NED SWARBRICK
Ned Swarbrick is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Yorkshire, creating music rooted in his love for literature and storytelling. He’s inspired by the likes of Nick Drake and Bert Jansch, with a fondness for non-standard tunings, blending free-flowing fingerpicking and intimate vocals to create songs that are rich in texture and emotionally nuanced.
2024 saw the release of his debut EP Michelangelo, earning widespread radio play and recognition across the UK, Europe and North America. With a BBC Introducing session under his belt and a feature in Songwriting magazine, he has been working hard to showcase his music.
Over the past year, he’s shared the stage with some amazing artists including Butler, Blake & Grant, Edgar Jones, Sam Brookes, The Deep Blue, Wounded Bear, Sunflower Thieves, Marnie Glum and James Wardby, to name a few. With performances praised for their sincerity and quiet confidence, he's taking his first steps towards establishing himself as a promising new voice on the contemporary folk scene.
Since first seeing him in Leeds last October supporting Bernard Butler, his prodigious talent has developed even further. His songs are even stronger, his presence even greater.
- Simon Godley, God is in the TV
Latest...
Black Swan Folk Club
Ned Swarbrick / The Rattlers
Thursday 2 October 2025
Double header at the legendary Black Swan Folk Club. I'll be joining York's Rattlers for a night of the finest folk music, mixing up the traditional with contemporary for what's guaranteed to be a great night.
Eagle & Child, York
Oliver Lewis - Lack of Nuance
Monday 20 October 2025
I've got a couple of dates coming up supporting the mega talented poet Oliver Lewis on his Lack of Nuance tour. It's also the first time playing at the Eagle & Child.
Pocklington Arts Centre
Ruth Lyon with support from Ned Swarbrick
Friday 24 October 2025
Can't wait for this one...I'm going to be supporting the amazing Ruth Lyon...also my first time at Pocklington Arts Centre.
New
Merch
I don't have an online shop, but if you're interested in getting your hands on some quality merch please get in touch via email or Instagram. Music, t-shirts, tote bags and prints available.
Great American Folk Show
Amazing to be featured on Episode 43 of Tom Brosseau's 5th anniversary Great American Folk Show coming all the way from Fargo, North Dakota. He's going to be playing some live tracks of mine including unreleased demo material.
Songwriting Magazine
So happy to have been included in the Introducing section of the Summer 2025 edition of Songwriting Magazine.
Many thanks to Duncan Haskell and all the team at Songwriting Magazine, I had great time doing the interview and delving into my songwriting process.
You can read the article here...
Music is all about discovery, so I don’t restrict myself to any particular formula when I write
New live CD available...
I'm releasing a limited run of my performance at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds on 12 June 2025 - when I supported Butler, Blake & Grant.
The CD has eight songs and features previously unreleased tracks including, Mr O'Brien, When The Wind Blows, Bright Young Things, The Ways and Old Joe.
The Ways
CD's cost £5 each, get in touch if you'd like one.
Lino Print Trees Tees
The new T-Shirts have landed. Designed by Iris & Yarn and hand lino-printed on heavy natural cotton tees. If you'd like one get in touch via Instagram or send an email. £15 each.
There's also some limited edition card prints with the same design.
Michelangelo EP
My debut EP "Michelangelo" is available to listen to on all the streaming platforms. You can also get hold of a copy on CD that contains previously unreleased bonus tracks from the live recording session in the Sir Jack Lyons concert Hall at York University.
CD's cost £5 each. Send me an email or get in touch via Instagram if you'd like to buy one.
Bernard Butler, Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
The teenager from York displayed a maturity in his songwriting and the charming confidence of his delivery that belied his tender years.
God is in the TV
BBC Introducing
Live session - BBC Introducing York and Humberside with Jericho Keys
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