Born in Perth, Australia, Melissa Erpen studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts where she built a solid foundation that helped launch her career in the music industry as a singer, songwriter and performer. 

A recording artist in her own right, she has travelled the globe working and touring with some of the worlds biggest international artists. Her recent tours include, backing vocalist for Ellie Goulding (2015-2019) “Delirium World Tour”– Europe, UK, North America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea and backing vocalist for Royal Blood (2017-2018) “World Tour”- Europe, UK, North America, New Zealand, Australia.

Other artists she has worked with include Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Demi Lovato, James Blunt, Andrea Bocelli, Barry Manilow, Keala Settle, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Rod Stewart and more.

Television performances include, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, Victoria Secret Fashion Show, Graham Norton Show, Abbey Road Sessions, Mercury Prize Awards, MTV European Music Awards, Dallas Cowboys Halftime Thanksgiving Show and The Brits. Performed at International Music Festivals including Glastonbury (UK), Lollapalooza (Chicago) and Coachella (Indio, California). 

Melissa is based between London, United Kingdom and her hometown, Perth, Western Australia, where she has resided ever since the pandemic began.

Since returning home, Melissa has continued to work in the music industry- recording, writing and performing as a soloist as well as a backing vocalist for national & international touring artists.