triple j celebrates 50 years with national tour of Australia artists

The national youth station hits a double century with a celebration of Australian music.

From bringing you the best new Australian music on the radio and in festival partnerships, triple j is hitting the road to bring Australian music to you live in local venues. Wrapping up their milestone 50th birthday celebrations, they’re heading on tour this November with a huge run of live shows across the country.

Across five dates you’ll see some of the best talent the country has to offer in Hobart, NewcastleAdelaide, the Gold Coast and Torquay. Keeping to their mission, the music champions have curated each show to showcase a multi-genre lineup of homegrown music presented by triple j alum. 

triple j 50 On Tour

Saturday 15 NovemberODEON, Hobart | nipaluna  

Co-presented with Double J | Hosted by Zan Rowe

Courtney Barnett, Luca Brasi, Emily Wurramara, Gordon’s Grandson

Friday 21 NovemberKing Street, Newcastle | Awabakal

Hosted by Concetta & Luka

Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, The Grogans, South Summit, HORSEAges 16+

Saturday 22 NovemberThe Gov, Adelaide | Kaurna 

Hosted by A.Girl and Dave Woodhead

Tkay Maidza, BARKAA, Nerve, Zion Garcia

Thursday 27 NovemberMiami Marketta, Gold Coast | Kombumerri  

Hosted by Abby & Tyrone

Mallrat, Darcie Haven, Jem Cassar-Daley, Lottie McLeod Ages 16+

Friday 28 November – Torquay Hotel, Torquay | Wadawurrung

Hosted by Anika Luna and Kailyn Crabbe

Ninajirachi, FUKHED, IsGwan, KSMBA

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Headlining Hobart is internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist Courtney Barnett. ARIA Award-winning indie-rock outfit Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers take the stage in Newcastle, while fellow ARIA-Award-winning singer, songwriter and rapper Tkay Maidza marks a huge homecoming in Adelaide. ARIA Platinum-certified artist and adored singer-songwriter-producer Mallrat brings her timeless pop to the Gold Coast, and Ninajirachi rounds out a breakout 2025, taking over Torquay with a signature electronic set, which promises to be one of the month’s most memorable performances.

The all-Australian line-up is stacked across the entire five-date run. From Luca Brasi, Emily Wurramarra, The GrogansSouth Summit, BARKAA, Darcie HavenJem Cassar-DaleyFUKHED, and more. Check out the full line-up, dates, and all details below. 

Tickets go on sale this Friday 10 October, from 9am Local Time for $35+ BF ages 18+, and $25+ BF  U18, head to the triple j website to purchase. 

If you’re keen to get in early, head to triple j’s socials now for pre-sale info. 

 

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