As the summer season winds down in the Philippines, the heat was still on as Kumu, the live streaming platform, threw a neon-night summer party. Held on May 12, at 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub in Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, this neon-themed bash was a celebration of creativity, talent, camaraderie, and most of all community.
One of the highlights of the evening was the open mic jamming session with Kettle Mata. Known for their powerful vocal performances, the Kumu streamers seized the opportunity to showcase their singing prowess. The audience was treated to a series of performances from a lineup of Kumu content creators, users @tiarashaye5, @chesterpadilla, and @justeva, that truly highlighted the diverse musical talents within the Kumu community.
Hosting duties were expertly handled by the recent Parcinq x Kumu summer cover star, @shinity together with @binibinibasha.
Kumu emphasized that this event was not just a party but a celebration of the heart and soul of their platform: the creators and VIP users (GTS). It was also a creator awards night where Kumu recognized and awarded prizes to top creators and agencies.
“It’s been a while since Kumu organized an offline event, and we felt that this was the perfect time to get together and celebrate,” Kumu told Parcinq. “We wanted to offer our streamers a chance to connect on a more personal level, moving from online interactions to face-to-face bonding experiences filled with fun and drinks.”
The event was further enlivened by some sponsor that added a layer of glamour, charm, and prizes to the festivities. Stella Rossa gave away a crowd-favorite flavored “canned” wine to all the attendees and generously awarded top gifters with bottles of their premium wine!
Meanwhile, Bioessence did the honors of choosing the best dressed for the night who won 10,000 PHP Bioessence gift certificates. Chester Padilla and Geli Cruz effortlessly bagged the crown as Mr. and Miss Bioessence Glow.
And lastly, The Secret Lounge awarded girl-on-fleek Eva Reionoso, a grand prize of 50,000 PHP worth of Secret Lounge products and services.
In true Kumu fashion, the entire event was live-streamed, allowing those who couldn’t attend in person to join the celebration virtually. This inclusivity ensured that the party’s energy was felt by the entire Kumunity, no matter where they were.
When asked about the impact of the event to the Kumunity, the blue platform enthused that the Kumu Summer Party significantly boosted the morale of streamers and creators.
“Many expressed their gratitude for the memorable experience especially for first time goers. Some met the majority for the first time and they even met and drank with the kumu leaders, James Rumohr, Tessa Albea, Rui Fortuna, Leo Albea,” they continued.
Looking ahead, the Kumu Summer Party is just the beginning of more exciting events as Kumu approaches its 6th anniversary. With hundreds of attendees comprising creators and VIP users, the event’s success signals the potential for future gatherings that continue to strengthen and celebrate the Kumunity.
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