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.
+List of Australian Album of the Year nominees Artist Album Result Eliza & The Delusionals Now and Then Flume Palaces Gang of Youths Angel in Realtime Julia Jacklin Pre Pleasure King Stingray King Stingray Meg Mac Matter of Time Northlane Obsidian Sampa the Great As Above, So Below Spacey Jane Here Comes Everybody Stand Atlantic F.E.A.R.
Double J Artist of the Year The artists who impressed Double J with their musical excellence and contribution to Australian music.
+List of Double J Artist of the Year nominees Artist Result Courtney Barnett HAAi King Stingray Midnight Oil Sampa the Great
Australian Video of the Year This award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.
+List of Australian Video of the Year nominees Director Artist and Song Result Raghav Rampal 1300– "Oldboy" W.A.M. Bleakley Confidence Man – "Holiday" Michael Hili Flume (featuring May-a) – "Say Nothing" Tanya Babic & Jason Sukadana (Versus) Party Dozen (featuring Nick Cave) – "Macca the Mutt" Dylan River RONA (featuring Helena) – "Closure"
Unearthed Artist of the Year Five artists that have risen through the ranks of Unearthed and are set for massive things in 2023.
+List of Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees Artist Result Elsy Wameyo Grentperez Jacoténe South Summit Speed
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.
+List of Done Good nominees Artist Actions Result David Herington An "unsung legend" tour manager, stage technician and band photographer who volunteered to assist in floods in the Northern Rivers. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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