I am a First Class BA (Hons) English with Film graduate from King’s College London and a culture and features journalist with published work across The Upcoming, Roar News, Strand Magazine and The Tab KCL. My writing spans cultural criticism, news, interviews, live music journalism, long-form features and lifestyle commentary, with particular interests across film, music, theatre, fashion, gaming and wider popular culture.
Alongside my reporting and feature writing, I have held editorial roles as Culture Editor for Her Campus KCL and Magazine Producer for Write On!, contributing to commissioning, editing and shaping published print content. I am particularly interested in thoughtful, accessible journalism that examines the cultural moments, people and stories shaping contemporary life, combining strong reporting and observation with engaging critical analysis.
Snow Patrol at Crystal Palace Park
A live music review covering Snow Patrol's open-air performance at Crystal Palace Park, exploring audience interaction, stagecraft, emotional storytelling and the band's enduring appeal while balancing nostalgia with new material.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/07/04/snow-patrol-at-crystal-palace-park-live-review/
Charlie Puth at Hammersmith Apollo
A live music review examining Charlie Puth's performance through the lens of musicianship, composition and audience participation, analysing how technical precision, live performance and musical craftsmanship shaped the concert experience.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/07/16/charlie-puth-at-hammersmith-apollo-live-review/
The Kooks at Old Royal Naval College
A live music review of The Kooks' 20th-anniversary performance at the Old Royal Naval College, exploring nostalgia, audience connection, Pritchard's personal storytelling and the band's enduring cross-generational appeal. The review examines how the historic setting, live musicianship and celebration of the band's 2006 debut combined to demonstrate the continued relevance of their music.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/08/01/the-kooks-at-old-royal-naval-college-live-review/
Hollywood Vampires at the O2 Arena
A live music review examining Hollywood Vampires' theatrical return to the UK, exploring the supergroup's use of gothic production, rock nostalgia, musicianship and classic covers to resurrect the spirit of rock's past while bringing their own distinct energy to the stage.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/08/13/hollywood-vampires-at-the-o2-arena-live-review-2/
Twenty One Pilots at All Points East
A live music review exploring Twenty One Pilots' immersive festival headline performance through theatrical production, fan participation and the band's distinctive visual storytelling. The review examines how their elaborate staging and constant interaction with the audience transform the festival set into a deeply communal experience.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/08/31/twenty-one-pilots-at-all-points-east-live-review/
Freya Ridings at the Royal Albert Hall
A live music review exploring how Freya Ridings transforms the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall into an intimate, emotionally resonant experience. The review examines her vocal control, orchestral arrangements and personal storytelling, analysing how the live instrumentation gives the songs from Mother of Pearl a richer identity while balancing moments of intimacy with collective audience connection.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/10/06/freya-ridings-at-the-royal-albert-hall-live-review/
James Marriott at Brixton Academy
A live music review examining James Marriott’s one-night-only headline show through theatrical staging, live debuts, new music and emotional vulnerability. The review explores his connection with fans, the contrast between raw, unpolished performances and euphoric singalongs, and how spontaneous interactions create a celebratory yet deeply personal concert experience.
🔗 https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2026/09/18/james-marriott-at-brixton-academy-live-review/
The Dark Side of the Entertainment Industry: How Wealthy Men Abuse Their Positions of Power
Print Edition — Winter 2024
An investigative culture feature examining systemic abuse, power structures and accountability within the entertainment industry.
🔗 https://roarnews.co.uk/2025/the-dark-side-of-the-entertainment-industry-how-wealthy-men-abuse-their-positions-of-power/
More Than Just a Sport: What Varsity Truly Means
Print Edition — Spring 2026
A reported culture feature examining the history, spectacle and cultural meaning of varsity traditions, exploring how university sport intersects with identity, community and institutional image.
🔗 https://roarnews.co.uk/2026/for-print-more-than-just-a-sport-what-varsity-truly-means/
The Comfort of Christmas Clichés
Print Edition — Winter 2025
A reflective culture feature exploring nostalgia, emotional repetition and why familiar festive narratives continue to resonate in contemporary media culture.
🔗 https://roarnews.co.uk/2025/the-comfort-of-christmas-cliches/
KCL Netball Fall to UCL in Extra Time After Dramatic Last-Second Equaliser
A live-reported match feature capturing a high-intensity Varsity netball clash, combining real-time coverage, post-match interview material, and analysis of momentum, endurance, and crowd influence.
🔗 https://roarnews.co.uk/2026/kcl-netball-fall-to-ucl-in-extra-time-after-dramatic-last-second-equaliser/