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Following the disastrous live event back in 2013, the YouTube Music Awards are set to return with a new format, promising brand-new videos from Ed Sheeran and Charli XCX.
This time around, the awards won't include a live ceremony - with YouTube opting to premiere nine new videos simultaneously, as well as honouring artists such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce, George Ezra, Hozier and Sam Smith for their contributions to the streaming site.
In addition to the big names, smaller artists such as Martin Garrix, Migos and Nicky Jam will unveil videos, created by A-list directors.
The artists being honoured are those who have engaged the most on the site, and had the most growth and subscriptions. YouTube says the winners are made up of "50 innovative acts that continue to make YouTube the place where artists and fans connect."
The 2013 event didn't quite make the impact expected. The unscripted style of the ceremony resulted in only 218,000 people tuning in at the sites peak viewing time - despite 60 million people voting. The show was directed by Spike Jonze and featured performances from Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Eminem.
The 2015 YouTube Music Awards will stream on 23 March.
