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| Yulia | |
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| Born | 1986 |
| Origin | Russia |
| Years active | 2004-present |
Yulia Townsend or simply Yulia is a Russian-born New Zealand crossover singer. Her first Solo Album 'Into The West' went platinum in its first week of sales in New Zealand. She won 2 NZ Music Awards; 'Best female solo artist' and '42Below Best selling album in New Zealand'. She has supported Amici and Russell Watson with 2 sold-out tours in Tokyo.
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Biography
Yulia moved to New Zealand to live, from Russia in 2002. Within two years Yulia learned to speak English, passed all of her senior high school exams at Cashmere High School in Christchurch and signed a recording deal with Sony Music New Zealand. She was taught by Cashmere High School's music department head Gary Thin and teacher Noeleen Penter. Her first ever concert was in Christchurch with Ivan Rebroff where they received a standing ovation. Her version of Ave Maria received a standing ovation. She was first discovered on regional television as a last minute subject for a ten minute segment on Good Living With Kerry Pierson on Christchurch's local television station CTV. Gray Bartlett, Co-director and owner of the Auckland-based promotion company Pacific Entertainment Limited, signed her to a 6 year Worldwide sole agency deal. Glyn MacLean, Director and owner of OIKOS MUSIC GROUP signed Yulia to a management and music publishing deal www.oikos.co.nz
Discography
Albums
- Into The West Special Christmas Edition (2004)
- Into The West (2004) #1 NZ (4x Platinum - 60,000+)
- Montage (2006) #1 NZ (Platinum - 15,000+)
