Triple J Hottest 100 (2025): Who Will Make it to the Top 100?

As anticipation reaches fever pitch for the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2025, fans across Australia and beyond are buzzing with excitement over which artists and songs will secure a place in the year’s most iconic music countdown. The Hottest 100 isn’t just a list—it’s a celebration of the diversity, talent, and spirit driving the contemporary music scene.

Every year, thousands of songs compete for listener votes, with the final countdown capturing the hits that defined the past 12 months. From viral anthems and festival favorites to boundary-pushing newcomers, the Top 100 is anyone’s game. Speculation is running wild on fan forums like Reddit’s Triple J community and all over social media, where the #Hottest100 hashtag is filled with predictions, wish lists, and heated debate.

Music journalists at NME Australia, Music Feeds, and The Music Network are also weighing in, analyzing airplay, streaming numbers, and cultural buzz to predict which tracks will rise to the top. Yet, the Hottest 100 always serves up surprises—emerging artists often break through, and established favorites can falter if they don’t capture the public’s imagination.

Listeners can tune in to the live countdown and be part of the excitement on Triple J Radio, follow along with song reveals and stories on the official website, or catch instant reactions and updates on the Triple J Facebook page and X.

Whoever makes it into this year’s Top 100, the countdown promises a day of celebration, nostalgia, and vibrant discussion. It’s a testament to Australian music culture and a true highlight of the summer for every fan.