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Lords of Byron Bay
[edit]Lords of Byron Bay is an Australian digital media brand and viral content publisher based in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Founded in 2017, the account has gained a cult following for its unfiltered documentation of local surf culture, social dynamics, and offbeat happenings in the Byron Bay region. The brand primarily operates through its Instagram account @lordsofbyronbay, where it curates short-form video content blending humor, candid local moments, and viral commentary.
History
[edit]Lords of Byron Bay was created in 2017 as a visual and cultural response to the rapid gentrification and growing social divide in Byron Bay. Using satirical storytelling and observational media, the account quickly gained traction for its raw, often irreverent portrayal of beach life, backpacker culture, and the day-to-day chaos of a highly touristed town.
The account’s popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic when one of its videos — depicting a man hoarding toilet paper — went viral nationally. The footage was featured in a segment by 7NEWS Australia, prompting widespread commentary on panic buying and online shaming.[1]
Media Coverage
[edit]Lords of Byron Bay has been featured or cited in a range of Australian and international media outlets, often as the original source of viral footage from the Byron region. Notable examples include:
- 7NEWS Australia – for video footage of a man hoarding toilet paper during the early pandemic response in 2020.
- NBN News – for documenting a car fire in Suffolk Park.[2]
- Daily Mail / Jam Press – for recurring content syndication, particularly beach parties, community behavior, and cultural clashes in Byron Bay.
- BeachGrit – for its cultural proximity to surf reporting and humor in digital surf culture.
- TomsGuide and The Project (10Play) – have also mentioned or referenced content in media roundups involving viral Australian video content.
Content and Style
[edit]Lords of Byron Bay is known for its lo-fi aesthetic, punchy captions, and a tone that mixes satire with sincere documentation. The account often reposts community-submitted footage, while also producing original reels and short-form skits. Despite its irreverent style, the account has become a touchstone for understanding the cultural contradictions and surf mythology of modern Byron Bay.
Collaborations and Commercial Work
[edit]In addition to viral media, Lords of Byron Bay operates as a boutique creative studio. The brand has worked with local businesses on branded content and short-form campaigns that emphasize storytelling over traditional marketing.
In 2024, Lords of Byron Bay collaborated with artist and professional surfer Ozzie Wright on a limited-edition run of apparel featuring original artwork.
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- https://news.com.au/national/nsw-act/locals-furious-after-hundreds-attend-christmas-day-party-in-byron-bay/news-story/0b90d39e4c6f9a4a4fdf7d080e8c3ad2
- Daily Mail via Jam Press (multiple articles)
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