The triple j annual celebration of local music goodness, Ausmusic Month, is finally here and they’re starting strong with the nominees for the 2022 J Awards.
Now in its 18th year, the J Awards are their annual recognition of the best in Australian music.
Winners will be revealed throughout the day on Thursday Nov 17, across triple j, triple j Unearthed and Double J.
2022 J Award Nominees
triple j Australian Album of the Year
- Eliza & The Delusionals – Now & Then
- Flume – Palaces
- Gang Of Youths – angel in realtime.
- Julia Jacklin – PRE PLEASURE
- King Stingray – King Stingray
- Meg Mac – Matter Of Time
- Northlane – Obsidian
- Sampa The Great – As Above, So Below
- Spacey Jane – Here Comes Everybody
- Stand Atlantic – f.e.a.r.
Double J Australian Artist of the Year
- Courtney Barnett
- HAAi
- King Stingray
- Midnight Oil
- Sampa The Great
Unearthed Artist of the Year
- Elsy Wameyo
- grentperez
- JACOTÉNE
- South Summit
- SPEED
triple j and rage Australian Music Video of the Year
- 1300 – ‘Oldboy’ Dir. Raghav Rampal
- Confidence Man – ‘Holiday’ Dir. W.A.M. Bleakley
- Flume– ‘Say Nothing [Ft. MAY-A]’ Dir. Michael Hili
- Party Dozen– ‘Macca The Mutt [Ft. Nick Cave]’ Dir. VERSUS (Tanya Babic & Jason Sukadana)
- RONA.– ‘Closure [Ft. Helena]’ Dir. Dylan River
Done Good Award
- David Herington: Unsung legend, assisting flood affected communities
- Eliza Hull: Muso & inclusion and access advocate for people with a disability
- Jake Taylor (In Hearts Wake): Fighting for climate action through music and film
- Kobie Dee: Enriching First Nations communities on tour, in workshops and podcasts
- Raising Their Voices: For their landmark report on industry sexual harassment and discrimination
Meanwhile, after an incredible 14-year run, Hau Lātūkefu is hanging up the headphoneson triple j’s Hip Hop Show, though he won’t be far as he continues every Friday arvo on Double J’s Sky High.
In 2023, triple j’s Hip Hop Show is set to enter a new era with a series of residencies. Hau will mentor residents as they host the show, Bars of Steel, and all things hip hop across triple j socials.
Hau shares, “It’s been one hell of a journey. A journey I’m super grateful for. I’ve worked with a great team, met my idols, supported amazing emerging talent, and I’ve been able to help with the evolution of hip hop and its culture in Australia.
“Although I’ll be stepping away from the HHS mic, I won’t be too far as I’ll be supporting the next crop of hosts to continue to share the best hip hop Australia and the world has to offer, and I’ll still be hosting Double J’s Sky High.
“Thank you for the memories and for your trust.”
