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Julie McKnight

Her vocals have been described as soulful, big, powerful and deep as the ocean tones. When you hear sing, you not only hear the song but you feel it and experience every note.
Providing soul stirring lead vocals on the back to back anthems, “Finally, “Home” and “Diamond Life.” All produced and penned by maestro Jay “Sinister” Sealee , Julie’s musical background is as diverse as music itself.

Born in 1972 in Pottstown, PA, Julie McKnight is a daughter of a Seventh-Day Adventist Minister. Julie’s musical influences begins with her mother Saundra Brooks, who performed at the age of 19 at the Apollo Theatre in New York City after being coerced by her father, Norris Turney, a multi-reed player and member of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. Aretha Franklin may have won that night but Saundra Brooks brought the house down with her rendition of “What A Wonderful World.” As the old adage says, “The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree.”

Having moved to Los Angeles in the 80’s, Julie’s charismatic father, Victor Sr., welcomed people of all faiths and backgrounds into their home. During this time, Julie and her family formed lasting relationships with some of the greatest in music history. Some of these legendary artists include: Jazz Singer and Entertainer Extraordinaire, Nancy Wilson, The Original King of Rock and Roll, Little Richard, Nina Simone and Tony-Award Winning Actor, Singer and Songwriter, Clifton Davis. All of whom have given Julie valuable advise, support and guidance when it comes to maneuvering through the business of entertainment on your our terms.

Julie has collaborated with, and supplied guest vocals for the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, The Emotions, and her former husband, Brian McKnight. Coming into her own in the late 90’s, Julie, herself would let her own star shine bright enjoying a variety of accolades to include, winning honors for “Finally” the 2001 MTV2 Dancestar Music Awards Song of the Year, Best vocalist, and Best live PA nominations 2005 Dance Music Awards. Julie has brought down the house performing at the majority of the world’s hottest stages, festivals and nightclubs spanning from N.Y. and San Francisco to the Isle of Ibiza. In addition, Julie’s versatility as a vocal stylist was also put on the frontline this year while touring with her elder sibling, Victor Brooks, Jr., composer and vocalist for his own brazilian world music oriented CD, “Samba Soul”,as well as lending her talents to Ze Ricardo and his band in Brazil respectively.

Julie is currently working own her first solo project set for release in 2008. Providing lead vocal on the Jay Omega produced smash lead single “COMPLICATED” an urban pop stormer with metal overtones, destined for high placement on the pop/rnb/urban charts worldwide, the sky is the limit. With her love for all types of music genres, we can only anticipate that the best is yet to come.

Diamond Life video :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYViuBwWy08

Please contact : +62 (361) 848 2222 or email : info@karmaresorts.com for reservations

Ashley Macedo

“Rest in Reason; Move in Passion” Khalil Gibran

Creating substance in music is as much a talent as creating music itself. And with the ability to do both, you are only limited by your opportunities.

As a musician and vocalist Ashley Macedo has an innate ability to capture the spirited emotion of soul music. With a smoky timbre and powerful range Ashley has a connection with soul which is conveyed through her unbridled emotion and unquestionable conviction.

After moving to London to study Performing Arts at the world famous Pineapple Dance Studios, Ashley has since focussed her songwriting and recording here in Sydney. Writing alongside Jhay C (MUSICOZ Award “Best R&B” song 2 years running) from The Innovataz’s, Ashley Macedo has used her experiences to hone her craft to become a figurehead for Soul music in a commercial market.

Ashley performs regularly in Sydney, around Australia and overseas. Having performed at Galleries (NSW Art Gallery), Boutique Resorts (Karma Samui, Thailand), Private Functions and Onstage Live Productions, Ashley continues to push herself through live performance and to form professional working relationships with some of the world’s finest boutique venues.

