LUCY WARD
Named “Brit-Folk’s most vibrant and forthright new young talent” by MOJO, “Impressive and original” by The Guardian and “Inspiring” by Billy Bragg, BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Lucy Ward is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and folk musician. Her songs are a sweet mixture of evocative imagery and quiet, involving beauty; passion, protest and tradition all rolled into one. Her voice is breathtaking; this captivating and powerful performer and has a unique ability to inhabit the very heart of every song.
"Lucy is a breath taking presence on stage. Her unpretentious outlook and warmth melts the hearts of audiences. Her disarming personality, pitch perfect delivery and the maturity of her songs can reduce an audience to tears, but a Lucy Ward set will always send you away feeling uplifted.” - Shrewsbury Folk Festival (2013)
Awards
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 - Winner of the Horizon Award
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 - Nominated Folk Singer of the Year