2024 J Awards

2024 J Awards
Awarded forThe best in Australian music
Date14 November 2024
Presented byTriple J
Most nominationsAmyl and the Sniffers (3)
Websiteabc.net.au/triplej
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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.

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

Australian Album of the Year

Albums chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music.

List of Australian Album of the Year nominees
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

Introduced in 2023, this award critiques Australian live acts on consistency, quality and creativity.[4]

List of Australian Live Act of the Year nominees
Artist Result
Angie McMahon Won
Confidence Man Nominated
Speed Nominated
Teenage Dads Nominated
What So Not Nominated

Australian Video of the Year

Co-presented with Rage, this award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.

List of Australian Video of the Year nominees
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

Presented 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]

List of Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees
Artist Result
Aleksiah Nominated
The Belair Lip Bombs Nominated
Ben Gerrans Nominated
Lithe Won
Maanyung Nominated

Double J Artist of the Year

Presented 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.

List of Double J Artist of the Year nominees
Artist Result
Amyl and the Sniffers Nominated
Dobby Nominated
Emily Wurramara Nominated
Missy Higgins Won
Nick Cave Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 J Awards". Triple J. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  2. ^ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Here are your big winners of the 2024 J Awards". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 November 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Give it up for your 2024 J Award Australian Live Act of the Year nominees!". Triple J. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  5. ^ Howe, Dave Ruby (1 November 2024). "Here are your 2024 Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees!". Triple J. Retrieved 1 November 2024.