Announcement: The Tattoo Competition 2018

Get ready for The Tattoo Competition!

The Tattoo Collective are thrilled to present the 2018 Tattoo Competition. 

The tattoo competition is a true highlight of the event, with immaculate tattoos in every style presented to the crowd.

Our expert panel of judges from the tattoo community will decide which lucky artists and customers take home our beautiful custom-made prizes, handcrafted by El Rana in Italy.

A sneak peek of the 2018 tattoo competition awards designed by El Rana

The tattoo competition is proudly sponsored by Unigloves. Unigloves are suppliers of the UK’s finest medical-grade gloves, with the ‘Select Black’ range designed specifically for tattoo artist use.

Categories are as follows:

SATURDAY 17th MARCH

Best Colour

Best Black and Grey

Ornamental

Best of Day

SUNDAY 18th MARCH

Realism

Backpiece/Coverage

Best of Show

We can’t wait to see what amazing artwork will be taken to the stage this year; check out some of 2017’s inspiring competition entries below.

Don’t delay in making plans to visit The Tattoo Collective, March 17th & 18th at The Old Truman Brewery.

Advance Tickets are now on sale; get yours today!

The Tattoo Collective 2017 – Best of Show winner Ryan ‘The Scientist’ Smith

Best of Show winner Ryan ‘The Scientist’ Smith collecting his award

A bodysuit by Josh Fisher is put before the judges

Peony tattoo by Rodrigo Souto at The Tattoo Collective 2017

Incredible realism by Jordan Croke, tattooed at The Tattoo Collective 2017

Mehndi inspired work by Jack Peppiette at The Tattoo Collective 2017

Biomech bodysuit by Kali at The Tattoo Collective 2017

Best Realism winning piece by Alex Rattray

Best of Day winner by Alex Rattray at The Tattoo Collective 2017

Incredible work by Sam Barber at The Tattoo Collective 2017