Melissa Moore is an 18-year-old musician from Auckland. Melissa is currently studying a Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance at MAINZ, singer/songwriter being her major. After finishing her Diploma Melissa's dream is to travel overseas and continue growing as a musician.

As well as studying music Melissa now performs regular gigs at the local Irish bar, The Barrel Inn & has been teaching piano, guitar & singing at the local music school for the past 3 years.

This will be Melissa's 4th year at the Country Rock Festival. Country music is her main genre, however Melissa also loves to sing a bit of pop-rock, R&B and hip hop in her mix. Melissa is looking forward to another great weekend at Paihia.