SHOW INFORMATION

The event gets started at 11am with the buzz of tattoo machines filling the City Hall. We have invited over 50 of the best artists from the UK and Europe who will be plying their trade and displaying their phenomenal skills for everyone to see.

Most artists will have made pre-arrange appointments (more info) with customers prior to the day which gives YOU the chance to get tattooed by one of the Elite, a few artists will have spaces available on the day if you fancy a last minute piece of work.

On top of this, a number of the biggest Tattoo Supplies and Tattoo related merchandise companies, will be there with trade stalls selling a wide range of things such as clothing, body jewellery, belts and bangles, and tattoo equipment for the budding tattoo enthusiast (there is something for everyone).

Throughout the day various acts, live bands & our compare/comedian will adorn the city hall stage to keep you entertained as well as some background music to help drowned out the sound of the artists at work. Seating is available in the upper gallery area if you fancy a drink, sit down, or to just to take in the amazing atmosphere of the day.

At about 6pm the Tattoo Competition will start on stage, which will showcase the best tattoo's inked on the day each which will fall into a number of category's, best black & grey, best colour etc, with trophies awarded to the very best.

Following on from this and to round off the day the live bands will play us out until the close at about 9pm.

IN BRIEF

More Info 1: Please view the 'Artists' list for links to their individual studio websites for contact details in order for you to plan your tattoo well in advance of the convention date. It is advisable to do this to guarantee your place.

More Info 2: The Aftershow party is to be held at CODE Nightclub on Park St (Behind St Stephens), from 10pm until 3am, tickets will be on sale on the day. This is guaranteed to be the biggest nite out in Hull this year!!