Triple J Hottest 100 2025: Winner, Date, Full List & FAQ

Every January, music fans across Australia and beyond gather their earphones for the Triple J Hottest 100, the listener-voted countdown that defines a year in sound. But the 2025 edition threw a curveball: a UK soul singer, Olivia Dean, claimed the top spot with ‘Man I Need’, marking the first time a non-Australian act has won in modern memory.

Year of poll: 2025 ·
Winner: Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’ ·
Broadcast date: January 24, 2026 ·
Votes cast: Over 2 million ·
Previous year winner: Doja Cat – ‘Paint the Town Red’ (2024)

Six key facts, one pattern: the 2025 poll was the most international in the Hottest 100’s history, with a UK artist taking the crown and global acts dominating the top 10.

What date is Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2026?

When is the Hottest 100 broadcast typically held?

• The Hottest 100 is traditionally broadcast on the last Saturday of January. In 2025 (countdown aired January 24, 2026), that pattern held (ABC News – Triple J).
• The 2026 countdown (for songs released in 2026) will likely fall on a similar date in January 2027, but Triple J has not yet confirmed the exact date.

What factors influence the date each year?

• Scheduling around Australia Day public holidays, major music festivals, and Triple J’s own programming calendar can shift the date by a week (Wikipedia – Triple J Hottest 100).
• Voting typically closes on the Monday before the countdown, so the date influences voter deadlines.

How can I check the official date for 2026?

• Triple J will announce the 2026 countdown date via its website and social media channels in late 2026 (ABC – Triple J homepage).
• Keep an eye on the official ABC/Triple J site for updates.

The pattern: Triple J adheres to its late-January broadcast tradition closely, giving listeners a reliable annual marker for the countdown.

Who won Triple J’s Hottest One Hundred in 2026?

What artist won the Hottest 100 in 2025?

• The 2025 winner is Olivia Dean with ‘Man I Need’ (YouTube – Official Triple J Announcement).
• Runner-up was Keli Holiday – ‘Dancing2’ (ABC – Triple J full list).
• Third place went to Tame Impala – ‘Dracula’ (ABC – Triple J full list).

Who was the winner of the Hottest 100 for 2026?

• No winner for 2026 has been announced because the poll covers songs from the previous calendar year. The 2026 winner will be determined by votes cast in late 2026/early 2027.
• Speculation around early contenders includes artists with major 2025 releases, but nothing is official.

Is there a confirmed winner for 2026 yet?

• No. The 2026 countdown hasn’t happened, so no winner exists.

The implication: the 2025 result signals a shift that may reshape future voting patterns, but the 2026 outcome remains entirely open.

Who is the number one song in Triple J’s Hottest 100 for 2026?

What was the number one song in the Hottest 100 of 2025?

• ‘Man I Need’ by Olivia Dean was the top song for 2025 (ABC – Triple J full list).
• Full top 5: (1) Olivia Dean – ‘Man I Need’, (2) Keli Holiday – ‘Dancing2’, (3) Tame Impala – ‘Dracula’, (4) Playlunch – ‘Keith’, (5) RAYE – ‘WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!’ (Blunt Mag – list of top 10).

What song was number one in 2026?

• Not yet known. The 2026 number one will be revealed after the countdown in January 2027.

Can I see the full list of top songs?

• The complete 2025 list (100 songs) is available on ABC’s Triple J page and on Wikipedia.
• Previous winners include Doja Cat (2024), Flume (2023), and The Wiggles (2022) – all on the Wikipedia list.

The catch: listeners must wait until January 2027 for the next number one, though the 2025 result previews growing international influence on the countdown.

What is Triple J’s Hottest 100 complete list for 2026?

Where can I find the full Hottest 100 list?

• The complete 2025 list is posted on Triple J’s official site and mirrored on Wikipedia.
• For 2026, the full list will be published immediately after the countdown broadcast in January 2027.

Is the complete list for 2025 available?

• Yes, 100 songs ranked 1–100, including tracks by Spacey Jane, sombr, Disco Lines & Tinashe, and Ball Park Music.

How is the list organized?

• Ranked from 1 to 100 by total number of listener votes. The list includes all songs that received enough votes, not just the top 10.

The pattern: Triple J maintains a consistent ranking system year over year, making historical comparisons straightforward for listeners.

Who is banned from the Hottest 100?

Why are some artists banned from the Hottest 100?

• Triple J may exclude artists who violate its code of conduct or whose music is deemed inappropriate for its youth audience.
• The policy is not a permanent blacklist; it’s reviewed annually.

Which artists are currently banned?

• No official public list exists. Past speculation has included artists accused of misconduct, but Triple J does not confirm individual bans.

What is the ban policy for the Hottest 100?

• Triple J reserves the right to remove any song that breaches its editorial guidelines. The decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Has any artist been banned in the past?

• Rumours circulate about certain acts, but Triple J rarely comments. The lack of transparency leaves room for hearsay.

The implication: the absence of a public ban list leaves uncertainty about which artists may be excluded each year, affecting the countdown’s composition.

The 2025 Hottest 100 marks a turning point: a UK artist winning a poll long dominated by Australian acts, with international names crowding the top 10. For Australian listeners and artists alike, the message is clear: the Hottest 100 is no longer a local contest – it’s a global chart. Triple J now faces the challenge of balancing its national identity with the undeniable pull of worldwide music trends.