International Tattoo Convention

For the second year in a row the International Tattoo Convention, the biggest event dedicated to this art, body piercing and body painting will be taking place in Bucharest. The convention is programmed on October 14th-16th 2011 at the World Trade Center.


The event will be the meeting and competing place of over 50 local and international tattoo artists, from countries like Hungary, Germany, Greece, France, Sweden, Ireland, Moldova, Russia, Borneo and Finland, who will show their mastery in various styles like: Japanese art, dark, realistic, fantasy, crazy, tribal, black and white and colour. The best tattoos done every day at the Convention will be judged and awarded prizes.

Those passionate or simply interested in this art will have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations of experienced artists or could get a tattoo done from one of the professionals like George Mavridis (Greece), James Celtic Moon (Hungary), Mitzu-Duck’s Tatto (Finland) or Remis Cizaukas (Ireland). Moreover, fans of tattoos, body piercings and body painting will have the opportunity to find out more about the recent trends and techniques in the business during the event seminars, and admire or buy accessories, clothes and more articles related to the tattoo culture.

The hot atmosphere of the day will be pumped up during the three Convention days by incendiary shows and demos of disciplines in direct link with the tattoo art. For example, Absoluto Fighting Center, the best Brazilian and Jiu Jitsu and MMA club will do demos during the three days and will initiate the public in this type of martial arts.

Moreover, for the first time in Romania, Lassi Freakshow Absurdus, one of the highly appreciated international artists will delight the public with a true “freak show”. His shows that always keep the public breathless will include levitation, pyrotechnic shows and other surprise numbers.

The concerts will take place at the convention after party, with special international guests and many local bands. One of the event’s special guests is Ski King, a well-known German artist, country and rock and roll singer, considered to be the successor of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. The other bands making it hot include Hellz Ballz, Romanian AC/DC tribute band and Up to Eleven. The after party is hosted by Fire Club on October 14-15-16, starting with 23:00.

Tickets at 30 lei for a day and subscriptions at 70 lei for the three days, including the after party concerts, can be bought in Diverta stores, or online at shop.artmania.ro and myticket.ro