Antoni “Tony” Koniak, born in Warsaw in 2009, is a composer and instrumentalist who has gained recognition for his handpan and tongue drum playing, particularly for creating calm, meditative rhythms. He is one of the few teenagers in the world who regularly composes and publishes music on these instruments.
Career Development and Achievements
Tony Koniak has performed over 100 live shows. He has performed at numerous festivals, including the Roots of Europe Festival, the Strefa Ciszy Festival, Beatelmania Festival, Great September, and the Kraków Handpan Festival. His talent has been recognized at numerous prestigious events:
Music on the Moon: Thanks to the recognition of American sponsors, his compositions were sent to the Moon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the first quarter of 2025.
International Performances: He represented Poland at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Awards and Recognition: He won the Grand Prix in the “Debuts 2024” music competition and was recognized in the “50 Most Creative People in Business” ranking. He also received a scholarship from the Santander Foundation.
Public Speaking: He has twice spoken at TEDx conferences.
His debut album, “Echoes,” was released in August 2024.
Projects and Collaborations: In addition to his solo work, Tony is involved in various artistic projects. He composed the music for the comedy show “100,000 Problems” in collaboration with India Czajkowska and for the film “The Herd.” He also performed with the Afera Dance Theatre, playing live for the performance “Please Sit Down.” He also collaborated with Techland, where, as part of a joint project, he recorded a music video for a cover of the song “Dying Light the Beast.”
Online Activity: Tony actively runs his social media channels, including YouTube, where his “Tony Koniak” channel is the largest in Poland dedicated to handpans. There, he publishes his original music, covers, and relaxing tracks, all aimed at providing listeners with a moment of tranquility.
His playing style has been described as dynamic, technical, and melodic improvisation. His mission is to promote the handpan as a versatile instrument, suitable for almost any musical genre.
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