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From R&B and swing to rock, pop and disco, Sound Sensation 12 piece show band can deliver sensational entertainment for all occasions. Complete with horn section and high energy vocal arrangements, Sound Sensation will cover everything from the Blues Brothers to The Commitments, Amy Winehouse to Aretha Franklin, disco divas and Motown masters Sound Sensation is guaranteed to get the dance floor jumping!

With a revitalised line up, Sound Sensation has been heard around the Christchurch entertainment scene for several years featuring at; the Rotary Children’s Charity Ball, Cancer Society Ball, Rugby World Cup Fanzone and many corporate and private functions.

THE EDITION are a Christchurch Covers Band with a difference.

Something classy for your wedding, function or venue! Damien and Steven from The Crystal Set, and Alastair Olds have formed this great Christchurch band.

Our Motto is:
“If we know it, we’ll play it. If we don’t, we’ll give it a go!”

“We produce a fun and exciting live show for your enjoyment. With loads of laughter coupled with impeccable musicianship, you won’t be able to stop dancing and singing, leaving you with an undeniably memorable experience. We believe we are the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.”

Jerry Taukamo
Jerry was one of the original band members of One Love for 8 years and toured the Hard Rock Cafe circuit in Asia. Jerry was also a foundation member of Katchafire for 2 years and even toured Hawaii. He is now back in Christchurch recording and writing his own music and performing with Kharamello and Funkdefyed.

Jason Otene
Jason Otene (J.Jay)
J.Jay is the man behind the skins, where he has been smiling from since his young days in church. He is Kharamello’s guiding light, not only because he holds the beat with precision timing, but because he has been playing in many Christian and Polynesian groups both locally and internationally. The most notable being the “Promise Keepers”, which is world renowned, and “Certain Soundz”, which toured Australasia giving important messages to our youth with the aid of music. J.Jay is responsible for the jovial tempo of our performance and you will always see him laughing.



Posenai Kharamello
Posenai Mavaega (Pos)
Known to many as the Musical Director for Christchurch Performing Arts collective “Pacific Underground”, Pos enjoys the spontaneous and creative nature of Kharamello, where he lends his talent to form the deep soul bass part of the all-funk’n’fun rhythm section. Pos’s many years of experience in the music and performing arts industry has seen him work alongside local celebrities Scribe, Adeaze, Che Fu, Oscar Keightley, and “The Naked Samoans”, as well as international artists such as Ben Harper, and Vika and Linda. Pos’ latest show “Island Summer” appeared at the 2005 Applaud Christchurch Arts Festival which featured a 25piece guitar orchestra playing traditional and contemporary Polynesian music. Pos provides the smooth and silky notes to Kharamellos’ repertoire.

Rough Cut are a six piece band excited about live performance. There are no backing tracks here, we play everything live which brings an unrivalled energy and entertainment factor to our gigs.

With both male and female vocal leads, sax, keyboards and seriously good percussion we produce a wide variety of musical sounds and styles from the 1960s to today, providing both sensational interest and a superb easy listening atmosphere depending on your requirements.

Ideally suited to corporate and private functions and eager to make your special occasion exceptional we provide a professional yet personal service.

Mark Lane – Guitar / Vocals

Marie Roxburgh Vocals

Helen Reddecliffe Keyboards

Paul Blundell Bass

Richard Reddecliffe Sax

Paul Gregory Percussion / Vocals

Tracy If the old saying that Big notes win votes is correct, then Tracy Rockhouse could well be the next leader of our country!!

Tracy has a tone and quality in her voice that cannot be trained, it is God given. She takes enjoyable cover songs and makes them her own.!

She is the consummate artist and an elegant entertainer who has that little bit of sassiness that adds a certain amount of cool to the music she sings.!

Performing professionally around NZ for the last 20 years, recently Tracy has been a lead vocalist for the 12 piece Christchurch big band Melting Pot where she met the other members of her newest band Imaginary Friends.

