Whanganui singer Kareshma Martin to feature on reality show Popstars
19 Apr, 2021 04:30 AM
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Martin entered her first musical competition at the age of 12. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui now has a local to throw its support behind in the reality TV show Popstars.
Kareshma Martin s audition will screen on TVNZ 2 tonight and she will feature on other episodes.
The Whanganui-based singer prepared one cover and two original songs and set about impressing the judging panel of Nathan King, Kimbra, and Vince Harder. For me, having Kimbra there was a real nerve-wracking moment because I really resonate with her style and uniqueness as an artist, she said.
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