In 1998, Wheeler responded to an audition for a "girl band" Virginia, masterminded by record producer Ian Shaw (founder of Warm Fuzz Records) and then consisting of Louise Miller and Lee Winnick, the latter shortly afterwards replaced by Laura Matthews.
In 1998, Wheeler participated in an audition for a girl group named Virginia, led by record producer Ian Shaw (founder of Warm Fuzz Records). The group initially consisted of Louise Miller and Lee Winnick, but Winnick was later replaced by Laura Matthews.