TikTok Melbourne: Best content and accounts to follow in Victoria
TikTok has taken Melburnians by storm with even the Mighty Pies getting on board. See who you should be following online.
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Facebook and Instagram are no longer the app of choice for younger Australians with TikTok rising in popularity.
With video content moving beyond dance trends, there is content to suit everyone.
Comedians, social media influencers and even art historians are reaching new heights and fame through the popular app.
Some have seen their personal brands take off, booked gigs and are even living off the income they make through the platform.
Here are the accounts are trending across Melbourne and why their loyal followers keep tuning in.
Tina, @hangrybynature
With a whopping one million followers Tina uses her TikTok account to share the best food, travel and entertainment Melbourne has to offer.
Heath, @heathkirls
Although only 20 years old this Melburnian has drawn in 2.3 million followers by acting out everyday scenarios.
Victoria Devine, @victoria — devine
Financial Adviser and Founder of She’s on the Money, Victoria Divine’s account is dedicated to providing financial literacy to a millennial audience.
Mary McGillivray, @-theiconoclass
This TikTok account is bringing old art to a new audience with interesting videos explaining everything from stolen paintings to the art behind Bridgerton and Harry Potter. Mary McGillivray, aka @iconoclass, has recently been chosen to speak on a panel at the Australian International Documentary Conference discussing nonfiction video content.
Chantel Mila @mama-mila-
Mum of two Chantel Mila has a more than 224k followers on the app and specialises in cleaning videos, mum hacks and DIY styling.
Samantha Andrew @samanthandrew1
Popular comedian Samantha Andrew, who is performing at this month’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, has opened up about what helped her find fame on social media platform TikTok.
After starting an account during the height of Melbourne’s COVID lockdown, Andrew soon built up a profile which has a whopping 154,000 followers and more than six million likes.
Stefanie, @melbournechippychick
Stefanie is a female carpenter and a self proclaimed member of the Tradie Lady Club.
Abby Butler, @flabbygutler
Radio presenter and music enthusiast Abby Butler is responsible for getting a portion of Melburnians through the 2020 lockdown with artist suggestions and playlist compilations.
Mia, @miagoreng
This Melbourne guide does not miss a thing, with a giant content library of events in and around the city it’s no wonder this account is gaining followers each day.
Collingwood FC, @officialcollingwoodfc
We told you there was something for everyone and this official Pies account is steadily growing in followers. The Collingwood FC account is full of insights to the club’s and hilarious player fails.
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