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A billion reasons to celebrate music on YouTube

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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What song is this?

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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Here’s your front row invite to Coachella 2015 - live on YouTube April 10-12

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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Create a custom Coachella avatar by uploading a photo, then decorating with Coachella graphics, before sharing it with your friends.

Browse an interactive map of the entire festival grounds and access photos taken from your virtual location.

Schedule your live stream experience with a timetable that automatically updates based on your local time and channel you are watching.

Learn about the performing acts via interactive profiles.

Coachella’s YouTube channelsights and sounds of Coachellas pastAli Rivera and Brian Anderson, YouTube Music, recently watched "Years & Years - King."

Music on YouTube that hits the right note

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

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Introducing YouTube Music Key betaYouTube Music Key betaGoogle Play Musicexpert-curated playlistsyoutube.com/musickeyThe YouTube Music team recently watched “Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' - YouTube Mix.”

Get happy tonight with Pharrell and Spike Lee, live from the Apollo Theater

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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Coachella 2013 - Live on YouTube

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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YouTube Just Got Hotter: Views Added to Billboard’s Charts

Thursday, February 21, 2013

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A-Pop Channel Brings the Best Pop From Asia to You

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Calling all Beliebers! Ask Justin a question on YouTube Presents

Friday, June 15, 2012

talented little kid posting videosJustin BieberYouTube Presentsyoutube.com/kidrauhlyoutube.com/presentsJimmy Fallonyoutube.com/presentsSarah Bardeen, music community manager, recently watched “Justin Bieber’s Backstage Interview at Capital FM’s Summertime Ball 2012.”

Sing it! YouTube opens the door for more songwriters, publishers and content creators

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

YouTubeBMG Rights ManagementChristian Copyright SolutionsABKCO Music, Inc.Songs Music PublishingWords & Music, Copyright AdministrationMusic ServicesReservoir Media ManagementSongs of VirtualContent IDNMPA / Harry Fox AgencyElizabeth Moody, head of strategic partner development, YouTube Music, recently watched "Of Monsters and Men, Little Talks, Live from Music Hall of Williamsburg, 4/5/12."

Vivid LIVE from Sydney Opera House puts you in the FRONTROW

Friday, May 25, 2012

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We kicked off today with German design collective URBANSCREEN lighting the sails of Sydney Opera House

Tuesday, May 29, from 6:00pm AEST / 1:00am PST: Grammy award-winning English singer Imogen Heap, in an intimate recital with a spectacular Sydney Harbour backdrop

Thursday, May 31, from 9:50pm AEST / 4:50am PST: Our very own The Temper Trap, debuting their new album in the Concert Hall, with footage from the event available on YouTube following the performance

Saturday, June 2, from 9:00pm AEST / 4:00am PST: Brazilian electronica mastermind Amon Tobin in an audiovisual spectacle taking projection mapping and electronic performance to new heights

youtube.com/sohfestivalErnesto Soriano, YouTube Australia, recently watched “Seekae 3.”

YouTube Presents K-Pop stars in Mountain View, California

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Update:YouTube PresentsaddedMusicMBCShoreline AmphitheatrewebsiteYouTube PresentsGirls’ GenerationWonder GirlsTVXQSuper Junior, f(x)BEASTKARAMBLAQSistarK-Pop Music MondaysSeon-Jeong (Sun) Lee, YouTube marketing manager for Asia-Pacific, recently watched “Girls’ Generation - The Boys.”

See what happens when Gary Oldman directs Jack White’s live show

Friday, April 27, 2012

The American Express Unstaged series, in partnership with Vevo and YouTube, matches a musical act with a visionary director to create a unique online experience. Previous match-ups have included Duran Duran directed by David Lynch, Arcade Fire directed by Terry Gilliam, and My Morning Jacket directed by Todd Haynes.

Tonight at 6pm PT, Gary Oldman will direct the live stream of a very special performance from Jack White. At a time when White is embarking on a brand new solo project, with his album Blunderbuss performing well both critically and commercially, we're excited to see what he brings to the stage of New York City's Webster Hall!

Watch the show unfold on Jack White's official channel.

Tim Partridge, music marketing manager, recently watched "Metronomy - The Bay."

Coachella 2012 - Live on YouTube

Thursday, April 12, 2012

One of the best line-ups in music? Three days of live concerts? In the desert? Say yes to Coachella 2012, coming to you all weekend on YouTube!

Since 2001, the the Coachella Music and Arts festival has brought thousands of fans to southern California to kick off the music festival season in style. For the second year, YouTube will be live streaming the action, with a three day broadcast of the festival, presented by State Farm.

We’re not sure if it’s the promise of a weekend in Palm Springs, but Coachella always manages to pull together one the most impressive and diverse festival line-ups. YouTube will be streaming more than 60 artists over the weekend, including The Black Keys, Swedish House Mafia, Miike Snow, Andrew Bird, Florence + The Machine, and one of this year’s biggest breakthrough acts, Gotye.

It all begins at 3:50pm PT this Friday, and you can check Coachella’s YouTube Channel for the latest schedule.

Tim Partridge, music marketing manager, recently watched "tUnE-yArDs - ‘My Country’."

Experience live music that matches your energy with The Switch

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Selamat datang, YouTube Malaysia!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Get More Into: Australia’s Laneway Festival

Friday, February 24, 2012

Since we missed Music Tuesday this week, we wanted to take you back to Australia for another dose of the local music scene. Enjoy!big-time dream-popbig-haired rock & rollpumped up kicksrockabilly licksmodern-day lullabiesBig Day OutSt. Jerome’s Laneway Festival

The Horrors get into psychadelic pop and out-of-this world sounds of Connan Mockasin

Multi-instrumentalist, arranger, producer and vocalist Jonti talks big beats and big sounds of Flying Lotus

Hear what outstanding female vocalist have inspired The Drums to come together as a band

Recorded in their same hometown, Twin Shadows’ At My Heels brings laughs & tears to electronic pop duo Chairlift

M83, known the world over for reverb effects and loud instrumentals, has his first encounter with the electronic music of Jean Michel Jarre

right here on YouTubeErnesto Soriano III, YouTube Australia, recently watched “Toro y Moi ‘Still Sound’.”

Get More Into: Big Day Out and the Australian music scene

Friday, February 17, 2012

Shaun White, anyone?what YouTube videos get them pumped uplive streamed sustainable arts & music festivalBig Day OutThe Vaccineswhat live gigsThe Living Endtheir favorite 80s anthemsFoster The Peoplewatch what mischievious musiciansErnesto Soriano III, YouTube Australia, recently watched “The Vaccines: Wetsuit instagram video.”

Madonna premieres “Give Me All Your Luvin” on YouTube

Friday, February 3, 2012

Madonna YouTube ChannelYouTube Ad Blitz Channelpre-order it nowGoogle+ profilebehind-the-scenes photosCraig McFadden, YouTube Partner Development, recently watched “‘W.E.’ - Official Trailer.”

Get in the DJ booth with Tiësto

Saturday, January 21, 2012

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