Artists

Three-hour experimental sound

Adelaide multi-instrumentalist Adam Page is critically acclaimed for his solo looping performances and compositions for the Adelaide and New Zealand symphony orchestras. He performs this durational set alongside versatile drummer Andreana Massacci, whose credits span WOMADelaide, International Jazz Day and collaborations with artists including Nancy Bates and NU ARTICLE backing UK artist Nelson Dialect.

Experimental avant garde

Avalon Kane is an Avant-Garde electronic artist based in Kaurna country. With dark melancholic influences of Nick Cave and the ambiguous resonance of Enya, Avalon has etched her own unique niche in the electronic world with her curated blend of mysterious electronica. A self-taught synth player with a guitar background, her live show fuses decks, mini synths and immersive visuals across two albums and 24 singles.

Goth pop

Blood Circle is Adelaide's Simon Parker — a one-person goth, electronic, darkwave and pop project rooted in Kaurna land. Parker specialises in music that sits at contradictions: dark yet danceable, emotional yet euphoric, making music you can move to and cry to in the same breath.

Hip hop

Bloomy Meadows brings nearly two decades of live experience across festivals including Big Day Out, supporting acts like Chali 2na, Everlast, KORA, Tiki Taane, TZU and Blue King Brown. Inkswel is a beat wizard who has collaborated with Lee Scratch Perry, Moodymann and Talib Kweli, toured the USA and Europe, and earned an Australian Music Prize nomination.

Indie funk

Formed in 2020, Broken Waves have grown into one of South Australia’s most talked-about live acts. Influenced by The Police and The 1975, their sound blends nostalgia with contemporary polish. Known for explosive, communal live performances, they have built a strong reputation through standout shows at Jive, The Grace Emily and the Ed Castle.

Punk

Hailing from Gadigal country, Canine delivers a molten collision of ferocious d-beat hardcore punk, fuzzy sludge, powerviolence and wah-soaked stoner rock. Their uncompromising sound channels raw aggression and physical intensity into a live experience that leaves little room for anything except full commitment.

Alternative

Charlie Needs Braces is a dynamic alternative pop duo from Melbourne led by proud GuriNgai musician Charlie. Using loop station performance techniques combining brass, percussion and layered vocals, the duo creates immersive high-energy shows. After winning the Upstart Award in 2022 and the Archie Roach Foundation Award in 2023, they have appeared at major festivals including St Kilda Festival, Moomba and the National Folk Festival.

Alt-rock / post-hardcore

Colourblind are an alt-rock / post-hardcore band active since 2017. Their new EP Tie Yourself in Knots builds on the momentum of their 2024 self-titled album released through Clarity Records. Known for restless energy and introspective lyricism, the band returns to New Found Sound with blistering new material.

Experimental rock / trip hop

Djawbreaker are an experimental rock and trip-hop outfit from Adelaide, formed from jazz backgrounds. Influenced by Portishead, Massive Attack and Radiohead, their dark cinematic sound combines arthouse aesthetics with immersive live performances.

Psychedelic

Druid Fluids focus on the freedom of serious songwriting, drawing emotional depth from psychedelic pop and rock influences including Lennon and Pink Floyd. Spearheaded by Jamie Andrew, the project has gained momentum through national touring and a recent European run including festival appearances.

Pop/ R&B

Elizabeth Ruyi is an Adelaide singer-songwriter whose sound drifts between soul and indie, coloured by dream-pop tones. Her poetic songwriting explores culture, belonging and mindfulness, moving effortlessly between intimate storytelling and energetic expression on stage.

Elizabeth Ruyi is an Adelaide singer-songwriter whose sound drifts between soul and indie, coloured by dream-pop tones. Her poetic songwriting explores culture, belonging and mindfulness, moving effortlessly between intimate storytelling and energetic expression on stage.

Indie-folk

Fragmented-folk artist Ella Ion blends indie rock, folk and country with eloquent lyricism and raw sonic vulnerability. Her debut LP Waiting (2023) earned critical praise and global audiences, while support slots for Suki Waterhouse and Jake Bugg have expanded her reach ahead of new releases Creature Skin and Maps.

Quartet horns

Adelaide Composer Emma Gregan performs Tutti Horn with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and serves as Head of Brass at the Elder Conservatorium. An internationally performed composer and community music advocate, she directs the Adelaide Horn Jam and appears regularly with major orchestras across Australia.

Indie folk

Gilly & Bede are a Kaurna Yerta folk duo blending American folk revival traditions with contemporary indie sensibilities. Formed in 2024, they craft luminous acoustic song-worlds built around vocal harmony, guitar and cello interplay.

Contemporary jazz

Jazz vocalist and composer Grace Shirley graduated from the Elder Conservatorium in 2025 and already emerging as a significant voice in Australia's contemporary jazz landscape. Known for expressive tone and improvisational skill, she brings a rare combination of technical depth and emotional openness to every performance.

Indie Rock

Grace Vandals delivers an emotional, eclectic sound world blending alternative rock and folk. Her debut album What Can I Burn Here? (2025) explores visceral imagery and vulnerability, drawing inspiration from artists like Jeff Buckley and Patti Smith while embracing imperfection and curiosity.

Hip hop

INKABEE is a Noongar Wongi hip-hop and R&B artist from Perth who first gained national attention at age 11. With viral performances and major festival appearances including SXSW and VIVID Sydney, he is rapidly emerging as a defining young voice in Australian hip hop.

Folk rock

Kaurna-based guitarist and songwriter Jack Ray presents stripped-back, emotionally candid folk arrangements with an eye toward new sonic territories. Grounded in storytelling traditions, his evolving project balances intimacy with ambition, finding fresh ways to carry the weight of personal experience through voice and guitar.

