Are you a talented, unsigned artist in South Australia ready to elevate your music beyond local borders? MusicSA is thrilled to announce that applications for Scouted 2025 are now open!
Scouted 2025 presents an unprecedented opportunity for South Australian artists. Aligning with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association’s (AIR) annual Indie-Con Australia conference, held in Adelaide/Kaurna Yerta (Australia’s UNESCO City of Music) from July 31st to August 1st, our city will also host a landmark event: the very first Australian Edition of A2IM Indie Week, supported by the South Australian Government! Presented by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) in celebration of their 20th anniversary on July 30th, this historic occasion will bring an even greater influx of influential music industry reps and delegates from around the globe to South Australia.
MusicSA CEO, Christine Schloithe shares, “This year is a landmark moment for South Australian music when the annual Indie-Con Australia conference joins with the inaugural Australian A2IM Indie Week, made possible by the Music Development Office and the South Australian Government. This year’s Indie-Con will draw an unprecedented number of influential national and international music industry reps into Adelaide. Scouted 2025 sits right at the heart of this incredible week, offering local artists unparalleled access to key global industry figureheads. For those artists who secure a coveted spot at Scouted, this is where their music careers can truly take flight.”
Scouted 2025 offers a paid opportunity for select local artists to showcase their talent directly to this expanded network of national and international music industry leaders. Imagine your music being heard by indie label heads, booking agents, and managers from across Australia and the globe!
Additionally, MusicSA will support successful Scouted 2025 applicants with industry development training, including help with developing a professional Electronic Press Kit (EPK). Plus, we’ll facilitate valuable, match-made networking opportunities with key delegates attending both the Indie-Con Australia conference and the inaugural A2IM Indie Week.
Each selected act will also receive a complimentary delegate pass, granting access to both prestigious conferences and the 2025 AIR Awards. This is your moment to forge significant career connections, both within Australia and on the international stage.
Ready to Apply? Submit your application now via our official form. Please ensure you have read and understood the Scouted 2025 Artist Application Terms and Conditions before applying.
MusicSA is committed to supporting First Nations artists. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who prefer an alternative application method are welcome to directly contact Chelsea at chelsea@musicsa.com.au for assistance.
Key Dates for Scouted 2025:
- May 8: Scouted Applications Open
- May 23: Artist Applications Close (11:59 PM ACST)
- August 1: Scouted 2025 Official Showcase (Venues to be announced)