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Find the information you need to enter the competitions.
We have several competition categories for you to choose from.
- Small Categories: Tattoo pieces must be A5 size or smaller.
- Large Categories: Tattoo pieces must be A4 size or larger.
You may split your design over two days, completing part of the tattoo on the first day and the remainder on the second day, allowing you to enter the appropriate categories on each day.
All tattoo pieces must be completed at the event to be eligible for competition.
You may enter the same piece into more than one category, provided it meets the requirements for each category.
Winners will be announced following the completion of the judging process.
Competition entry forms will be available to all tattoo artists upon arrival or from the reception desk through out the event .
To be eligible for judging, all competition tattoos must be fully completed by 6:00pm on the day of the competition. This applies to both Saturday 28th August 2027 and Sunday 29th August 2027, allowing sufficient time for judging to take place.
Judging will commence once all eligible entries have been submitted and assessed by the judging panel.
Winners will be announced following the completion of the judging process.
Competition categories
Explore the categories and find the right competition for your work 2027
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Small Black and grey
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Small Colour
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Small Traditional
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Small Neo-traditional
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Small Ornamental
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Small Japanese
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Small New Comer
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Large Black and grey
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Large Colour
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Large Traditional
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Large Neo-traditional
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Large Ornamental
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Large Japanese
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Large New Comer
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Cover-up
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People's choice
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Best of show