Jump to the full list of nominees<\/a><\/p>\n In the Best Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist category they\u2019re up against electro-soul duo Electric Fields,<\/a> another strong contender with nominations in Best Group, Best Release (EP\/Album).<\/p>\n Folk rock singer-songwriter Ella Ion is up for four nominations, including best song for her track \u2018Creature Skin\u2019, which was featured in CityMag\u2018s best new music column in June<\/a>.<\/p>\n CityMag\u00a0described \u2018Creature Skin\u2019 as \u201can intimate look into Ella\u2019s mind as layers of delicate, breathy vocals envelop listeners in a comforting pool of ethereal sound\u201d.<\/p>\n Joining Electric Fields with three nominations are indie grunge-pop trio Oscar the Wild and experimental rockers the Genevieves. The ladder two groups will go head to head in the People\u2019s Choice Rock category and Best Release category, Oscar the Wild for Blue and The Genevieves for Dog Dreams. <\/p>\n The Genevieves are also up for Best New Artist, following their feature in CityMag\u2019s\u00a0Class of 2025<\/a> \u2013 published in February \u2013 naming them as emerging artists to watch this year.<\/p>\n Also from our Class list is singer-songwriter My Ch\u00e9rie, who is up for two nominations: Best Song for \u2018Life Is\u2019 and a People\u2019s Choice Pop Award.<\/p>\n Music SA CEO Christine Schloithe says the calibre of talent among the nominees reflects the state\u2019s reputation and celebrates the best of our city\u2019s music scene.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year\u2019s finalists showcase the incredible range of independent voices and stories our community continues to produce\u2013from brand-new acts to established icons,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Arts Minister Andrea Michaels congratulated the finalists and says she looks forward to unveiling the winners.<\/p>\n \u201cSouth Australia has a remarkable history of producing extraordinary musicians and you have all made an important contribution to our state\u2019s musical history,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n The awards will be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, October 28.<\/p>\n Full list of SA Music Awards nominees The Dainty Morsels \u2013 \u2018Hold Your Horses\u2019 Best New Artist<\/p>\n BOUSTA Best Regional Artist<\/p>\n Erin Buku Best Solo Artist<\/p>\n Parvyn Best Group<\/p>\n Oscar the Wild Best Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Artist<\/p>\n Cringetrender Best Release (EP\/Album)<\/p>\n Oscar the Wild \u2013 Blue![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1800x1200-Amyl-and-the-sniffers-Hindley-St-MH.jpg\")
This picture by Elise De Simoni of Amyl and the Sniffers playing Hindley Street Music Hall is one of the contenders for Best Live Music Photograph.Major awardsBest Song<\/p>\n
aleksiah \u2013 \u2018Clothes Off\u2019
My Ch\u00e9rie \u2013 \u2018Life is\u2019
TOWNS \u2013 \u2018can\u2019t blame yr dad\u2019
Ella Ion \u2013 \u2018Creative Skin\u2019<\/p>\n
The Genevieves
The Dainty Morsels
Pur\u00e9e
Ella Ion<\/p>\n
DEM MOB
Germein Sisters
Gratts
Rob Edwards<\/p>\n
Kultar Ahluwalia
Naomi Keyte
Lonelyspeck
aleksiah<\/p>\n
Bromham
Pur\u00e9e
TOWNS
Electric Fields<\/p>\n
DEM MOB
J-MILLA
Rob Edwards
Electric Fields<\/p>\n
The Genevieves \u2013 Dog Dreams
aleksiah \u2013 Cry About It
LOLA \u2013 Live In A Jive
Electric Fields \u2013 Live In Concert<\/p>\n