing skills capture the imagination with a rare passion.

Never happier than with a guitar in his hand, Will already has an amazing catalogue of songs revealing the thoughts, musings, feelings and observations of a life time. Drawing on a wanderlust of experience which has taken him from Australia and around the globe, Will's music evokes an intoxicating spirit of adventure.

Much of his inspiration stems from his “student of life” approach and his “shoe string” travels, including time spent in 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.

His raw talent, broad travels, observations and insights, coupled with a wonderful imagination have enabled him to compile a large collection of beautiful songs that carry universal appeal. Will Francis is destined to become a renowned name in music. Having recently become a dad for the first time, Will's musical creations take in a kaleidoscope of experience, from teenager to parent. Today Will is settled and living in England with his family and his music is ready to reach a far larger audience.

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.

By Dean Valler, Journalist