Talented local duet Natalie Theodore and Julia Manias, known as Nat & Jules, have been voted winners of Northern Beaches Council’s 2020 Northern Composure Unplugged competition.

With the ten finalists’ performances professionally recorded and posted on the KALOF YouTube channel, the up-and-coming musicians received 1415 votes and over 6000 views.

Finalists were also assessed by a panel of music industry professionals, including Oli & Louis of popular band Lime Cordiale, former Hi-5 member Kellie Crawford, and one of Council’s Youth Advisory Group members.

Northern Beaches Council Mayor, Michael Regan, said all 34 entries in this year’s competition were to be praised for their exceptional talent and high level of professionalism.

“We can be very proud of our youth on the Northern Beaches, particularly gifted performing artists such as we’ve seen in this year’s comp,” Mayor Regan said.

“I would also like to thank everyone who watched their online performances and took time to vote.”

Vocal and guitar duo Nat and Jules take home winnings of $500 cash, a $600 product voucher from Mona Vale Music, an Ocean Alley merchandise pack as well as a marketing and publicity package from Perfect Pitch.

The remaining placegetters and prizes are:

• 2nd – Sophie O’Neill, instrumentalist, $250 cash and Mona Vale Music voucher;
• 3rd – Jocelyn Fletcher, instrumentalist & voice, $100 cash and Mona Vale Music voucher;
• People’s Choice Award – Chloe Tyrrell, instrumentalist & voice, cash Mona Vale Music voucher and Ocean Alley merchandise pack;
• Encouragement Award – Dhara Cullen, harpist, KALOF merchandise pack.

All finalists received a copy of their professionally-recorded performance to help them secure future performance opportunities and a gift pack.

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