DanTDM joined YouTube on July 14, 2012, and works to continuously build his following and brand by releasing videos for his channel on a daily basis. With more than 15 billion views on his videos, DanTDM's claim to fame is playing video games live while his viewers watch for tips, tricks and pure entertainment. Some of the most popular games his subscribers enjoy watching are
Minecraft
,
Fortnite
and
Super Mario Odyssey
. It's his work with
Minecraft
that skyrocketed his position as a social media influencer. As a family-friendly event for all to enjoy, DanTDM's tour showcases his gameplay, comedic commentary and two pugs: Elly and Darcie.
DanTDM was born Daniel Middleton in Aldershot, United Kingdom. His love of games led him to start a YouTube channel while studying at Northampton University. When he decided to mix in video animations while streaming his in-game content, his popularity took off turning him into an online sensation. With over 48 million views DanTDM's webisode, How I Met Dr Trayarus | Minecraft is his most popular video to date. His other popular videos include Minecraft | 5 Secrets about DanTDM with over 45 million views and Minecraft | VACATION DISASTER!! | Custom Vacation Adventure #1 has over 43 million views. These videos were released in 2014 and 2015. They showcase his talent to create stories within the game of
Minecraft
to keep his audience coming back for more. Every storyline has webisodes with some fan favorites being the Dr. Trayaurus plot about a mad scientist keeping a dragon locked up in the lab. DanTDM also uses his social media platform to work with major game companies like Nintendo Switch to promote a tour of immersive gaming experiences for his fans who get sorted into tribes to participate in the show.
There's no need to scour the internet searching for tickets to this YouTube star's show. Tickets to see DanTDM live are on sale at StubHub, the world's largest marketplace for tickets to live events.
Don't expect to see DanTDM playing
Minecraft
on stage. One of DanTDM's best abilities is to create characters and stories within the game. He brings those same talents to the stage. One of the newest elements of DanTDM's tour is The Contest. The Contest is an interactive gaming experience that divides the audience into three tribes where they're encouraged to dress according to the tribe colors. The audience members get the backstories to the tribe revealed to them and get the opportunity to participate in the event through an app.
The last DanTDM tour included over 97 shows across three countries, but new dates are scheduled to be announced soon. The tour landed at notable venues like the
Beacon Theater
, the
Hammersmith Apollo
and
the Sydney Opera House
.
The show lasts about two hours with an intermission.
DanTDM holds three
Guinness World Records
. One is for Most goals scored in a game of Rocket League with a team of two, another is Most goals scored in a game of Rocket League with a team of three and most noteworthy is the award for Most views for a dedicated
Minecraft
video channel.
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Ben Phillips
. This YouTube star has been able to transform his viral prank videos into fame amassing over 15 million followers across his social media platforms.