Genesis Owusu Leads Triple J’s 2026 J Awards Nominations
Source: Billboard · October 29, 2026
Genesis Owusu is leading the pack with three nominations for triple j's J Awards, as reported by Billboard. He is nominated for Australian album of the year for Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge, Australian live act, and music video of the year for "Stampede".
Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin, and Miss Kaninna are close behind with two nominations each. Ecca Vandal is up for live act and album of the year for Looking For People To Unfollow, while Julia Jacklin has chances for album of the year for The Gem and music video of the year for "The Hardest Thing".
The winners will be announced on air on Thursday, November 12, to kick off Ausmusic Month on triple j, Double J, and Unearthed. A total of 23 Australian artists and four directors are in the running for awards in five categories: Australian album of the year, Unearthed artist of the year, Double J artist of the year, Australian music video of the year, and Australian live act of the year.
This news matters to listeners because it highlights the talented artists nominated for the J Awards and gives them something to look forward to with the upcoming announcement of winners.
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