Purple Sneakers

"This is the most confident I feel I have ever sounded," says Sampa, "and this sound to me feels like the most 'me' I've ever sounded."

The Temper Trap, The Jungle Giants and more join Empire of the Sun's 2027 Australian tour.

The winners in each category will be revealed during triple j's Drive on Thursday, 12 November.

Arriving in Australia in March 2027, the event delivers thrilling, chaotic one-day, one-stage takeovers over three days.

"Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true," Jay-Z said.

As Australian musos continue to score nominations for the Australian Of The Year, let's look at ten more acts who could be in with a shot in the future.

One of NSW’s best summer block parties, Yuki Fest, returns to Milton in January 2027, featuring Floodlights, Gordi, C.O.F.F.I.N and more. The Music caught up with the festival team about the community passion behind Yuki Fest's indie success story.

"Aligning this award with Courtney’s legacy is profoundly meaningful and creates a celebrated pathway for national recognition on the AWMA stage," said Vicki Gordon, AWMA Founding Executive Producer and Program Director.