Program & Competitions

Convention Host

TBA..

Aaron Is

Tattoo Competition Headmaster

Aaron Is

The Competition Headmaster!

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Lama Tashi Norbu

Lama Tashi Norbu

Tibetan Prayer Sessions, Tattoos and more!

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Lars Krutak

Lars Krutak

Documenting the History of Tattooing!

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Drew The Tribal Guy

Drew The Tribal Guy

Fully tattooed tribal enthusiast. Stand D3!

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Program

Friday 03/09/2027

13:00 - Doors Open (08:00 for exhibitors - No tattooing until public opening)

13:00 Doors Open
13:30 Opening Prayers by Lama Tashi Norbu (15min)
14.45 TBA.
16:00 Competition: Back / Chest Piece & Leg / Arm Sleeve
17:00 Competition: Small Color
18:00 Competition: Lettering / Text & Small Black and Grey
19:30 TBA...
21:00 Competition: Best Of Friday!
22:00 - End of day

Saturday 04/09/2027

10:00 - Doors Open (09:30 for exhibitors - No tattooing until public opening)

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 Opening Prayers by Lama Tashi Norbu (15min)
12:00 TBA.
14:30 TBA.
16:00 Competition: Asian Oriental
16:45 Competition: Ethnic/Tribal
17:30 Talk: Tittoo.org
18:00 Competition: Best Painted Wooden Shoe - For Tittoo.org
19:00 Competition: Ornamental
20:00 TBA.
21:00 Competition: Best Of Saturday!
22:00 - End of day

Sunday 05/09/2027

10:00 - Doors Open (09:30 for exhibitors - No tattooing until public opening)

10:00 Doors Open
10:30 Opening Prayers by Lama Tashi Norbu (15min)
11:30 Kava Ceremony by Lawrence Ah Ching
13:30 TBA.
14:45 Competition: Large Color
15:45 Competition: Large Black And Grey
16:45 TBA..
17:45 Competition: Best of Sunday!
18:30 Competition: Best of 2-3 days!
19:45 Competition: Best Of Show!
20:00 - End of day

All day DJ / background music (between shows) and meet and greets with Lama Tashi Norbu, Lars Krutak, Drew The Tribal Guy, Ink Stories interviews and more!

Competition Rules

The participant must register at the info stand (€7.00 cash) no later than 15min before the competition takes place. The participant will wait next to the stage (with a clean and dry tattoo). The participant will be called to the stage, and the jury will examine the tattoo. A photo will be taken (for promotional purposes).

The tattoo will be judged based on design, artwork, composition, placement, proportion, ink saturation, and originality. After judging, the two best-judged tattoos in the category will be called to the stage.

ONLY after judging can the participant reveal the name of the artist. The artist will receive an award, and the model will receive an after-care set (1st and 2nd places).

ALL OF OUR JURY MEMBERS ARE EXPERIENCED TATTOO ARTISTS!

Every category must have at least seven participants to proceed (excluding BEST OF SHOW).

Registration Fee: €7.00 cash

Categories

Best of Friday

Fresh Only

Started and finished at the convention on Friday, September 3 (fresh tattoo)

Best of Saturday

Fresh Only

Started and finished at the convention on Saturday, September 4 (fresh tattoo)

Best of Sunday

Fresh Only

Started and finished at the convention on Sunday, September 5 (fresh tattoo)

Best of 2-3 days

Fresh Only

Started and finished at the convention on different days (fresh tattoo)

Best of Show

Fresh Only

Contest between the winners of the four categories above. Only if 3+ winners are presented on stage.

Small Colour

Fresh + Healed

Maximum A4 Size

Illustrative, reference, new school, old school and everything in between.

Large Colour

Fresh + Healed

Minimum A4 Size

Illustrative, reference, new school, old school and everything in between.

Small Black and Grey

Fresh + Healed

Maximum A4 Size

2% white or color highlights and shades of grey are permitted. No use of grey color.

Large Black and Grey

Fresh + Healed

Minimum A4 Size

2% white or color highlights and shades of grey are permitted. No use of grey color.

Lettering / Text

Fresh + Healed

Script / Calligraphy tattoos - any style, size and color

Back-piece / Chest-piece

Fresh + Healed

60% coverage (back) / 50% coverage (chest)

Large scale body pieces

Leg Sleeve / Arm Sleeve

Fresh + Healed

Full ring/sleeve

The sleeve must be closed around the leg/arm

Asian / Oriental

Fresh + Healed

Oriental / Japanese / Asian-influenced tattoos

Ornamental

Fresh + Healed

A mix between Dotwork, Pattern, Geometric, Blackwork and Mandala

Ethnic / Tribal

Fresh + Healed

From Tatau to Dayak and all in between. Only in black with solid covers and clear patterns.

By participating in our tattoo contest, you release us from any and all legalities stemming from copyrighted tattoos, artwork, materials, or anything related. You permit us to use the material for promotion (without any right to compensation). The above program is subject to additions and changes.