It’s time to get inked! This week’s International Tattoo Convention seems to agree. After a two year hiatus, the convention will be back for the seventh consecutive time. It will be open on July 23, after which it will close its doors.
The convention is open to all, not just those who are tatted head to toe. It lasts only two days. You don’t have to get a tattoo, but you can still enjoy the live music and admire the work of the featured artists. The event’s primary purpose at Carob Mills Restaurant Limassol, Limassol, is to support ink artists and offer tattoo enthusiasts the opportunity to get their tattoos done by them. Even if you don’t want to add something permanent to your skin, there are still many things to do.
On both days, doors open at 11am. Visitors can browse and book appointments with artists. They also have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment and music. This year’s program includes performances, body art, and a shopping area.
Day one will feature several tattoo contests. There will be one contest on blackwork and another on old-school designs. Then there will be another contest on realistic tattoos. Finally, there will be the best of each day. Nofreno, a Greek language heavy metal band from Nicosia, will perform live.
The festival’s second day will feature more of the same tattoo artists mingling, browsing, and more competitions. At 12pm Royal Venom will perform live calligraphy and paint body art. Then, contests for tattoos on illustrative, dot, neotraditional and colour, black, and grey, as well as the best of the show, will be held. The 2022 Convention will conclude with a set from Honston G, Lemoni Radio’s resident DJ.
The organisers offer some helpful advice for those who want to get tattooed. They say that there will be hundreds of tattoo artists at the event. They will also be available for customer walk-ups and scheduled appointments. Contact the artist you are interested in working with and do your research before making a decision. You can still make an appointment if you miss the opportunity. These artists are able to book the entire show within the first 30 minutes of the open day. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. You may never get another chance to be tattooed by them again. Artists come and go all the time.
Official website of the tattoo convention has the complete list for this year’s tattoo artists. Visitors can browse the site prior to the event to prepare fully!