Tracy prides herself on being able to sing a wide variety of music, such as pop, rock, country, swing and jazz

Tom Svehla is a guitarist/vocalist with much experience as a performer, songwriter and many-a-band member spanning over four decades, in both NZ and Australia. Immigrating to New Zealand, age 14, Tom played in a number of bands in the 70s. Co-founder of Watchdog in the early part of the decade in Invercargill, moving the band to Christchurch in 75. Before moving to Sydney in 79 Tom played with a number of cover bands, among them Rippa, Sneak Preview, and Pyramid! In Sydney Tom joined a new wave trio Metro playing originals, supporting acts such as B-52s, XTC, Magazine, Cold Chisel, The Angels, Mi-sex… In the mid 80s joined a cover band Eyebrow Opera, in the 90s played with âSafari, formed a duo ‘The Undertones and in the noughties joined an original band Eating Planes!
In the late 80s and early 90s Tom was working for Twilight Productions composing music for a number of TV programs Beyond 2000, E Street, Jack Thompson Down Under, Bright Sparks, Just for the record, and Planet Water.

Tom moved back to Christchurch with his family in 2006 and has been playing in Scratched Vinyl, Level 3, Melting Pot, and now Imaginary Friends.

John Keyboard slayer since the groovy seventies!

Played around West Coast and Canterbury for many years as mercenary largely, but some past regulars Sultan & The Dropkicks 1987 to 1992 approx, The Bubblemen 1992 to 1994
Coffee Coloured Cadillacs / The Rubber Band 1993 to 2010.

Daniel has played drums professionally for 15 years. A national of Buenos Aires, he studied at the Conservatorio Nacional and the Conservatorio Manuel de Falla and has played on stage with Argentine greats Luis Salinas and Charly Garcia. In 2007 and 2008 Daniel toured the Americas on Celebrity cruiseliner Infinity with his jazz quartet Los Swing Boys. Daniel is also an accomplished guitarist and vocalist. Daniel’s repertoire includes tango, folklore, salsa, pop and rock.

Brian started his musical career in Orchestras, Brass Bands, Army Bands & Big Bands. Has travelled extensively playing drums, bass trombone, latin percussion and arranging (not all at the same time!)!

Sharing the love for both classical, jazz, funk, pop & rock and everything else except bagpipes.

Brian has been a capable leader of many fine musical ensembles over the years.!
With Imaginary Friends, Brian lays down a funky solid bass groove with the occasional backing vocal thrown in for fun. Nowadays I’m only concentrating on two thing – breathing in & breathing out. But seriously; Anything that is fun & funky & everything Beethoven.

Fat Stallion are a quality 4 piece band based in Christchurch. They are also available as an acoustic trio or duo, so whether it’s a larger corporate event or a smaller intimate wedding, they are flexible and can provide the right mix.

With an ever growing song list of hit songs from the 60s through to today they can put together the right set list for the occasion.

Fat Stallion have quality gear and deliver the music in an energetic and fun way. There are plenty of up tempo songs if the crowd wants to dance the night away!

Fat Stallion are passionate about the music they play and love to see everyone having an extremely enjoyable and memorable occasion.

Some feedback

Flat Stallion played at our Christmas Party and they were fantastic. We were so pleased that  we booked them as it really made the night. Everyone had such a fun time and a lot of people commented how good the band were. They play some really great songs and obviously enjoy  playing to a crowd. They really are a great live band and we are definitely going to book them again this year.

Phaze 3 is a high-energy, 3 piece covers band based in Christchurch. These 3 young musicians are all working full time in the music industry and have years of performing experience under the belt. Covering a huge range of music from jazz to rock n roll, soul to funk, classic rock and top 40 hits, they will have you dancing to your favourite songs all night long!

All the members use top of the line, professional equipment along with a high quality sound system and lighting rig to create the ultimate party experience!

Feel free to get in touch so we can discuss how to tailor a performance to suit any venue for any situation!

Phaze 3 is:

Sam Watson (Guitar, Lead Vocals)

Jamie Thomson (Bass, Vocals)

Aidan Stewart (Drums, Vocals)