Svaneborg Kardyb
Metronome Nottingham
Wednesday 11 March 2026
7:00 pm : Doors
Seated
14+ (Under 16s with an adult over 18)
Tickets
General Admission: £18 + booking fee
NTU students: £5 + booking fee
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Stage times
Doors: 7 pm
Svaneborg Kardyb: 8 – 9.30 pm
Experience the quiet magic of Nordic jazz, folk, and blues as this acclaimed Danish duo brings their spellbinding music to life on stage.
Svaneborg Kardyb, comprising Nikolaj Svaneborg (keys) and Jonas Kardyb (drums), crafts a sound that’s both intimate and expansive, blending Nordic jazz, folk traditions, and bluesy Americana. Though they first met in Aalborg in 2013, their musical partnership truly began six years later in Aarhus, marked by an almost telepathic connection and a shared instinct for composing in the moment.
Their approach is rooted in simplicity and attentiveness: two musicians listening deeply to each other, allowing melodies to emerge organically. Nikolaj’s soft, textured piano style was shaped by childhood improvisations on a muted upright, while Jonas brings a rhythmic sensibility honed through years of playing folk and blues without drums. Together, they create music that transcends genre and geography.
Inspired by artists like Jan Johansson and Hania Rani, and drawn to the exploratory spirit of Gondwana Records, the duo released their third album Over Tage in 2022, followed by Superkilen in 2024. Their live shows are immersive and communal—often inviting audiences to whistle along, echoing the Danish Højskole tradition of collective singing.
Discounts
A limited number of 50% discounted tickets are available for NTU staff. Use your NTU email address and promo code MET50 at the checkout.
Accessibility
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.
Please click here for full accessibility information.
If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].
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Svaneborg Kardyb
Stage times
Doors: 7 pm
Svaneborg Kardyb: 8 – 9.30 pm
Experience the quiet magic of Nordic jazz, folk, and blues as this acclaimed Danish duo brings their spellbinding music to life on stage.
Svaneborg Kardyb, comprising Nikolaj Svaneborg (keys) and Jonas Kardyb (drums), crafts a sound that’s both intimate and expansive, blending Nordic jazz, folk traditions, and bluesy Americana. Though they first met in Aalborg in 2013, their musical partnership truly began six years later in Aarhus, marked by an almost telepathic connection and a shared instinct for composing in the moment.
Their approach is rooted in simplicity and attentiveness: two musicians listening deeply to each other, allowing melodies to emerge organically. Nikolaj’s soft, textured piano style was shaped by childhood improvisations on a muted upright, while Jonas brings a rhythmic sensibility honed through years of playing folk and blues without drums. Together, they create music that transcends genre and geography.
Inspired by artists like Jan Johansson and Hania Rani, and drawn to the exploratory spirit of Gondwana Records, the duo released their third album Over Tage in 2022, followed by Superkilen in 2024. Their live shows are immersive and communal—often inviting audiences to whistle along, echoing the Danish Højskole tradition of collective singing.
Discounts
A limited number of 50% discounted tickets are available for NTU staff. Use your NTU email address and promo code MET50 at the checkout.
Accessibility
Standing gigs offer accessibility for disabled patrons in our mezzanine. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements, and other viewing options may be available at standing gigs following a risk assessment of the event.
Please click here for full accessibility information.
If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected].
