

When the world couldn’t come to Australia, we truly took Australia to the world. The Aussie showcase: Locally-made TikTok videos that the world went wild for.Fun videos and relatable content immediately graduated to viral video status, catapulting creators into stars overnight as they danced and “Savaged” their way into the internet hall of fame: The Aussie sensations: The rising Australian stars of TikTok in 2020Ĭreators are at the heart of TikTok’s global community and this year, we saw Aussie creators go from everyday people to global superstars and cult heroes, showcasing the much-loved Australian spirit, culture, creativity and unique humour to the world.Many of the videos that came into our homes through our phones, allowed us to join in from wherever we were – from social movements to mesmerising rhythmic lip syncs and dancing carefree in public, here are the global videos that Aussies loved and laughed at in 2020:

In a year where we were physically separated, the community came together on TikTok to find joy, connections and a reason to smile.

We’re excited to be celebrating the top 100 TikTok creators, trends and videos that inspired Australians (and the world) this year. We’re overjoyed to have been part of this amazing community and to see Australian creators bringing happiness and inspiration to people all over the world”.Īs we reach the end of 2020, we’re taking a moment to look back on the impact that you as the TikTok community have made on every facet of Australian culture and life.įrom the Aussies who gained cult status, built international careers and joined the internet hall of fame, to the adorable pets who jumpstyled across our #fyp, the local indie acts who broke big via your feed, the creators who turned TikTok fans into small business success, those who had Australians laughing about what makes us unique and the ones who encouraged us to stay healthy, experiment with new recipes, try a fresh look, do a dance, or jump on the viral trends that gave us connection with people from everywhere. “While things have been tough in many ways, Australians have joined people from around the globe to share of their experiences, find some light relief, have fun and come together on TikTok. TikTok General Manager, Australia and New Zealand Lee Hunter, said: “2020 has been an unexpected and difficult year for everyone and we’ve all faced our own unique challenges, big and small. From devastating bushfires, to a global pandemic that introduced us to social distancing and loss, to community hardships and personal and economic uncertainty the world over, 2020 was one for the history books. This has never been more important than in 2020. It’s also a place to find your community, no matter your interests. TikTok has always been about bringing people together to inspire each other and share moments of joy.
