Hi, I’m Lily Oakes. I grew up between London and Paris, where music found me early. When I was 17, a recording of my version of His Eye Is on the Sparrow caught the attention of Jack Savoretti, who welcomed me into The Suppliers. That connection opened doors to Kensaltown Studios and a circle of legendary collaborators, and I soon signed with IMG Talent and ITB. I’ve spent years touring London and Paris, releasing music, and testing my craft in studios and stages big and small. Today I’m focused on composing, singing, writing, and producing across film, TV, and brand campaigns. I co-wrote an album in LA with Glen Ballard, scored films like Could This Be You?, collaborated with Nathaniel Méchaly, and created main themes for TV series like The Defeated. My work has earned awards and invitations to projects with Nike, Pinterest, Frieze, and more, and I’m developing new studio albums and cross-disciplinary commissions for fashion, cinema, and fine art.

Lily Oakes

Hi, I’m Lily Oakes. I grew up between London and Paris, where music found me early. When I was 17, a recording of my version of His Eye Is on the Sparrow caught the attention of Jack Savoretti, who welcomed me into The Suppliers. That connection opened doors to Kensaltown Studios and a circle of legendary collaborators, and I soon signed with IMG Talent and ITB. I’ve spent years touring London and Paris, releasing music, and testing my craft in studios and stages big and small. Today I’m focused on composing, singing, writing, and producing across film, TV, and brand campaigns. I co-wrote an album in LA with Glen Ballard, scored films like Could This Be You?, collaborated with Nathaniel Méchaly, and created main themes for TV series like The Defeated. My work has earned awards and invitations to projects with Nike, Pinterest, Frieze, and more, and I’m developing new studio albums and cross-disciplinary commissions for fashion, cinema, and fine art.

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Hi, I’m Lily Oakes. I grew up between London and Paris, where music found me early. When I was 17, a recording of my version of His Eye Is on the Sparrow caught the attention of Jack Savoretti, who welcomed me into The Suppliers. That connection opened doors to Kensaltown Studios and a circle of legendary collaborators, and I soon signed with IMG Talent and ITB. I’ve spent years touring London and Paris, releasing music, and testing my craft in studios and stages big and small.

Today I’m focused on composing, singing, writing, and producing across film, TV, and brand campaigns. I co-wrote an album in LA with Glen Ballard, scored films like Could This Be You?, collaborated with Nathaniel Méchaly, and created main themes for TV series like The Defeated. My work has earned awards and invitations to projects with Nike, Pinterest, Frieze, and more, and I’m developing new studio albums and cross-disciplinary commissions for fashion, cinema, and fine art.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Co-producer at MAMA album (Lily Oakes debut album)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Co-produced Lily’s debut album ‘MAMA’ with Ian Barter; funded by The British Arts Council; released via iLuvLive and Ditto Music; signed to IMG Talent and ITB; performed at venues (St Pancras Old Church, The Great Escape, KOKO, The Social) and built a London-Paris following; modeled for Burberry campaign.
Co-writer / Producer at Duality (Album) – Glen Ballard's Los Angeles studio
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Co-wrote the 15-track album 'Duality' in 15 days at Glen Ballard's Los Angeles studio.
Composer at Could This Be You? (Agnieszka Lukasiak)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Composed score for the film Could This Be You?; also scored live runway for Joshua Kane’s Fantasy collection at London Palladium.
Composer at Swoon / Eld & Lägor (Film)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Collaborated with Nathaniel Méchaly on feature film Swoon/Eld & Lägor; wrote and composed with Randy Kerber.
Composer & Theme Music Composer at The Defeated (Shadowplay) – TV Series
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Composed and performed the main theme for The Defeated (Shadowplay) starring Michael C. Hall.
Singer at Erste Bank – In Our Hands campaign
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Sang 'What a Wonderful World' for Erste Bank’s In Our Hands campaign; Award: German Advertising Award – Best Art Direction.
Model at Smirnoff Campaign & related campaigns (Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel Beauty, COS Denim, NUMERO Berlin – Fendi Special)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Model for Smirnoff Worldwide Campaign and additional campaigns with luxury brands.
Producer / COVID-era Projects at This is Etaf, Suki Emmanuelle, Florrie
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Artistically developed, wrote and produced 3 albums during the COVID era.
Composer / Orchestrator / Performer at La Seine Musicale (Paris) & Pompidou Paris; Fine Art Commissions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Performed 'Someday' with full orchestra at La Seine Musicale; Composed works for Pompidou Paris, Thaddaeus Ropac, Frieze, Art Basel, Lehmann Maupin and more; received commissions from Nike, Pinterest, NOWNESS, Max Mara; featured in Financial Times and The Guardian as composer.
Composer / Writer / Singer at MACHINE (Arte TV/Mediawan)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Original theme music for MACHINE (Arte TV/Mediawan); Award: Best French TV Series 2024.
Composer / Actress at Animal Within
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Composer and actress; Oscar-qualified, Cannes/TIFF selection.
Performer at Mississippi Hall of Fame Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Official performer; Duet with Glen Ballard; National coverage by WLOX News.
Singer / Composer / Independent Artist at Self-employed / IMG Talent & ITB
January 1, 2016 - Present
Origin story and development as an independent artist: discovery at 17 by Jack Savoretti, collaboration with The Suppliers, signing to IMG Talent and ITB, and the debut album MAMA with live runs across London and Paris.
Co-writer / Producer at Glen Ballard's Los Angeles Studio
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Co-wrote the 15-track album Duality in 15 days at Glen Ballard's LA studio, introducing Lily to high-profile collaborators.
Film Composer at Agnieszka Lukasiak / Could This Be You?
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Composed the film score for Could This Be You? and scored live runway music for Joshua Kane’s Fantasy collection; collaborated with Nathaniel Méchaly on Swoon/Eld & Lägor; wrote and composed with Randy Kerber.
Composer & Theme Writer at The Defeated (Shadowplay) TV Series
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Composed and performed the main theme for The Defeated (Shadowplay), a global TV project.

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Qualifications

Guldbagge Award – Best Original Score
January 1, 2020 - January 23, 2026
German Advertising Award – Best Art Direction
January 1, 2020 - January 23, 2026
Best French TV Series – MACHINE (Arte TV/Mediawan)
January 1, 2024 - January 23, 2026
Oscar-qualified (Animal Within)
January 1, 2024 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services