BN'K ON TOUR: THE REVIEWS

Orlando, Florida, is home to some of the coolest things in the world. From Disney World and Universal Studios to the world's largest Checkers and now even the world's largest HMart, Orlando is certainly one of the coolest tourist destinations. However, could it also be the world's next fashion destination? That's the question I asked myself as I attended the area's first-ever Decora Meet & Swap. Hosted by the delightfully colorful Glo ( Glopop.exe ) and her friends, Cayla Joy and Winter Kero , in collaboration with the supremely talented folks of Goblin Market, an organization known for its creative art markets and events, their brilliant minds worked together to bring forth Orlando's first-ever decora fashion meet-up event. The event was filled with color, joy, and activities for enthusiasts and decora fashionistas alike, with the spectacular Cybr.grl as the special guest of the event. After attending, I was brimming with giddiness I haven't been abl...

As someone who has been attending cons since 2013, I’ve seen the shift in convention culture. Conventions that once filled small hotel meeting rooms or community centers now take over convention centers and multiple hotels, growing to feature larger talent, sponsors, exhibitor halls, and venues. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it is very different from the conventions of previous decades, and I’m a sucker for the conventions of that era. Smaller, cozier events where everyone knows each other, and yet each year you discover something new. You get to watch your friends and community grow, and there's something nostalgic and endearing about it all.  I haven’t felt this way about a convention in a long time, but that’s what this year's Anime Festival of Orlando (AFO) felt like. It felt like home. I've been going to AFO for nearly a decade, and I’ve seen the event change and grow over the years, but these last two years feel like a renaissance for the convention, as AFO...

MomoCon 2024 was an unforgettable experience that was second to none that we’ve experienced so far. This event had it all, from electrifying live performances and late-night activities to a sprawling exhibitor hall and one-of-a-kind panels. Whether you're into cosplay, gaming, or just looking for an immersive con experience, MomoCon 2024 exceeded our expectations at every turn. General Overview MomoCon was held at The Georgia World Congress Center and the Omni Hotel Atlanta two wonderful venues to host a convention. These are huge spaces that allowed for MomoCon to be well-spaced and accommodate a ton of different activities. The venue was fairly accessible with options such as automatic doors and elevators that could fit about 4 people. There were chairs and rows dedicated to disabled individuals and the staff was willing to provide additional accommodations upon request. The diversity at this convention was so wonderful to see. There was representation from many communities in p...