Join Max Collins (lead singer/bassist of Eve 6) on the Spotlight channel this Thursday night at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for a special live chat and acoustic performance.
Max is currently working on his debut solo album Honey From The Ice Box and will be playing some of his new tunes! Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see Max Collins performing live on YouNow.

Join Max Collins (lead singer/bassist of Eve 6) on the Spotlight channel this Thursday night at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for a special live chat and acoustic performance.

Max is currently working on his debut solo album Honey From The Ice Box and will be playing some of his new tunes! Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see Max Collins performing live on YouNow.

04
October

YouNow’s Karaoke Challenge

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Sing your heart out and score awesome prizes! Join host James Jones every Wednesday at 3pm EST, 8pm GMT on YouNow.com/karaoke as he searches for the week’s best karaoke star! Whether you’re into Disco, R&B, or even Opera, all musical genres are fair game. 

THIS WEEK’S THEME: My Cover

Rules:

  • Contestants are allowed 1 song per broadcast. However, you are encouraged to jump back into the queue to sing again and again.
  • A broadcast is guaranteed a minimum of 2 minutes.
  • You must sing a song related to this week’s theme.
  • All contestants are required to have fun!

Final Round:

  • Three finalists will be chosen by the judges and host.
  • The finalists will go one after enough in queue, competing for three minutes each.
  • The finalists can sing any song, and do not have to adhere to the theme!
  • The winner will be chosen based on which finalist has the highest percentage at the end of their broadcast.

Prizes:

  • YouNow T-Shirt
  • YouNow Buttons
  • YouNow Stickers
  • Poster
  • 9,000 YouNow Coins

So if you think you’re a Karaoke God, broadcast live and prove it, on YouNow’s Karaoke Contest!

For more updates, follow James on Twitter @JDJ2011

01
October

Write and Perform an Original Song and Win!

Aspiring songwriters listen up! Compete for a chance to score a contract with a record label, have your song featured in a movie soundtrack, perform in front of 10,000 people, get a music video of your song produced and be featured in TV!

The Original Song Contest is brought ot you by YouNow an RealityDance.net. Featured on NBC and working with the music industry top bands / solo artist, RealtyDance.net’s motto is “We don’t bully we just dance”. 

The rules for the competition are simple: help raise awareness by performing your anti-bullying inspired songs LIVE on YouNow for a chance to win. The open call will start at 4:30 EDT, Monday October 8th on YouNow.com/Music and will run for two hours. The top eight performers will be invited back for the final round on Friday, October 12th at 4:30 EDT, where they will compete for a chance to win the following prize packages:

First Prize:

  1. Studio Recording of your orignal song
  2. Your song will be placed in an Official Movie Soundtrack
  3. Record label contract
  4. Music video of your song
  5. Photo-shoot and magazine spread
  6. Red carpet appearance at movie premier in New York City and/or Phliadelphia
  7. TV & Live Concert Appearance in front of 10,000 strong audience

Second Prize

  1. Studio Recording of your orignal song
  2. Record label contract
  3. TV and promotion at RealityDance concert event
  4. Photo-shoot and magazine spread
Third Prize
  1. TV appearance on RealityDance
  2. Photo-shoot and magazine spread
  3. Walk on appearance in a web series
Fourth & Fifth Prize
TV appearance on the “Reality Dance” show

So, get your anti-bullying message heard and compete for a chance to win big! See you there!
 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Does my song need to have music?

    Yes, each song performed must be original, with accompanying background music. This music can be played live with an instrument, or pre-recorded and played digitally. You may also be accompanied by an instrumentalist.
     
  2. I live outside of the United States, am I still eligible to participate and win?

    Yes!
     
  3. Are there any other possible times to perform/qualify?

    No, unfortunately there are not. Sorry!

  4. How long should my song be?

    Please keep your song to a reasonable length. Remember that unreasonably long or short songs may negatively affect the judges’ perception of your work.

