MANSFIELD — Inkcarceration Competition has introduced the cancellation of this yr’s competition, initially scheduled for July 10-12, 2020 on the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield,.
The cancellation comes with this assertion from the competition organizers:
“It’s with extraordinarily unhappy hearts that we should announce the cancellation of Inkcarceration Competition 2020. We’re positive this doesn’t come as a significant shock given the variety of festivals and concert events our trade has already misplaced and can proceed to lose this yr.
“Allow us to be clear, that is heartbreaking for us. Ohio is our house and this competition means a lot to us and we all know it means lots to you, as nicely. We held out so long as we may and labored extraordinarily onerous to discover a approach to make Inkcarceration occur this yr – together with exploring the opportunity of a fall competition – however with the uncertainty of COVID-19, we should put the protection of followers, employees, and bands first and observe the recommendation of well being officers.
Relaxation assured that festivals WILL come again and Inkcarceration isn’t going wherever. Mark your calendars for our return on July 16, 17 & 18 in 2021! We will likely be attending to work instantly to offer you all with one of the best Inkcarceration Competition but. Thanks to your assist and we will’t wait to see you all at a much-needed INK household assembly subsequent July!”
All ticket refund choices will likely be posted on the Inkcarceration web site and emailed to ticket purchasers this Monday, Might 4 at midday.”
This yr’s Inkcarceration was scheduled to incorporate 40 bands on two outdoor levels, 60 tattoo artists, reformatory excursions and far more. The competition’s large, awe-inspiring locale gives an eerie and distinctive setting for the competition. Ohio State Reformatory is acknowledged as not solely one of the haunted reformatories within the nation, but in addition because the filming location for a number of Hollywood movies. Essentially the most well-known of those movies is the 1994 cinematic basic and IMDB highest rated film of all time, The Shawshank Redemption, starring Hollywood legends Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
Final yr, Inkcarceration practically tripled the inaugural yr’s attendance numbers, drawing 45,000 followers from practically all 50 states, and worldwide so far as New Zealand. Inkcarceration has been awarded Mansfield’s prestigious Tourism Award of Excellence, and has been acknowledged by america Home of Representatives, Ohio Senate, State of Ohio Representatives and Congressional Proclamation.
For extra data, go to www.inkcarceration.com.
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