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Genesis Owusu Leads Triple J’s 2026 J Awards Nominations
Genesis Owusu leads the nominations for triple j’s 2026 J Awards, with three chances to win. The Ghana-born, Canberra-raised artist is nominated for Australian album of the year, Australian live act and music video of the year, continuing a career that includes a previous J Award for his debut album.
Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna each have two nominations. The awards cover five categories, with nominations shaped by triple j staff and winners chosen by music and on-air teams from triple j, Unearthed, Double J and Rage. In total, 23 Australian artists and four directors are nominated; winners will be announced on 12 November.
In short
- Genesis Owusu has three J Award nominations.
- Three other artists have two nominations each.
- Winners will be announced on 12 November.
Explained simply
Triple j is an Australian public radio network with stations for newer music, independent artists and older audiences. Its J Awards recognise Australian music across several areas, including albums, live performance and music videos.
The awards include acts at different stages of their careers, from established artists such as Julia Jacklin to newer performers such as Miss Kaninna. Nominations are shaped by triple j staff, while teams from triple j, Unearthed, Double J and Rage choose the winners. The awards offer one way to see which Australian artists and releases are receiving attention across the network.
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