This weekend's Black Barn Vineyards' classical event is set to please crowds with the smooth and ever-soulful blend of voices, The Shades.
In their debut, one-time Hawke's Bay show this Saturday evening the group will be joined by guest soprano Oriana Kershaw and is expected to deliver a stunning experience under a full moon summer's sky at the Black Barn Amphitheatre.
Comprised of University of Auckland classical voice students Taka Vuni (baritone), Manase Latu (tenor), Ipu Laga'aia (tenor) and Samson Setu (bass), The Shades have been endorsed by Dame Malvina Major and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
The Shades bass singer Samson Setu, 22, is a proud Dilworth old boy and winner of numerous competitions; clean sweeping entire classes in South Auckland competitions and gaining automatic entry to national events.
When asked if he was excited to perform in Hawke's Bay this weekend Mr Setu made mention of established opera singer Phillip Rhodes who grew up in Havelock North.