Anttix
Anttix | |
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 Anttix | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antony James Llewellyn |
| Born | 14 August 1989 Bristol, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | www |
Antony James Llewellyn (born 14 August 1989), known by his stage name Anttix, is an English recording artist and songwriter.[1]
Career
[edit]In January 2013, 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]
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.
He is now part of Creator Universe, who manage influencers such as The Nursery Nurse.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]
Singles
[edit]- 2012: "Fame and TV" (feat. Gemz)
- 2013: "Tornado"
- 2013: "Be Alright"
References
[edit]- ^ "Music – Music News, New Songs, Videos, Music Shows and Playlists from MTV". Mtv.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 1996.
- ^ "Kingswood musician Anttix catches the eye of Simon Cowell's record label | This is Bristol". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
- ^ a b "DNoticias.pt: Casino da Madeira traz britânico Anttix a 2 de Março". Dnoticias.pt.
- ^ As One In The Park: Anttix added to the line up Archived 6 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "PrideBristol: Anttix – 1705 - biography". Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "NEW ARTIST: Check Out Debut Single 'Tornado' By Anttix - OnePopz! Pop Music News & Gossip". 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 7 August 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ Piotr Balkus (27 June 2013). "New Music Alphabet – A for Anttix". Soletron.com. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ "Anttix to release debut single Tornado". 3 July 2013.
- ^ Hill, Chris. "Picture gallery: Rising pop star Anttix delivers anti-bullying message at Dereham's Northgate High School". Norwich Evening News.
- ^ a b "Bristol news | Is young Bristol pretender the new prince of pop? | This is Bristol". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Budding pop AJ star returns to his old Bristol school | News | This is Bristol | This is Bristol". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.