The four-piece's single Out of Mind has been listed as a finalist in the rock category with the band also in the running to win the People's Choice Award.

The Electric SunKings vocalist and guitarist Chris Barbetti said the announcement came as a shock to the band.

"We didn't think anything like this would happen to our little band from Ballarat, but we're excited and looking forward to heading up to Sydney," he said.

The awards will be held on Thursday at The Star Casino in Sydney and will cover 18 different categories including christian, jazz, instrumental, urban, pop, and rock.

The Musicoz Australian Independent Music Awards aim to promote and encourage artists from the independent music community with past entrants including Bliss N Eso, Bluejuice, Blue King Brown, The Sick Puppies, Fiona Joy Hawkins, and Cass Eager.

Barbetti said his band was excited about the prospect of having its music placed before a wider audience.

"Ballarat is a terrific hotspot for music of all sorts," he said.

To vote for The Electric SunKings, visit musicoz.org.