Will Sparks

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Will Sparks
Born (1993-03-15) 15 March 1993 (age 32)
Melbourne, Australia
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Electro house, Melbourne bounce
Occupation(s) Producer, musician
Instruments Ableton Live, guitarist, piano
Years active 2012–present
Labels Sony Music Australia, Bourne Recordings
Associated acts Joel Fletcher, Rojdar, Timmy Trumpet

William James Sparks (born 15 March 1993) is a producer and DJ from Melbourne, Australia,[1] who is best known for his 2013 single "Bring It Back" with Joel Fletcher and his 2014 single "Ah Yeah So What!" featuring Wiley and Elen Levon.

He attended Camberwell High School and Caulfield Grammar in Melbourne, but dropped out at the end of year 11 to pursue a musical career.[2] His debut EP was released in Australia and debuted at number 35 in December 2014.[3]

Sparks has toured America, Europe and Asia and has headlined festivals such as TomorrowWorld, TomorrowLand, Stereosonic and Future Music Festival.[4]

He was named No. 1 Australian DJ in 2014.[5]

In January 2014, Will Sparks partnered with Electronic Music lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Beyond Blue, a company that is working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience.

Discography

Extended plays

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
Another Land 2014 35

Singles

Album Year Peak positions Certifications Label
AUS
[6]
FRA NZ
"In the Air"[7] 2012 Club Cartel Records
"Okay"[8] Pop Rox Muzik
"Ah Yeah!"[9] 82 Hussle
"Chemical Energy"
(featuring Flea)[10]
2013 One Love
"Phoenix"[11]
"The Viking"[12]
"Bring It Back"
(with Joel Fletcher)
33 Ministry of Sound Australia
"Catch"[14] 2014 22 Sony Music Entertainment
"When the Lights Go Out"
(featuring Troi)[15]
Ultra Records
"Hard Nation"[16] Ministry of Sound Australia
"This Is What the Bounce Is"[17] Ultra Records
"Ah Yeah So What!"
(featuring Wiley and Elen Levon.)[18]
4 116 34
  • ARIA: Platinum[19]
Ministry of Sound Australia
"Sick Like That"
(featuring Luciana)[20]
2015 97 137[21] Ultra Records
"Get Lit"
(featuring Lil Debbie)[22]
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  2. Sydney Morning Herald (2013). Sparks flies to LA on the rhythm of Melbourne Bounce. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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