The Penny Antics

We are a minimalist Grunge/Punk band from Essex, England. We aim to

make each song in our repertoire different from the last by changing things

tonally, structurally etc and this is reflected by the band’s imagery as well.

(Our logo, album and EP covers all tend to stick to a bold, black and white

aesthetic)

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Currently, we have released; a ten-song album, a five-song EP and a six-song

live set. We are working on a follow-up to the five-song EP that was released

in 2018.

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Accolades:

- On 27/08/17 we won the Dagenham Roundhouse ‘Battle of the Bands’

competition, where we got the opportunity to perform with Dr Feelgood and

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. We were asked back the following year

where we supported Sweet.

- Our song 'Manners' was played on BBC Introducing in Essex's show on

14/09/18.

- On 20/04/19 we supported TV Smith (The Adverts) for his show at The

Venue in Southend-on-Sea.

- The band won the 'Best Animated Film' (Over 16's) category

for the music video to 'I Don't Care' at the Harwich Festival of the Arts Film Festival on 16/11/20.

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Testimonies:

"...the Antics have been gigging steadily across their home country, including a high profile

show at the legendary Asylum Club in Chelmsford with STIV CANTARELLI & THE SILENT STRANGERS as well as a storming appearance at the Cosmic Puffin Festival in April." - Gerry Ranson, Vive Le Rock, 2016

"These guys are a duo from my own home county of Essex and they perform a kind of grunge/punk rock that’s sure to get your blood pumping and your head banging. Awesome." - Adam Reeve, Exploding Head Syndrome, 2016