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Frances is an Australian-Vietnamese artist based in London. A classically trained pianist turned singer-songwriter, her music blends heartfelt and at times playful storytelling with her early roots in jazz and soul. Raised on the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, and Oscar Peterson — and equally inspired by songwriting legends like James Taylor and Van Morrison — Frances began classical piano at five years old, later studying voice at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney. Frances also began songwriting around this time and recalls being painfully shy about sharing her songs, but she soon found her own unique voice as a result of several inspirational writing trips to Nashville. Frances’ recent move from her native Australia to the music mecca of London marked a creative turning point that saw her love of jazz and soul blend with a pop sensibility and a desire to connect with her audience more deeply through personal storytelling in her songs. In April 2025, she headlined a sold-out show at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and performed live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune with her band. Frances’ latest single and title track of her new EP, ‘Next Flight Home’ (out now), is a dreamy, soul-pop love song about the anticipation of seeing your loved one again, featuring Frances’ soothing, intimate vocals, uplifting gospel harmonies and a floating, steady beat. The full EP ‘Next Flight Home’ is due Sept 26th 2025 and was recorded and produced in London by Grammy Award-winning engineer producer Cameron Craig (Adele, Katie Melua). Frances performed her women’s anthem ‘She Will Rise’ live to a global TV audience as the feature entertainment for the Australian Open tennis final. She has supported music legend Dionne Warwick and Grammy winner Gregory Porter, and shared the stage in concert with jazz icon James Morrison. Her debut album Beautiful World (2020), produced by ARIA Award-winner Chong Lim AM (Olivia Newton-John), earned Frances five nominations at the Australian Songwriting Awards. Frances grew up in Sydney in a half-Asian household, her mum having arrived in Australia in 1975 as a refugee from the Vietnam War. One of four kids, Frances says, “Both of my parents encouraged us to follow our talents and our dreams, no matter how difficult or unusual. My childhood was generally filled with peace, a spirit of gratitude and the feeling that we are all connected, and I think -- and hope -- that comes out in my music.” Early in her career, Frances fronted one of Sydney’s most popular live bands, later going solo and building a national audience through several successful original releases and sold-out performances at venues and festivals across Australia. “Only a vastly talented songwriter produces such works...she played jazz piano with authentic brilliance.” — Eric Myers, The Australian “Frances' music is a river of original and heartfelt material, truly a creative force as a genuine contemporary songwriter.” — Matt Bailey, Fine Music 102.5 FM