The countdown is on – Australia’s most electric night in music is just around the corner! The 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards are set to take over the ivy in Sydney on April 9th, celebrating the artists who have defined the past year in Australian music.
With a night dedicated to outstanding talent, boundary-pushing creativity, and unforgettable performances, the awards continue to cement their place as a major milestone on the industry calendar.
Six categories will highlight the best recordings and performances by homegrown acts in the period from October 16th, 2023 to October 31st, 2024.
Announced today, the longlist features 10 acts in each category.
Dom Dolla, Thelma Plum, and our new cover stars Amyl and the Sniffers are leading the charge, racking up multiple nominations across key categories.
The official shortlist will be revealed very soon, with Rolling Stone AU/NZ‘s editorial team deciding on the final six acts in each category. The Rolling Stone Global Award will again be judged by Rolling Stone’s global staff to acknowledge the Australian act that has made impressive international strides.
Proudly presented by American Apparel, JMC, and Shure, this year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder, and louder than ever. From chart-topping superstars to underground innovators, the nominees represent the very best of Australia’s music scene – acts who are shaping the future of sound both at home and on the global stage.
More details on the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards will be announced in due course, including performers, competitions, sponsors, and more.
2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards Longlist
Best New Artist
3%
CYRIL
Becca Hatch
Mia Wray
Gut Health
9lives
Nick Ward
Miss Kaninna
The Buoys
Lane Pittman
Best Single
Amyl and the Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That”
Empire of the Sun – “Changes”
Dom Dolla – “girl$”
Thelma Plum – “Freckles”
CYRIL – “Stumblin’ in”
Amy Shark – “Beautiful Eyes”
Royel Otis – “If Our Love Is Dead”
Baker Boy – “KING”
RÜFÜS DU SOL – “Lately”
Tones and I – “Dance with Me”
Best LP/EP
Amyl and the Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale/Exhale
Lime Cordiale – Enough of the Sweet Talk
Missy Higgins – The Second Act
Amy Shark – Sunday Sadness
3% – KILL THE DEAD
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Wild God
Tkay Maidza – Sweet Justice
Confidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
Emma Donovan – Til My Song Is Done
Best Live Act
Amyl and the Sniffers
Confidence Man
Tones and I
Dom Dolla
Parkway Drive
Empire of the Sun
Missy Higgins
Troye Sivan
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
BARKAA
Reader’s Choice
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Radio Free Alice
Thelma Plum
SPEED
Pond
Gut Health
G Flip
The Rions
Delta Goodrem
Crowded House
Keli Holiday
RS Global Award
Dom Dolla
Kylie Minogue
Amyl and the Sniffers
Confidence Man
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Ocean Alley
Dean Lewis
Luke Hemmings
Empire of the Sun
The Amity Affliction
The Kid Laroi
