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Cure Festival FOMO and watch Coachella Exclusively on YouTube - tune in to watch live April 15-17

Monday, April 11, 2016

Not everyone can make it to the California desert, but it doesn’t mean you have to have fear of missing out on Coachella. Powered by Samsung Canada, Canadian music fans can get closer to the music they love and catch performances from emerging artists to the biggest acts on Coachella’s YouTube Channel from April 15 to 17 on any screen where you watch YouTube.
You can further enhance your experience with several new features on Coachella’s YouTube Channel this year:

You’ll have the freedom to choose from three live stream channels and a video-on-demand hub to see highlights and performance footage throughout the weekend.

You can click on the interactive personalized schedule to customize your live viewing experience. The live stream channel will change automatically based on your schedule.

The channel features an all-inclusive social feed and highlight posts to see images, moments, and discussions around the festival.

Enjoy a mobile-optimized experience at CoachellaLive.com.

Be sure to stay tuned in here to find out which artists will be in the live stream and subscribe to Coachella’s YouTube channel to watch the latest videos and even relive past performances.
Enjoy!
Posted by Ali Rivera and Brian Anderson, YouTube Music

#YouTubeRewind 2015: Canada’s top trending videos

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The awakening of the Force after 10 long years, a much-anticipated Hello from an old musical friend, and the question on everyone’s mind -- these were some of the YouTube moments that captivated Canadians in 2015. We laughed, we cried and we did our best Whip/Nae Nae a bajillion times. Oh - and we celebrated a very important 10th birthday!
But before we call it a wrap on the year in YouTube, let’s take a look at the videos Canadians shared, liked, parodied and talked about in 2015.
Top Trending Videos in Canada
The Top Trending Videos shot to the top of the “must-watch” list as Canadians shared, liked and watched again and again. YouTube is the white hot centre of pop culture, where fans, pranksters, tiny tots and scientists can share their voice and talent no matter where they are from or what their age or point of view.

Silento- Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) #WatchMeDanceOn by beautee132

Crazy Plastic Ball PRANK!! by RomanAtwood

6ft Man in 6ft Giant Water Balloon - 4K by The Slow Mo Guys

Dover Police DashCam Confessional (Shake it Off) by The Dover Police

Golden boy Calum Scott hits the right note | Audition Week 1 | Britain's Got Talent 2015 by BritainsGotTalent09

Surprising Applications of the Magnus Effect by Veritasium

Twins Come Out To Dad by Rhodes Bros

What Colour Is This Dress? (SOLVED with SCIENCE) by AsapSCIENCE

EPIC CATCH!!! Dashing Thru the Snow - CN Train 406 West at Salisbury, NB (Feb 3, 2015) by containerman2

First Place - Blue Jays Pennant Race/Parody Song by Adam Jesin

Top Trending Music Videos in Canada for 2015
It's a fact that music videos are the one of, if not the, most viewed and searched for online video content. 2015 saw artists turn to music videos to tell stories with longer narratives, revive the classic ‘dance’ video, and to show off their star-studded squad. 2015’s top 10 music videos were collectively played over 6.8 billion times from channels with 73+ million subscribers.

See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack by Wiz Khalifa

Sugar by Maroon 5

Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Music Video) by Major Lazer

Love Me Like You Do (Official Video) by Ellie Goulding

Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar by Taylor Swift

Hello by Adele

Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler (Official Video) by Sia

Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official) by Silentó

The Hills by The Weeknd

What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber

2015 Canadian Year-end YouTube Ads Leaderboard
Since YouTube launched skippable ads five years ago, ads have gone from something you fast forward to something you choose to watch. This year’s top trending ads demonstrate that brands are now developing ads that are meant to entertain and inspire, not just persuade.

Clash of Clans: Revenge (Official Super Bowl TV Commercial) by OfficialClashOfClans

Great Plan (Official TV Commercial) by OfficialBoomBeach

Always #LikeAGirl - Unstoppable by AlwaysBrand

#BestBuds | 2015 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial “Lost Dog” by Budweiser

Dove Men+Care shares your first fatherhood moments this Father’s Day by dovemencareus

Reebok - Freak Show - Be More Human by Reebok

Duracell Star Wars Commercial: Battle for Christmas Morning by OfficialDuracell

“The Recital” by Quaker Canada

#WhoWillYouHelp by ONgov

Tim Hortons Drive Thru Rookies with Sid & Nate by TimHortons

Top Trending Trailer Videos in Canada for 2015
Before millions of people go to the movies, they turn to YouTube. When it comes to highly anticipated films, like the new Star Wars or latest Avengers installment, trailers have become more than just a fun way to hook audiences on the story, they have become an essential tool to engage a loyal fan base.

