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Introducing the Class of 2017 of the YouTube NextUp Mumbai

 This April, we announced that YouTube NextUp was back in action in India. The sheer quantity and quality of entries we received in the last couple of weeks were a true testimony to the breadth of creative talent in the country.

We received entries  from multiple cities and in numerous languages. The array of content genres was just as diverse, including regional comedy, tech, food, DIY, vlogs, fashion and beauty, gaming and music. We can’t wait to see what else our creators will come out with next.  

The winners (in no particular order) of the YouTube NextUp Mumbai Class of 2017 for YouTube NextUp Mumbai are:


NextUp winners will get to be a part of a weeklong Creator Camp at YouTube Space Mumbai from July 10 to July 14, 2017 where they will team up with production experts to learn about and perfect their camera work, lighting, sound, and writing skills. They’ll also get to hear from some of the NextUp alumni about their journeys on YouTube and explore possibilities of collaborating with other fast-rising creators in the program.

Winners will also receive some cool prizes such as a voucher worth INR 130,000 for production gear, channel strategy consultations, and invites to exclusive events. And as an exciting new perk for this year’s NextUp class, one channel from each NextUp camp in 2016-17 will be invited to attend a global creator camp at YouTube Space Los Angeles at the end of 2017.

Kudos folks! We can’t wait to see you at YouTube Space Mumbai.

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YouTube NextUp is back in India — enter now for a chance to be a part of NextUp’s Class of 2017!

Whether you are passionate about sharing your recipes with the world like Kabita's Kitchen, or are a tech whiz like Technical Guruji, YouTube is committed to supporting you at every step of your creator journey. As a part of our quest to hone the next generation of talent on YouTube, we are bringing back the YouTube NextUp program across YouTube Spaces globally this year — and yes, it is back in Mumbai.  

Last year in 2016, NextUp made its debut in India, where 30 winners were selected from a diverse group of entries that surpassed boundaries of language, region, or content genre. We hosted the winners at YouTube Space Mumbai at Whistling Woods International for a week long creator camp where they learned about production techniques, participated in scripting workshops, collaborated with other creators, and had a lot of fun making new videos.  



As you can see, NextUp has helped many creators turbocharge their channels and expand their online presence. Last year’s NextUp alumni such as Sejal Kumar & Ur Indian Consumer (among others) walked the YouTube FanFest red carpet for the first time and Mumbiker Nikhil even performed on stage in front of 7500 screaming fans in Mumbai. Sign up for NextUp to see if this can be you!
So who’s NextUp? We’re looking for passionate and motivated YouTube creators who are ready to create more compelling stories with better production skills; those who are seeking mentorship from production and channel development experts, and eager participants looking for an opportunity to collaborate with talented creators and be a part of the global NextUp community.  
Up to 12 YouTube channels from India will be selected as winners to join the NextUp class of 2017 at YouTube Space Mumbai. If selected, you will be eligible to receive:
  • Week-long creator camp at YouTube Space Mumbai
  • Voucher of INR 130,000 for video production equipment
  • Ongoing account management by the YouTube Partnerships team
  • Opportunity to meet and learn from the NextUp Alumni and some of the fast fast-rising creators in India
  • *new for 2017* One channel from each NextUp camp in 2016-17 will be invited to attend a global creator camp at YouTube Space LA at the end of 2017
To enter the India YouTube NextUp contest, see full details (including the eligibility requirements and contest rules) at youtube.com/nextup. We’re excited to see what you’ll come up with!

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Introducing the Winners and Class of 2016 of the YouTube NextUp, Mumbai

This July, we announced that YouTube NextUp was back in action in India. Over the last couple of weeks, some of India’s most exciting creative talent sent us their entries for NextUp, a contest which aims to discover the next generation of YouTube stars.

The entries we received came from multiple cities spanning the country from Kanyakumari in southernmost tip, Assam in the far east, and Jamnagar in the west to name a few. The array of content genres was just as diverse, including regional comedy, tech, food, visual effects, animation, vlogs, fashion and beauty, gaming and music, in as many as six different languages. This truly speaks volumes about the diversity of YouTube creators in India, and we can’t wait to see what else our creators will come out with next.  

We’re excited to announce the Class of 2016 for our YouTube NextUp Mumbai.

*Drum roll*

The winners, in no particular order, are as follows:

NextUp winners get to be a part of a weeklong Creator Camp at YouTube Space Mumbai from September 19 to September 23, 2016 where they will team up with production experts to learn about and perfect their camera work, lighting, sound, and writing skills. They’ll also get to hear from some of the country’s top creators about their journeys on YouTube and explore possibilities of doing collaboration with other fast-rising creators in the program.

Winners also receive some cool prizes such as a voucher worth US$2,500 for production gear, channel strategy consultations, and invites to exclusive events.

Kudos folks! We can’t wait to see you at the Space.

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Enter for a chance to be a part of YouTube NextUp class of 2016!

Whether you’re a stand up comedian like Kenny Sebastian, or recording soulful covers of Bollywood songs like Shirley Setia, YouTube can help you find and broadcast your voice. We want to help creators do even more. Since its launch in 2011, NextUp has helped over 250 YouTube creators from 15 countries to turbocharge their YouTube channels. That’s why we’re so excited that NextUp is coming back to India again today.
Up to 32 YouTube channels from India will be selected as winners of NextUp contests to join the NextUp class of 2016, and be part of a global community of NextUp creators who have benefited from the workshops and mentorship programs.
So who’s next up? We’re looking for passionate, motivated and inspiring YouTube creators. Sharpen your production skills to tell more compelling stories and receive mentorship from production and channel development professionals, alongside other talented creators.
If you are selected to join the NextUp class of 2016, you are eligible to receive:
  • A US$2,500 voucher for production equipment to help you make your video dreams a reality.
  • A spot at a week-long creator camp at the YouTube Space Mumbai. You’ll team up with production experts to harness new techniques in camera, lighting, and sound, and receive coaching from YouTube Partnerships team on how to grow your audience.
  • Mentorship by YouTube NextUp grads, plus the opportunity to meet and work with other fast-rising creators. Could there be a better way to set off some truly awesome collaborations?
To enter the India YouTube NextUp contest, see full details (including the eligibility requirements and contest rules) at youtube.com/nextup. We’re excited to see what you’ll come up with next on YouTube!

Posted by Rajant Meshram, YouTube Online Partnerships Lead