Will Martin (born 31 August 1984) is a New Zealand-born classical crossover singer.[1]
Martin's first album, released in his native New Zealand, went platinum in 6 weeks.[2] The album, called A New World, featured songs such as "Into the West", "If" and "Going Home".
Will commented on his success with "I am an entertainer; I sing, I can play the piano. I want to bring an entertainment factor to this kind of music because it has never really been done before".
"I intend to rock out with a big orchestra behind me. I want to be real. I want to misbehave. I want to reach people. Dress me like a pop star and let me sing, and maybe some eighteen-year-old girl will go out and buy a classical album for the first time".[citation needed]
Martin released his second album titled Inspirations in New Zealand in late November 2010.[3]
On 23 October he performed the France national anthem "La Marseillaise" at Eden Park in Auckland before the final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.