Full moon - so make sure you bring The Shades to Black Barn Vineyards

Auckland opera group The Shades will be joined by soprano Oriana Kershaw in this weekend's classical event at Black Barn Vineyards.

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.

"We're definitely looking forward to it," he said.

Mr Setu said the group of opera singers met at the University of Auckland several years ago and have since become great friends.

"It's amazing because it's just nice to share the stage with three of my good friends. It's always a great buzz," he said.

The group have come a long way since their first performance at the University of Auckland's School of Music ball at the end of 2015.

They travelled to Tauranga last November to perform at the Trinity Cathedral and got a "good response" from the audience which was admittedly filled with family and friends, Mr Setu said.

Mr Setu was invited to sing as part of the Lexus Song Quest master class and the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. He was also a finalist in the prestigious New Zealand Aria.

The Shades were grateful for the opportunity to travel to the Bay and felt "blessed" to be considered for the performance, Mr Setu said.

With a mix of classical opera songs and music you may just hear on the radio, Mr Setu said there will be something for everyone.

"We cover quite a broad spectrum of songs," he said.

"I think the main objective is to touch someone in the audience and bless them," he said.

The classical concert is an all-ages event and picnics are welcomed. There will be food, wine and beer on offer at concert stalls.

General admission tickets are $65 with an additional booking fee.