This month we chat to Safire, up-and-coming singer/songwriter who trained at The BRIT School
Tell us about your journey as a performer. I’ve been performing since the age of four, starting out in theatre and dance, which gave me a strong foundation in stage presence and storytelling. I began singing seriously around the age of eight to ten years old and started writing my own music and lyrics not long after. By 12 years old, I’d picked up the piano and began developing my sound more intentionally.
I went on to study music at The BRIT School, which really helped shape me as both a writer and performer. After that, I spent several years honing my craft, performing live, and writing for other artists and publishers – including Sony, Universal and EMI.
Now, my main focus is on my own music. I was shortlisted to represent Ireland at Eurovision this year, which was a huge moment for me and I’m planning to apply again next year. Right now, I’m deep in writing mode – in the studio a lot and pushing my sound further than ever before.
When you’re writing lyrics, where do you draw your inspiration? My inspiration comes from all over. Sometimes I write from personal experience and perspective, and other times I’m more of an observer – picking up on things happening around me. I love working with mood boards that capture a particular vibe or energy.
I actually call them “rooms” – I step into that imagined space creatively and
write about what I see, feel or experience in that world.
What’s your favourite track to perform and why? I absolutely love performing ‘HARD FAST’. Having Andrea Walker from 201 Dance Company choreograph and perform it with me – alongside my other dancer Celeste Mireya – has completely elevated the visual side of the track.
Tell us three things you love about Brighton. What I love most is the energy here, there’s so much love in Brighton, and it radiates from the people. Everyone’s free to be exactly who they are without judgement, and there’s a real sense of safety and acceptance that I wish existed everywhere.
