The South African tattoo industry has grown in rapid strides over the past five years due to a widespread acceptance of the art form. The South African International Tattoo Convention provides a platform for local tattoo artists to showcase their skill alongside some of the most renowned international artists from around the globe. It also provides the public the opportunity to learn more about these virtuosos and their styles, and get tattooed on site.
The event draws more than 78 of the world’s most renowned tattoo artists from six continents, specialising in a variety of tattoo styles. Attending artists include Holly Ellis from Idle Hand in San Francisco, Wan from Wild Rose in South Korea, James McKenna from Australia, and Big Steve from Fun City in New York City, to name but a few.
Festivalgoers can get tattooed at the convention by either pre-booking directly with the artists or simply walking up to see if there is a time slot available on the day. The details of all attending artists are available on our website. Attendees are encouraged to book early.
Tickets for the South African International Tattoo Convention 2017 are now available on our website. The current prices are as follows:
Friday only: R150
Saturday only: R220
Sunday only: R180
Full Weekend Pass: R380
VIP Pass (includes SAITC T-shirt and collectors pin): R500
Please note that these prices will increase by 20% from 1 January 2017. Book your tickets online before 31 December 2016 to take advantage of these Early Bird rates and stand a chance to win a two night stay for two at The Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel in Long Street, Cape Town. As always, terms and conditions apply. The names of all ticket buyers will go into a random draw, which will be done live on video and announced via the event's social media channels before 15 January 2017.
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