..Robert Cini is a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Innisfail in North Queensland Australia. Robert grew up in a musical family. His grandfather played in jazz bands in the early 1900's and his father carried on the tradition in the 70's, playing in a number of rock bands. Robert began to harness his natural musical genes by singing from the early age of 9 and by the age of 12 joined a working covers band with his older brother called 'Defiance'. Robert would be the Drummer and a vocalist of the band. The two brothers continued the musical tradition of their family with the band publicly playing for 5 years consecutively.Robert moved away to attend university where he began putting all of his musical effort into a solo performance playing for crowds at pubs and festivals. While studying tourism at university Robert honed his true underlying passion for music and furthermore songwriting. Encouragement came from entering his home recorded demos in various music competitions and attracting the attention of industry professionals like producer Stuart Stuart. With the advice and feedback from Chartsong owner/producer Stuart Stuart Robert was able to take his songwriting to a higher level. Stuart Stuart is a well known and respected record producer who has worked with artists like 'The Veronicas'.
Robert was offered the opportunity to have some of his own original songs professionally recorded and produced by Stuart. Since the recording, production and distribution of the 3 track demo, Robert has received a significant amount of positive feedback from record labels, managers, and radio for airplay.However, since then Robert has achieved some incredible milestones in his musical career. He was announced as a top 5 finalist/nominee in the genre/category of 'Pop' in Australia's 'MUSICOZ' competition. The competition is considered to be the premier music competition in Australia for unsigned and independent artists. The MUSICOZ Awards is an event held at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney and is attended by hundreds of national and international music industry contacts.Recently Robert's success has continued by making the final 6 of another prestigious competition ' The Glenn Shorrock Music Scholarship Award 2007'. Robert's music was recognised amongst many other artists around the country by one of Australia's most successful recording artists Glenn Shorrock (Frontman from The Little River Band). Robert performed along with 5 other finalists at Lyndoch Uncorked in the Barossa Valley. Recently Robert has relocated to Brisbane to boost his musical profile. Robert Cini is a dedicated musician who enjoys being able to reach an audience through his music and takes pride in his songwriting and has established himself as a good all round musician, who draws influence from artists like: John Mayer, Diesel, Gavin DeGraw and many more.
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