His songs which have been said to give a life affirming, honest, and positive take on some of life’s greatest challenges, have taken him across the UK & Europe, sharing stages with a variety of acts such as Tom Robinson, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly., Steve Ignorant (Crass), Neville Staple of The Specials, Jared Hart, Will Hoge and Huey Morgan (The Fun Lovin’ Criminals).
Born and raised in Crewe, and brought up on his parents love for Springsteen, it was inevitable that Oli Ng would become a songwriter. His journey into the music world didn't start at an early age though, as it was only in the latter years of his School life that he first picked up a Guitar and started his first band.
From there, Oli went on to perform across the UK with Alt-Rock band ‘The Eyres’ before starting his Solo Project. Oli has released a number of EPs, most notably his ‘Into The Dark’ EP which won ‘Best EP’ at the Staffordshire & Cheshire Music Awards in 2017.
Oli’s Debut Album "Everything Is Impossible Until It Happens", was released on April 7th 2023. Oli & His Band embarked on a 20-date UK & European Tour in October/November of 2023, in support of the record.
Photographer: Sam Clayton (@claytonvisuals)
Ethnicity: British - Chinese
Location: Crewe, UK
GET TO KNOW - completed August 2025
Driven, Passionate, Determined
Describe your sound:
I’ll get you dancing one minute then break your heart the next, but you’ll leave the show feeling better than you came to it. That’s a promise.
Describe the moment you knew that you wanted to pursue music:
When I first started to try and work out how to play Bruce Springsteen songs on my Dad’s old Spanish Guitar, I then got myself some proper lessons and thought, this is my thing.
How does your heritage impact your art?
I like many other Asian families is a big one, so I think that has had the biggest impact on my art. That family feel, camaraderie almost, has held me in good stead on the road and during my career.
What moment are you most proud of in your music journey so far?
Holding my debut album, pressed on Vinyl for the first time.
Your next music goal:
Play some shows in the US!
If you could collaborate with anyone, who and why?
Easiest most predictable answer: Bruce Springsteen. Why? Because he’s The Boss, right?!
Your favourite song/lyrics:
“Maybe we can cut some place of our own, with these drums and these guitars.”
(No Surrender - Bruce Springsteen)
It does what it says on the tin, really. We’re all out here trying to find where we belong and make a difference in doing so.
3 songs you're listening to right now:
Room Keys - Jared Hart
A Little Love - Biffy Clyro
Yamaha - Dijon
Your community shout out:
Cathy Jain! Cathy is from my local area and is absolutely smashing it! She is also a fantastic Guzheng player too!!
