Under 30s station TikTok Trending expands to Canberra

ARN and TikTok have announced that TikTok Trending – the DAB+ station for under-30s – will continue to grow in 2025, expanding its reach to Canberra.

Described as TikTok for your ears when your eyes are busy, TikTok Trending broadcasts 24/7 on ARN’s iHeart and across DAB+, its  eclectic mix of music decided by TikTok users themselves.

Since launching in 2021 as the world’s first official TikTok station showcasing trending music, hashtags and themes based on TikTok insights, TikTok Trending has become a popular destination for music discovery.

Powered by TikTok insights and data, the music continuously evolves.

The station currently engages over 250,000 unique under-30s across Australia each week.

Now, in addition to its established presence in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, TikTok Trending has expanded into Canberra, creating new opportunities for advertisers looking to connect with younger audiences across both digital and linear platforms.

Corey Layton, ARN’s Head of Digital Audio, says “TikTok Trending has redefined Australian radio, combining the cultural impact of TikTok with the strength of radio’s reach. Its success with younger audiences and recognition as the Most Innovative DAB Format at the 2023 ACRA Awards speaks volumes.”

Brett “Nozz” Nossiter, ARN’s Head of Content – Digital Radio, adds “We’re excited to see the station continue to grow and evolve, and the expansion into Canberra is just the start of what’s next in 2025.”

Ollie Wards, Director of Music, TikTok AUNZ says “TikTok is where sound and music become culture. And now, TikTok Trending transforms our platform’s music discovery into a 24/7 radio experience. Listeners can hear the viral tracks that are exploding on TikTok, iconic songs that have defined our platform over the past five years, and fresh new Australian music.”

Stream TikTok Trending on DAB+ in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra, on smart speakers and the free iHeart app.