Should Australia Prioritise Australian Music or Let Listeners Decide?
Australia loves a global hit. We stream it, share it, pack stadiums for it. But when it comes to backing our own, things get murky. The annual debate around whether the Triple J Hottest 100 should go Australian-only isn’t just about a playlist — it’s about identity. Are we a country that actively champions its own sound, or do we believe the best music should simply win, regardless of postcode?