Soul/ jazz

Adelaide soul-jazz-folk artist Jamie Lena explores femininity, sovereignty and politics through richly textured songwriting. Following her debut EP produced by Grammy nominee Nick Herrera, she continues building national recognition through festival performances.

Funk

Adelaide supergroup King of Spain redefine modern soul through lush harmonies, horns and deep grooves. Their internationally released debut EP and appearances at Beer & BBQ Fest and Yours & Owls have established them as a powerful live force shaping contemporary rhythm and blues from South Australia.

Alt R&B

Mapuche-Chilean/Australian Alt-R&B artist LENI is known for soulful, festival-ready performances. Having shared stages with Santana and Dan Sultan, he continues building national momentum through new releases and international showcases, bringing a deeply personal cultural perspective to his genre-spanning sound.

Improv

Melbourne-based trio LIIT create spontaneous improvisations drawing on contemporary jazz and electronics. Following their EP Obscura and international residency in Banff, they will release their debut album and undertake a national tour in 2026.

Experimental sound

Musician and technologist Sebastian Tomczak performs as little-scale, exploring human-machine interaction through sound. His practice spans sonic arts research, interactive installations and experimental performance, alongside academic teaching at Adelaide University. 

Party punk

Adelaide punk outfit LOLA thrive on chaotic live shows and a fiercely DIY ethos. After touring nationally with The Screaming Jets and releasing their third EP PRAWN STAR, they continue building international festival presence — loud, irreverent and entirely committed to the unglamorous joy of punk

Post punk

Adelaide five-piece Loopole blend alternative rock, post-punk and indie influences into a sound that is rapidly building a loyal following. Multiple sold-out headline shows and major support slots including DZ Deathrays signal a band with clear upward momentum and a fierce live energy all their own.

Anatolian-Rock

Adelaide's MAAJELA merge Hindustani, Sufi, Afrobeat and Anatolian rock traditions into a powerful cross-cultural musical celebration. Their singles Jalna and Bhairavi define the project’s evolving global sonic identity.

Indie folk

Forest indie folk and pop artist Marina Anthea blends classical cello training with jazz vocal roots to explore identity and mental health through nature imagery. Introspective and carefully crafted, her upcoming releases lead toward her debut EP FLORA.

Pop / R&B

Sri-Lankan Australian pop / R&B artist Meena De Silva combines classical training with contemporary songwriting. Following her debut album Call On Me and recent festival appearances including WOMADelaide and OzAsia, she continues gaining national recognition.

Traditional jazz

Led by Jasmine Hall, Minnie Little Trad Band delivers lively traditional jazz with trumpet replacing cello in this vibrant lineup. Known for joyful, spirited performances, the band weaves jazz, folk and pop influences into sets that feel celebratory from the first note.

Indie alt-pop

Adelaide pop duo Miss Orange Juicy create bold, feel-good music they describe as liquid sunshine. Sweet, sour and unashamedly playful, their empowering sound transforms every live set into a vibrant party experience.

Indie soul

Malawian-Australian singer-songwriter Ms Chipeta blends candid lyricism with contemporary soul influences to create music that is both deeply personal and widely resonant. Her single Composure earned national airplay and strong media support, and her reputation as a captivating live performer continues to grow.

Electronic hip hop

Tasmanian electronic hip-hop duo Mum & Dad combine incisive lyrics with synth-driven beats built for the dancefloor. High-energy and unrelenting, their performances deliver the kind of visceral, physical rush that makes you head to the dancefloor.

Country folk

Western Arrernte singer-songwriter Rob Edwards fuses folk, soul, blues and country with powerful storytelling. Having performed at major festivals and supported international acts, he is recognised as a compelling contemporary artist whose music carries the weight and warmth of deep personal connection.

Country

Eastern Arrernte country singer-songwriter Scott Rathman Jnr is a rising star with wins at Tamworth and growing national touring opportunities. His authentic performances reflect strong connections to culture and storytelling traditions, bringing a distinctive voice to contemporary country that is grounded, genuine and unmistakably his own.

Jazz folk

Modern jazz quintet Stickybeak is led by composer Darcie Bills, blending classical, folk and contemporary jazz influences into a sound that is constantly evolving. Following the release of their self-titled album in 2025, the band continues pushing their music into new and unexpected territory.

Midwest emo

Midwest alt-country emo three-piece stripes, scarf hail from Kaurna Yarta, emerging from previous projects Twine and stripes to forge their own path. Intricate guitar work meets emotionally charged lyricism in a sound that sits somewhere between heartbreak and catharsis.

Shoegaze dream pop

Shoegaze-infused indie outfit Sunsick Daisy have built national momentum through sold-out tours, international radio support and major festival slots including Harvest Rock. Their evolving wall-of-sound aesthetic continues to expand with new releases, cementing a reputation for immersive, noise-drenched music that rewards full submersion.

Alternative indie

Adelaide experimental indie rock four-piece Swapmeet are known for chaotic live shows and growing international streaming success. Their debut EP Oxalis won multiple SA Music Awards following a strong BIGSOUND showcase, announcing a band with the energy and originality to take their sound well beyond their hometown.

Experimental Soul

Adelaide experimental soul-funk band The Matehs blend Motown warmth, James Brown grooves, classical composition and global rhythms into something all their own. Renowned for energetic, joyous live shows, they made their WOMADelaide debut in 2025 — a milestone marking the arrival of one of South Australia's most exciting live acts.

Sound art

Tristan Louth-Robins is an interdisciplinary artist exploring sound art, acoustic ecology and data-driven composition. His installations and digital works investigate how auditory experiences shape relationships between environment, technology and perception.