Manchester based spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek who released his debut studio album, Giving Up For Beginners, in 2021.

Featured as one of BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year in 2023, has appeared on Later... with Jools Holland, performed at Glastonbury in June and in August was nominated for the Association of Independent Music's One to Watch Award in partnership with BBC Introducing. With fans including radio DJ Lauren Laverne, Szmierek is set to perform at Float Along and Neighbourhood Festival later this year.