Anttix

Anttix
Anttix
Background information
Birth name Antony James Llewellyn
Born Bristol, United Kingdom
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Website www.anttix.tv

Antony James Llewellyn, known by his stage name Anttix, is an English recording artist and songwriter.[1]

Career

In January 2013 he released his first mainstream promotional single "Fame and TV" featuring Gemz with the associated music video released on Vevo.[2] In March 2013, Anttix performed at his first international headline gig in Portugal[3] followed up with a showing at In the Park 2013.[4] He went on to share the stage with British artists The Saturdays, Ed Sheeran, McFly,[5] Rita Ora and Conor Maynard.[6]

Anttix backstage with Conor Maynard at "One In The Park" 2013

The official single, "Tornado", was released on 28 July 2013. The 'Cutmore Remix' of "Tornado" peaked at number 6 of the official UK Club Chart.[7][8] He also went on a UK school tour to promote "Tornado", also putting an anti-bullying message during his tour in support of the national British charity The Cybersmile Foundation.[9]

On 28 November 2013, he released "Be Alright", an official Anti-Bullying Week single.

Early life

Anttix was born and raised in Kingswood, Bristol,[10] the son of Rita and James Llewellyn.[10] He attended Courtney Primary School Kingsfield School,[11] Prior to signing his first music contract, Anttix performed as part of a European youth performing arts group, Kingswood Ten Sing[11] During his time performing to audiences across Europe.[3]

Discography

Anttix (2012)

Singles

  • 2012: "Fame and TV" (feat. Gemz)
  • 2013: "Tornado"
  • 2013: "Be Alright"

References

  1. ↑ MTV.com Anttix page
  2. ↑ Bristol Post: Kingswood musician Anttix catches the eye of Simon Cowell's record label
  3. 1 2 DNoticias.pt: Casino da Madeira traz britânico Anttix a 2 de Março (in Portuguese)
  4. ↑ As One In The Park: Anttix added to the line up Archived 6 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ PrideBristol: Anttix – 1705 - biography Archived 5 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ↑ OnePopz.com: New artist - Check out debut single Tornado By Anttix
  7. ↑ Piotr Balkus (27 June 2013). "New Music Alphabet – A for Anttix". Soletron.com. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  8. ↑ EntertainmentFocus: Anttix to release debut single Tornado
  9. ↑ The Evening News: Rising pop star Anttix delivers anti-bullying message at Dereham's Northgate High School
  10. 1 2 Bristol Post: Is young Bristol pretender the new prince of pop?
  11. 1 2 Bristol Post: Budding pop AJ star returns to his old Bristol school


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