Ned Swarbrick

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. Inspired by the music of Nick Drake, John Martyn and Bert Jansch, he blends intricate fingerpicking, non-standard tunings and distinctive vocals, to craft lyrically rich songs with an intimate and timeless feel.

With the release of his debut EP, “Michelangelo” in October 2024, he gained recognition and radio play across the UK, Europe and North America (including BBC Radio Scotland, Celtic Music Radio, Great American Folk Show).

Over the last few years, he’s had the pleasure of opening for some amazing artists including, Bernard Butler, Ruth Lyon, Sam Brookes, Elanor Moss, Edgar Jones and The Deep Blue 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 contemporary folk scene.