For the immediate future Ashley is continuing her focus on songwriting and recording sessions while increasing her contacts with songwriting partners, likeminded performers, and taking a journey to find Avant-garde producers with a similar passion for soul.

www.myspace.com/ashleymacedo

DJ Johnny Rad

By day, Aden Mullens is the head of A&R and Compilations for Australia’s most successful dance label, Ministry of Sound. By night he DJs amongst the countries elite under the moniker, Johnny Rad.

Throughout his DJ career Johnny Rad has had the honour to play in Sydney either side of Paul Harris, Mark Knight, Booka Shade, Digitalism, Alan Braxe & Kris Menace, King Unique, Steve Mac, Claude VonStroke, Tiga, Audiofly, M.A.N.D.Y. Bang Gang to name but a few and has contributed to the Sydney nightlife being a resident for such historic club parties as KINK, Sounds On Sunday, Rouge Rock’R, Safari, Electric Disco and more recently for his own party, Clique.

As time gets tight and work becomes more intense, Aden spends most of his waking hours working on compilations for Ministry of Sound, signing and developing new artists and travelling through the northern hemisphere meeting new and exciting producers and labels. The relationships and opportunities that have developed from his role with Ministry of Sound have built Johnny Rad into a well-rounded DJ focused on delivering great experiences for crowds with an abundant amount of repertoire at his fingertips.

Amongst all this Rad still finds the time to dominate local surf comps, take snowboarding holidays to Alaska, enjoy time on his luxury powerboat and play kooky dress-ups with friends at the Pink Palace.

http://www.myspace.com/johnny_rad

Featuring wines from some of Australia’s best up and coming winemakers

Greg Richardson, Board Member Australian Sommelier Association, will introduce some of Australia’s newest stars on the vinous horizon. Tired of working for larger companies these brilliant young winemakers have travelled the globe making wines in far flung corners before heading home to start their own projects. The result is a line up of daring new wines from some of Australia’s brightest talents including Mac Forbes, Larry Cheribino and Standish Wine Company. Come and see what the future of Australian wine looks like.

Please contact : +62 (361) 848 2222 or email : info@karmaresorts.com for reservations

Dan Murphy is a DJ based in Sydney, Australia. With international experience and a classically trained musical background, he’s played some of the biggest dance events and most exclusive private parties in the country.

Dan has held residencies at several Sydney clubs including The Midnight Shift, Arq, Stonewall, Phoenix Rising and Slide.

His reputation for being a crowd favourite has lead to requests to perform at major events including the Navigaytion All Gay Cruise, Gay Ski Week in Lake Tahoe USA, Gay Ski Week in New Zealand, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Musical Launch and The Boy From Oz Opening Night.

Some of the dance parties include Azure Harbour Party, HomeSexual, ToyBox, RawHide, Rogue, Fluffy @ Family, The DIVA Awards, Sleaze Ball and the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras – the biggest party of it’s kind in the world.

Internationally, Dan has entertained audiences around the globe in cosmopolitan cites as varied as San Francisco, Singapore, Seoul and London. These opportunities have enabled him to work alongside some of his idols, including RuPaul, Jimmy Somerville, Marcia Hines, Chrissie Amplett, The Young Divas, Inaya Day, Wayne G, The Freemasons and Dannii Minogue.

Most of all, Dan’s main focus is always ensuring the crowd is enjoying their ultimate party experience. His music style is uplifting, vocal and fun, mixing classics with current – and always hands-in-the-air!

Wine Women and Song!!! – Let the bubbles make you dance!

As part of its landmark wine series, Karma Kandara presents a celebration of French champagne.

Karma Resorts wine curator, Maria Lurighi, will take us on a fascinating journey through the process of making this temperamental wine and also share some of the stories of this appellation and its history, and of course there will be some surprises.

The selection of French Champagne from the grand houses of Veuve Cliqot, Jacquessin, Billecart and Cattier will be presented with a delectable menu by Chef Raymond Saja and will feature amongst other things citrus cured salmon, carnoli risotto, roastedscallops, and olive poached loin of lamb.