The Force Awakens Trailer (Official) by Star Wars

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer by Warner Bros. Pictures

Disney's Frozen Fever Trailer by Walt Disney Animation Studios

New Avengers Trailer Arrives - Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2 by Marvel Entertainment

Ted 2 - Official Trailer by Universal Pictures

Minions Official Trailer #2 (2015) - Despicable Me Prequel by Movieclips Trailers

Star Wars Battlefront Reveal Trailer by EAStarWars

Fallout 4 - Official Trailer by Bethesda Softworks

Way Too Wonderland Official Trailer by Ever After High

Narcos - MyName - 15Sec - 1920x1080 - EN - POST by NewonNetflix

And that’s just what made it to the top of Canada’s list - you can check out which videos made the global list of top trending videos at www.youtube.ca/rewind. Posted by Jenn Kaiser, Communications Manager, YouTube Canada.

Buffer Festival: Tune in to meet your favourite YouTube stars live - in person or online!

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Today’s guest blog post is from our friends at Buffer Festival 2015. Ten years have now passed since the first YouTube video was uploaded - an 18-second clip about how cool elephants are shot at the San Diego Zoo. Today YouTube has grown to become the biggest video platform on the web, and fans have turned creators into the biggest names in entertainment. As long as most of us can remember, celebrities have existed in a separate world; fans can admire from afar, but any meaningful interaction is strictly off-limits. For the third year, Buffer Festival shows us how celebrity criteria has changed in the past decade and the value of meaningful, authentic engagement. This weekend, many of the most acclaimed YouTube creators will be in Toronto for Buffer Festival. Fans will have a chance to meet the YouTubers whose lives they have been following online and speak to them in person, taking selfies and recording videos along the way. For the first time this year, we’ll also be livestreaming the red carpet of our Gala Premiere. Starting at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, October 23, tune into Much.com or YouTube to catch the red carpet live, as well as premiere videos from some of YouTube’s most notable personalities such as Shay Carl, Jus Reign, Matthew Santoro, Toby Turner and more!

Festival attendees will get the chance to see their favourite YouTubers’ work in theatres throughout the city. From comedy sketches to the world of beauty and DIY, this year’s screenings offer something for everyone from the gamer to the fashionista. For aspiring YouTube Creators, we’re excited to announce Creator Day, a chance for emerging creators to learn from the professionals, with successful YouTubers, industry professionals and YouTube experts offering guidance on a variety of topics relevant to their trade, such as videography, editing, and monetizing content.

Last year, thousands of fans came out to meet their favourite YouTube stars and get a first glance at their new videos. The breakout success of Buffer Festival and its creators demonstrates loud and clear just how much Canada loves YouTube and the creators who delight us, make us think and make us laugh. To see your YouTube idols live, you can purchase tickets for Buffer Festival this weekend at BufferFestival.com/Tickets. Posted by the Organizers of Buffer Festival.

YouTube takes to the airwaves with YouTube Hits on Rogers Radio stations

Friday, September 4, 2015

Canada’s favourite YouTubers are getting a new way to connect with their fans this week, with the launch of YouTube Hits on Rogers Radio.
YouTube Hits is the first of its kind in Canada and will reflect the amazing world of YouTube. Each week, the show will feature a rotating cast of Canadian and international YouTube stars, and feature a blend of established and emerging artists based on YouTube viewership to reveal what Canadians and the world are watching online.

YouTube has always been a place for fans and artists to discover and connect, just as radio has long been a place to listen to your favourite stars and learn about emerging talent. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Rogers to launch YouTube Hits on terrestrial radio - to support great new music from today’s biggest names and to help uncover rising stars.
Hosted by Rogers Radio personalities Blake Carter and Adam Wylde (Blake & Wylde, KiSS 92.5), the weekly hour-long show will highlight the hottest music, trends and topics. The first show will include on-air appearances by four Canadian YouTube stars Daniela Andrade (700,000 subscribers) ConvosWith2YrOld (790,000 subscribers), MakeUpByEman (350,000 subscribers) and Corey Vidal (225,000 subscribers).
YouTube Hits will air every weekend beginning Saturday, Sept. 5 across the country on Rogers's top-rated youth brands. Check local listings for times and details of upcoming guests.
Posted by Jenn Kaiser, Communications Manager, YouTube Canada

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Cure Festival FOMO and watch Coachella Exclusively on YouTube - tune in to watch live April 15-17

#YouTubeRewind 2015: Canada’s top trending videos

Buffer Festival: Tune in to meet your favourite YouTube stars live - in person or online!

YouTube takes to the airwaves with YouTube Hits on Rogers Radio stations

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