Gizzy Boys go viral for acapella rendition of "Stand by me"

Publish Date: Friday, 26 August 2022, 12:35PM

Tūranga Tāne Choral Group from Gisborne Boys’ High School have stolen hearts here in NZ and across the world after their incredible cover of Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' blew up!

It was uploaded to TikTok and boy did it take off! The video is currently at over 800,000 views.

@educationgovtnz Introducing the Tūranga Tāne Choral Group from Gisborne Boys’ High School 🎵 Show your support for this TALENTED group of ākonga ❤ #gisborne #nz #nzshool #choir ♬ original sound - Ministry of Education NZ

The group is made up of 20 members - including Rockquest competitors, kapa haka performers and rugby players - the boys blew everyone away with their powerful voices.

Gizzy represent! 🔥

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