Bams and Beyond

09/08/2026

Learn directly from iconic comic book artist The Art of Jann Galino as he facilitates a workshop titled "Draw the Story: Mastering Comics Illustration & Visual Storytelling" at the Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention!

This session breaks down how to translate ideas into sequential art, covering panel composition, page pacing, and visual narrative techniques. It is a solid opportunity for anyone making webcomics or graphic novels to refine their process.

Catch the workshop on the first day, August 22, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Meeting Room 1, Ayala Malls Capitol Central (Central Hall). Secure a seat and pre-register here: https://forms.gle/s3r74BqfR3FRiMcY9

09/08/2026

Get your tickets now, just message our friends from the Artists' FORUM to secure yours!

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀!🥐💫

We have 𝟮 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 until the event! We encourage your participation to come and check out all the fun activities we have to offer! It is a collab of a lifetime with Bams & Beyond and the creative Fine Arts Clubs of La Consolacion College Bacolod!

Come join us and enjoy the festivities that encourage the unity of Art and Tech!🎨🤖

𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗, so get yours ASAP and visit us on 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 𝙖𝙩 𝘼𝙮𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟰𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡!

Au revoir, Kwasongs!🌠

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Caption by: Zed Castel

09/08/2026

Meet our next set of contestants for Pro Cosplay Competition at the Bacolod Nexus Art & Tech Convention! Make some noise for Rafa, Otaku Odin, Kiezha Sama, and Hana Shiro Yuki!

Show up for your friends in this lineup and cheer them on as they give their best performances! Expect a tough decision from the judges as these cosplayers go all out on stage for the top spot.

See them compete on the second day, August 23 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2. More finalist announcements are coming your way, so stay tuned for that!

09/08/2026

Still riding the wave from last week's Spider-Man: Brand New Day block screening! Major props once again to the The Bacolod Spider Society for pulling off such an awesome gathering. Seeing SpiderMan Bacolod in action was such a treat, he completely made the day extra special for all fans especially the young web-slingers who dropped by!

If you haven't seen the movie yet, or just want to experience it one more time, our display is still set up right at Ayala Malls Capitol Central Cinemas 'til this Tuesday, August 11! Be sure to drop by, and catch a screening while it's still up.

Here are a few more shots we captured from the event, courtesy of Uswag!

08/08/2026

Atty. Marnie Tonson leads an essential talk for artists and visual creators titled "Defense Against the Dark Arts: Creators' Rights Under Copyright Law" at the Bacolod Nexus Art & Tech Convention! In line with our core focus on navigating modern technology, this session provides local creators with the practical legal knowledge needed to protect their original work.

With generative AI raising urgent questions around intellectual property and unauthorized scraping, understanding your legal standing has never been more important. Atty. Tonson, a legal expert specializing in copyright law, will address the key issues surrounding AI-driven plagiarism and share actionable steps artists can take to safeguard their creative output.

Catch this talk on Day 1, August 22, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Meeting Room 2, Ayala Malls Capitol Central (Central Hall). Secure your seat and pre-register through this link: https://forms.gle/9hbSNtaJFpNRwLMaA

08/08/2026

Robotics - Final Turn Hobby Shop and Nexxus Collaborative Workspace are bringing you the Robotics and 3D Design Tournament at the Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention!

Head over to their pages to check out the guidelines and sign up for August 22 and 23 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2.

08/08/2026

Here is the first batch of finalists competing in the Pro Cosplay Competition of Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention! Give it up for Danie Hoshi, Crown, Hana Yoon, and Xity Tioh as they prepare to take their performances onstage.

If your friends or personal bets are in this lineup, make sure to drop by and show your support as they compete for the title. We're confident that each of these cosplayers has put serious time into their costumes and skits, and they are ready to bring their best to the competition.

Catch them on the 2nd day, August 23 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2. Stay tuned as we reveal the next batch of contestants!

07/08/2026

We are fully committed to keeping Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention a safe, supportive space for genuine creators.

If you notice any booth displaying questionable or AI-generated works during the event, please let our team know on the spot. Reaching out to us right away gives us the best chance to address it immediately and ensure a fair experience for all our hard-working artists.

Thank you for helping us protect and celebrate real art. See you this coming August 22 and 23 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2!

07/08/2026

Last call for merchants and artists! Registration for the Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention closes this weekend.

If you want to feature your work at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2 on August 22 and 23, lock in your booth now before slots run out.

Scan the QR code in the image or sign up directly here: https://forms.gle/7LtqGa99w2JgozS86

07/08/2026

No more gatekeeping! We’re sharing the secret behind those high-quality shots you always see posted from our events, it’s Uswag, and they're joining us as a Media Partner for the Bacolod NEXUS Art & Tech Convention!

Uswag Creative has been consistently supporting BAMS & Beyond, bringing sharp visuals, and expert creative direction to our projects time and time again. They'll be at the event once more to capture and document all the best highlights as it unfolds. If you're looking to elevate your own content, give their page a follow and see what they can do for your next project!

Strike a pose when you catch then this August 22 and 23 at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Central Halls 1 & 2. See you there!