Antigoni Buxton
Antigoni Buxton Αντιγόνη Μπάξτον | |
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.jpg) Antigoni in 2026 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 9 March 1996 London, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Antigoni Buxton (Greek: Αντιγόνη Μπάξτον; born 9 March 1996), known mononymously as Antigoni, is a British singer and songwriter. The daughter of television host Tonia Buxton, she competed on the eighth season of the reality show Love Island.[1] She represented Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Jalla", placing 19th in the final.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Buxton was born in London, England, to a family of Greek Cypriot heritage.[5] Her mother, television chef and presenter Tonia Buxton, hosted programmes including My Greek Kitchen and My Cypriot Kitchen.[6] Buxton regularly spent time in Cyprus during her childhood and has stated that she grew up listening to both British pop music and Greek-language music.[5]
She attended performing arts classes from a young age and later began independently releasing music online while developing a social media following.[7]
Career
2019–2021: Early releases
Buxton independently released her debut singles "2 Steps" and "Boosting" in 2019. In April 2020, she released her debut extended play A1, which blended contemporary pop with Mediterranean and dance influences.[8]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Buxton continued releasing standalone singles including "Way Too Much", featuring Ebenezer, and "Friends". Her single "Never Gonna Love", released in collaboration with producer goddard., entered the UK Singles Downloads Chart.[9]
2022–2024: Love Island and Hexagon
In 2022, Buxton appeared as a contestant on the eighth series of Love Island.[10] Her appearance on the programme significantly increased her public profile and streaming numbers.[11]
Following the programme, Buxton released the singles "Red Flag", "Hit List", "You Can Have Him", and "Long Way Home". In September 2023, she released her second extended play, Hexagon.[12] The project incorporated dance-pop and electronic influences and received coverage from British entertainment media.[13]
2025–present: Eurovision Song Contest
On 6 November 2025, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) announced that Buxton would represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.[14] Her song, "Jalla", was released on 8 February 2026 and combined English lyrics with Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired production elements.[3]
The accompanying music video featured members of Buxton's family alongside Demi from the dance duo Stavros Flatley.[5] Prior to the contest, the song became one of the most-viewed entries of the season on YouTube and developed a large fan following online.[6]
Buxton performed in the second semi-final held in Vienna, Austria, successfully qualifying for the grand final.[15] In the final, Cyprus placed nineteenth with 75 points.[16]
Artistry
Buxton's music combines mainstream pop with Mediterranean, dance and electronic influences.[17] Critics have compared her Eurovision-era sound to contemporary European dance-pop acts, while her visual presentation has incorporated influences from Cypriot and Greek culture.[18]
Public image
Following her appearance on Love Island, Buxton became associated with influencer culture and reality television personalities transitioning into music careers.[19] During Eurovision 2026, she received media attention for her high-energy performances and extensive online promotion of "Jalla".[20]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| A1 |
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| Hexagon |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album or EP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRE Local [23] |
UK Digital [9] |
UK Sales [9] | |||
| "2 Steps" | 2019 | — | — | — | A1 |
| "Boosting" | — | — | — | ||
| "Is It Any Wonder?" | 2020 | — | — | — | |
| "Way Too Much" (featuring Ebenezer) |
— | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Friends" | — | — | — | ||
| "Never Gonna Love" (solo or goddard. edit) |
— | 72 | 75 | ||
| "This Ain't Love" | 2021 | — | — | — | |
| "Red Flag" | 2022 | — | — | — | Hexagon |
| "Hit List" | — | — | — | ||
| "You Can Have Him" | — | — | — | ||
| "Long Way Home" | — | — | — | ||
| "Messy" (with Zion Foster) |
2023 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Nervous" | — | — | — | Hexagon | |
| "Over" | — | — | — | ||
| "Meine" | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "R U Down?" (with IamLit) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Lie Lie" | 2024 | — | — | — | |
| "Habibi" | 2025 | — | — | — | |
| "Sleeping Alone" | — | — | — | ||
| "Man Behind the Wall" | — | — | — | ||
| "Agapi" (featuring Leveraux and Teome) |
— | — | — | ||
| "Jalla" | 2026 | 5 | 63 | 64 | |
| "Oud" | — | — | — | ||
| "Gia panta nai (Per sempre sì)" (with Sal Da Vinci) |
— | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
|---|---|---|
| "Appetiser" (JyellowL featuring Antigoni) |
2021 | Non-album singles |
| "El helwa zahra" (Ahmed Saad featuring Antigoni) |
2025 | |
| "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" (Luke Silva featuring Antigoni) |
2026 |
References
- ↑ "From the Villa to Vienna: Cyprus confirms 'Love Island' alum Antigoni for Eurovision 2026". Wiwibloggs. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ↑ "Love Island star to represent country at Eurovision after years of trying". The Mirror. 6 November 2025. Archived from the original on 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- 1 2 "Πρώτη παρουσίαση στις 8 Φεβρουαρίου της κυπριακής συμμετοχής στη Eurovision 2026 από το ΡΙΚ" [First presentation on 8 February of the Cypriot participation in Eurovision 2026 by RIK] (in Cypriot Greek). CyBC. 2 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2026 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Archived from the original on 28 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 Allison, Pete (14 May 2026). "Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus". BBC. Archived from the original on 16 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- 1 2 Hogan, Michael (13 May 2026). "'Sung by a silver robot from 1984!' The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "Antigoni discusses music career and Eurovision". ESCXTRA. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "A1 - EP - Album by Antigoni". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 Peak chart positions:
- "Never Gonna Love": "Waypoint/Antigoni/Goddard songs and albums | full Official Charts history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 21 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- "Jalla": "Antigoni songs and albums | full Official Charts history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Who is Antigoni Buxton? Meet the Love Island contestant and singer". Radio Times. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Love Island boosts Antigoni streaming figures". NME. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hexagon - EP - Album by Antigoni". Apple Music (GB). Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Antigoni enters a new era with Hexagon". Retro Pop Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "From the Villa to Vienna: Cyprus confirms 'Love Island' alum Antigoni for Eurovision 2026". Wiwibloggs. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2026 Semi-final results". Eurovisionworld. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2026 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Archived from the original on 28 May 2026. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Antigoni talks blending cultures in pop music". ESCBubble. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Review: Antigoni brings Mediterranean energy to Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "How reality TV stars are crossing into pop music". The Independent. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Why Antigoni became one of Eurovision 2026's breakout personalities". Metro. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "A1 - EP - Album by Antigoni". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Hexagon - EP - Album by Antigoni". Apple Music (GB). Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (Local) Εβδομάδα: 07/2026" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 25 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
External links
Media related to Antigoni Buxton at Wikimedia Commons