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 responded to an audition for a girl band called Virginia, which was founded by record producer Ian Shaw (founder of Warm Fuzz Records). The group initially consisted of Louise Miller and Lee Winnick, with Laura Matthews replacing Winnick later on.