Antony Szmierek
Antony Szmierek is a fast-rising artist from Manchester, captivating audiences with thoughtful lyricism and engaging performances across rap, spoken word and dance music.
An A-List artist on BBC Radio 6 Music and named as one of their Artists to Watch in 2024, Antony has also performed live in session at Maida Vale for BBC Radio 1, where he was playlisted as their Introducing Track of the Week, as well as Tune of the Week with the track ‘Dance Better’ as part of Radio 1’s Future Artists. His performance on Later… With Jools Holland marked a significant milestone in his career.
Elsewhere, Antony has played to huge festival crowds at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Bluedot, Truck, Lost Village and Down The Rabbit Hole, and sold out his debut UK headline tour last year including Manchester’s New Century Hall.
He released a track with Jacana People, ‘Twist Forever’ and had his single ‘The Words to Auld Lang Syne’ remixed by Porij, earning significant DJ support from renowned artists such as Sister Bliss, Oliver Heldens, Calvin Harris and Martin Solveig.
Antony Szmierek will take his lauded live show to yet more festivals in summer 2024, playing slots including Latitude, Truck, Dot 2 Dot, Live At Leeds, Way Out West and a return to Glastonbury playing Lonely Hearts and BBC stages.
“The best thing I’ve heard all year.” Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music
"Wonderful duality in this song here." Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1
“Mancunian’s joyful ‘pop poetry’ cuts through the noise.” NME
“His direct, spoken word tone makes this pondering feel blissfully optimistic, a source of reassurance in hard times.” Time Out (Artists to Watch 2024)
“One of the best most original new things I’ve heard this year.” Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music
“Armed with spoken word songs that celebrate the beauty in the everyday, the Manchester poet is ticking off career milestones seemingly by the minute.” DIY (Class of 2024)
"Personable yet vulnerable, he’s an artist with a singular knack for connection.” DIY
“Szmierek’s making a name for himself as a fusion of Mike Skinner and Simon Armitage: pure poetry laced within UK dance music.” Clash
“Little bit of Loyle Carner, little bit of The Streets, fresh out of Manchester.” Steve Lamacq, BBC 6 Music
“Tales of love, hope and ambition told paired with lightly psychedelic guitar riffs and UK garage kick patterns.” NME (Radar Breakout)
“His unique blend of poetic, thought-provoking lyrics and danceable beats charm the crowd immediately – it’s magical to watch.” Dork
“Szmierek has the adoring crowd utterly in the palm of his hand, taking us from heady euphoria to tender reflection with ease.” DIY
“Antony Szmierek perfectly hints a nostalgic vibe on his smooth new cut ‘Rock and a Calm Place’…this track is hard not to have on loop.” Notion
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