With more than 2.6 million votes cast, triple j’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs promises a fiercely contested showcase of local music favourites.
The triple j network is preparing to broadcast the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs this Saturday, 26 July, with coverage beginning at 10am AEST across triple j, Double J, Unearthed, and triple j Hottest. The countdown, which spans the entire history of Australian music, will reveal which locally made tracks have resonated most with listeners nationwide.
Voting for this special edition saw the Australian public narrowing their selections to just 10 favourite songs from across decades of Australian music—a task many found particularly challenging given the extensive catalogue to choose from. In total, 2,655,826 votes were cast by music fans, making this one of the most hotly contested countdowns yet.
Key Points
- The Hottest 100 of Australian Songs countdown will air across all triple j platforms from 10am AEST on Saturday, following over 2.65 million public votes.
- An array of triple j and Double J announcers will guide listeners through the day, with the top 100 selected from the entire history of Australian music.
- Listening parties and live coverage will be held nationwide, with updates also available on triple j’s digital and social channels.
Listeners around the country will be able to tune in at different local times: 10am in the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania; 9:30am in the Northern Territory and South Australia; and 8am in Western Australia. The event will also feature a live blog on the ABC News website, starting from 9:30am AEST.
This year’s countdown is notable for several reasons. According to triple j, one act will make their debut appearance in the Hottest 100’s top 20, while another act will achieve back-to-back entries. The broadcaster highlighted the competitive nature of the results, with only 30 votes separating the 100th and 101st ranked songs and eight entries divided by fewer than 10 votes. All songs in the final list are by Australian artists, and the majority of voters were aged 18 to 29.
Coverage will be delivered by a line-up of presenters from both triple j and Double J:
100–81: Ash McGregor and Dave Woodhead
80–61: Dylan Lewis and Yumi Stynes
60–41: Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor
40–21: Concetta Caristo and Luka Muller
20–1: Zan Rowe and Lucy Smith
Listeners can access the countdown through radio, the ABC listen app, the triple j app, online streaming, or television. Those interested in joining group celebrations will find Hottest 100 parties hosted at venues across the country, as well as the option to tune in from private gatherings.
While the exact finishing time is unknown, organisers suggest the countdown is expected to run for much of the day, possibly concluding around 8pm, depending on the length of songs and on-air discussions.
Voting for this year’s Hottest 100 has closed, but fans are encouraged to keep track of their favourite songs for future editions. Updates and behind-the-scenes content will be available throughout the day on triple j’s social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
