Community Fest is a summer-long series of educational workshops, in-app competitions, and community-building celebrations of LIVE creators and the fandoms they've built. Participating creators are able to learn how to grow their LIVE community through the Creator Academy, complete in-app missions to earn points while LIVE, and show support for their favorite creators during competitions like Match Mania.Beginning Thursday, June 11, emerging and established creators can participate in Community Fest in-app, competing to climb the ranks on daily leaderboards, and unlocking community growth milestones through each LIVE interaction. Now in its third year, Community Fest 2026 will wrap in August 2026 with in-person celebration events around the world.Creator Academy: Grow Together on TikTok LIVEWe're excited to introduce the Community Fest Creator Academy – an immersive global workshop series streamed on @tiktok_livefest and global LIVE accounts, including @tiktoklive_us, teaching emerging creators how to build a robust community through LIVE. Featuring creators from around the world, the series will spotlight their journeys on TikTok LIVE, including insights, strategies, and lessons that helped them grow. The curriculum will cover topics such as:LIVE 101: Build a strong foundation for going LIVE and discover key technical tips to get started.The Art of Connection: Learn to connect with your audience in the first five minutes and engage in real time.Building Your Community: Gain insight into how to leverage TikTok LIVE tools and campaigns to build a vibrant and dedicated audience.In the US, a lineup of featured TikTok LIVE creators will bring each session to life – sharing their unique experiences, growth journeys, and community-building strategies:@itsjasminewesley: Jasmine Wesley is a soulful bilingual singer whose heartfelt covers and original music have captured millions of listeners across TikTok, Spotify, and beyond. Blending English and Spanish with ease, her sound weaves together Latin, soul, and acoustic influences into something uniquely her own.@thetrapviolinist: Clejan is a violinist who blends classical training with hip-hop and trap, creating a bold, high-energy sound. He started playing at age three and was writing music by ten, building a unique style that has earned him an audience of over a million fans.@ventisfit: Venti, also known as ventisfit, is a creator and streamer who blends horror gameplay with sharp comedic reactions. He's built an engaged community through his hilarious commentary, chaotic attempts at character cosplays, and an authentic connection with his viewers.Be sure to tune in to Creator Academy LIVE on Wednesday, June 10 at 1:15pm PT on @tiktok_livefest and @tiktoklive_us to discover how to thrive on LIVE.Match ManiaMatch Mania is a global LIVE match tournament during Community Fest that brings creators from around the world together through friendly competition. Throughout the tournament, viewers can support their favorite creators, take part in exciting matches, and unlock opportunities to earn rewards. Match Mania will unfold across three stages, culminating in a global championship:Regional Qualifier: June 26 - July 2, 2026Group Stage: July 4 - July 7, 2026Global Finals: July 9 - July 11, 2026Through bracket-style rounds, eliminations, and LIVE match-ups across regions, participants can expand their communities, engage new audiences, and build meaningful connections across the global LIVE community.TikTok LIVE: A Stage for Growth & DiscoveryIn 2025, over two million creators participated in Community Fest. Across all stages of their LIVE journey, creators celebrated the power of growing together and fostered new opportunities for discovery and collaboration.On TikTok LIVE, every LIVE is an opportunity for creators and communities to come together, discover something new, and explore endless possibilities. #CommunityFest2026 #MakeLIVECount
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