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YouTube Pop-up Space returns to Jakarta
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Available for three days, the YouTube Pop-up Space Jakarta aims to become a creation hotspot for the platform enthusiasts following its popularity in the country. (Shutterstock/File)
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oogle has opened a pop-up space for YouTubers for the second time in Jakarta at Rumah Maroko (Maroko House) in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Available for three days starting on Thursday, the YouTube Pop-up Space Jakarta aims to become a creation hotspot for platform enthusiasts following its popularity in the country.
"In January, the duration of YouTube videos watched by Indonesians increased by 155 percent compared to last year. The number of content uploaded from Indonesia also increased by 278 percent," said Google Indonesia country director Tony Keusgen as quoted by kompas.com.
"This year alone, about 100 million people went online and the number is estimated to reach 150 million next year. Video consumption is also estimated to see a seven-fold increase in 2020," he added during the opening ceremony on Thursday. "With this kind of growth, we seek to continue to develop it by focusing on YouTube video creators and communities by providing easier access. One strategy is by opening this pop-up space."
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Ini adlh YouTube Space ke-2 yg hadir di Jakarta sbg bagian prog. global @YouTube Pop-up Space, kali ini diselenggarakan di @rumahmaroko. pic.twitter.com/MwjYFYRDcf
— Femina Indonesia (@FeminaMagazine) March 9, 2017
The rooms at Rumah Maroko will be dedicated to YouTubers, including the second floor, basement and plaza in the backyard that can be use as a recording studio.
The company is said to provide studio equipment for recording purposes, while the editing matter will be handled by each creator.
Three creators were seen using the creative room on Thursday and five more will reportedly join in on Friday.
The pop-up space will also host video workshops and about 700 local creators are registered to participate. (kes)
