The big-guns of the tattoo world will be inking up the Gold Coast in the new year for the sixth annual SURFn'ink tattoo festival.
The hugely successful cultural event has grown to become a highlight of the international tattoo festival calendar, attracting an army of gifted artists and enthusiasts. Adding to the colour and creativity this year will be artists from Peru, Ecuador, Italy, Japan, Germany, China, Taiwan, Framce, USA, Belgium, New Zealand and Samoa.
Stefano AlcantaraInk gun heavyweight Stefano Alcantara – described as the best in the business – from Peru will be conducting seminars at the 2015 festival and also tattoo onsite (for those lucky enough to snag a spot). The VIP guest artist list also includes Hector Cedilo (Ecuador), Khan (South Korea) and Alex Nardini (Italy), who will tattoo throughout the weekend alongside an A-list of artists from all corners of Australia.
Along with all forms of tattoo culture – tattoos, competitions, body piercing, workshops and seminars – SURFn'ink's 2015 programme also includes the Miss SURFn'ink Pageant, art exhibitions, live music, clothing and fashion shows.SURFn'ink takes place at the Gold Coast Convention And Exhitbition Centre, 9-11 January.