  5. Am I allowed to use curse/swear words in my song?

    Use your judgment.  Context of the words is highly important, as well as their importance and contribution in making an artistic presentation. 

  6. Do I have to stick to a certain genre? 

    No, you may present songs in any genre, however they must be related to anti-bullying.

  7. Is there an age limit?

    Participants must be age 13 or older. 

  8. How will this contest be judged?

    Participants will be judged based on their creativity, professionalism, production quality, and overall presentation. Audience opinion will also influence the judges’ decisions, so make sure to bring your friends to support!
     
  9. Can I rap?

    Yes, you can! 
     
  10. Can I have more than one person?

    Yes! 


Good luck!

10
July

YouNow Rising Stars - Bethan Leadley

Bethan Leadley is 16 and from Crawley in West Sussex. Bethan discovered YouNow because a lot of her youtube friends started going on it and she wanted to try it for her self. Bethan’s favorite part of YouNow is being able to talk to people live and answering their questions. Bethan is also a passionate song writer.

Bethan would like to become a successful songwriter. Bethan would also love to meet Ed Sheeran because his music is inspiring. Bethan would love to meet new people and see them around YouNow and Youtube. To keep up with Bethan check out these links:

MusicalBethanFans

Bethan Leadley

@musicalbethan

MusicalBethan




26
June

Karaoke Challenge for June 27th and 29th is “My Idol”

This week’s challenge will focus on your favorite artist. From Whitney to Adele, David Bowie to Bon Jovi, This is the challenge for you. Do you have what it takes to sing some of your favorite songs?

Sing a song by your idol to be in with a chance of winning a younow prize package!

Contestants log into YouNow via Facebook and sing their hearts out, for the fun of it and the opportunity to win actual gifts and prizes!! 

The Karaoke challenge, a live weekly competition hosted by Cody-Ann Palmer, is live this Wednesday (and every Wednesday) June 27th at 3PM EST on YouNow/karaoke (8PM in the UK). However, due to Vidcon this week, the  show will be hosted by one of Younow’s Finest James JonesJames Jones

If one day of Karaoke is not enough, then get down on Friday June 29th with  guest host Rebecca Blake. (3PM in the US, 8PM in the UK)

Rebecca Blake

Be there and be a star!!

What are the rules of Karaoke?

  • For two hours, each broadcaster is allowed to sing 1 song per broadcast, however you can get back in the queue as often as possible.

Do I need to have background music?

What if I get voted off before my song is over?

  • Each broadcaster is guaranteed 2 mins, if you are voted off after the two minutes, get back in the queue and try again.

What’s in the prize package?

  • Younow T-Shirt
  • YouNow Buttons
  • YouNow stickers
  • Swag

How do I win?

Can I win a Prize Package on Friday?

  • The winner of the Friday Karaoke challenge will receive 9,000 Younow coins and a Poster!
19
June

Karaoke Challenge for June 20 2012 - “90’s Music rules!”

IT’S 90s WEEK!!! So everybody, rock your body and Spice up your life!

Contestants log into YouNow via Facebook and sing their hearts out, for the fun of it and the opportunity to win actual gifts and prizes!! Sing a song made famous by a 90s artist/band for a chance to win a YOUNOW prize package.
The song HAS TO BE  a 90s song. We will be checking. Check out this list of the top 200 songs from the 90’s


For extra credit, do a full makeover to look like and become the artist(s) Make your performance stand out, get costumes, make up, different lighting etc. Be Creative!!!


NEW TIME!!
The Karaoke challenge, a live weekly competition hosted by Cody-Ann Palmer, is live this Wednesday (and every Wednesday) June 20th at 3PM EST on YouNow/karaoke (8PM in the UK).  If one day of Karaoke is not enough, then you have another day Friday June 22nd at (3PM in the US, 8PM in the UK) guess hosted by a surprise Younower.

What are the rules of Karaoke?

