Juliagrace
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Juliagrace is a Christian pop singer and songwriter. Julia was born and currently resides in Auckland
, New Zealand
. She was born and grew up in a Christian family, both of her parents are Christian. Her brother Paul Cato is a New Zealand artist.
Vucich began to play the piano
at age three and performed to large crowds by the age twelve. From 2000 to 2005, she was the lead vocalist for the Auckland-based live electronica
outfit Elevator. In 2005, she began her solo career.
In October 2005, Julia released her debut self-titled album on the Parachute Music
label. The album garnered immense radio success, scoring four number one singles in New Zealand as well as two top 20 hits on The Rock Across Australia music chartshttp://therockacrossaustralia.com/news/traanews060911.pdf. She toured the U.S.
and Australia
as support act for the Parachute
band in early 2006, and was a mainstage performer at AGMF '06. Julia regularly features at the annual Parachute Music Festival
.
Julia's self-titled album, "juliagrace", received the Tui Award for Best Gospel/Christian Album at the New Zealand Music Awards
2006. The award was presented by Prime Minister Helen Clark
on behalf of the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
(RIANZ) on October 18, 2006 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
Julia is a qualified schoolteacher with more than ten years experience in the classroom, including teaching music and performancehttp://www.powerupdates.com/clients/excel/pages/a_standard.asp?cid=-1072362314&aid=411615813.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. She was born and grew up in a Christian family, both of her parents are Christian. Her brother Paul Cato is a New Zealand artist.
Vucich began to play the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
at age three and performed to large crowds by the age twelve. From 2000 to 2005, she was the lead vocalist for the Auckland-based live electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
outfit Elevator. In 2005, she began her solo career.
In October 2005, Julia released her debut self-titled album on the Parachute Music
Parachute Music
Parachute Music is a Christian music organisation from New Zealand, that was formed in 1989 and operates in two main areas: Events and Artist Management. The organisation runs the annual Parachute Festival, which has grown to become a staple of the Kiwi summer and regularly attracts an audience of...
label. The album garnered immense radio success, scoring four number one singles in New Zealand as well as two top 20 hits on The Rock Across Australia music chartshttp://therockacrossaustralia.com/news/traanews060911.pdf. She toured the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
as support act for the Parachute
Parachute
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag, or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift. Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong cloth, originally silk, now most commonly nylon...
band in early 2006, and was a mainstage performer at AGMF '06. Julia regularly features at the annual Parachute Music Festival
Parachute music festival
The Parachute Music Festival is a Christian music festival held annually at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand.The festival is run by Parachute Music and lasts for four days and three nights. 'Parachute' is the Southern Hemisphere's largest Christian music festival, primarily...
.
Julia's self-titled album, "juliagrace", received the Tui Award for Best Gospel/Christian Album at the New Zealand Music Awards
New Zealand Music Awards
The New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
2006. The award was presented by Prime Minister Helen Clark
Helen Clark
Helen Elizabeth Clark, ONZ is a New Zealand political figure who was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms from 1999 to 2008...
on behalf of the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
Recording Industry Association of New Zealand
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand...
(RIANZ) on October 18, 2006 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
Julia is a qualified schoolteacher with more than ten years experience in the classroom, including teaching music and performancehttp://www.powerupdates.com/clients/excel/pages/a_standard.asp?cid=-1072362314&aid=411615813.