E^ST, 1998
Singers · February 1, 1998
E^ST
★ HOW OLD IS E^ST?
E^ST is 28 years old, born February 1, 1998 in South Africa · Aquarius.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- South Africa
★ LEDE
About
E^ST is the moniker of Melisa Bester, a South African-born Australian singer-songwriter. Under that name, she released four EPs between 2014 and 2018, then dropped her debut studio album *I'm Doing It* in 2020. She toured as support for Twenty One Pilots and Panic! at the Disco in the mid-to-late 2010s. As of 2023, Bester records under the names Headaches and Golden Vessel. Born Aquarius (Feb 1, 1998), she channels introspective, genre-blending indie sensibility.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Melisa Bester performs under the stage name E^ST, a moniker tied to her most recognized body of work as a singer-songwriter. Born in South Africa and based in Australia, she built her early discography through a series of EPs: *Old Age* (2014), *The Alley* (September 2015), *Get Money!* (July 2016), and *Life Ain't Always Roses* (October 2018). Her full-length debut, *I'm Doing It*, arrived on 31 July 2020. During the mid-to-late 2010s, Bester secured significant touring opportunities, supporting Twenty One Pilots in March–April 2016 and Panic! at the Disco in October 2018. As a female singer-songwriter, Bester typically performs original material across live and recorded formats. Her geographic identity spans two nations—South Africa (birthplace) and Australia (base of operations)—informing her cross-continental indie-pop sound. As of 2023, she has expanded her artistic output under additional monikers: Headaches and Golden Vessel, signaling an evolution beyond the E^ST project. Born 1 February 1998, Bester is an Aquarius, a sign associated with innovation and independent thinking.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- E^ST released four EPs over five years (2014–2018) before issuing her debut album *I'm Doing It* in 2020.
- She toured as a support act for two major alternative bands—Twenty One Pilots (March–April 2016) and Panic! at the Disco (October 2018).
- As of 2023, Bester performs under at least two additional monikers—Headaches and Golden Vessel—in addition to E^ST.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. E^ST gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is E^ST?
- E^ST is 28 years old (born February 1, 1998).
- When is E^ST's birthday?
- E^ST was born on February 1, 1998.
- What is E^ST's zodiac sign?
- E^ST is a Aquarius, born February 1, 1998.
- What is E^ST's Chinese zodiac sign?
- E^ST was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
- What does E^ST do?
- E^ST is a singer.
- Where was E^ST born?
- E^ST was born in South Africa.
- Is E^ST still alive?
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