Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival 2018 - Melbourne

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Posted 2018-03-16 by Jen ⇒ follow

Fri 20 Apr 2018 - Sun 22 Apr 2018

Over the years, tattoos have evolved and come a long way. The word comes from the Tahitian 'tatu', which means to mark something, and it's been claimed that tattooing has existed since 12,000 years BC. Its meaning and representation has changed over time since it was used in the late 1800s in medical tattooing practices to when it was legalised in New York City in 1997. It's been revered as rites of passage in many cultures, and in some, outlawed as illegal and a rebellion towards society.

Eventually coming into its own as we know it, an art form and body adornment, you can see 250 of the best tattoo artists from Australia and across the globe at the Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival in the gorgeous Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson St, Carlton from Fri 20 April 10am to Sun 22 April 2018 6pm. Tickets have a no refund policy and you can grab an early bird single day pass (sales end on 20 April) for $29, and an online only (not available at the door & sales end on 21 April) 2 day pass for $55.

For other ticket details, check the website . If you're after a tattoo on the day, to secure a booking or request a quote, contact tattoo artists directly via the handy form on their profile page (make sure it's the Melbourne lineup you're choosing) by clicking on the image . Remember to mention Rites of Passage when you get in touch, and it's recommended sending the size you require, placement and image of the tatt you'd like.

This is definitely the place you'll see all the incredible body artwork up close on a giant TV screen on the big stage at the daily tattoo contests. Categories for the competition range from best Oriental, Polynesian, Dots and Lines, Traditional, Realistic Portrait, Lettering, Sleeve, Freehand, to Realism and more. Huge giveaways and Prizes across the weekend, along with retail vendors with amazing tattoo related gear make for a great celebration of diversity, culture and body art.

This prestigious tattoo event in Melbourne always draws a huge crowd. It closes the gap between canvas and artist, and it's a chance for you the public to get closer to the artists you never thought you'd ever meet. Information is still sparse at this stage, with details of seminars, stage timetables and food vendors available closer to the event date. Keep checking back for aforesaid details on the website and Event page and for news and updates as they come to hand, and to join the conversation, the Facebook page is the place to be.