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There are only two days left to cast your votes for your favorite musicians auditioning for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra, the world's first collaborative online orchestra and summit.

To view and vote on the finalists, go to www.youtube.com/symphony

Three young guys, one amazing jam session.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMBQuWb7GJg

Hello YouTube Fans,

Don't forget to join your fellow YouTube fans this Saturday, November 22nd 8 PM EST, 5PM PST, for a live streaming event that is part concert, part variety show and part party! YouTube Live will honor the most groundbreaking, creative, and buzzworthy videos and individuals from the site’s early days through today. Be sure to visit http://www.youtube.com/live for updates on acts, and to watch the live stream online. The event will be filmed live from Fort Mason Center's Herbst Pavilion in San Francisco.

Previously announced participants include internet born stars Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em and Esmee Denters, Grammy Award winners’ Will.I.Am and Akon, and Discovery Channels’ MythBuster stars Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.

New acts scheduled to join this lineup include known performers such as, pop star Katy Perry, YouTube favorite Fred, choreographer Jon M. Chu and The League of Extraordinary Dancers, performer Brandon Hardesty, guitar hero Joe Satriani, comedian Bo Burnham, 80s legend MC Hammer, indie rock group The Spinto Band and UK vlogger Katers 17.

In addition, the "Vlog Squad," a group of long-time YouTube community members, will offer exclusive, behind-the-scenes access from different areas of the venue; William Sledd, Michael Buckley (What the Buck), Lisa Nova, and Tay Zonday have already been named as part of this ace reporting team. Tay Zonday will also put his vocal pipes to work as the announcer for the show and Mike Relm will serve as house video/audio mash up turntablist.

The time is almost here for you to watch and enjoy the live performances at http://www.youtube.com/live. Whether you are joining us live in San Francisco (tickets were limited and are no longer available...sorry) or online for the live stream on November 22nd 8PM EST/ 5PM PST, we will be thrilled to have you watching!

Best regards,
The YouTube Team

Join your fellow YouTube fans on November 22nd for a live streaming event that is part concert, part variety show and part party! Celebrate with YouTube live performances, celebrity guests, original videos, surprise collaborations and much more. Visit http://www.youtube.com/live for details and updates. Watch this video, and share it with all our your YouTube loving friends:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QATAtvkDPVA

Expect to see Internet-born stars like Soulja Boy Tell'em, Esmee Denters (viewed more than 100 million times on YouTube), and "Canon Rock" virtuoso Funtwo dazzling the crowd, along with mainstream acts like Akon who has the #12 Most Viewed YouTube Video of all time. There will also be a global b-boy showcase featuring dancers from the movie Planet B-boy; Discovery Channel's MythBusters will add their signature style of explosive experimentation; that humble little instrument, the ukulele (itself a giant YouTube trend), taking center stage; and perhaps a free hug or two. The Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am, three-time Grammy Award winner and Emmy winner for his groundbreaking video "Yes We Can," will unveil a brand new awareness raising video consisting entirely of user generated videos.

In addition, the "Vlog Squad," a group of long-time YouTube community members, will offer exclusive, behind-the-scenes access from different areas of the venue; William Sledd, Michael Buckley (What the Buck), Lisa Nova, and Tay Zonday have already been named as part of this ace reporting team. Tay Zonday will also put his unique pipes to work as the announcer for the show and Mike Relm will serve as house video jockey.

Subscribe to and visit the YouTube Live channel for updates: http://www.youtube.com/live

And don't forget to RSVP on Facebook.

Project: Report (Round 1)

In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, YouTube presents Project: Report, a journalism contest (made possible by Sony VAIO & Intel) intended for non-professional, aspiring journalists to tell stories not covered by traditional media outlets that might not otherwise be told.

In each of the three rounds of Project: Report, reporters will be given an assignment to complete. Winners of each round will receive technology prizes from Sony VAIO & Intel, and the grand prize winner will be granted a $10,000 journalism fellowship from the Pulitzer Center to report on story outside their home country.

Check out all the details of Project: Report at http://www.youtube.com/projectreport

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