Anton Van Der Mere

About Anton

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Anton is a Classical Crossover Tenor, songwriter, composer, producer and director who has worked worldwide and has already performed for the Royal Family since 1995.

Vocalist
Songwriter
Composer & Producer

As composer, Anton has touched the hearts and souls of people around the world, most recently with his composition “EIIR: The Platinum Record  –  A Jubilee Anthem”.

The Anthem is designed as a historical and outstanding tribute, a true musical representation of Her Majesty’s 70 years of service to her people around the globe.

Anton’s composition is an impressive crossover world music style work, titled ‘We Thank You From Our Hearts’. He was not only responsible for the music composition, but he also co-authored the lyrics with Thomas Mace-Archer-Mills (BMS Founder) and co- arranged and produced with his fellow South African producer, Ettienne Lane from Song Evolution Studios.

The musical extravaganza seamlessly glides in between the world’s continents and regions, guiding the listener to the farthest corners of the Commonwealth in a glorious sound tapestry of African, Indian and Scottish/Celtic flavours and complimented with features like the steel drums of the Caribbean, the Didgeridoo of Australia, Hindi, Maori, and Swahili chants referencing Her Majesty, as well as other musical representations found around the world, under Britain’s global Crown. It showcases the exceptional vocals of UK national treasure, Soprano, Lesley Garrett, CBE and the Baritone Rodney Earl Clarke, accompanied by a full complement of the wonderful London Community Gospel Choir.

On 21 April 2022, EIIR: The Platinum Record, a Jubilee Anthem was released to the public via music streaming platforms worldwide. Both songs on the album debuted at #1 and #2 on the iTunes Classical Music chart in the UK and enjoyed full radio and TV news coverage during the Jubilee celebrations. The album debuted at #27 on the iTunes UK Top 100 Albums chart.

Click here to listen to the Jubilee Anthem.

Global Performer

Anton has a worldwide reputation for being a phenomenal vocalist.

As a performer, Anton had the fortunate opportunity to travel around the world performing in concerts and shows in the UK and Europe as well as show cast and resident featured act on the prestigious Carnival UK ships. He had the privilege to work with well-known UK artists like Elaine Page, Russel Watson, Brian Conley, Craig Revel Horwood, Bonnie Langford and Will Martin, to just name a few. In 2009 and 2010 he moved to New York City, doing concerts and shows in the Big Apple with great audience response. He has acted in TV ads both in South Africa and abroad and has also done some feature film acting. In 2013 he was  scouted for both Britain’s Got Talent and UK X-Factor with his own composition: Vision. 

The Vision Story

As a composer, Anton has written and composed his own music which lead him to be headhunted by SYCO for both X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent for his vocal and composition skills.

In 2013 Anton signed a music development contract furnishing him with 3 singles entitled: “Rise Up”, “All Things Are Possible” and “ Vision” as well as a music video for Vision. All his songs carry an uplifting, spiritual message of hope and a longing for peace and love. It was these Anthems that motivated The British Monarchist Society to commission him to write and composed The Platinum Jubilee Anthem for Her Majesty.

Click here to listen to “Rise Up”.

Upcoming Events.

As a global performer Anton travels around regularly. He is a very active member of the arts community and is welcoming the current growth within the industry. 

If you would like Anton to consider your event, come along and see a performance, this will help you understand the complexity and talent needed in a performer like Anton.