3% (group)

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3%
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  • 2023–present
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Members

3% is an Australian supergroup composed of Angus Field, Nooky and Dallas Woods. The name refers to the percentage of the Australian population that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. [1]

Contents

The group released their debut single "Our People" in October 2023 [2] and their debut studio album Kill the Dead on 9 August 2024.

To celebrate NAIDOC Week in July 2025, the group released the stand-along single titled, "Our Greats" celebrating first nations icons. [3] This was a followed by "Running Through My Head" the same month featuring Sarah Wolfe. The song samples t.A.T.u.'s "All the Things She Said". [4]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[5]
Kill the Dead
  • Released: 9 August 2024
  • Label: 1788, Virgin (3PCT01)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital
12

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025 3%Breakthrough Independent Artist of the YearNominated [6] [7]
Kill the DeadBest Independent Hip Hop Album or EPNominated
"Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy)Independent Music Video of the YearWon

APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards were established by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025 "Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy)
(Danzal Baker, Andrew Burford, Madeline Crabtree, Corey Webster, Dallas Woods)
Song of the YearShortlisted [8]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024 Kill the Dead Best Group Nominated [9] [10]
Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Nominated
Best Hip Hop/Rap Release Won
Daniel Boyd and Nomad Create for Kill the Dead Best Cover Art Won

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024 Kill the DeadAustralian Album of the YearNominated [11]
"Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy) Directed by Nick Rae, Jordan Ruyi BlanchAustralian Video of the YearNominated

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2024 3%Artist of the YearNominated [12] [13]
"Our People"Song of the YearWon
2025 3%Artist of the YearNominated [14]
Kill the DeadAlbum of the YearNominated
"Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy)Song of the YearNominated
"Won't Stop" (featuring Jessica Mauboy)Film Clip of the YearNominated

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025Kill the DeadBest LP/EPShortlisted [15] [16]
3%Best New ArtistWon

References

  1. "Fresh new First Nations hip hop supergroup 3% release debut single 'Our People'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 18 October 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. "Nooky, Dallas Woods and Angus Field to embark on first tour as 3% performing in Victorian prisons". NME . 10 November 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. "3% Celebrate First Nations Icons and Youth on "Our Greats"". Rolling Stone Australia . July 2025. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  4. "3% Reimagine t.A.T.u. Classic With New Single "Running Through My Head"". Rolling Stone Australia . 25 July 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  5. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. "The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here". The Note. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  7. "2025 AIR Awards Winners". The Music . 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  8. "The 20 Songs in for APRA Song of the Year 2025". Noise11. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  9. "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  10. Hewson, Georgie (20 November 2024). "ARIA Awards 2024 full winners' list: Royel Otis takes home four awards and Troye Sivan three". ABC News. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  11. Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl And The Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara Lead 2024 J Award Nominees". The Music . Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  12. Mary Varvaris (19 July 2024). "The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations". The Music . Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  13. Charles, Bronte (10 August 2024). "Check out the full list of winners of the National Indigenous Music Awards 2024". NITV . Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  14. "3%, BARKAA and Emily Wurramara lead the 2025 NIMAs nominations". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 7 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  15. "2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards: Longlist Revealed". Rolling Stone Australia. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  16. "All the winners from the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia awards". Media Week. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.