Born & raised on an Island steeped in musical Heritage Spike Oatley is a Singer Songwriter that is very much a product of his environment. Much like his native Isle of Wight just off of the south coast of England his songs are a place to go to, a sanctuary or simply an old friend.
He has proven to be a tireless practitioner of his craft over the years with endless gigging, busking, prolific song writing & time in the studio.
Involved with various creative educational projects in Schools across England Spike has worked with pupils of all ages to write, record & discover the craft of songwriting and music.
Spike has enjoyed having air play on various Radio stations including the BBC & has performed live as an invited guest on both Phil Jackson's BBC South Introducing Show & BBC Radio Solent's Sally Taylor Show.
In 2011 a track written by Spike called 'Ray Of Light' was used as the official Natwest Island Games Anthem.
With his former band in 2013 he won a slot at the Green Man Festival via an international online voting poll & a live final, he went on to support The Magic Numbers on their Acoustic Tour that same year.
He has proven to be a tireless practitioner of his craft over the years with endless gigging, busking, prolific song writing & time in the studio.
Involved with various creative educational projects in Schools across England Spike has worked with pupils of all ages to write, record & discover the craft of songwriting and music.
Spike has enjoyed having air play on various Radio stations including the BBC & has performed live as an invited guest on both Phil Jackson's BBC South Introducing Show & BBC Radio Solent's Sally Taylor Show.
In 2011 a track written by Spike called 'Ray Of Light' was used as the official Natwest Island Games Anthem.
With his former band in 2013 he won a slot at the Green Man Festival via an international online voting poll & a live final, he went on to support The Magic Numbers on their Acoustic Tour that same year.