It would be a lie to say I wasn’t a little nervous going into this role at the start of the year. Before joining the Concrete committee, I had worked with Livewire for two years and knew nothing about what was involved in developing a newspaper. However, joining Concrete as the Music Editor has been an amazing experience for me. During my time as a section editor, I have proven to myself that I can manage quick turnarounds and write a wide variety of articles! It has also improved my interview skills – a personal highlight for me was interviewing rapper Taf Royale about his latest music.

Something I have really enjoyed about this role is reading the work other writers have submitted for my section. I would particularly like to shout out our four Concrete/Venue Co-Editors Eve, Matthew, Millie and Tee for their contributions to my section this year, which have always been up to such a high standard despite their heavy workloads! 

So, for now, in the wise words of Prince, “It’s time we all reach out for something new.” However, I’m sure I will make a return next year as I embark on a broadcast journalism master’s here at UEA!

Image: Concrete/Innes Henry