NED SWARBRICK is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from York, North Yorkshire, who weaves his love of literature, storytelling and folk tradition into the music he creates. Blending intricate fingerpicking, non-standard tunings and distinctive vocals, he crafts songs with an intimate, timeless feel that are unmistakably his own.
Over the past year or two, he’s had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some amazing artists including Bernard Butler, Butler, Blake & Grant, Sam Brookes, Edgar Jones, Juliet Lloyd, Ruth Lyon, The Deep Blue, Marnie Glum, Wounded Bear, Sunflower Thieves and Elanor Moss to name a few.
With performances praised for their charming confidence and songwriting that carries a natural sincerity, he captivates audiences whenever he plays.
Stay a night in the blue hotel
Till the sun comes over the hill
And the city goes still
Holding out for summer rain
Write you out upon the pages
Of my mind
Spent the evening long ago
With the ghost of someone I’ve been
Are you living in sin
Wishing out for winter snow
To spell the words, I’ve seen you grow
In my mind
NED SWARBRICK
Latest...
So happy to be heading back to the Pocklington Arts Centre again for Independent Venue Week (IVW) and my first show of 2026 opening for the wonderful Elanor Moss.
Button Down TV & More4
Steam Train Diaries
So chuffed to be asked to get involved in the brand new series from Button Down TV for More4...episodes dropping weekly!
Here’s a full recording of “The Ways”, filmed at the Grosmont Crossing Club and put together by the brilliant people at Button Down TV. Huge thanks to everyone involved, I had a wonderful time.
Here’s a young songwriter who believes in himself, also his music was very impressive.
The Great American Folk Show
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. Thanks for your support.
I think if you listen, you’ll all agree he truly does have a voice and songwriting ability that is just far, far, beyond his years.
What's Your Flava
BBC Music Introducing
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