Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Performing at Jersey Live in 2011.
Background information
Born (1989-09-04) 4 September 1989
OriginYork, England
GenresIndie folk, acoustic
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2006–present
LabelsDirty Hit
Websitebenjaminfrancisleftwich.com

Benjamin Francis Leftwich (born 4 September 1989) is an English singer-songwriter from Heworth, York.

His father was Adrian Leftwich. He attended Hempland Primary School and Bootham School in York.


Leftwich released his first album Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm in 2011 which peaked at #35 on the UK charts. He has released four further albums since, the most recent in February 2024. Leftwich has also co-written with other artists, including The 1975, Holly Humberstone and CMAT.