The Rolling Stone Icon acknowledges an Australian artist who has created a significant body of work, an act whose catalogue is part of the fabric of Australia’s music culture and recognised globally.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen.

This category recognises an album or EP released by an Australian artist in the eligibility year that has notably impacted the music landscape.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2024.

This category recognises a track released by an Australian artist in the eligibility year that has notably impacted the music landscape.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2024.

This category recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year release(s) broke through into the international public consciousness and notably impacted the music landscape of a global market outside of Australia.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released their single, EP or Album October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2024.

This category recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year release(s) broke through into the public consciousness and notably impacted the music landscape for the first time.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2024.

This category recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year performance(s) notably impacted the live music landscape.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen.

Readers of Rolling Stone AU/NZ are invited to participate in the Readers’ Choice category. This award recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year release(s) demanded repeat listens, whose live performances were the stuff of legend, whose videos filled your mind, or whose social posts kept you glued to your device.

*The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between October 16, 2023 to October 31, 2024.