SPINNING CUPIDS WIN Headline Acts

Over five weeks, local up-and-coming musicians took the stage at Cronulla RSL, as part of the Club’s Headline Acts competition.

Following in the footsteps of the 2022 Clash of the Chords competition, won by Ryan & Jade, this voters choice competition has become a highly anticipated and celebrated occasion that brings immense benefits to both club members and the local community.

Supported by incredible businesses & brands (Headline Acts, Craig Woodward, The Brass Monkey, Menai Music & Engadine Music), the competition attracted a diverse range of talent and created a vibrant atmosphere that extended beyond the club walls; not only enhancing the social and cultural experiences of club members & guests, but also providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and gain exposure.

The Club received a number of quality nominations, from talented solo artists, duos and bands from around the Sutherland Shire & Greater Sydney. 19 acts were chosen to perform in the Club’s Sunroom, for a chance at winning $2000 cash, a 1:1 recording session with Craig Woodward, a headline show at the Brass Monkey and three professional singing lessons from Sutherland Shire Singing.

This innovative event allowed club patrons to actively participate in the competition, by selecting their favourite performances. Acts with the most votes in the ‘heat rounds’, received an entry into the ‘final round’.

Syda, 12:51, Gilded Rose & Spinning Cupids progressed to the final round, with a judging panel, selecting Spinning Cupids as the winning act on the night.

Spinning Cupids formed in Sydney in 2021, after the band members met each other by chance. “A keen ear could hear the influences of classic rock, funk and indie flowing through the veins of our songs” says member Matt Brogan.

Artists who didn’t make the fan favourite list, although did make the Club’s ‘one-to-watch’ list, were provided with an entry in the ‘wild card’ round. Winners of this round competed for $2,000, a stage show in Cronulla Park in January, plus two artist development sessions with Craig Woodward.

The Vandastruts took home the $2,000 cash prize. Four piece band are Heavily influenced by their love of old blues, rock and grunge formed in early 2020.

The quartet hail from north of Wollongong, and are not only 2 sets of brothers, but also bonded out of a shared love of vintage records.

They have played a number of headline gigs in premium venues like Oxford Art Factory, Waves in Towardgi, Illawarra Convoy, winning Battle of the bands, Supporting acts such as Kingswood, Mi Sex, Ray Beadle.

Todd Kemmler, was awarded the opportunity to perform at a stage show in Cronulla Park in January 2024 (watch this space), plus two development sessions with Craig Woodward.

Todd is a local solo singer & guitarist, who loves performing his own original music, but plays covers as well.