Hi All Cosplayer & Hobbyfreakz
Please welcome our International Guest Cosplayer & Guest Judges @knitecoser
KNITE is a Professional Greek Cosplayer, Model, Streamer and Performer based on Sydney, Australia.
Meet and Greet & Merchandise booth available only on 31 Jan - 01 Feb 2026
"THE JAKARTA 21st TOYS AND COMICS FAIR 2026"
📍Kartika Expo Center,
Balai Kartini - Jl. Gatot...
Afrobeats: From Lagos to the World
Nigeria’s Afrobeats revolution remains one of the most powerful musical movements of the decade. What started as a regional sound has fully crossed into mainstream global pop, influencing artists across North America and Europe.
Stars like CKay, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fireboy DML are household names not just locally but internationally. CKay’s...
Budots and Street-Born Sound Evolution
In the Philippines, music trends in 2025 told a story of community, resilience, and creativity born from everyday life. Budots, a vibrant dance genre originating in Davao’s barangays, transcended local dance halls to become a global viral phenomenon.
Budots’s playful synths and infectious rhythms emerged from the streets, incorporating ambient...
Folk Resurgence Through Gen Z Energy
In Norway, Generation Z is reimagining what “national music” means. Traditional folk—typically associated with rural weddings and festivals—has been revitalized in folk-club nights where traditional instruments like the hardingfele share space with club lighting and dance.
This revival is about more than nostalgia. Young Norwegians...
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HIMM Merilis Album Debut ‘Selamanya’: Catatan Pop tentang Cinta, Waktu, dan Keberanian Memulai Kembali
Jakarta, awal 2026 — HIMM, pseudonim dari Himawan Darma, HIMM adalah solois pop Indonesia yang memosisikan cinta sebagai sebuah proses. Melalui lirik yang jujur, reflektif, dan dekat dengan keseharian, HIMM menghadirkan lagu-lagu tentang keyakinan,...
J-pop’s Quiet Global Rise
Japan’s music ecosystem is home to one of the world’s most devoted fan cultures, and J-pop has steadily expanded internationally—led by acts like Yoasobi, one of the most streamed Japanese artists globally.
Unlike fast-paced Western pop, J-pop’s international growth has often been gradual and fan-driven—through anime crossovers,...
For over forty years, his imposing figure and unmistakable growl have defined heavy music’s frontier. It's not merely a vocal performance but a primal articulation of collective anxieties—alienation, betrayal, and the relentless search for truth. His lyrics, often bleak yet always profoundly human, offer a mirror to our darkest corners.
Beyond the microphone, Hetfield’s...
K-pop Renaissance and Global Impact
South Korea’s musical influence shows no sign of slowing. Beyond record sales, K-pop culture has become an international phenomenon—from BTS’s announced 2026 comeback and global tour to the breakout of new groups like Cortis, whose debut Color Outside the Lines smashed sales records for rookie idols.
K-pop’s global footprint is visible...
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