Sam and Margaret Hema will provide backing vocals for Lakeside performers. Photo/supplied
Even the backing band at this year's Lakeside 2018 are a bunch of hand-picked quality local performers.
This year's concert is unashamedly local with artistic director Richard Anaru saying those attending Lakeside 2018 - Whenua #itsabouthome will experience a show completely different to what's gone before.
He said he had
chosen each member of the band, making sure they were either from Rotorua, had local family connections or were linked to the city.
Providing backing vocals will be popular husband and wife team Margaret and Sam Hema. The couple, known musically as Stylus, are a favourite duet who are in demand around the region at venues and private functions.
Sam said he and Margaret were thrilled to be asked.
