Antony James Llewellyn (born 14 August 1989), known by his stage name Anttix, is an English recording artist and songwriter.
Career
In January 2013, released his first mainstream promotional single, "Fame and TV", featuring Gemz with the associated music video released on
Vevo
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.
In March 2013, Anttix performed at his first international headline gig in Portugal
followed up with a showing at ''In the Park 2013''. He went on to share the stage with British artists
The Saturdays
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,
Ed Sheeran
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,
McFly
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,
Rita Ora
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and
Conor Maynard
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.
The official single, "
Tornado
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", was released on 28 July 2013. The 'Cutmore Remix' of "Tornado" peaked at number 6 of the official UK Club Chart.
He also went on a UK school tour to promote "Tornado", also putting an anti-
bullying
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message during his tour in support of the national British charity The Cybersmile Foundation.
On 28 November 2013, he released "Be Alright", an official
Anti-Bullying Week
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single.
Early life
Anttix was born and raised in
Kingswood,
Bristol
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,
the son of Rita and James Llewellyn.
[ He attended Courtney Primary School ]Kingsfield School
King's Oak Academy, formerly Kingsfield School and Kingswood Grammar School, is a Mathematics and Computing College located in Kingswood in Bristol, England. The education authority Ofsted rated it as "good" in 2018.
Location and admissions
The ...
, Prior to signing his first music contract, Anttix performed as part of a European youth performing arts group, Kingswood Ten Sing,[ during his time performing to audiences across Europe.][
]
Discography
Singles
*2012: "Fame and TV" (feat. Gemz)
*2013: "Tornado"
*2013: "Be Alright"
References
External links
*
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1989 births
Living people
English pop singers
English male singer-songwriters
Musicians from Bristol
People educated at King's Oak Academy