News: MusicSA Announces 14 Emerging Unsigned Artists For Scouted 2025 Showcase

MusicSA’s Scouted offers artists an unparalleled platform to perform in front of the most influential national and international music industry figures ever assembled in South Australia, including record label executives, booking agents, festival programmers and music media, alongside a local audiences at three of the state’s premier live music venues, Ed Castle, Jive and The Grace Emily.

Scouted will showcase a powerful cross-section of South Australia’s vibrant music scene, representing a spectrum of genres, from psych-pop to punk, R&B to country, hyper pop to hip hop. This year’s line-up not only reflects the creative depth of the state’s next generation, but its rich cultural diversity with artists proudly representing Arrernte, Malawian-Australian, and Asian-Australian heritage. Together, they bring unique stories, bold voices, and fresh sounds to the stage.

Bella Brinkworth: Hailing from South Australia, alternative folk artist Bella Brinkworth has swiftly amassed a global following, thanks to her commanding vocals and an impressive 12 million TikTok views and over 50 thousand followers. Playing over 50 shows before releasing her debut EP, Brinkworth is rapidly establishing herself as a rising star.

Bousta: Bousta, an Arrernte man from Mparntwe/Alice Springs, fuses classic hip-hop with powerful lyricism in both English and Arrernte, inspiring Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams through music.

The Dainty Morsels: The Dainty Morsels are an Adelaide band renowned for their whimsical yet neurotic sound and captivating performances that belie their four-piece lineup. With a second studio album on the way, they’re ready to push beyond their hometown in 2025.

Druid Fluids: Known for their impressive audio/visual live shows in Adelaide and nationally, Druid Fluids blends psych-pop nostalgia with cinematic depth, crafting emotionally charged soundscapes that are both timeless and entirely their own.

Greasy: Fusing indie rock with jazz, soul and chaos that clicks, Greasy are a genre-defying five-piece delivering unpredictable, high-energy sets with brains, groove and grit.

LOLA: With a riotous blend of punk energy, DIY grit and surf-skate spirit, LOLA are igniting mosh pits across stages (and half pipes) from Adelaide to Europe, while gearing up to release their third EP PRAWN STAR this August.

MACËY: Fusing hyper-pop, metal and rap into an explosive hyper-punk sound, MACËY are redefining Adelaide’s live scene with brooding intensity and mosh pit mayhem.

Maisie B.: Blending folk, jazz, and alt-pop with vulnerable lyricism, Maisie B. crafts texturally rich songs that forge deep human connection on stage and in sound.

Ms Chipeta: A Malawian Australian singer songwriter with honeyed vocals and heartfelt RnB-infused songwriting, Ms Chipeta crafts tender, introspective music that’s quickly earning her a place on major festival stages.

The Munch: Fiercely original and rooted in friendship, The Munch deliver punchy, genre-blurring punk with unrelenting energy, their music characterised by bouncy melodic riffs, unrelenting rhythms and impassioned vocals.

Nathan Hui-Yi: Blending introspective bars with cinematic, genre-bending beats, Nathan Hui-Yi is redefining Australian hip hop with DIY flair.

Nat Luna: Praised by triple j for her “magical lyricism and vocal finesse,” Nat Luna crafts irresistible, glitter-soaked pop, while using her platform to challenge stereotypes around disability. Nat’s magnetic live set earned her a slot at WOMADelaide 2023, where she shared the stage with Florence + The Machine and Bon Iver.

RENAÉ: RENAÉ is a Y2K-inspired pop artist from Adelaide turning personal diary entries into shimmering anthems of empowerment – bridging pop with purpose to uplift and inspire a new generation of young women.

Scott Rathman Jnr: A proud Arrernte singer-songwriter from Gawler, this rising country/rock artist blends heartfelt storytelling with growing acclaim, named 2025 Australian Country Music People’s Choice Award winner for Most Promising Future Star.

Supported by the Government of South Australia’s Music Development Office (MDO), Scouted is a launchpad for Adelaide’s newest talent taking bold steps in their music careers. Scouted aligns with AIR’s 2025 Indie-Con Australia conference and the inaugural Australian edition of A2IM Indie Week (South Australians receive a $70 discount using SA2025at checkout), further cementing Adelaide’s reputation as Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music.

MusicSA CEO, Christine Schloithe, shares,

“MusicSA is genuinely thrilled to unveil this year’s Scouted line-up! We received a record number of entries, and the bar was set really high, making it a huge challenge and process for the judges. Running over three venues this year, Scouted 2025 will showcase some of the best, brightest and most diverse music talent in the state. These artists will certainly impress the national and international delegates in the audience on the night – they are a fantastic representation of the great artists and music coming out of South Australia.

South Australian Minister for Arts, Andrea Michaels MP says,

“South Australia is a renowned UNESCO City of Music and the Malinauskas Government is committed to cementing that legacy by supporting opportunities for local artists as well as boosting our live music venues. Scouted provides local artists the opportunity to connect with new audiences and showcase their talents to the delegates of Indie-Con and Indie Week – Australian Edition , while drawing people to Adelaide’s favourite music venues.”

Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) CEO, Maria Amato adds,

“AIR is delighted to have its conference program end with Scouted, MusicSA’s unsigned talent showcase, introducing great South Australian talent to our industry delegates and the broader music community.”