Introducing your 2025 Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative Winner, Kyla Belle!
Running within the Unearthed High comp for the last decade, the Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative brings deadly high school aged talent to the forefront, and has been a launching pad for the growth of previous winners like Becca Hatch, Inkabee and last year's winner RIAH (now a 2025 Unearthed High finalist!)
From start to finish, this year's competition saw us unearth countless astonishing entries from deadly high school aged talents around the country. It made for a difficult decision when the time came to choose our winner, but the Unearthed team (with extra help from some top triple j music heads) have worked together to select a winner!
And this year, thanks to her alt-country ode to teenage identity, 'Myself', that title belongs to Gomeroi singer-songwriter...
Kyla Belle
Kyla is a 16-year-old from Moree, NSW creating a new kind of country.
Her ability to craft intricate stories into meaningful and memorable melodies has made her a stand-out in the local music scene. Despite her youth, Kyla tackles compelx and mature concepts with the grace and understanding of songwriters beyond her years. Taking example from and looking up to other indigenous artists, particularly Thelma Plum, Kyla presents a unique perspective in a beautiful and incredibly gifted manor.
As part of this year's prize, Kyla will have her next track mixed and mastered by industry heavyweight Konstantin Kersting, who's worked with the likes of Mallrat, Spacey Jane, and Budjerah just to name a few! She also receives mentorship and coveted career advice from none other than triple j Blak Out and 3%'s very own Nooky.
Congratulations to superstar in the making, and your 2025 Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative winner, Kyla Belle!
Check out her triple j Unearthed profile and leave a review to support this superstar.
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