Cronulla RSL Give Local Artists A Platform To Perform
Cronulla RSL ‘Clash of the Chords’, a voters choice competition featuring live music acts from around the Sutherland Shire, has given the local music industry a boost.
In celebration of International Guitar Month, 17 local music acts had the opportunity to gain experience performing in a club setting. The Cronulla RSL Memorial Club is a local institution and shire landmark, whose current membership numbers exceeds 30,000.
Supported by local businesses (The Brass Monkey, Menai Music, Engadine Music & DI Music), the 4 week competition saw bands, soloists and duos from all around the Sutherland Shire compete to take home a $2000 cash, a recording session and a headlining spot at a renowned live music venue in Cronulla.
Presented in the Cronulla RSL Sunroom, each act was given a twenty minute time slot to perform an act of their choice. QR codes were placed throughout the venue, which club patrons could use to cast their vote for their favourite act of the night. The most popular band of each heat progressed through to the final round, as well as winning other great prizes (including cash, a half hour coaching session from singer-songwriter and owner of Menai Music, Craig Woodward). Unsuccessful competitors were given a second chance to compete in the final round, through a consolation wildcard online vote. Close to 4,000 votes were cast during the competition.
Cronulla RSL Tailored events manager Michael Astill, says that this concept was a ‘great way to is to expand the clubs entertainment portfolio, and give local performers a platform to perform’.
Competing acts included:
Heat 1
Fine Lookin' Fella's - 60's 70s 80s Ukulele Band
Cain back - Pop
The Dead Posies - Hard Rock/Punk/Grunge
Dolor - Rock Band (Finalist)
Heat 2
Heat 3
Brits & Pieces - 90s Brit Pop Cover band (Wildcard)
Sunburst - Melodic Rock
Richard McGloin - Covers/Tribute
Emerson Bailey - Pop
Heat 4
Sonic77 - Pop
Stereodayz - Rock
Stitched Up - Rock (Finalist)
Jayden Clarke - Pop
Muzic Room - Rock
Local duo Ryan & Jade were selected by the guest judges as the winners of the final round, on April 29th.
Ryan is an experienced musician, who has played with Kirrawee High School's Jazz & Wind Orchestras. Jade is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with lead role experience in musical theatre and drama productions.
In addition to receiving the inaugural ‘Clash of the Chords’ trophy and a cash prize (donated by Cronulla RSL), Ryan and Jade now get to record a song of their liking with Craig Woodward at Menai Music. Dates on their headlining spot at the Cronulla RSL & The Brass Monkey Cronulla to be soon.
Clash of the Chords is set to return to the stage later this year.
In addition to supporting the welfare of veterans of Australian (& their families) and commemorating the efforts of all who have served our nation in uniform, Cronulla RSL proudly supports community programs. They aim provide valuable and meaningful support to our members and the people of the local area.
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Cronulla RSL https://cronullarsl.com.au
Brass Monkey https://www.brassmonkey.com.au
DI Music https://au.linkedin.com/company/di-music
Engadine Music https://engadinemusic.com.au
Menai Music https://www.menaimusic.com.au
