The 2024 J Awards are the 20th annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. It awards the best albums, artists, live acts and music videos in the Australian music scene, as determined by the network's teams.
| 2024 J Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | The best in Australian music |
| Date | 14 November 2024 |
| Presented by | Triple J |
| Most nominations | Amyl and the Sniffers (3) |
| Website | abc |
The eligibility period was for releases between November 2023 and October 2024.[1] Nominees were announced on 1 November 2024, the first day of Ausmusic Month.[2] The awards were presented on 14 November.[3]
Awards
editAustralian Album of the Year
editAlbums chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music.
| Artist | Album | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3% | Kill the Dead | Nominated |
| Amyl and the Sniffers | Cartoon Darkness | Nominated |
| The Buoys | Lustre | Nominated |
| The Kid Laroi | The First Time | Nominated |
| Middle Kids | Faith Crisis Pt 1 | Nominated |
| Nick Ward | House With the Blue Door | Nominated |
| Royel Otis | Pratts & Pain | Nominated |
| Rüfüs Du Sol | Inhale/Exhale | Nominated |
| Speed | Only One Mode | Nominated |
| Sycco | Zorb | Won |
Australian Live Act of the Year
editIntroduced in 2023, this award critiques Australian live acts on consistency, quality and creativity.[4]
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Angie McMahon | Won |
| Confidence Man | Nominated |
| Speed | Nominated |
| Teenage Dads | Nominated |
| What So Not | Nominated |
Australian Video of the Year
editCo-presented with Rage, this award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.
| Artist | Song | Director | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3% featuring Jessica Mauboy | "Won't Stop" | Nick Rae, Jordan Ruyi Blanch | Nominated |
| Amyl and the Sniffers | "U Should Not Be Doing That" | John Angus Stewart | Nominated |
| Emily Wurramara featuring Tasman Keith | "Lordy Lordy" | Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore | Won |
| Nick Ward | "Shooting Star" | Nick Ward, Charles Buxton-Leslie | Nominated |
| Party Dozen | "Coup De Gronk" | Versus | Nominated |
Unearthed Artist of the Year
editPresented by Triple J Unearthed, the talent recruitment platform of Triple J, nominees must have won an Unearthed competition, been a Feature Artist, or played one at one Unearthed's events.[5]
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Aleksiah | Nominated |
| The Belair Lip Bombs | Nominated |
| Ben Gerrans | Nominated |
| Lithe | Won |
| Maanyung | Nominated |
Double J Artist of the Year
editPresented by Double J, a sister station of Triple J, these nominees impressed the team with their musical excellence and long-term contributions to Australian music.
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Amyl and the Sniffers | Nominated |
| Dobby | Nominated |
| Emily Wurramara | Nominated |
| Missy Higgins | Won |
| Nick Cave | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 J Awards". Triple J. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Here are your big winners of the 2024 J Awards". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Give it up for your 2024 J Award Australian Live Act of the Year nominees!". Triple J. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Howe, Dave Ruby (1 November 2024). "Here are your 2024 Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees!". Triple J. Retrieved 1 November 2024.