Will And The People Tour Dates

• 20th Mar 2009

The fast-rising Will and the People have announced a new set of tour dates for April and May, including a support slot on Girls Aloud's arena tour. The dates follow their residency at London's Water Rats, and previous tours with The Hoosiers and The Script. The band's debut single 'Knocking' will be released on 4 May through RCA.

Live dates:

8 April LONDON Borderline

15 April LONDON 93 Feet East

19 April LONDON Notting Hill Arts Club (Vicars Secret Tea Party)

29 April WOLVERHAMPTON Little Civic

30 April LONDON Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes

9 May GLASGOW SECC (w/ Girls Aloud)

11 May NOTTINGHAM Trent Arena (w/ Girls Aloud)

12 May NOTTINGHAM Trent Arena (w/ Girls Aloud)

13 May SHEFFIELD Arena (w/ Girls Aloud)

15 May SHEFFIELD Arena (w/ Girls Aloud)

Growing up in a sleepy coastal town, the smart but easily bored Will Rendle was in and out of trouble until he found an outlet for his wayward energy. Inspired by his love of Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Police, and Californian ska-punk pioneers Sublime, the teenage Will started playing the guitar and writing songs.

Aged 18 he moved to Brighton and threw himself into the local live music scene, joining and leaving a succession of bands until he found the right people to play with him. Once The People – Dan Lundholm, John Tilley, and Alison Brown – were recruited, things happened fast.

A loose, fluid and incredibly engaging live unit, Will And The People’s ability to turn their gigs into happenings soon got the band noticed. As the buzz about them spread, the band landed themselves a recording deal within a few months of trying. Now relocated to London, Will And The People are currently working on their debut album with producer Johnny Douglas.