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“The picturesque town of New Plymouth on New Zealand’s North Island played host to an amazing convention late last year, a weekend of sunshine on the beautiful seaside town set the tone for one of the best conventions Australia & New Zealand has ever seen” - Tattoos Down Under Magazine (Australia)

 


Welcome to the NZ Tattoo & Art Festival website. On the 23 & 24 November 2013, New Plymouth will again play host to the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, Australasia's largest tattoo event will expose the public to the history, art & culture of tattooing in an exciting, fun & friendly environment.

Promoted by Oni Events the festival will showcase some of the very best international tattoo artists combined with Australia’s & New Zealand’s best will make this an event not to be missed.

In addition to the world class tattooing, the festival will also feature live music, burlesque, retailers, art exhibitions, tattoo competitions & much more. To see the festival highlights page click here.

 

DOOR SALES ONLY (unlimited)

Adult Day pass: $20.00
14 years old & under (accompanied by adult): FREE

DOORS OPEN

Saturday: 11.00am - 10.00pm
Sunday:   11.00am - 7.00pm

 

 



CONGRATULATIONS!!
Inked Artists Magazine Best Artist of Show 2012 winner Matt Jordan. Matt took away a full set of Alla Prima inks and a 6 page magazine spread along with some other awesome prizes kindly donated by our sponsors.

The Mill 2012 Tattoo Competition results:

Best of Day Saturday Gary Hansen by Chris Stuart, U.S.A
Best of Day Sunday Tere Hall by Keegan ”Tater tats” Hawkins
Best of Show Steve Grant by Erin Chance
Artist of Festival Matt Jordan
Best Oriental Jackson Stoakes by Ryan Usher
Best Maori/Pacific Johnny Faamai by Steve Ma Ching
Best Traditional Cassie Law by Dan Smith
Best Black & Grey Khan Simon by Matt Jordan
Best Colour Jamie Rogers by Matt Jordan
Best Realistic/Portrait Elise Jordan by Matt Jordan
Best Leg Lysandra Thomas by Andy Swarbrick
Best Arm Hida by Horitatsu
Best Back Steve Grant by Erin Chance



“The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival was billed as the biggest & boldest tattoo event in New Zealand history & it didn’t disappoint!” - Skin Deep Tattoo Magazine (U.K).