Sunday 07 July 2024
Select a region
News

Jersey's first ever tattoo convention ready to "celebrate art"

Jersey's first ever tattoo convention ready to

Thursday 04 July 2024

Jersey's first ever tattoo convention ready to "celebrate art"

Thursday 04 July 2024


A mix of local and international artists are due to take part in Jersey's first ever tattoo convention later this year – and organisers hope it will also draw interest from non-inked islanders.

Described as a "celebration of art", the Jersey Tattoo Convention will take place across the 21st and 22nd of September at the Grand Hotel and outside on the Victoria Park.

There will be artists tattooing, live music, food, entertainment, art exhibits, pop-up barbers and a range of other activities with different ages in mind.

A mix of around 30 local and international tattoo artists are expected to take part.

One of the organisers, Ash Lewis, said the event was intended as a "celebration of art".

He explained: "It's not just for people who have who have tattoos. I want it to be more, because people always want something to do in Jersey."

1.jpeg

Pictured: The event will take place across the 21st and 22nd of September at the Grand Hotel and outside on the Victoria Park.

Ash continued: "This is something that I think will have a little bit of everything.

"I want to have bouncy castles, stuff for kids where you can get transfer tattoos, graffiti walls and stuff like that. There's going to be a lot of stuff going on."

2.jpeg

Pictured: A mix of local and international artists are due to take part.

Ash added: "I want everyone to feel that they are welcome."

Islanders who are interested in attending can find out more about the event and buy tickets here.

READ MORE...

We explored Jersey's emerging tattoo scene in a previous edition of Connect Magazine – read in full below...

Sign up to newsletter

 

Comments

Comments on this story express the views of the commentator only, not Bailiwick Publishing. We are unable to guarantee the accuracy of any of those comments.

You have landed on the Bailiwick Express website, however it appears you are based in . Would you like to stay on the site, or visit the site?