Anttix

Antony James Llewellyn (born 14 August 1989), known by his stage name Anttix, is an English recording artist and songwriter.[1]

Anttix
Anttix
Background information
Birth nameAntony James Llewellyn
Born (1989-08-14) 14 August 1989
Bristol, England
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.anttix.tv

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. "Music – Music News, New Songs, Videos, Music Shows and Playlists from MTV". Mtv.com.
  2. "Kingswood musician Anttix catches the eye of Simon Cowell's record label | This is Bristol". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
  3. "DNoticias.pt: Casino da Madeira traz britânico Anttix a 2 de Março". Dnoticias.pt.
  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 from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  6. "NEW ARTIST: Check Out Debut Single 'Tornado' By Anttix - OnePopz! Pop Music News & Gossip". Web.archive.org. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  7. Piotr Balkus (27 June 2013). "New Music Alphabet – A for Anttix". Soletron.com. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  8. "Anttix to release debut single Tornado". 3 July 2013.
  9. Hill, Chris. "Picture gallery: Rising pop star Anttix delivers anti-bullying message at Dereham's Northgate High School". Norwich Evening News.
  10. "Bristol news | Is young Bristol pretender the new prince of pop? | This is Bristol". Archived from the original on 5 May 2013.
  11. "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.
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