Gomeroi singer-songwriter Kyla-Bell Roberts – aka Kyla Belle – has won the 2025 triple j Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative with her single Myself.

The annual competition runs alongside triple j’s Unearthed High, shining a light on outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent, with past winners including Becca Hatch, KAYPS, Tia Gostelow, Inkabee and last year’s winner, RIAH.

Kyla is a 16-year-old from Moree, New South Wales and is a stand-out performer on the local music scene.

The judges said Kyla tackles complex and mature concepts with the grace and understanding beyond her years.

As part of this year’s prize, Kyla will have her next track mixed and mastered by industry heavyweight Konstantin Kersting. She will also receive mentorship and career advice from triple j’s Blak Out and 3%’s very own Nooky.

Check out her triple j Unearthed profile here.