Northern NSW TikTok: 12 up-and-coming stars in Lismore, Byron Bay
These are the TikTok influencers making waves along the Far North Coast. Read why you need to follow them.
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Social media influencers from all over the world are gaining traction for their travel vlogs in the Northern Rivers.
But these are the local homegrown TikTok creators making their mark.
@thevatadrokas – 7022 Followers 190.8k Likes
This is a wholesome family account showcasing Byron Bay local Jess Vatadrokas, her Fijian husband Laisena, and their kids.
They travel back and forth between Fiji and Byron Bay, sharing their exciting adventures through vlogs on their TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
“No matter where we go, there‘s always grooving, shaking and mischief-making!” their bio reads.
@ellaasweeneyy – 762 Followers 40.1K Likes
Ella Sweeney is a health, fitness and wellness influencer living in Byron Bay.
“My Instagram focuses on helping my followers become the best versions of themselves and feeling confident in who they are,” her Collabstr reads.
“I educate them through showing what I personally do and by updating them with the latest fashion trends, beauty trends etc.
“I love taking photos at my beautiful beach home. Creating content for brands is a huge passion of mine!”
@sewunique_byronbay – 222 Followers 1185 Likes
Penelope Joy showcases her creative and unique sewing skills. Turning “fugly” op shop items into fashion-forward and exciting clothes to stand out in the Byron Bay crowd.
@wearingtoday – 2881 Followers 77.9k Likes
If you like people watching, you’ll love Wearing Today Byron Bay, a TikTok account scoping out what the Byron Baes are rocking.
@Scottybrizzle – 111 Followers and 1364 Likes
Scotty Brizzle is a professional “gasbagger” from the Northern Rivers. The comedian and video creator produces great skits on his TikTok.
He also did an incredible job of covering the human impact of the Lismore floods in February, which you can also find on his Instagram account.
You can follow his YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @scottybrizzle
@sophiekovic – 156.2K Followers 5.5M Likes
Sophie Kovic is a lifestyle content creator who grew up in Byron Bay. She has taken the unique approach of setting up an off-the-grid “tiny house community farm living” situation.
She is also the founder of Seed & Sprout, an ethical lifestyle brand selling everything from soaps to homemaking times.
You can follow her fascinating journey on TikTok.
@jeffreyjkieffer – 409.7K Followers 30.5M Likes
Jeff Kieffer is a travel and lifestyle creative based in Byron Bay, “sharing simple joys in the outdoors”.
His TikTok content features tropical landscapes and coastal scenes, to “inspire my audience to get outdoors and find peace in nature”, his Collabstr reads.
He charges $1000 for a 30-second sponsored video.
@ByronBaysoba – 83 Followers 406 Likes
And if you’re hungry, check out ByronBaysoba. This lifestyle and cooking account shows you some great recipes out of Byron Bay to keep fit.
@Courtneybyronbay – 2126 Followers 78K Likes
Courtney creates TikTok videos of herself and her friends’ adventures in Byron Bay and lots of cute videos with her boyfriend Dylan.
@eliza.tighe – 381 Followers 9445 Likes
Eliza Tighe is an up and comer on the Northern Rivers TikTok scene, producing funny content, often terrorising her boyfriend in skits.
She also was in the February 28 flood, and captured footage of the devastation.
@ohheyitsjustmebec – 161 Followers 1465 Likes
This solo mum exploring Northern NSW in a VW Kombi may not have much of a following, but she’s got the stuff of a star.
Kyogle’s Bec Townsend just had some trouble with her iconic van, but she’s now back on the road and you can follower her adventures.
@tommacmusic – 130 Followers 1334 Likes
Hailing from Victoria, Tom Mac is a travelling artist who you can regularly find performing in Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers on his way to the Gold Coast as he travels around the country. Keep an eye out if he’s dropping into a town near you.
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