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YouTube for Artists
Where Music Grows
Promote your music. Find your fans. Turn your passion into a career on YouTube.
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Foundry
Introducing the Foundry Class of 2026: Fall Drop!
In 2026 Foundry supported 40 incredible independent artists from 14 countries with grants, bespoke promotional opportunities and hands-on strategic guidance.
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Features & Products
Collaborations
Showcase your partnerships with other artists and songwriters by using the Collaborations feature. Add up to five creators to co-host a single video to boost visibility and reach new audiences on your next release.
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Resources
How To Build Your OAC
Your Official Artist Channel (“OAC”) is your main stage for fans and new listeners. It’s their landing page for everything about you—your music, your brand, your presence, and your community.
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How To Build Your OAC
Your Official Artist Channel (“OAC”) is your main stage for fans and new listeners. It’s their landing page for everything about you—your music, your brand, your presence, and your community.
Shorts for Artists
Bringing artists and their music closer to more fans than ever before.
Pre-Release Strategy for Artists
Building anticipation and setting your new music up for success with a multi-format release plan.
Release Day Strategy for Artists
Maximizing your music’s views and streams with a multi-format release plan.
Post-Release Strategy for Artists
Promote your music after release day with a multi-format release plan.
Growing Your Audience
Build your fanbase and get more fans to listen to your music, watch music videos, and create with your songs.
Analytics for Artists
Artist Analytics provides unique insights into how your music and videos perform across YouTube.
Pro-Tips for Artists
YouTube for Artists Masterclass: Making Money on YouTube
HOW TO: Analytics for Artists
HOW TO: Customize and Optimize your Official Artist Channel (Part 1)
HOW TO: Customize and Optimize your Official Artist Channel (Part 2)
HOW TO: Make the Most Noise on Release Day
HOW TO: Gain New Listeners
YouTube for Artists Masterclass: Visual Storytelling
YouTube Charts
See which artists and songs are trending today on the world's most expansive music platform.
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