The First Fleet was conceived by Tristan Grassick  and Michael Griggs in a home studio in Camden, a suburb on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia in September 2010.

Soon after, Tristan moved to London to discover a musical diversity that Sydney’s limited music scene failed to provide, while Michael travelled Europe to explore live music and culture. They reunited in February 2011, sharing a room in North London (Where Michael slept in a tent fashioned out of an upturned wardrobe and a flag). And so, The First Fleet was born.

The duo played their first gig armed with acoustic guitars and trash cans at an Ear music night at The Silver Bullet in Finsbury Park, London.

It was here they met the young artist Rae Goddard. She took pity on the dustbin-bashing boys and selflessly offered up her drum kit (minus a snare; a floor tom with a t-shirt on the skin, full of rice and pennies, sufficed) They bonded immediately, and from then there were three. Her elegantly manic style on drums added a seasick intensity to the band's sound.

The trio moved in together to a small mouldy flat in Tottenham. Soon after they joined forces with New Zealander violinist Charmian Keay. Her orchestral background added beauty and drama to The First Fleet's music, complementing the songs with twisting melodies that hung unresolved, haunting the rumbling and boisterous sound of the other three members. 

These two graceful, yet surprisingly fierce girls were the perfect addition to what already existed in the rough-round-the-edges, testosterone led First Fleet; with front-man Tristan’s instantly addictive melodies and guitarist Michael’s ability to seamlessly weave harmonies and motives together. 

Dubbed as ‘angry folk’ by St Mortiz Club in Soho, and describing themselves as skiffle driven, DIY hittin’ nomad blues their live shows soon became characterised by their playfully aggressive stage presence that demands the undivided attention of the room. They’re recognised as being an informal foursome free from self-importance, with a frivolous approach to their performances. Laughs were had by all watching their live performance on the London Overground (Soundtracks Festival 2011) from New Cross to Dalston, followed by a street performance, purposelessly dressed in drag and circus attire.

In October 2011 The First Fleet, along side producer and engineer Dean Tuza (The Rubens) climbed aboard Lightship 95, a studio floating on the River Thames to record their first E.P ‘Clean’. The four track E.P, mixed at Plus 22 studios in New York, features additional percussion, trumpet, bass and an impromptu backing choir of students rounded up from a local dance school. The First Fleet’s ‘Clean’ E.P is set for release in April.

And this is just the beginning.

Thank you for dropping by. Am an independent international singer songwriter from the South of England, formerly signed to EMI in the Netherlands. SoundCloud has given me the opportunity to listen to and collaborate with so many talented musicians around the world and to meet others, who just wish to listen. Their choices of music and sounds have broadened my choices and pleasure. 
My intention, as an independent musician, is to write, produce and perform music that I can share and hopefully along the way help to raise awareness and support for charities encompassing human, animal and environmental issues, while still retaining the validity of the music itself. 
Projects in the pipeline & released: 
My latest release is an EP called Just a Drop. Released to raise money for a water harvesting tank and wash stations for a Primary School in Kenya. All money charged is being passed on to Just a Drop for the project. www.supportingwithmusic.telluriumq.com
A single called  "Little Soul – Amanda Woollett/Dave Friend/Shael Wrinch" . http://soundcloud.com/the-musical-crucible/little-soul-final-final-mix has already been released to support Day4Women http://soundcloud.com/groups/day4women , an all-female album & to help raise funds for a women’s refuge called Monika’s Househttp://soundcloud.com/zefora/paperhouses 

Animal’s Asia Supporting the Moon Bears An EP http://soundcloud.com/amanda-woollett/sets/3-songs-in-aid-of-animals-asia/

Red Friday song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl3N0JJatkw&list=RDcl3N0JJatkw&start_radio=1 (Supporting PTSD Resolution, a UK Charity Providing Free, Promt, Confidential and Efffective Treatment for Veterans' Mental Health https://ptsdresolution.org/
20/10/2011 A Message:
Sound Cloud is amazing! : )
There are I believe approximately 196 countries in the world today, so far one or more people in 76 of the countries in the world have listened to one or more of my songs. I don't know how your journey led you to press play but I would like to say thank you for listening and Take care to all, Amanda : )
Un message:
Nuage sonore est incroyable! :)
Il ya je crois environ 196 pays dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, jusqu'à une ou plusieurs personnes dans 76 des pays dans le monde ont écouté une ou plusieurs de mes chansons. Je ne sais pas comment votre parcours vous a amené à appuyer sur play, mais je tiens à vous dire merci pour l'écoute et prendre soin de tous Amanda:)

رسالة :
سحابة الصوت هو مدهش! :)
أعتقد أن هناك ما يقرب من 196 بلدا في العالم اليوم ، وحتى الآن واحد أو أكثر من شخص في 76 من البلدان في العالم قد استمع إلى واحد أو أكثر من أغنياتي. أنا لا أعرف كيف كنت رحلتك أدى إلى الصحافة اللعب ولكنني أود أن أقول شكرا لكم على الاستماع والعناية لجميع أماندا، :)

Soundcloud это удивительно! :) Сейчас в мире насчитывается примерно 196 стран, и хтябы один человек из 76 этих стран послушал одну или нескольких моих песен. Я не знаю, как вы забрели сюда и нажали play, но я хотела бы сказать спасибо за прослушивания - Привет:) Amanda

SoundCloud es fantástico! :)
Existen aproximadamente 196 países en el mundo, me parece; hasta este momento, una o más personas en 76 de esos países ha escuchado alguna de mis canciones. Desconozco el camino que te llevó a encontrarte y reproducir alguna de ellas, pero de cualquier manera, quiero agradecerte por escuchar. Amanda :)
Soundcloud ist fantastisch! : ) 
Es gibt heute glaube ich 196 Länder auf der Welt von denen aus 76 Ländern mindestens ein Mensch einen oder mehrerer meiner Songs gehört hat. Ich weiß nicht auf welchem Weg Ihr zu mir gekommen seit, aber ich möchte mich für eure Aufmerksamkeit bedanken. 
Passt auf euch auf, Amanda : )
Nuvem de som é incrível! :)
Há Acredito aproximadamente 196 países no mundo de hoje, até o momento uma ou mais pessoas em 76 dos países do mundo ter escutado uma ou mais das minhas músicas. Eu não sei como a sua jornada o levou a imprensa jogar, mas eu gostaria de dizer muito obrigado por ouvir e Tome o cuidado de todas as Amanda,:)

The First Fleet is following