By Robyn Gallagher
After being introduced in a short video clip showing Reiki at home in Raglan, and briefly hearing from dad Brian talking about Reiki’s musical upbringing, he took to the stage and performed “Ordinary People” accompanying with his acoustic guitar.
Judge Stan Walker commented that Reiki was “like a diamond in the rough and I want to be part of that polishing”, while fellow judge Natalia Kills complimented Reiki on his voice, saying it was “like a silky velvet nightgown.” The studio audience showed their appreciation by giving Reiki a standing ovation.The judges unanimously votes yes, meaning that Reiki next progresses to the boot camp round at Vector Arena in Auckland, where he will take part in further auditions and workshops.
The judges unanimously voted yes, meaning that Reiki next progresses to the boot camp round at Vector Arena in Auckland, where he will take part in further auditions and workshops.
As well as performing with Cornerstone Roots, Reiki has acted in Raglan short film The Dump, which won him Best Actor at the 2012 RAFFA Awards.
The X Factor continues on Monday and Tuesday nights at 7.30pm on TV3, with the first bootcamp episode screening at 7pm on Sunday.
Watch Reiki’s audition performance here.