For those of you who don't know, VidCon is a convention for the online community in which people attend to meet their favourite Youtubers or to learn more about the online community. There are meet & greets that you can sign up for or panels to attend depending on which ticket you get.
This year's meet & greets were picked from a signing lottery. So months beforehand you had to enter a choice of 16 Youtubers and the lottery will randomly select between 2-4 Youtubers. Here were my meet & greets:
Aside from meeting Youtubers in the Meet & Tweet Hall, I met so much more Youtubers just by walking in the Expo Hall or outside the convention centre.
If you are considering going to VidCon next year, I would 100% recommend it! It is an amazing experience to learn more about the online community and some BTS of creators.
It was such an incredible opportunity attending this year's VidCon, and I would go again next year!
TIPS FOR VIDCON
- Download the VidCon app and make sure to add the things you want to do to your schedule, days prior the event.
- I recommend lining up at least 1h 30m- 3h (depending on how popular the creator is) before a panel/ show to get good seats.
- Keep on checking creator's social medias to see where they are, or if they have impromptu meetups!
- Check the app to see how many people are attending the same show/ panel as you so you can plan how early you need to get there.
- If you are watching a performance/ panel in the KIA Mainstage, then save your spot the moment it opens.
- If you are watching a performance in the KIA Arena, then you will need to stand 3 hours beforehand.
- Go to the VidCon registration day before the first day of VidCon to avoid hassles!
- Bring loads of snacks as you will not have much time for a full meal.
- On the first day of VidCon, you will need to line up to get in so make sure you line up at least an hour before it opens.
- The Awesomeness TV stage always has surprise guests so make sure you follow their Instagram to know who's attending.
- After a performance on the Awesomeness TV stage, the designated performer will have a brief M&G so make sure you start lining up during the middle of their set!
- If you are attending with more than one person, have someone wait at an event while you are at another to save time.
