What was the point of TanaCon?
What was the point of TanaCon?
TanaCon was meant to be the convention of a lifetime for fans, young and old, of the controversial YouTube personality, Tana Mongeau. Enraged by the massive power held by VidCon over its roster of appearances from online creators and vloggers, Mongeau decided to begin the process of throwing her own extravaganza.
Who was behind TanaCon?
The “Good Times” company that ran the convention consists of just one 21-year-old named Michael Weist. 2. The official number of VIP tickets sold was 5,108; the number of free tickets was between 200 and 300.
How much was a ticket to TanaCon?
TanaCon launched with the idea that no one is a “featured creator,” and brought along more than 80 YouTube creators, like Casey Neistat and Dawson, as a way to draw fans. TanaCon tickets were originally sold for $1, with VIP tickets going for $65.
Is there a documentary on TanaCon?
In this documentary, Weist and his team release hours of raw footage revealing everything that happened behind-the-scenes; from set-up, to chaos.
What was in the TanaCon gift bag?
The $65 VIP ticket included a gift bag that was said to be “worth more than quadruple the price of the whole ticket,” but inside was a condom, a plastic wristband and some stickers.
How many people at TanaCon?
Despite Mongeau’s claims that 20,000 people tried to attend the convention, 4,000 to 5,000 people attended at most, and the Marriott was not capable of holding even that many people. Those who attended or lined up to attend complained of lack of food and water and standing for hours in the sun.
