2022 J Awards


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.

Awards

Australian Album of the Year

The nominees for albums, chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music.
ArtistAlbumResult
Eliza & The DelusionalsNow and ThenNomitated
FlumePalacesNomitated
Gang of YouthsAngel in RealtimeWon
Julia JacklinPre PleasureNomitated
King StingrayKing StingrayNomitated
Meg MacMatter of TimeNomitated
NorthlaneObsidianNomitated
Sampa the Great As Above, So BelowNomitated
Spacey JaneHere Comes EverybodyNomitated
Stand AtlanticF.E.A.R.Nomitated

Double J Artist of the Year

The artists who impressed Double J with their musical excellence and contribution to Australian music.
ArtistResult
Courtney BarnettNomitated
HAAiNomitated
King StingrayNomitated
Midnight OilWon
Sampa the GreatNomitated

Australian Video of the Year

This award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.
DirectorArtist and SongResult
Raghav Rampal1300– "Oldboy"Won
W.A.M. BleakleyConfidence Man – "Holiday"Nomitated
Michael HiliFlume – "Say Nothing"Nomitated
Tanya Babic & Jason Sukadana Party Dozen – "Macca the Mutt"Nomitated
Dylan RiverRONA – "Closure"Nomitated

Unearthed Artist of the Year

Five artists that have risen through the ranks of Unearthed and are set for massive things in 2023.
ArtistResult
Elsy WameyoWon
GrentperezNomitated
JacoténeNomitated
South SummitNomitated
SpeedNomitated

Done Good Award

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.
ArtistActionsResult
David HeringtonAn "unsung legend" tour manager, stage technician and band photographer who volunteered to assist in floods in the Northern Rivers.
Eliza HullA "muso and disability advocate" who campaigns for inclusion and accessibility in the music industry, producing audio series documenting life with a rare neurological condition.
Jake Taylor A "climate champion" who directed an environmental advocacy documentary and offset his band's carbon emissions made during recording and touring.
Kobie DeeRecognised 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 VoicesA "landmark report into sexual harassment" that involved the documented experiences of 1600 participants to confirm the oppression and bullying within the Australian music industry.