Tattoo and Body Art Expo

THE LARGEST TATTOO FESTIVAL IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HEADING TO SYDNEY

The Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo is back for its third year and promises to be the biggest and best yet! Over 320 Australian and international artists will come together to showcase their skills and tattoo, pierce and modify the brave.

Joining the Expo is LA Ink tattooist, Ruthless, who will tattoo some very lucky attendees and sign autographs for fans. Along with international model, Didier Cohen, who will also sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Budding ink slingers should head to the Tattoo Seminars where tricks of the trade will be shared by industry experts including Mike DeVries from MD Tattoos, California, Mick Squires from Korpus Tattoo, Brunswick, and Byron Drechsler from Frontyard Tattoo, Mt Barker.

Attendees with awe-inspiring body art are invited to enter the daily Tattoo Contests where even those just completed can win in the ‘Best Tattoo of the Day’ category. Expo tickets and appointments with preferred artists should be confirmed early to avoid disappointment.

Tattoo artists will even do their bit for charity by custom painting over 100 blank skateboard decks that will be displayed at the Expo and sold through a silent auction. All proceeds will be donated to Cure Our Kids at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

The gorgeous Pin-Up Pageant finalists, who embody 1940s and 50s style, will perform cheeky acts in an effort to win the coveted 2011 crown. Judges include international pin up queen and burlesque dancer, Sabina Kelley and 2010 pageant winner, Bettie Butcher.

For those who have never been on a motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson Jumpstart will offer an authentic riding experience. The mounted bike allows the rider to feel the rumble of a real Harley-Davidson motorcycle, change gears and adjust throttle whilst all in a stable and safe environment.

A huge range of stalls will showcase the latest fashion, body jewellery, tattoo supplies, books and magazines as well as temporary tattoos for the less adventurous. The latest airbrushing techniques will be taught on a range of cars, motorbikes and well…some very attractive ladies.

Another big attraction will be the meanest custom motorcycles, cars, hot rods and Lowrider push bikes on display. Harley-Davidson Australia will exclusively launch two brand new models at the Expo including the Blackline and the 1200 Custom.

Sydney Tattoo & Body Art Expo ticket buyers will also receive entry into the VaVoom Fest, a celebration of rockabilly and kustom kulture. Visitors to either event will have the chance to win a 2011 Street Bob® Dyna® motorcycle with custom paint job of their choice and total prize package of $30,000. See website for more information.

DATES: Friday 11th to Sunday 13th March, 2011
VENUE: Sydney Showgrounds – Halls 3 and 4 (Sydney Olympic Park)
TICKETS: Can be purchased online at www.tattooexpo.com.au/site/info/tickets.html
MORE INFO: www.tattooexpo.com.au