· Born in 1997 William has been composing piano music since the age of four; he is described as a music genius
· Australasia Song Writing Award winner at age seven
· Performing since the age of seven in New Zealand and Brisbane @ Food and Wine Festivals, Nelson Airport, Cafés, Christchurch Art Centre, Jazz Festivals, Fundraising Events, Auckland Maori-TV Anzac Day Special, New Zealand Music Month, Santa Parades, television appearances, own concerts and recitals, plus many more
· Confidently plays with bands and orchestras
· Captivates his audience with ease and takes them on a journey from laughter to tears as he pours his soul into his music
· Recorded two CDs at age seven and eight
· Plays piano, pipe organ, keyboard, harmonica and sings; From classical to jazz, blues, country, pop and rock ’n roll
· William's music room is lined with awards, cups, certificates and trophies; his dedication is eminent
· His composition (War Flowers) contains moving lyrics about a soldier at war and his Tribute to Mount Erebus composition is an instrumental piece that captures an airy imagination of New Zealand’s worst air disaster. Both composed at age 10 demonstrate an amazing ability with emotional impact, way beyond his years. The two were entered into the 2008 UK Song Writing Competition open section where they became semi-finalists; among the top 15% world-wide
· Elected a full Singer Song Writer with APRA at the age of seven
· One of five finalists in New Zealand’s 2010 Corporate Events People’s Choice Awards in the entertainment section
· In 2010 William was honoured to be personally invited by Sir Cliff Richard to meet with him during his New Zealand tour with The Shadows at Westpac Arena (Christchurch). Sir Cliff told William he had a “rare and remarkable talent and that he was looking forward to seeing him at the top of the chart!"
· In August 2010 William performed a Mozart Concerto for 3 Pianos and Orchestra; this had never been done in Nelson before, and was a great success
· November 2010 William met David Helfgott, the pianist from the movie Shine
· William is currently seeking sponsors towards recording his compositions
