Ant Thomaz

A self-taught musician who began writing songs at the age of twelve, Glasgow-based Ant Thomaz’s rapid-fire vocal instrument has created a buzz as the frontman to funk-driven band DOPESICKFLY and vocalist in the electronic rock band Union Of Knives. Having grown up in a French Cajun/Coushatta Indian background, Thomaz has since settled in Scotland and is a popular fixture on Scotland’s music scene thanks to his eclectic yet distinct and relatable style. As a winners of the Celtic Connections Festival’s Open Stage competition, he has gone on to rub shoulders with some legendary names, supporting the likes of Mànran, Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Roy Ayers, Kool & The Gang, Eddie Reader, Shaun Ryder’s Black Grape, Big Country and The Sugar Hill Gang. He has also collaborated with artists including Helen Marnie (Ladytron), Karen Dunbar, Shaka Loves You Nimbus Sextet, and Colonel Mustard & The Djion 5. “Thomaz is one of the critical voices of his generation... His ballads are vulnerable and touching... his music is a modern day masterpiece.” David Perozzi, Executive Producer CNN News