11 Reasons Why You Should Check Out Malaysia's Biggest Social Media Fest This Weekend
Celebrate the glory and successes of the local social media scene at Malaysia's first ever social media festival!
Published for Hotlink, 11 Dec 2014, 02:38 PM — Updated almost 10 years ago
1. You are a social media junkie. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr... you name it. You have a finger in almost every social media pie known to man.
After all, #OhhSOME Fest - short for "Ohh Social Media Festival" - is the first ever social media festival to be held in Malaysia in celebration of the nation's flourishing social media scene.
2. You have a huge crush on Phil from Wong Fu Productions. Or Wes. Or both of them. Both is good. ;)
Philip Wang and Wesley Chan of WongFu Productions for CHANGING DA GAME Panel.
Image via Adrian LP / CAAMedia3. You believe that YouTube is the birthplace of true musical talent, such as the likes of David Choi
5. You are an avid supporter of Malaysia's very own homegrown talents
Joseph Germani, Narmi, Altimet, TheMingThing, Red People, Jon Liddell, and other notable local YouTube acts will be performing at the #OhhSOME Stage, curated by Malaysian YouTube star and radio personality Jinnyboy.
6. You loveeeeeeee shopping for hipster stuff
#OhhSOME Fest is not just about the music, it's also bringing some of Malaysia's top online retailers together in one place outside of the Interwebs! Curated by Malaysia Distro, the #OhhSOME Bazaar will have you spoilt for choice with the amazing variety of urban streetwear and accessories from local brands such as Streetware Clo, Greenroom136, RantaiART, and Million Apparel, amongst many others.
7. You've wondered how you can make some money off the Internet
Not unlike TEDx talks, #OhhSOME Talks will feature a series of presentations from social media leaders from the region such as Joe Kit, Maker Studio, MyTeksi, Jamal Raslan and many more. These talks are aimed to educate the public on how they can too use the Internet and social media to improve their business or simply ways to monetise their social media platforms.
8. You just want to have a good time before the year ends. What better way to end the year with a bang than meeting your favourite YouTube stars?
9. You don't want to be left out and go green with envy when you see all the excitement on your friends' Instagram!
10. You want to bring your girlfriend and boyfriend somewhere cool and different this weekend
Don't miss out on #OhhSOME Fest together with Hotlink, Malaysia's first and biggest ever social media festival happening this weekend at Avenue K!
Date and Time: 13 & 14 December 2014, 10am onwards
Venue: Rooftop, Avenue K @ Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Get the full line-up and other details here.