Lynette Diaz

Performing solo acoustic original songs with some choice covers as well in a relaxed friendly market atmosphere.

Manuka Hunnies

Sweet and edgy vocals, spirited and inventive fingerstyle/slide guitar, original songs and compositions - This is the Christchurch-based Manuka Hunnies, the musical collaboration of award-winning songwriter, Lynette Diaz and award-winning fingerstyle guitarist, Susan L. Grant.

Conceptualised in 2010 as an all-female collective of musicians, founding members, Susan and Lynette, have remained the roots of this free flowing Alt-Folk/Alt-Country/Americana creation.  In May 2018, the Manuka Hunnies will go back to the beginnings and feature a night of intimate and introspective original songs and original instrumentals from their song catalogue. Joined on stage for a select number of songs by a cast of collective 'Hunnies'- Argene Flack (Bodrain/Irish Whistle), Sophia Bidwell (Accordion/Harmonies), Nicole Reddington (Cello), Alex Bidwell (Cello/Harmonies).

From seasoned tunes and new material, interspersed with a select number of Manuka Hunnies infused cover songs. Expect to walk back into the night’s air with a sense of thoughtful wonder.

Singer-Songwriter, Lynette Diaz, performs original acoustic folk/americana music and distinct covers.  Performing at the outdoor New Brighton Seaside Market.(Winter Weather Permitting).

Three Female fronted bands singing the tunes of iconic women in rock. Plus special guest band, Manuka Hunnies, opening the evening. The Christchurch-based, Manuka Hunnies blend sweet and edgy alt-folk/americana vocals, original music, and fingerstyle/slide guitar.