Sounds of Australia 2024

What do Doctor Who, an ultrasonic bat and a talking clock have in common? They were all added to the Sounds of Australia collection in 2024.

Sounds of Australia is the NFSA’s annual capsule of iconic audio moments, honouring recordings which have resonated deeply with communities and audiences across the country.

Every year, we team up with a panel of audio experts – and you – to select the standout recordings that capture our national soundtrack.

The selections added to Sounds of Australia in 2024 capture the voices, beats and stories that define our nation – from Tina Arena’s anthem 'Chains' to the haunting final call of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle.

Read Sounds of Australia 2024 – Inside our Sounds, a feature that dives deeper into the 2024 capsule, unpacking the cultural, historical and emotional significance of each recording.

There are now nearly 200 sounds in the complete Sounds of Australia list.

WARNING: this collection contains names, images or voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.