The 2024 J Awards are the 20th annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. It awards the best albums, artists, live acts and music videos in the Australian music scene, as determined by the network's teams.
The eligibility period was for releases between November 2023 and October 2024. Nominees were announced on 1 November 2024, the first day of Ausmusic Month. The awards were presented on 14 November.
Awards Australian Album of the Year Albums chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music. +List of Australian Album of the Year nominees Artist Album Result3%Kill the DeadAmyl and the SniffersCartoon DarknessThe BuoysLustreThe Kid LaroiThe First TimeMiddle KidsFaith Crisis Pt 1Nick WardHouse With the Blue DoorRoyel OtisPratts & PainRüfüs Du SolInhale/ExhaleSpeedOnly One ModeSyccoZorb
Australian Live Act of the Year Introduced in 2023, this award critiques Australian live acts on consistency, quality and creativity. +List of Australian Live Act of the Year nominees Artist ResultAngie McMahonConfidence ManSpeedTeenage DadsWhat So Not
Australian Video of the Year Co-presented with Rage, this award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos. +List of Australian Video of the Year nominees Artist Song Director Result3% featuring Jessica Mauboy"Won't Stop"Nick Rae, Jordan Ruyi BlanchAmyl and the Sniffers"U Should Not Be Doing That"John Angus StewartEmily Wurramara featuring Tasman Keith"Lordy Lordy"Claudia Sangiorgi DalimoreNick Ward"Shooting Star"Nick Ward, Charles Buxton-LeslieParty Dozen"Coup De Gronk"Versus
Unearthed Artist of the Year Presented by Triple J Unearthed, the talent recruitment platform of Triple J, nominees must have won an Unearthed competition, been a Feature Artist, or played one at one Unearthed's events. +List of Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees Artist ResultAleksiahThe Belair Lip BombsBen GerransLitheMaanyung
Double J Artist of the Year Presented by Double J, a sister station of Triple J, these nominees impressed the team with their musical excellence and long-term contributions to Australian music. +List of Double J Artist of the Year nominees Artist ResultAmyl and the SniffersDobbyEmily WurramaraMissy HigginsNick Cave
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