The 2022 J Awards are the 18th annual J Awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J.
| J Awards of 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 November 2022 |
| Venue | Australia |
| Website | abc |
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.[1][2][3]
Awards
Australian Album of the Year
The nominees for albums, chosen for their creativity, musicianship and contribution to Australian music.
| Artist | Album | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Eliza & The Delusionals | Now and Then | Nominated |
| Flume | Palaces | Nominated |
| Gang of Youths | Angel in Realtime | Won |
| Julia Jacklin | Pre Pleasure | Nominated |
| King Stingray | King Stingray | Nominated |
| Meg Mac | Matter of Time | Nominated |
| Northlane | Obsidian | Nominated |
| Sampa the Great | As Above, So Below | Nominated |
| Spacey Jane | Here Comes Everybody | Nominated |
| Stand Atlantic | F.E.A.R. | Nominated |
Double J Artist of the Year
The artists who impressed Double J with their musical excellence and contribution to Australian music.
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Courtney Barnett | Nominated |
| HAAi | Nominated |
| King Stingray | Nominated |
| Midnight Oil | Won |
| Sampa the Great | Nominated |
Australian Video of the Year
This award celebrates creativity, originality and technical excellence in music videos.
| Director | Artist and Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Raghav Rampal | 1300– "Oldboy" | Won |
| W.A.M. Bleakley | Confidence Man – "Holiday" | Nominated |
| Michael Hili | Flume (featuring May-a) – "Say Nothing" | Nominated |
| Tanya Babic & Jason Sukadana (Versus) | Party Dozen (featuring Nick Cave) – "Macca the Mutt" | Nominated |
| Dylan River | RONA (featuring Helena) – "Closure" | Nominated |
Unearthed Artist of the Year
Five artists that have risen through the ranks of Unearthed and are set for massive things in 2023.
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Elsy Wameyo | Won |
| Grentperez | Nominated |
| JACOTÉNE | Nominated |
| South Summit | Nominated |
| Speed | Nominated |
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.[4]
| 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. | Nominated |
| 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. | Nominated |
| 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. | Nominated |
| 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. | Won |
| 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. | Nominated |