Her latest single, “Run,” marks a clear shift from performing covers and theatrical classics to creating something far more personal. Known for her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Sydnie says this release feels like the beginning of something much bigger: a chance to define herself not just as a performer, but as a recording artist on her own terms.

She revealed that “Run” was always meant to be her debut single. Written with Gabrielle Aplin and Ash Howes in September last year, the track immediately stood out to everyone in the room.

According to Sydnie, once the writing session ended, they all knew it was the right song to introduce this new era. She described it as a universal song—one that she hoped would connect with listeners far beyond her own personal story.

Rather than writing songs only about herself, she wanted to create something that could encourage others. She explained that the message behind “Run” is about facing problems, overcoming fear, and reminding people they can do the same.

Despite her confidence now, releasing original music came with major anxiety. After becoming known for television performances and musical theatre, she admitted the fear of rejection was very real.

She said moving into a different space can be difficult because people often resist change, and she worried about how audiences would react to hearing her own material instead of familiar covers. Still, songwriting had always been part of her life, and she knew she had to take that step eventually.

Sydnie explained that she has been writing songs since childhood, and releasing them had always been a dream. Pushing past fear became necessary because staying silent felt worse than taking the risk.

Interestingly, she said releasing original music has not changed how she sees herself as an artist. Instead, it helped confirm that she does not fit into one specific category.

Rather than following a fixed image or genre, she believes she is simply herself. She described herself as her own theme—someone who creates based on feeling rather than expectation—and said accepting that removed a huge amount of pressure.

The turning point came after the release of her post-Britain’s Got Talent album and tour. While performing songs from My Way brought her enormous joy, she realized she could not keep repeating the same show forever.

She began imagining a future tour built entirely around songs she had written herself, and that thought pushed her back into the studio with a new goal: creating a full original album.

For Sydnie, performing as herself rather than stepping into a character has been unexpectedly freeing. While she still loves acting and musical theatre, she admitted that right now, being fully herself on stage feels the most natural.

She said there is something addictive about embracing vulnerability and standing in front of an audience without hiding behind a role. It has helped her feel more comfortable in her own identity as an artist.

Although many fans connect her to theatre, she said her biggest musical influences have always been recording artists rather than stage performers. She named Whitney Houston as her greatest inspiration, along with Celine Dion, Joss Stone, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland.

She said these artists shaped how she thinks about performance, emotion, and storytelling far more than musical theatre ever did.

As she continues working on her upcoming record, one theme keeps returning: optimism.

Over the past year, she has experienced major personal highs and lows, including a breakup, a new relationship, and the challenge of redefining life after Britain’s Got Talent. Some personal struggles also became more public than she expected because of her career.

Even during difficult moments, she found herself writing hopeful lyrics instead of darker ones. She explained that finding positivity became a coping mechanism—something that helped her stay grounded through uncertainty.

Looking back, Sydnie says the album helped her understand herself more deeply. She discovered she is more patient, calmer, and stronger than she once believed.

She laughed that she used to think she was chaotic, but the process of making this music showed her how much she had grown.

When dealing with self-doubt, she reminds herself that nothing lasts forever. Hard times pass, and sometimes the worst moments create the biggest turning points.

She pointed to her own journey as proof. After years of rejection, she took a chance on Britain’s Got Talent—and ended up winning the entire competition.

For her, that experience proved that life can change instantly, and she believes the fear of never trying is far worse than failure itself.

As for the future, Sydnie is not closing any doors. She still loves theatre and acting and would happily keep one foot in that world while building the other in music.

She says she does not believe in limiting herself, and wants to stay open to every opportunity that comes next.

Asked what kind of artist she hopes to be in five years, her answer was simple: someone who brings light.

If audiences see her as a person who offers hope, optimism, and proof that hard work can turn dreams into reality, she says that would mean everything.