Auckland based, Christchurch born singer/songwriter Rachel Hamilton has become a well recognised name in the local music scene, sought after for her unique and easy-listening take on popular covers for bars/restaurants and corporate functions. Weddings are a special love of Rachel’s - she has performed at over 140 national and international weddings in the last decade.

In a combination of sweet but expressive vocals often said to have its own unique hook, her music will have you entranced, setting the perfect tone for any occasion. Developing her songwriting craft for more than a decade, Rachel brings heartfelt, honest lyrics together with catchy pop melodies to create her unique sound. With this deep knowledge of music, Rachel also has a memorised set list of over 150 popular covers suited for any age, occasion and setting.

After picking up the guitar at age 13, she has gone on to perform on radio and television shows, including What Now, The Erin Simpson Show, 95bFM and RNZ. She was a top 5 finalist in the esteemed ‘Songwriter of the Year’ competition, and in 2020 performed solo for 10,000 people as the half time act for the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, at Auckland’s SeePort Festival.

Graduating from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Music in 2016, Rachel spends her time travelling Aotearoa performing at weddings, corporate functions and at bars/restaurants. She has been working in music publicity for NicNak Media, since 2021, and also works as a freelancer in the music industry with organisations such as Smokefreerockquest, Silver Scrolls and the AMAs.

In 2019, Rachel announced her band ‘Bridges’ and released her debut single on all digital platforms in October. In NZ Music Month 2020, RNZ premiered her second single ‘Weightless Without’. She has recently received two rounds of Single Funding from NZ On Air, releasing the first of these tracks in 2022; ‘Pills’.

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