People can get behind Tauranga teen Skye Hine tonight who has made it into the top six on TVNZ 2's Popstars.

The 16-year-old Mount Maunganui College student is in the running to win a potential $100,000 as well as the chance to produce and release her own single.

The competition began in April when 12 contestants, including Skye, were selected from hundreds of hopefuls.

Skye's singing has been impressing the panel since the start of the competition with Kimbra immediately seeing Skye's potential.

"I knew I saw something in you, it's just incredible to watch you transform as you sing," says Kimbra

Skye, from a 'tight knit family” in Welcome Bay, is staying calm and letting it all sink in.

"I feel very content and calm, actually. I did not see this coming at all.

'I'm just glad that I pushed through all of my self-doubt and anxiety. I'm only patting myself on the shoulder right now."

Skye already has an impressive music resume. Drawing inspiration from artists like Greentea Peng, Benee and Fleetwood Mac, the Tauranga local has been around music her whole life.

She entered her first talent quest in Rotorua at just eight years old, and performed in Auckland's Christmas in the Park when she was 14.

She entered Popstars because music and performing is her "greatest love".

Skye describes her singing style as "a bit of a genre blender, but I'd put myself in an alternative category. Most likely alt-pop...I usually like to go baggy and comfortable. streetwear vibes".

Skye plays "a bit of piano and guitar" and has had no formal singing lessons.

"I decided to always focus on my voice and rely on production. Not a good choice - learn an instrument."

She already has a song on Spotify, titled ‘Feel Your Love', with another student from her school, which is a heartbreak influenced pop tune that showcases her soft vocals.

Popstars airs Monday to Wednesday, 7.30pm, TVNZ 2.