J Awards of 2022 | |
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Date | 17 November 2022 |
Venue | Australia |
Website | abc |
The 2022 J Awards are the 18th annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J.
The eligibility period for releases took place between November 2021 and October 2022. The nominations were announced on 1 November 2022 and winners were announced on 17 November 2022. [1] [2] [3]
The nominees for albums, chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music.
Artist | Album | Result |
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Eliza & The Delusionals | Now and Then | Nominated |
Flume | Palaces | Nominated |
Gang of Youths | Angel in Realtime | Won |
Julia Jacklin | Pre Pleasure | Nominated |
King Stingray | King Stingray | Nominated |
Meg Mac | Matter of Time | Nominated |
Northlane | Obsidian | Nominated |
Sampa the Great | As Above, So Below | Nominated |
Spacey Jane | Here Comes Everybody | Nominated |
Stand Atlantic | F.E.A.R. | Nominated |
The artists who impressed Double J with their musical excellence and contribution to Australian music.
Artist | Result |
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Courtney Barnett | Nominated |
HAAi | Nominated |
King Stingray | Nominated |
Midnight Oil | Won |
Sampa the Great | Nominated |
This award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.
Director | Artist and Song | Result |
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Raghav Rampal | 1300– "Oldboy" | Won |
W.A.M. Bleakley | Confidence Man – "Holiday" | Nominated |
Michael Hili | Flume (featuring May-a) – "Say Nothing" | Nominated |
Tanya Babic & Jason Sukadana (Versus) | Party Dozen (featuring Nick Cave) – "Macca the Mutt" | Nominated |
Dylan River | RONA (featuring Helena) – "Closure" | Nominated |
Five artists that have risen through the ranks of Unearthed and are set for massive things in 2023.
Artist | Result |
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Elsy Wameyo | Won |
Grentperez | Nominated |
JACOTÉNE | Nominated |
South Summit | Nominated |
Speed | Nominated |
The Done Good Award recognises an individual, group or business in the Australian music scene who has gone above-and-beyond and done something real good this year. [4]
Artist | Actions | Result |
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David Herington | An "unsung legend" tour manager, stage technician and band photographer who volunteered to assist in floods in the Northern Rivers. | Nominated |
Eliza Hull | A "muso and disability advocate" who campaigns for inclusion and accessibility in the music industry, producing audio series documenting life with a rare neurological condition. | Nominated |
Jake Taylor (In Hearts Wake) | A "climate champion" who directed an environmental advocacy documentary and offset his band's carbon emissions made during recording and touring. | Nominated |
Kobie Dee | Recognised for "enriching First Nations communities", Dee headlined an all-ages tour for local Aboriginal communities and is involved in songwriting workshops and raising awareness for mental health. | Won |
Raising Their Voices | A "landmark report into sexual harassment" that involved the documented experiences of 1600 participants to confirm the oppression and bullying within the Australian music industry. | Nominated |
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