Brooke Scullion
A powerhouse vocalist from Northern Ireland who stormed onto the international stage by representing her country at Eurovision with defiant pop.
Born 1999 (age 27)·Irish singer·Birthday: March 31·Generation Z
Biography
Brooke Scullion, known mononymously as Brooke, announced herself with a voice that blends soulful depth with pop immediacy. Hailing from Bellaghy in Northern Ireland, she first turned heads as a finalist on *The Voice UK*, where her performances showcased a maturity beyond her years. But it was her selection for Eurovision 2022 that launched her onto a global platform. Her entry, 'That's Rich,' was a brassy, self-assured anthem that played to her strengths as a charismatic performer with a cheeky stage presence. While she didn't advance from the semi-finals, the experience cemented her status as a rising star in the Irish music scene. Brooke writes with a sharp, conversational style, crafting pop songs that feel both personal and universally relatable, signaling an artist building a career on her own terms.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Brooke was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brooke Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Brooke's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin with her song 'That's Rich.'
- Finished in third place on the ninth series of *The Voice UK* in 2020.
- Has released a steady stream of original pop singles, building a dedicated following.
- Performed on major UK television stages including the BBC and for Eurovision audiences.
Did You Know?
She studied music at the University of Ulster before pursuing singing full-time.
Her Eurovision song 'That's Rich' was co-written with fellow Irish songwriter Izzy Warner.
She is known for her distinctive, bold fashion choices and vibrant hair colors.
Brooke has cited fellow Northern Irish artist Nadine Coyle as a major influence.
“I'm not just a singer from a small town; I'm a storyteller with a melody.”
