
Lily Moore
Lily Moore is a talented 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Havelock North, New Zealand, who gained national recognition after winning the solo/duo category at the Smokefreerockquest 2026 competition. Known for her emotion-based songwriting and texture-focused lyrics, Moore cites influences such as Adrianne Lenker and Phoebe Bridgers. Her victory at the finals, held at Massey University, not only earned her a $10,000 recording and promotion package but also sparked a reevaluation of her future plans, including a potential gap year in the UK to explore the music scene.
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Lily Moore wins the solo/duo category at Smokefreerockquest 2026.
On The Up: Havelock North High School student Lily Moore wins solo Smokefreerockquest finalThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-22






