ENTERTAINMENT
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday 2nd
10am WELCOME TO THE SHOW
11am AERIAL PERFORMERS (UP IN SMOKE)
12pm STONE MEADOW (LIVE MUSIC)
1.30am REAL DINOSAUR SHOW
2.15pm STONE MEADOW (LIVE MUSIC)
3pm REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR COMPETITIONS
3.30pm HULA HOOPERS (UP IN SMOKE)
4:30pm STONE MEADOW (LIVE MUSIC)
5.30 TATTOO JUDGING
8pm SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!
Sunday 3rd
10am WELCOME TO THE SHOW
10.30am AERIAL PERFORMERS (UP IN SMOKE)
11.30am STONE MEADOW (LIVE MUSIC)
1pm REAL DINOSAUR SHOW
2:15pm STONE MEADOW (LIVE MUSIC)
3pm REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR COMPETITIONS
3.30pm HULA HOOPERS (UP IN SMOKE)
4pm SIMON SEZ COMEDY HYPNOTIST
5.30 TATTOO JUDGING
8pm SEE YOU NEXT ROAR!
DINO TATTOO SHOW COMPETITIONS
The high point of every tattoo convention. The competitions!
The weekend offers the chance for artists and clients to win one of our incredible awards and be judged by some of the industry masters!
More information can be found on our Competitions tab.
Saturday 2nd March
Sunday 3rd March
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Traditional - a traditional tattoo is for example showing simple imagery with clean, bold line work and use a limited colour palette.
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Neotraditional - A modern take on traditional tattoos using 3 dimensions and alternative colour palettes whilst keeping a traditional look.
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New school - To show a unique warped design of a chosen subject being oversized, unnatural and almost animated, bringing the piece to life.
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Illustrative blackwork / Blackwork - Good use of sharp crisp linework either bold or fine. Strong use of black and stippled shading if any.
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Healed colour - Fully healed tattoo showing no signs of scaring or patches.
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Best small Dino - A tattoo under the size of A5 that includes imagery relating to dinosaurs.
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Best of Saturday - The winners of each category will be re-judged to see which tattoo is the strongest of the selection.
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Black and grey - A good use of tones, shading techniques and an overall readable image. OPAQUE GREYS ARE ALLOWED
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Realism/portrait -
Realism - A tattoo that resembles real life subjects that must look natural and realistic. Portrait - The subject in which the artist chooses must be of a face. This can be human and non human subjects.
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Colour - A strong presence of colour. The tattoo can be vibrant or muted colours that are Well packed and blended smoothly. (ANY SIZE PERMITTED)
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Oriental - Oriental tattoo style is a type of art that incorporates traditional motifs and symbols from Asian cultures. Good flow and placement is very important.
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Healed black and grey - Fully healed tattoo showing no signs of scaring or patches.
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Best Large Dino - A tattoo over the size of A5 that includes imagery relating to dinosaurs.
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Best of Sunday - The winners of each category will be re-judged to see which tattoo is the strongest of the selection.
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Best of show - The tattoo chosen by the judges which has followed the competition criteria and is the best tattoo of the two winners of best of Saturday and best of Sunday.
COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES
Each category will be judged by the chosen judges who will be looking for good executed tattoos.
YOU CAN ENTER YOUR TATTOO INTO 1 CATEGORY ONLY.
Unless this is a Dino tattoo, then it may be entered into 2 catergories.
Things to consider:
1. Placement and flow of the tattoo.
2. The concept of the tattoo, e.g. an original idea or mashup showing a creative design.
3. Clean and consistent linework if any.
4. Well packed blacks or colour if any.
5. Good blends and smooth gradients if any.
6. Vibrancy and tone. This can be very bright or nicely muted colours.
7. Does it look finished?
8. Personal signature - to show your own personal touch to the tattoo.
9. Time to settle. Don’t forget tattoo competitions have a deadline don’t leave it to the last minute we will know and your customer doesn’t want to be wiped 100 times before they go on stage.
10. Make sure that the tattoo has been started and completed at this convention unless entering into a healed category.
11. Make sure you are entering in the CORRECT category for your piece.
PLEASE NOTE: THE JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL. THIS WILL BE DONE ANONYMOUSLY. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING WITH A STUDIO NAME OR LOGO. FAILURE TO STICK TO THE RULES CAN LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
JUDGES TO BE ANNOUNCED
DINOSAURS
REAL LIFE
DINOSAURS
These incredible prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth, are back!
They will be walking around all day, meet & greeting everyone.
Catch them Live Saturday & Sunday on the main stage.
Brought to you by Rentadinosaur
AERIAL PERFORMANCE
AERIAL PERFORMANCE
Up in Smoke’s history began in the UK with Abi. Their amazing performances grew over the first 10 years and their shows became popular internationally with magnificent performances in Spain and Egypt as well as the UK. Abi’s dream did not stop there, she trained Kelly to Up in Smoke’s spectacular standards and the duo really took off, delighting crowds far and wide.
See their professional aerial performances to defy gravity! Choose from Up in Smoke’s dynamic, unique aerial acts:-
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Aerial Hoop- with beautifully adorned, gyrating acrobats, hypnotizing sights
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Aerial Silks – see spellbinding, gracefully spiralling performers up high
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Aerial Trapeze- spinning sensations. Acts to take your breath away
STONE MEADOW
LIVE MUSIC
STONE MEADOW
Stone Meadow delivers an explosive blend of rock, pop, and party anthems that ignite the stage and captivate audiences. Their high-energy performances are not just about playing great music; they create an unforgettable experience, connecting deeply with their fans. From the moment they step on stage, Stone Meadow commands attention, driving the crowd wild with their irresistible charisma and infectious energy.
Catch them on the main stage.
SIMON SEZ
SIMON SEZ
HYPNOTIST
Simon Sez comedy hypnosis show has to be the funniest act you'll ever see!
Simon Sez has been amazing audiences with his side-splitting shows for over 10 years in the UK and abroad.
Think you could beat the hypnotist, jump on stage and try your hardest!
Catch Simon on stage Sunday 3rd March!
And so much more, fun for all the family!
Arcade Games, Bouncy Castles, Dino Workshops, Meet & Greet the Dinos, Stage Performers, the list is endless!