Triple J Hottest 100 Greater Brisbane parties this Saturday

As argument rages about changing the date of Australia Day, the younger generation have already voted. Many now prefer to celebrate Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown on the Saturday instead. Here are 10 Triple J events happening in your area.

The Wiggles won Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown last year with a Tame Impala cover of ‘Elephant’ as patrons gathered around Brisbane to celebrate the day

Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown parties this Saturday have become the preferred celebration for the younger generation who are ditching traditional Australia Day BBQs.

It comes amid the recurring debate about changing the national day.

A recent poll showed 60 per cent of Australians still wanted to keep Australia Day on January 26.

But a majority of people under 35 were in favour of changing the date.

Many councils now no longer hold official celebrations, or have scaled them back.

In 2017, Triple J changed the date of its Hottest 100 Countdown from Australia Day to the nearest Saturday.

We take a look at 10 Triple J events happening across the Greater Brisbane area this Saturday.

2022 Triple J Hottest 100 celebrations at the Stock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane City

The Triffid, Newstead

The iconic music venue will host Hottest 100 Countdown Bingo, beer pong and exclusive cocktails.

The winner of Hottest 100 Countdown Bingo will win a double pass to any show at The Triffid in 2023.

The Crown Hotel, Lutwyche

The Crownie will be awarding prizes for top three countdown predictions, hosting yard games and organising a table tennis tournament.

The Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains

The Glen will be holding Australia Day events all week including a Hottest 100 Countdown party on Saturday.

As part of their “Aussie Week” specials, they offer a Jackaroo burger and Vegemite calzone, Aussie-themed cocktails and Aussie beer paddles.

The Boundary Hotel, West End

This busy watering hole will be awarding prizes to patrons for top three Countdown predictions and hosting a backyard party with BBQ specials.

Happy Valley Brewing Company, Stafford

Owners of Stafford’s newest microbrewery said they would be welcoming patrons this Saturday with freshly-tapped beers for the countdown.

“We will be cooking up a lunchtime treat of $2 snags and make sure to wear your party shirts as this will be a long one,” they said.

Children's music group The Wiggles won the Triple J Hottest 100 last year with 'Elephant', a Tame Impala cover

Jimboomba Tavern, Logan

This Saturday, Logan’s Jimboomba Tavern will feature food specials and a competition for best dressed Australian icon, with prizes for the winner.

Stock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane City

Brisbane City’s Stock Exchange Hotel will be holding a large event at its rooftop bar this Saturday after a successful Hottest 100 Countdown last year.

They will have games available on the rooftop and a preview of a Boiler Room DJ set.

Stockies will also feature a polaroid stand for punters to take a photo and will be offering souvenirs from their merchandise stand.

The Newmarket Hotel, Newmarket

Newmarket’s premier venue said “beers will be flowing, steaks will be grilling and the dance floor will be ready for a boogie” on Saturday for the countdown.

All in Brewing Co, Banyo

Banyo’s boutique brewhouse All in Brewing Co will give away a free pot of Session Ale to all punters wearing a band shirt, as they celebrate the Hottest 100 on Saturday.

The pub will also host a Tokyo Dog food truck from 12pm for lunch and dinner.

Tomcat, Fortitude Valley

The Valley’s lively music venue Tomcat will host the self-titled “unofficial Triple J Hottest 100 after-party.”

It will be a ticketed event with three indie rock bands playing from 7pm.