  • For two hours, each broadcaster is allowed to sing 1 song per broadcast, however you can get back in the queue as often as possible.

Do I need to have background music?

What if I get voted off before my song is over?

  • Each broadcaster is guaranteed 2 mins, if you are voted off after the two minutes, get back in the queue and try again.

What’s in the prize package?

  • Limited edition Pink YouNow T-shirt
  • YouNow Buttons
  • YouNow stickers
  • Swag

How do I win?

Can I win a Prize Package on Friday?

  • The winner of the Friday Karaoke challenge will receive 9,000 Younow coin.

This weeks Top 5 Countdown features a VIP Sleepover, Batman Dancing and Google Girl!

Remember, if you see an awesome video we want to see it too! Send them clips to clips@younow.com

05
June

The Karaoke Theme this Week is “Karaoke Shufflin”

The Karaoke Challenge this Wednesday June 6th and Friday June 8th will be RANDOM!!


Put your I-Pod/I-Tunes on shuffle and sing along the first song that appears for a chance to Win a YouNow Prize package!
For extra credit, Sing a song with the word “Goodbye” in the title OR lyrics.

Make your performance stand out, get costumes, make up, different lighting etc. Be Creative!!! 

 
NEW TIME!!
The Karaoke challenge, a live weekly competition hosted by Cody-Ann Palmer,is live this Wednesday & every Wednesday June 6th at 3 pm EST on YouNow/karaoke (8PM in the UK).  If one day of Karaoke is not enough, then you have another day Friday June 8th at (3PM in the US, 8PM in the UK) Hosted by James Jones

James

Contestants log into Younow via Facebook and sing their hearts out, for the fun of it and the opportunity to win actual gifts and prizes!!
Be there or be square!!  






FAQ

What are the rules of Karaoke?

  • For two hours, each broadcaster is allowed to sing 1 song per broadcast, however you can get back in the queue as often as possible.

Do I need to have background music?

What if I get voted off before my song is over?

  • Each broadcaster is guaranteed 2 mins, if you are voted off after the two minutes, get back in the queue and try again.

What’s in the prize package?

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  • A YouNow Hoodie
  • YouNow Buttons
  • YouNow stickers
  • Swag

How do i win?

Can i win a Prize Package on friday?

  • The winner of the friday Karaoke challenge will receive 9,000 Younow coins only.
08
May

The Karaoke theme for May 9th is “Go The Distance with Disney”

If you love Mulan, Hercules or The Lion King (just to name a few) then this is the
Karaoke Challenge for you.


Sing a song made famous by a Disney film for a chance to Win a YouNow Prize package!

The Karaoke challenge, a live weekly competition hosted by Cody-Ann Palmer, is live this Wednesday (and every Wednesday) May 2nd at 4pm EST on YouNow/karaoke (9pm in the UK).

Contestants log into Younow via Facebook and sing their hearts out, for the fun of it and the opportunity to win actual gifts and prizes.

If you just can’t wait for the Karaoke challenge, you can participate in the Extra Credit challenge presented by James Jones as well. This week, you can sing any song, HOWEVER at some point during the song, you MUST FREESTYLE A DANCE ROUTINE (min of 5 moves). Make your performance stand out, get costumes, make up, different lighting etc. Get creative!! The extra credit challenge will take place an hour before the scheduled karaoke time and the winner will receive 9,000 YouNow Coins. (Just enough to throw someone in jail)

You’d be Dumbo to miss this!  

FAQ

What are the rules of Karaoke?

  • For two hours, each broadcaster is allowed to sing 1 song per broadcast, however you can get back in the queue as often as possible.

Do I need to have background music?

What if I get voted off before my song is over?

  • Each broadcaster is guaranteed 2 mins, if you are voted off after the two minutes, get back in the queue and try again.

What’s in the prize package?

·      

  • A YouNow Hoodie
  • YouNow Buttons
  • YouNow stickers
  • Swag

How do i win?

(Source: younow.com)