The Triffid

With The Triffid Album Of The Year getting ready to crown its 2026 winner, prior victors Tia Gostelow and Beddy Rays' Jackson Van Issum reflect on what an award such as this means to them.

As The Triffid Album Of The Year award gets ready to honour the eleventh record to grace the venue's Hero Wall, John 'JC' Collins reflects on the importance of not just venues such as The Triffid, but the impact of awards such as this.

Nominees include Radium Dolls, The Jungle Giants, Platonic Sex, and more.

The Music caught up with John “JC” Collins to reflect on The Triffid Album of the Year’s impact on local artists ahead of this week's event.

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