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About Antigoni
Early Life
Antigoni, born Antigoni Buxton on March 9, 1996, in London, is the daughter of Greek-Cypriot chef and television presenter Tonia Buxton and English architect Paul Buxton. Raised in the East Finchley area of North London, she regularly spent time in Cyprus throughout her childhood and has spoken about growing up feeling "very Cypriot," listening to both British pop and Greek-language music. She attended Woodhouse College and the BRIT School before signing with Island Records at twenty.
Musical Style & Sound
Antigoni performs pop, with early material blending pop and R&B alongside Mediterranean influences and Greek instrumentation. After leaving Island Records, she founded her own label, Sirena Records, in 2018, giving her full creative control over a sound that continued to draw on her dual British and Greek-Cypriot identity.
Career Rise
Antigoni was signed to Island Records at twenty by former label president Darcus Beese, recording early tracks including "2 Steps" and "Boosting." After the executive who signed her left the company, she chose to become an independent artist, founding Sirena Records and reinvesting part of her earnings from her major-label years into her own releases. In 2022, she gained wider recognition appearing on the eighth series of the UK reality show Love Island. In 2026, she was internally selected to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Jalla," qualifying from her semi-final and finishing 19th in the final.
Diaspora Impact
Antigoni's British-Cypriot upbringing and her choice to represent Cyprus at Eurovision make her a direct embodiment of the diaspora experience for Greek-Cypriot communities in the UK. Her music's blend of Mediterranean and Greek instrumental influences with mainstream British pop gives her particular reach among diaspora audiences straddling both cultural identities.
FAQ
What genre does Antigoni sing?
Antigoni performs pop, with early material blending pop and R&B alongside Mediterranean influences and Greek instrumentation, reflecting her dual British and Greek-Cypriot identity.
How did Antigoni get her start in music?
She was signed to Island Records at twenty by former label president Darcus Beese, recording early tracks including "2 Steps" and "Boosting" before the executive who signed her left the company.
Why did Antigoni become an independent artist?
After leaving Island Records, she founded her own label, Sirena Records, in 2018, reinvesting part of her earnings from her major-label years to finance her independent projects and retain full creative control.
Is Antigoni from Love Island?
Yes. In 2022, she gained wider recognition appearing on the eighth series of the UK reality show Love Island, though she had been working on her music career for years beforehand.
Did Antigoni represent Cyprus at Eurovision?
Yes. In 2026, she was internally selected to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Jalla," qualifying from her semi-final and finishing 19th in the final.
Where can I listen to Antigoni?
You can stream her music on GetGreece Radio, along with other artists connecting the Greek diaspora to contemporary Greek and Cypriot pop.
About
Antigoni (Antigoni Buxton) is a London-born Greek-Cypriot singer who gained global fame on Love Island UK before solidifying her music career. Known for her unique "husky" vocal tone and for blending London urban pop with traditional Greek bouzouki riffs. In 2025, her single "Nisi" became a summer anthem across the Mediterranean. By 2026, she has become a style and music icon for the "modern island girl" aesthetic, bridging the gap between the UK charts and the Greek scene.
Diaspora Impact
A major bridge for the UK diaspora; she represents the successful, modern Greek-Cypriot identity to a massive English-speaking audience.
