High profile Aussie radio hosts make Rolling Stone’s Icons Issue

High profile radio hosts Hamish & Andy and Dave Hughes have made the list of Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s 50 most iconic stars from Australia and Aotearoa.

Having hit the stands this week, this special collectors’ edition of the magazine is sure to attract debate, as it celebrates 50 living icons across screen (TV and film), music and comedy, who have broken boundaries, shattered ceilings and opened doors.

The Brag Media’s Editor-in-chief Poppy Reid says “Rolling Stone AU/NZ is renowned for its lists and we take the responsibility of anointing the most worthy entertainment careerists and cultural impact drivers very seriously.”

“We went back and forth questioning what makes an icon, the kind of impact they have on culture and if career longevity matters. We also added consistent relevancy, innovation, accolades and global influence to our ‘must-have’ criteria.”

The full list, in alphabetical order, is below:

• Angus Young – AC/DC co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter
• Bic Runga – singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist pop singer
• Carl Barron – comedian
• Cate Blanchett – actor
• Chris Hemsworth – actor
• Chris Lilley – Australian actor & comedian
• Dame Hinewehi Mohi – musician & producer
• Daniel Johns – musician & singer/songwriter
• Dave Hughes – comedian
• Deborah Mailman – actor
• Elle Macpherson – model, actor, presenter & entrepreneur
• Eric Bana – actor
• Finn Brothers (Neil & Tim) – musicians
• Flea – musician & actor
• Hamish & Andy – comedy duo/presenters
• Hannah Gadsby – comedian
• Hugh Jackman – actor
• Iggy Azalea – rapper
• Jacki Weaver – actor
• Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) – musicians & comedians
• Jessica Mauboy – singer/songwriter
• Jim Jefferies – comedian & actor
• Jimmy Barnes – singer
• Joel Little – record producer & musician
• John Farnham – singer
• Julia Morris – comedian & presenter
• Keith Urban – singer & guitarist
• Kevin Parker – singer/songwriter, producer & DJ
• Kylie Minogue – singer
• Lee Lin Chin – news journalist & television presenter
• Magda Szubanski – comedy actor & writer
• Margot Robbie – actor & film producer
• Naomi Watts – actor
• Nick Cave – musician & actor
• Nicole Kidman – actor & film producer
• Paul Hogan – actor
• Paul Kelly – rock singer/songwriter
• Rebel Wilson – actor & comedian
• Rhys Darby – actor & comedian
• Richard Wilkins – TV & radio presenter
• Rosé (Blackpink) – K-pop singer & dancer
• Rose Byrne – actor
• Rose Matafeo – comedian & actor
• Russell Crowe – actor & musician
• Sam Neill – actor
• Sia – singer/songwriter
• Taika Waititi – filmmaker & actor
• Temuera Morrison – actor
• Tina Arena – singer/songwriter
• Toni Collette – actor