Artist of the Year 2026 Nomination

Congratulations to Mulga Bore Hard Rock on their 2026 Nomination for Artist of the Year!

Mulga Bore Hard Rock sound like veterans, but play with the energy and enthusiasm of teenagers.

This bunch of desert kids pack 27 minutes of pure rock'n'roll into their debut album Sweet Home Mulga Bore. Blazing guitars, rock-solid rhythms and irresistible hooks make these songs leap from the speakers.

Dig a little deeper and you'll find a powerful sense of pride in culture, community and self.

They're not just making great music, they're showing their community what is possible.

"It has given us pride showing our younger cousins what we can do with our music," the band's Kirklen "Desert Demon" Bird says.

Read the full article here: 
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/j-awards-2026-double-j-australian-artist-of-the-year/107309880