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Ben Buddy Slack shortlisted for a Third Sector Award

Ben Buddy Slack shortlisted for a Third Sector Award

Swan Song founder and Creative Director Ben Buddy Slack has been shortlisted for the "Community Champion Award" at this years Third Sector Awards. The Third Sector Awards celebrate the amazing work done by people and organisations working at charities. The award...

Amazing Starts Here Podcast – Swan Song

Amazing Starts Here Podcast – Swan Song

"Amazing Starts Here" is a new podcast series hosted by Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill. The podcast shares "inspiring stories from ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of The National Lottery." Episode 2 features an in depth interview with...

We’re recruiting Songwriters!

We’re recruiting Songwriters!

We are incredibly excited to be recruiting our first cohort of new songwriters to help more people celebrate life in a song. We are aiming to recruit a diverse group of freelance songwriters from a range of backgrounds and musical styles to ensure our service can meet...

Guitar Hero Jon Gomm becomes 1st Ambassador for Swan Song!

Guitar Hero Jon Gomm becomes 1st Ambassador for Swan Song!

Jon Gomm is a singer/songwriter based in Yorkshire, UK, known around the world for his virtuoso guitar playing style, soulful singing and his honest and emotive songwriting style.  Jon has recently pledged his support to a small charity called The Swan Song Project,...

Singing about Carolyn – A blog by Heather McSharry

Singing about Carolyn – A blog by Heather McSharry

I heard about The Swan Song Project from my brother. One of his friends knew Ben. We were actually with Mum at the time. Mum spent the last week of her life in the Bexley Wing at St James's hospital. Restrictions on visiting due to covid meant we were limited to two...

Swan Song bench unveiled in Meanwood Park

Swan Song bench unveiled in Meanwood Park

Leeds musician recording memories for bereaved families is recognised by National Lottery We are absolutley thrilled to announce the arrival of a bespoke bench in honour of Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack. The bench is 1 of 13 across the country dedicated to people...

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