Brisbane, Australia-based singer-songwriter, Francesca de Valence has been picking up lots of steam. Her shimmering and accessible blend of pop, rock and folk has earned her praise and recognition across the globe. Francesca first came to the attention of the industry after being honoured with a Los Angeles Music Award in November 2008 for her debut EP From The Outside In. Performing at the red carpet event at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood she walked away with the award for International Songwriter of the Year.
Since the May 2008 release of From The Outside In, Francesca has gathered a string of accolades including AC Song Of The Year in the 2008 Independent Singer Songwriter Awards, Runner Up in the ‘We Are Listening’ 2008 Singer/Songwriter Awards and was named Semi-Finalist in the 2008 UK Songwriting Contest.
The past few months has seen Francesca play her second national tour of Australia selling out three shows and playing at venues including Manchester Lane (Melb.), The Zoo (Bris.), and reaching out to regional communities, all with significant media attention and independent radio play. In early April, Francesca took her show on the road to Lyon, France and Los Angeles, California and played at the famed “Viper Room†in West Hollywood for the unofficial closing party of A&R Worldwide’s Musexpo 2009 Conference on April 30.
Francesca de Valence is currently available for signing, licensing, booking, publishing and management worldwide – contact
[email protected] or find more information at www.myspace.com/francescadevalence.
Francesca’s music ‘apprenticeship’ started with a childhood dedicated to classical music studies and later a degree in Jazz from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. But it was the influence of her song writing idols Carole King, Stevie Wonder and Neil Finn that put a teenage Francesca on the road to writing her own songs. Having performed with some of the world’s best including Michael Buble and Keith Urban, Francesca’s decision to make her mark on the music industry is one that she’s not looked back on.
“From The Outside In will probably sell a million†– Everett True, NYC Village Voice
“Soaring, Beatles-esque melodies and…Crystalline Vocals†- Nick Bond, Sydney Citysearch
“Listening to Francesca makes you think of some of the greats such as Carole King and Sarah McLachlan. This Australian has a true distinction and a timeless quality to her voice.†– Radio Indy
“Francesca is created for the 21st century music marketplace. Her style is fresh and her melodies are perfect for commercial radio.†– Al Bowman, Founder/Executive Producer, Los Angeles Music Awards
“Sweet, heartfelt songs…that show off her naturally beautiful voice†– Sally Browne, Courier Mail
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2009 Los Angeles Tour
Room 5, Los Angeles, USA
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2009 "Miles Away" Australian Tour
Manchester Lane, Melbourne, Australia
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2009 "Miles Away" Australian Tour
Manchester Lane, Melbourne, Australia
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2009 "Miles Away" Australian Tour
Manchester Lane, Melbourne, Australia
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2008 Los Angeles Music Awards
International Songwriter of the Year
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Interview on the Red Carpet with "Real TV Films" - Nov 22 2008, Hollywood, Los Angeles
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *