The world’s first social media ban for young people took effect in Australia in December 2025, prompting other countries, including the UK, to consider following suit.
Lowery, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, said he “does everything” on social media to promote his music.
“It’s the only free marketing you can do,” he said.
After getting his first taste of social media at 15, Lowery said he began to gain a following in 2022 when he started to post short, funny songs reacting to TikTok videos.
Lowery’s three most‑watched TikTok videos have reached 54.8 million, 33.1 million and 24.5 million views.
“I think they (the government) should ban it. I don’t think there are any problems in banning it,” he said.
“There are huge pros to social media. Young people are able to learn on social media, people are more connected to news nowadays, for example.”
“The negatives are so crazy, especially for a young brain. It’s so addictive.”
Lowery, who said he had seen an older family member scrolling on their phone for hours, added: “I just don’t think they need to be on social media at all. Why would an under 16-year-old need to be on social media?”