Beat The Drum is celebrating 40 years of triple j throughout 2015. Here’s how:

Beat The Drum : The Concert

In 2015, triple j marks 40 years and to celebrate, we threw a huge, once-in-a-lifetime party starring an all-star Australian line-up in Sydney's Domain on January 16, as part of the Sydney Festival program.

The Day : Monday January 19

We celebrated in a big way on the very day Double Jay started broadcasting 40 years ago:

On triple j

Matt & Alex were joined by Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett to kick off our celebrations, and throughout the day we relived snippets from the vast 40 years worth of triple j archives. Listen back here

On Double J: Beat The Drum Again!

For one day only we brought some of the most well known and loved announcers from Double Jay and triple j's past back to Double J for Beat The Drum Again, including Mikey Robins and Helen Razer, Angela Catterns, Roy & HG, Adam & Wil and more for one helluva blast from the past. Listen back to highlights.

The J Files : February

What's the story behind the most played song in triple j's records? Why was the station almost shut down in the ‘70s? How did grunge shape the Australian music industry? How did the Hottest 100 get started? Why did triple j presenters walk out of the station leaving one track on loop for 24 hours?

In February, the J Files showcased a decade each week, diving deep into triple j history - the controversies, the politics, the people, the parties. Check it out here.

Beat The Drum : The Exhibition

Housed in the ABC Ultimo foyer in Sydney, this free exhibition showcases the history & culture of triple j from its beginnings as an ABC experiment in 1975. Featuring photos, artwork, articles, video, audio and memorabilia from 4 decades of triple j music and mayhem.

Open to the public, Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm. ABC, 700 Harris St, Ultimo.

Thanks

Thanks to all the triple j staff and listeners from the last 40 years who've contributed their time and much-loved memories to make this website possible. A special thanks to: