Auckland based, Christchurch born musician Rachel Hamilton has become a well recognised name in the local music scene, sought after for her unique and easy-listening spin on popular music for bars/restaurants, corporate functions and weddings.

With a Bachelor of Music majoring in songwriting and performance, Rachel's career has seen her featured on RNZ, The NZ Herald, Radio Hauraki, MTV and more. She has performed solo all over NZ at 180+ weddings, as well as at corporate events at venues including Sky City, Spark Arena, Aotea Centre and Cordis. She’s had regular slots at local bars including Speight’s Alehouse, Brothers Beer and Hilton Hotel’s Bellini Bar. In 2020, she performed solo for 10,000 people as the half time act for the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, on Auckland's waterfront.

Her repertoire includes something for everyone; classic 80’s, top 40's, pop, jazz, indie and soul. She can perform relaxed and easy-listening background music, all the way through to upbeat toe-tapping sets.

Rachel’s artist project Bridges is a 3x NZ On Air funding recipient, receiving support to record, produce, release and promote her original music. Bridges has had music playlisted on Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds Pop’ (200k), ‘The Local List Aotearoa’ (18k) and ‘Fresh Finds AU & NZ’ (18k), as well as Apple Music playlists ‘New Music Daily’, ‘Breaking Pop’ and ‘New In Pop’.

You can follow Bridges on Instagram, listen to the music on Spotify, or watch on Youtube.