The 2025 J Awards was the 21st 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 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025. Nominees were announced on 3 November 2025, and the winners were announced on 12 November 2025.
Awards Australian Album of the Year The winner is selected for its outstanding achievement as an Australian album. Its creativity, musicianship, contribution to Australian music, and audience impact are the main criteria employed by the judging panel in making its decision. +List of Australian Album of the Year nominees Artist Album ResultBaker BoyDjandjayFolk Bitch TrioNow Would Be A Good TimeGrentperezBackflips in a RestaurantMallratLight Hit My Face Like a Straight RightNinajirachiI Love My ComputerOnefourLook at Me NowSpacey JaneIf That Makes SenseTame ImpalaDeadbeatThe RionsEverything Every Single DayThornhillBodies Australian Live Act of the Year Consideration is given to the consistency, quality and creativity of the act's live shows and impact with audiences. +List of Australian Live Act of the Year nominees Artist ResultAmyl and the SniffersBall Park MusicMiss KaninnaSpeedXmunashe
Australian Video of the Year Co-presented with Rage, the winning music video is selected for its creativity, originality, technical excellence and impact on the audience.
+List of Australian Video of the Year nominees Artist Song Director ResultDrifting Clouds"Bawuypawuy"Matt SavEcca Vandal"Cruising to Self Soothe"Ecca Vandal and Richie BuxtonNinajirachi"Fuck My Computer'"Ball Bass JohnPlaylunch"Keith"Riley NimbsRona"Show Me"Tyson Perkins
Unearthed Artist of the Year Presented by Triple J Unearthed, it goes to an Unearthed artist that has had a stand-out year. The act must have uploaded new music to Unearthed, won a competition through Unearthed in the past 12 months, been an Unearthed Feature artist or played an Unearthed-branded event.
+List of Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees Artist ResultDon WestDarcie HavenBen GerransFolk Bitch TrioPlaylunch
Double J Artist of the Year Presented by Double J, a sister station of Triple J, the award celebrates an Australian artist who has had a stand-out year for the Double J audience. This can be through releasing new music, contributions to arts and culture in Australia, as well as their live performances throughout the year.
+List of Double J Artist of the Year nominees Artist ResultAmyl and the SniffersEmily WurramaraGordiMeg WashingtonPaul Kelly
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