Join us at the Christchurch Folk Music Club for an unforgettable evening with Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks, The Lady Killers) and local legend Elizabeth Braggins. Suzanne is touring to launch her autobiography, sharing stories and musical tributes. Books for sale and the opportunity to have your copies signed by Suzanne.
Suzanne Lynch
Discovered with her sister Judy by guitarist Peter Posa, Suzanne rose to fame in the late ’60s on NZ’s TV show C’Mon and later Happen In. Known as the blonde half of The Chicks, she became a solo performer before moving to England in 1973, where she became one of London’s top session singers.
In 1974, Suzanne worked with Cat Stevens, singing the solo line on Oh Very Young and touring globally on two major tours. She featured on all his albums until 1979. Through Stevens, she connected with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, recording for artists like Chris De Burgh and Art Garfunkel. Suzanne also performed at Neil Sedaka’s Royal Festival Hall concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, appeared on UK TV shows (Get It Together, Lulu Special, The Goodies, Leo Sayer’s series), and backed major English artists.
Returning to NZ, Suzanne coached contestants on NZ Idol (2004–2007) and Stars in Their Eyes (2008–2009). Today, she teaches contemporary vocal technique and stage performance at Auckland University and privately, while performing solo and with The Lady Killers.
Elizabeth Braggins
Elizabeth Braggins is a cornerstone of Christchurch’s music scene, blending classical, jazz, pop, and rock influences into her unique piano and vocal style. Starting music young, she mastered piano and voice, alongside guitar, clarinet, and French horn. After earning a music degree from the University of Canterbury and a post-grad teaching qualification, she taught in schools and at Ara Institute’s Jazz School. She now teaches privately.
Elizabeth’s acclaimed recordings include her self-titled album (a NZ Music Awards finalist), collaborations with Graham Wardrop, Janice Gray, and vocal trio Volare. She is completing a second solo album recorded on a Steinway at St Margaret’s College. Her music features on National Radio, and she has performed at major events like the Christchurch International Jazz Festival, Arts Festival, Waipara Wine & Food Celebration, and Toast Martinborough.
She has collaborated with top NZ musicians, including Nathan Haines, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, The Nairobi Trio, Ali Harper, The Warratahs, Suzanne Lynch, Hayley Westenra, Don McGlashan, and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
