3% (group)

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  • 2023–present
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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.

Discography

Studio albums

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

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 [4] [5]
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 [6]
"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 [7] [8]
"Our People"Song of the YearWon

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<i>Kill the Dead</i> 2024 studio album by 3%

Kill the Dead is the debut studio album by Australian trio Angus Field, Nooky and Dallas Woods, credited as 3%. The album was announced on 11 June 2024 and performed in full at Vivid Sydney on 14 June 2024, before being released on 9 August 2024.

References

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