September 2011 will see Melbourne transformed into a colour and art feast for tattoo and body art enthusiasts with the opening of the inaugural Melbourne Tattoo & Body Art Expo, 16-18th September. Over 120 Australian and international artists will come together to showcase their skills where they\u2019ll tattoo, pierce and modify the brave.<\/p>\n
Previously held in Sydney for the last three years drawing international celebrities including Ruthless, star of international reality TV series, LA Ink; the Melbourne Tattoo & Body Art Expo will showcase local talent in a cultured Victorian community of underground, tattoo and body art creatives.<\/p>\n
Special guests will include Toni \u201cThe Face\u201d Cronin, <\/strong>formerly Chopper Reed\u2019s chauffeur and bodyguard, a well known author of more than 13 books including A path that could have killed me<\/em> and The Face, Parts 1-7. <\/em>Easily identifiable by his tattoo-covered body, Toni \u201cThe Face\u201d Cronin will be available for photo opportunities and sharing his insights into his life.<\/p>\n Attendees with awe-inspiring body art are invited to enter the daily Tattoo Contest where even those freshly inked at the show, can compete to win in the \u2018Best Tattoo of the Day\u2019 category. Expo tickets and appointments with preferred artists should be confirmed early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n As a collaborative project, all artists will work on a large canvas throughout the 3 days and the completed artwork will be auctioned on Sunday 18th<\/sup> September, where all the proceeds will be donated to the Expo Charity \u2013 Cure Our Kids at Westmead Children\u2019s Hospital, Sydney.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n DATES:<\/strong> Friday 16th <\/sup>– Saturday 17th<\/sup> September 2011 – 12.00pm to 10.00pm and Sunday 18th<\/sup> September, 2011 \u2013 11.00am \u2013 7.00pm<\/p>\n VENUE:<\/strong> Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre<\/p>\n