Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs

Imagine a giant party where everyone gets to pick their favorite songs from Australia! That's kind of what the Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs is all about. It's a special countdown of the most loved music made by Australian artists.

Think of it like a super-duper music competition that happens every year, but this one is just for songs from down under! It's a fantastic way to discover new music and celebrate the amazing talent Australia has.

So, how do they pick the winners? Millions of music fans, just like you, get to vote for their favorite Australian songs. In 2025, over 2.65 million votes were cast! That's more people than live in a big city! Everyone gets to have a say in which songs make it onto the countdown. It’s like a giant online poll where your vote really counts to decide which songs are the absolute best.

This special countdown happened in 2025 to celebrate Triple J's 50th birthday! Fifty years of playing awesome music for young people is a HUGE deal. To make it extra special, they decided to only count songs made by Australian artists. It was the very first time they did this, making it a super unique and exciting event for everyone who loves Australian music.

The Hottest 100 is a big deal, but there's even MORE music! After the top 100 songs are played, they also count down the Hottest 200. That means you get to hear 200 amazing Australian songs! It’s like getting an extra-long playlist filled with the best tunes. You can listen for days and still discover new favorites. It’s a massive celebration of Australian sounds!