Middleton boys star in Co-op Christmas advert

After a rough year, the Co-op’s 2020 Christmas advert truly brought a smile to our faces. And the two young stars of this heartwarming advert are brothers Austin and Rocco, residents of South Leeds. Rocco attends Sharp Lane Primary School whilst Austin attends Royds High School, and it’s safe to say they’ve done the whole community proud.

The advert itself depicts the two brothers singing their adorable rendition of Round Are Way by Oasis outside a local shop, whilst Austin plays the melody on his guitar. We see members of the public stopping to watch the two boys, with big smiles on their faces. As the song goes on they gain more attention from passers-by, all enjoying watching two brothers giving a lively and uplifting performance.

At the end of the song, after receiving a round of applause from onlookers, a member of the audience that has gathered steps forward to offer the brothers some money. They politely refuse the cash, and Christmas wishes are exchanged before the boys head home with their arms around one another. The message of this advert is simple – that anyone and everyone can do something to help lift the spirits of their local community and offer some Christmas cheer. And after this year, that message is more important and powerful than ever.

Austin, who is 12, and Rocco who is 7, both have a passion and great talent for acting. They are both represented by Articulate Drama School and Agency, who are Ilkley based. The two brothers have appeared in an array of productions since joining the agency. Rocco has filmed Gentleman Jack, Ava & Ali, and most recently All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special, as well as lots of commercials. As for Austin, he most recently filmed The Duke and has also appeared in The A Word, The Feed, Gentlemen Jack, Ava & Ali, All Creatures Great and Small, The Irregulars, Cbeebies The Tempest and Barnardo’s Children’s campaign.

Both brothers really enjoyed being part of this Christmas Advert. When they were told they had got the part, Austin said:

“I was so excited because I’m doing something that I love, I was buzzing” with Rocco adding that he was “Really excited.”

They had a blast whilst filming the advert, Rocco said his favourite part of the experience was “When we got to go to the recording studio.” Austin said:

“The whole experience was fantastic, and it was so surreal. All the camera crew and everyone were so good to us and the whole cast and crew were all amazing. It was a very good time.”

It’s clear that the boys had an incredible time, and the whole community is so proud of them. If you haven’t yet seen the advert, you can give it a watch here –  it’s guaranteed to make you smile!

 

31 Replies to “Middleton boys star in Co-op Christmas advert”

  1. 2Amazing boys from Leeds 10 they are a credit to themselves and their parents..co.op have certainly done a good job…….. this is my favourite Christmas advert …… merry Christmas to one and all

  2. Well done boys what a lovely thing for them and their parents to remember and be able to show their own children when they grow up and well done Coop this is just what people need after this year I think this may just be my favourite Christmas ad this year xx

    1. My husband is from Crossgates in Leeds and he and I love this advert. It is so uplifting and brings a smile to your face and a tear to your eye. God bless you darlings, your mum and dad must be very proud of you both.

  3. It’s so good to see two young lads who are doing something positive from the south of Leeds instead of hanging around causing trouble at shopping centres, I know I work in one! Well done lads and well done the parents for encouraging them!

  4. Well done to these two young boys, they make me smile every time I see them in the advert. My favourite Christmas advert.

  5. This is my favourite of all Christmas advertisements so heart warming and humble!
    Fantastic job boys simple but real!

  6. Best Christmas advert ever. I usually mute all adverts but I really enjoy watching this one. It gives me a lovely warm feeling! Well done boys, and all the best for the future. I am sure we will be seeing more of you. Xx

  7. I love this advert! Far and away the best Christmas ad this year. Austin and Rocco do a superb job, so natural.

  8. Fantastic lads so very well done
    I’m sure your parents are so very proud of you
    Wish you would come to morley and sing for us all there

  9. This advert by the coop is playing dangerously with two young boys on the street playing a guitar. . They’re surrounded by people-all strangers where it appears someone is offering something to one of the boys. Then it shows these two boys wandering alone on the pavement as darkness falls. Do these people who created this advert realise the danger these boys are put under. Where are their parents/guardians?

    1. Quite possibly watching in the crowd. If not, adults responsible for them will be somewhere close. It is an advert – not real life!!

  10. CHRISTMAS NUMBER 1 for me ..love it .. 🙂 sing it all day every day lately .. my daughter works for coop as well near us .. but full track xmas NUMBER 1 🙂 🙂 🙂 well done

  11. Linda miles it’s not real it’s brilliant best ad Eva Austin and rocco you make the country proud

  12. The best advert I have ever seen.
    Well done Austin and Rocco, you are my heroes, you have put a smile on my face. I have to play it every day, it makes me so happy . So pleased I have a local co op I use all the time.
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  13. Aww my heart melts everytime I see this advert,well talented young boys,I just love them,well done Rocco & Austin I’m sure we’ll all be seeing you both go on to do big & better things in the future.
    Merry xmas to you both.
    Xxx

  14. the only decent ad co-op have done; the kid has a great voice and has added a second string to his bow for when acting roles are scarce.

  15. Absolutely beautiful loving it as a co op employee who has worked through the pandemic with a fantastic team.
    I got a lump in my throat.
    Thanks boys.
    Merry Christmas.

  16. My favourite Christmas ad by far. Well done Co op. A real feel good ad. The boys are great.

  17. LOVE THIS AD! Definitely best Christmas ad this year! Well done Co op and great performance Austin and Rocco – stars in the making! 🙂

  18. Absolutely superb advert! Best Christmas ad for years! Love these young guys and everything about them and the ad as it gives me a lovely warm glow and shows the co-ops positioning within the local community. The ad reveals how its not necessary to spend money to enjoy each others company. No doubt we’ll be seeing even more of these guys. Merry Christmas everyone –

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