Brooke Seabrook Interview 31-05-26

Brooke Seabrook's creative promise was recognised early in life.

She earned her first major accolade as the 2004 Eloise Music Queensland Champion of Champions Festival Songwriter of the Year, a moment that affirmed her voice as a storyteller and balladeer.

That early encouragement set the foundation for a career built on craft, curiosity and a deep respect for the stories that shape us.

Over the years, Brooke's work has continued to evolve, earning her further well-earned recognition.

She is the 2026 Thornton Young Award recipient.

the CCMA 2022 National Lyricist of the Year, a 2025 Tamworth Songwriters Association finalist and a multiple nominee on top 10 finalists in the Australian Songwriters Association Awards of 2025.

These acknowledgements reflect not only her dedication to the written word, but her commitment to capturing the spirit of the people and the places that highlight the Australian identity.

Today, Brooke's creative practice remains rooted in the influences that formed her family stories, Australian voices and a deep fascination with the past.

Whether she's writing lyrics, crafting narratives or exploring a new creative project, her work honours where she comes from and the stories she feels called upon to tell.

Stories of resilience, memory and the quiet beauty found in everyday life.

A perfect example of Brooke's exemplary ability to turn a great story into a terrific song is her latest amazing single, the deeply nostalgic and honest track that I played a minute ago entitled Took My Town Away.

I'm truly delighted to have Brooke standing by on the phone waiting to have a chat with me.