Swim Through
EXTRA,  FEATURES,  July/August 2025

Creating magic and mayhem

Singer-songwriter BE tells Abigail Whyte about her new single ‘Swim Through’, a song dedicated to women of the water showcasing unity, strength and overcoming adversity

Swim Through’ came into fruition about two years ago, on a very cold November morning. My friend, who’s also a musician, suggested we go for a swim at Hampstead Ponds. I feel like I’ve grown up seeing women swimming in these Ponds my whole life.

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Abi writes swimming news stories and features for the Outdoor Swimmer website and manages the social media channels. She loves to swim, run, hike and SUP close to her home in Herefordshire. While she’s a keen wild swimmer, Abi is new to the world of open water events and recently completed her first open water mile. She has previously written for The Guardian, BBC Countryfile Magazine, BBC History Magazine and Ernest Journal.