🎸 Welcome to Episode 27 of our local music podcast, where we dive deep into the world of indie music and local talent! 🎸

This week, we’re joined by Ollie Anglesea, the frontman of rising Wigan indie band The Lilacs, who have taken the UK music scene by storm.

Ollie talks us through their incredible journey, from writing early tunes and playing their first gigs to performing on the Big Top stage at the legendary Isle of Wight Festival, where 4000 fans sang their songs back to them.

In this indie music podcast, we chat about:

✅ How The Lilacs formed

✅ Writing songs influenced by bands they love (and the hate that sometimes follows)

✅ Gigging at iconic venues like O2 Academy, O2 Ritz Manchester, and Manchester’s Albert Hall ✅ Their festival appearances at Tramlines, Stranger Ways, and 5 years at Isle of Wight Festival ✅ Collaborating with producers like Joe Cross (The Courteeners) and Ady Hall (Sugarhouse) ✅ Working with This Feeling to build momentum

✅ The release of their new EP, The 395 (to forever), and future album plans Plus, hear stories of festival run-ins with The Stereophonics, The Lottery Winners, and even Jedward!

👉 If you’re an indie music fan, local musician, songwriter, aspiring band member, or just love discovering new talent, this episode is for you. Hit subscribe for two weekly chats with the best in the UK music industry!

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🕘Timestamps

Introducing Ollie Anglesea | 0:00

Jedward & The Lottery Winners| 2:39

The Origins Of The Lilacs | 3:50

The Lilacs Band Name | 8:40

Writing Early Lilacs Songs | 10:30

First Gig | 17:40

Haters \ Writing Like Influences | 21:50

Getting Traction | 25:20

Meeting Band Manager Todd | 36:25

Playing The Big Stages | 38:22

Spending Time With Jedward | 50:45

Working With Producers | 53:35

Sam's Treatment/ Future Plans | 1:06:40

Ollie's Clothing Brand | 1:11:35

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