Francis — Alex Wesley and the full band on stage

The Band

Not an Act. A Body of Work.

3,000+ performances. Music licensed to Universal Music in Dubai. International stages across Europe and the Middle East. This is the story of how a band earns its reputation.

Licensed to Universal Music
Yamaha (Alex)
Marshall (Alex)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
3,000+ Shows Worldwide

The Story

Where It Started. Where We Are Now.

Francis began as a conviction that live music could be done better. Not just technically — emotionally. The kind of performance that doesn't just fill a room but changes the atmosphere of it.

Fronted by Alex Wesley and built from a group of professional musicians with roots in touring, recording and performance, the band has grown from Milton Keynes venues to international stages. Having our music licensed to Universal Music in Dubai validated the artistic side. After-show sets for Coldplay and Kings of Leon proved the live calibre. Alex’s demonstrator and training work for Yamaha, Vox and Marshall keeps the band close to the gear industry.

But the real story is the 3,000+ performances — weddings, galas, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, luxury resorts — where the same standard has been delivered every time, regardless of budget, size or location.

Alex Wesley — frontman of Francis — on stage
3,000+
Performances
2019
Debut EP Released
6
Releases
5★
Consistently

Milestones

The Highlights

A record that speaks before a note is played.

Early Career

Milton Keynes to the UK Circuit

Built the foundation performing across UK venues. Developed the tight, adaptive live set that would become the band's signature.

Universal Music

Licensed to Universal Music

Francis music was licensed to Universal Music in Dubai — a label release that opened doors to a wider audience across the region.

International Expansion

Going Global

International bookings expanded across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The band performed at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix — a career-defining moment.

After-Show Highlights

Coldplay & Kings of Leon

Booked to play after-show sets following stadium performances by Coldplay and Kings of Leon — proof the band can hold a room straight after the world's biggest acts.

Industry Work

Yamaha, Marshall & Vox

Alex demonstrates and trains for Yamaha, and has done demonstration work for Vox and Marshall. Marshall have also booked Francis directly for a corporate Bandeoke night.

Live Album

Recorded Live at MK11

The definitive document of Francis as a live act — recorded in front of a live audience at MK11, Milton Keynes. Now streaming on all major platforms.

Partnerships

The Gear Side of the Job

The brands that choose to associate with an act say as much about that act as any press quote.

Universal Music

Francis music licensed and released through Universal Music in Dubai. Getting a label of that size to put its name to your records is not a thing that happens by accident.

Yamaha

Alex worked at Yamaha Guitars supporting their UK and international product managers, and still works with them freelance as a product demonstrator and trainer — including Line 6 training in Los Angeles, and input into the Rev Star guitar and CP keyboard ranges.

Marshall

Alex has filmed product demonstration content for Marshall’s acoustic amplifier range. Marshall have also booked Francis directly to play a corporate Bandeoke night.

Vox

Alex spent 2015–16 as a freelance product demonstrator for Vox Amplification, demoing their amps to players and dealers.

The People

Meet the Band

Professional musicians with serious performance pedigrees.

Francis — the band backstage
Alex Wesley — vocalist and frontman of Francis

Alex Wesley

Vocals / Frontman

Andy Hunt — Francis bass player performing live

Andy Hunt

Bass

Nathan Digby — Francis guitarist performing live

Nathan Digby

Guitar

Dale Luke Parker — Francis drummer performing live

Dale Luke Parker

Drums

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