We share champagne to launch ships, on new years eve or on special occasions to celebrate life itself! . This very special evening will give insight in to one of the most fascinating stories in the wine world, and why women in particular have played such an important role in the launching of this wonderful drink!

Let the bubbles make you dance…. dinner includes complimentary entry to the Nammos Beach Bar where the Karma Resotrs sponsored DJ Tools competition winners will be strutting their stuff on the decks ’til late.

“too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right” – Mark Twain

Founder of one of Australia’s most respected house nights SHE (Soulful House Experience) – Graham Cordery is one of the most respected and in-demand figures in the Australian house scene. As a DJ, Cordery breathes house music with style, funk and soul. As founder and resident DJ at SHE – and also Sydney’s 2005/6 DEFECTED IN THE HOUSE series at world-renowned Tank Nightclub (voted in World’s Top 10 House Venues 2003/4) – Graham has shared the decks with international talents BOB SINCLAR, JOEY NEGRO, ROBERT OWENS, MARSHALL JEFFERSON, GROOVE JUNKIES, CHUCK LOVE, COPYRIGHT, JOHN “JULIUS” KNIGHT, HARDSOUL, KNEE DEEP, ATFC, SANDY RIVERA (Kings Of Tomorrow), SOUL CENTRAL, JAY J & MIGUEL MIGS, KASKADE, MATT CASELI – plus many more at all of Sydney’s premier events featuring the world’s top club brands including PACHA, HED KANDI and Ministry Of Sound’s HOUSEXY.

Graham mixed the ‘Spring 2008’ HOUSEXY CD for Ministry of Sound Australia , to critical acclaim and follows up in November 2008 with ‘SHE Summer Essentials’ – the debut compilation CD from Graham’s celebrated SHE brand. SHE (Soulful House Experience) was born in November 2004, launching to a sell-out Le Panic Nightclub in Sydney. Receiving praise from all of Sydney’s press and scene-makers, SHE has quickly established itself as the top Soulful House night in Australia, attracting a stylish and sophisticated crowd…without losing the party vibe that characterises any truly great house event.

Consistently selling out long before each party, and attracting crowds of up to 2200, the monthly SHE Events are famous for their use of a different location each month – bringing the world’s hottest house talent (JOEY NEGRO, DAVID MORALES, RON CARROLL (GROOVE JUNKIES, ANDY WARD (Soul Central), KARIZMA, RICHARD EARNSHAW, BOBBY & STEVE, MARSHALL JEFFERSON, to name a few) to Sydney’s most stylish bars, clubs, rooftops & even luxury cruise boat parties on Sydney Harbour.

Whether playing stylish soulful house at Pacha Funky Room (Ibiza) or big-room clubs such as Tank or Home (Australia), or M2 Seoul (Korea). Cordery’s sets evoke the origins of house music – the rhythms of jazz, funk and soul. This style quickly led to residencies at K-UBE (Ibiza) and TRAFFIC (UK) in 2002. Since relocating to Sydney in 2003 Graham has appeared in all of Australia’s more discerning venues and performed worldwide including 2006 AND 2007 tours of Europe, guesting at venues such as the legendary PACHA FUNKY ROOM, TURNMILLS in London UK – plus guest appearances on Ibiza´s number one ¨House Vibes¨show (IBIZA GLOBAL RADIO).

For more info see www.myspace.com/grahamcordery or www.shesydney.com

Peter will pair his wines with the world class cuisine of New York chef Raymond Saja, for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience at Karma Kandara’s spectacular cliff front restaurant di Mare.

Saturday, June 6th 2009

First of the Langton’s Classification dinners at
di Mare by the Sea

6.00 pm Sunset Reception
7.00 pm Dinner

Rp. 1,250,000 per person

Limited Seating available
10% discount for early bird bookings and for bookings of tables with 6 pax or more