The Grammy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a remarkable presence of Australian talent among the nominees this year. Fans can look forward to the event airing in Australia on Monday, February 2, due to time zone variations.
For those eager to catch the excitement of the awards, the ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS in the United States, while Australian viewers can stream the event exclusively on Stan. Although a specific start time has not yet been disclosed, past ceremonies have typically commenced around midday AEDT.
Among the prominent international nominees this year are notable figures such as Kendrick Lamar, Cirkut, Jack Antonoff, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and Sabrina Carpenter. Australian bands and solo artists also have a significant representation, including Melbourne punks Amyl And The Sniffers, who received their inaugural Grammy nomination for their song “U Should Not Be Doing That,” in the Best Rock Performance category.
In addition, Tame Impala has garnered their sixth Grammy nomination, this time competing in the Best Dance/Electronic Recording category. RÜFÜS DU SOL producer Cassian Stewart-Kasimba is also in the running, nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album for “Inhale / Exhale.”
The contributions of Australian songwriters to international hits have not gone unnoticed, with nominations going to Darvid Thor, Henry Jenkins, and Hudson Whitlock for their work with Leon Thomas. Frano Huet received a nomination for co-writing Kendrick Lamar’s track “Wacced out Murals,” while William Benjamin was recognized for co-writing Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Sarah Aarons was nominated for her co-writing of the track “Dangerous” from the film “Sinners.”
With a diverse array of talent on display, the 2026 Grammy Awards promise to be an exciting showcase of musical achievement, highlighting the artistry of both Australian and international musicians.