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Young musicians take the stage in Goodyear for Alice Cooper competition

Third round at The Stillery brings performers closer to cash prizes and opening slots at Cooper’s Christmas Pudding concert

Music poured out of The Stillery in Goodyear Nov. 2 as young musicians competed in the third round of Alice Cooper’s 2026 Proof Is in the Pudding music competition.

The restaurant was packed for a Monday evening as performers took the stage for a chance to win cash prizes and open for Cooper at his annual Christmas Pudding benefit concert.

Phoenix band Sweet Cherry Syrup opened the night’s competition with a rock ’n’ roll rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” drawing listeners out of their chairs and closer to the stage.

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