Australian TikTok Awards 2024 took place in Sydney, celebrating creativity and self-expression on the platform. The ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of creators and performers, with notable attendees including US singer JoJo Siwa. Bridey Drake was crowned creator of the year for her relatable videos about adulthood.
Australian TikTok Awards Recap
The 2024 Australian TikTok awards took place at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, featuring a star-studded lineup of creators and performers.
Ceremony Highlights
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The ceremony was a celebration of creativity and self-expression on TikTok.
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Host Robert Irwin brought out a live snake to entertain the audience.
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Branded T-shirts were shot into the crowd from an airgun.
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A dance performance featured performers dressed as bottles of skincare product.
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Onstage references were made to popular TikTok memes, such as the Four Seasons Orlando Baby.
Winners
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Bridey Drake was crowned TikTok creator of the year for her relatable videos about adulthood.
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Leah Halton won video of the year with a 12-second lip-sync video that has been watched 939m times.
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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, a scientist in his 70s, won high quality content creator category for his investigations and fact-based content.
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ABC personality Mr. Luke took out the learn on TikTok award for his infectious video updates about working with primary school students.
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Edgar’s Mission, a nonprofit that rescues neglected farm animals, won the TikTok for good award.
Notable Attendees
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US singer JoJo Siwa performed her song Karma and presented the music artist of the year award (won by an absent Royel Otis).
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Dr Karl Kruszelnicki spoke about the potential risks of social media regulation.
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Iain “Huey” Hewitson, a 76-year-old TV chef, was nominated in the food category.
Social Media Regulation
The federal government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s was mentioned briefly by NSW’s minister for youth, Rose Jackson. However, it did not dominate the conversation at the awards.
