HI, I’M CYDNEE BROOK.

I’m a journalist, content creator, and Professional Fan™. I’m currently completing an NCTJ-accredited journalism qualification, and my work sits at the intersection of fandom and press. I believe the best music journalism comes from people who actually care.


MY STORY

I’m currently completing an NCTJ-accredited journalism qualification, and my work spans investigative features, artist interviews, and short-form content for social media. My writing has covered the corporate consolidation of the UK live music industry — including exclusive access to the Association of Independent Festivals’ submission to the Business and Trade Select Committee.

I’m the creator behind Yapping At, a fan interview series where I take a microphone into festival crowds and have proper conversations with the people who make live music what they are. I cover pop, pop punk, and emo — the music that shaped a generation of fans who still lose their minds at a good set.

I care about keeping live music accessible, supporting emerging artists, and making sure the industry works for the people who love it most.

I never feel more alive than when I'm in a packed venue, screaming song lyrics alongside hundreds of other people doing the exact same thing. That feeling of community and connection isn't just why I love live music — it's also why my work fits so well for brands, artists, and outlets that want to reach real fans.

Rarely seen without headphones, my passport (dual British/American citizen), and a huge quantity of cold brew.

THE WORK

Investigative features, artist interviews, and short-form social content. I cover the UK live music industry — from corporate consolidation to emerging artist pipelines. Available for press, commissions, and event coverage.

YAPPING AT

My fan interview series. I take a microphone into festival crowds and have real conversations — about first gigs, favourite memories, and why people keep coming back. Launched at Slam Dunk 2026.