YouTube FanFest returns to Manila on May 12

YOUTUBE has announces the return of YouTube FanFest to Manila for its third year. It will be held on May 12 at the World Trade Center.

YouTube FanFest, co-presented by Globe Telecoms, is a live performance showcasing some of the biggest YouTube stars from the Philippines and around the world, and a festival connecting them with fans.

This year’s lineup features a mix of talented international “creators”: Lilly Singh aka IISuperwomanII, Alex Wassabi, LaurDIY, Jayden Rodrigues, JuNCurryAhn, Megan Nicole, Matt Steffanina, and local talents Janina Vela, Kristel Fulgar, Lloyd Cadena, Mikey Bustos, Ranz Kyle and Niana Guerrero, Wil Dasovich, and Alienette Coldfire. As part of this year’s FanFest, fans will get to explore the YouTube Creator Fair which will let them get close and personal with the performers, and also let them try their own hand at shooting and uploading YouTube videos in themed booths and studios.

The Filipino YouTube community is one of the world’s fastest-growing: in the past year alone, YouTube’s watchtime on mobile grew by 65%, while hours of uploaded content grew by over 145% in the Philippines. Today, over 70 channels in the Philippines have been awarded a Silver Play Button (100k+ subscribers), and eight channels have been awarded a Gold Play Button ( 1 million+ subscribers).

“We’re delighted to host YouTube FanFest again in the Philippines for the third time to celebrate this new generation of YouTube stars, and welcome some of our most popular global YouTube creators back to the Philippines. They love coming here because of Filipino fans’ energy and enthusiasm — we can’t wait to come back!” said David Powell, director of Online Partnerships and Development, YouTube Asia Pacific.

Tickets are available via TicketWorld Manila. YouTube creators will also be giving away tickets to the show and meet & greet sessions via their social media channels. For details, visit www. youtubefanfest.com/ph.