The ABC champions Ausmusic Month this November
For more than 25 years, Ausmusic Month has been a cornerstone of the ABC’s celebration of Australian music, and this November is no exception.
Kicking off on Saturday, 1 November, the month-long celebration will launch with triple j, Double J and ABC Country playing nothing but Australian music, all day long.
Throughout November, the triple j network will continue to celebrate the best in Australian music with the J Awards and the triple j 50 tour, culminating in Ausmusic T-Shirt Day on Thursday, 27 November , a national initiative supporting local artists and the teams behind them via music industry charity, Support Act.
The momentum continues across the ABC , with an expanded slate of Australian music content: expect more live performances on ABC Classic , Australian-only programming every Monday on ABC Country , and dedicated Australian features on ABC Jazz, just to name a few.
Catch all the Ausmusic Month action via triple j or the ABC listen app .
Ausmusic Month content highlights include:
TRIPLE J, DOUBLE J, AND TRIPLE J UNEARTHED
J Awards
At the heart of Ausmusic Month on triple j are the J Awards, triple j’s annual recognition of the best Australian music. Tune in to triple j Breakfast from 6am on Monday, 3 November and connect with triple j socials to discover all the nominees across five award categories.
triple j 50 tour
triple j hits the road this November, wrapping up their 50th birthday celebrations with a five-stop national tour featuring a massive, genre-spanning lineup of Australian artists across venues in Hobart, Newcastle, Adelaide, the Gold Coast and Torquay. Keep across triple j on air and on socials for some very special live music moments captured at each show. Tickets are on sale now, head to the triple j website to purchase.
triple j’s Like A Version
triple j’s renowned cover series Like A Version features all Australian artists throughout November, kicking off with Queensland indie-rock band Beddy Rays next week. Listen every Friday from 7.45am on triple j or the triple j app and watch every performance on triple j’s socials.
To celebrate 50 years of triple j and Ausmusic Month 2025, triple j is also set to release a limited-edition vinyl, triple j’s Best Australian Like A Versions, out Friday, 21 November. This 13-track LP features some of the most loved Australian Like A Version recordings of all time, including covers from DMA’S, G Flip, King Stingray, Royel Otis, The Wiggles and many more. Pre-order here.
Live At The Wireless
triple j and Double J have recorded live performances from iconic homegrown artists all around the country to bring live music direct to your speakers, from festivals to stadiums, to sweaty pubs to some of Australia’s finest venues.
It’s back-to-back Aussies every Sunday on triple j with sets from OneFour, Holy Holy, and more. Double J is dipping into the archives with recordings from Ngaiire and Regurgitator, as well as highlights from triple j’s 2015 ‘Beat The Drum’ concert and a brand-new live recording from The Cat Empire.
Listen Sundays at 6pm on triple j, Mondays at 6pm on Double J, or on the triple j or ABC listen app.
Classic Albums
Double J will celebrate Classic Albums from Aussie icons Magic Dirt, The Presets, Wolfmother, Emma Donovan and Bernard Fanning. Listen Monday nights from 6pm or Sunday at midday.
Artist in Residence
Double J has a new Artist in Residence for the month of November: celebrated Ngarrindjeri MC, songwriter, and producer Trials. Listen Sundays from 5pm on Double J or anytime on the ABC listen app.
triple j Unearthed
As always, triple j Unearthed will continue to support Australian music by playing the best new Australian songs 24/7 across Unearthed Radio. Listen on DAB+, via the triple j app, or stream online, and connect with triple j Unearthed across Instagram and TikTok.
ABC COUNTRY
ABC Country is Australia’s home of country music, supporting emerging and established Australian country artists all month with Australian feature albums, Australian music all day every Monday, and Beccy Cole kicks off Ausmusic Month with an all Aussie edition of Saturday Night Country on November 1. Listen on DAB+ digital radio and on the ABC listen app.
ABC CLASSIC
ABC Classic is set to celebrate Australian music throughout November with a rich program of homegrown content.
On Mornings with Russell Torrance (weekdays 9am–1pm), listeners can enjoy recordings from state orchestras and Australian ensembles, alongside exclusive 2026 season highlights from ABC Classic presenters. Each week spotlights a different state or territory, celebrating the depth of music-making around the country.
The celebration continues with a full slate of Australian performances in Lunchtime Concert and Evenings throughout the month, featuring standout local performances including Treaty by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, conducted by Jamie Martin with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows recorded exclusively by the ABC with seven Australian works under the baton of Richard Mills. That’s twelve concerts a week. Listen every day at 1pm or weekdays at 8pm via the ABC listen app and visit the ABC Classic website for complete programming details.
Genevieve Lang and Ed Le Brocq will also host a special live recording of ABC Classic’s Music Class with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday 12 November at ABC Brisbane. Featuring behind-the-scenes insights and interactive music demonstrations, the event will be recorded in front of a live audience and broadcast nationally at midday Saturday 22 November on ABC Classic.
ABC JAZZ
New albums showcased during Ausmusic Month include Best of ABC Jazz ‘25, For Judy – a tribute to the late Judy Bailey by Lauren Tsamouras and Tom Avgenicos – and Time Passes by David Jones, Ben Roberston and Tony Gould. Saxophonist Martha Baartz is your Artist In Residence throughout November, sharing her favourite music and performing a new suite, inspired by her recent cancer diagnosis. Presenter Eric Ajaye also explores Judy Bailey’s legacy in Jazz Legends, celebrating her profound impact as a performer, composer and mentor to generations of Australian musicians.
Listen to ABC Jazz on DAB+ or anytime on the ABC listen app.