Wanganui band LGW is appearing in the semifinals of Homai Te Paki Paki this week.
Inspired by other Wanganui bands who have done well in the popular Maori TV talent quest show - including We Three and Harmony Showdown - LGW band members Gaylene Jacobs, Willie Matthews and Lynaire Simon decided to have a go.
Homai Te Paki Paki's producers came to Wanganui in May to make it easier for local people to audition, and LGW were among those to do so.
"We saw the other groups from Wanganui do well last year, so we decided we'd give it a go," Gaylene said.
They won heat six in June, giving them entry to the semifinals.
The trio are all related and have been performing together for years. They play gigs regularly around town, particularly at the Wanganui East Club.
They will be performing live on the show and admit to a few nerves.
"But it's excited nerves," Lynaire said.
Gaylene has been on television once before, when she competed in New Zealand's Got Talent. Willie has produced his own album, while Lynaire is a talented kapa haka performer.
Willie said LGW plays a wide range of music, with an emphasis on soul and R&B.
Homai Te Paki Paki screens on Maori TV at 8.30pm tomorrow. Wanganui East Club will be showing the episode on the big screen.