Report and pictures by Doralba Picerno
Wes, Insider TattooTHE BIG NORTH
TATTOO SHOW
We asked Doralba Picerno, one of our guest
reporters, to give us her perspective on the
Total Tattoo Big North Tattoo Show...I have to admit that I have a particular soft spot for the Big North
Tattoo Show. This is because the Northeast of England has a
special place in my heart and I always welcome any opportunity
to go!The city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne has played host to this event
since 2017. And the Big North has established itself as a bridge
between all the more southerly English shows and the popular
Scottish ones north of the Border. Continuing its tenure at the
Metro Radio Arena, recently re-christened Utilita Arena, the Big
North's successful formula has remained more or less the same,
with two days full of tattoo action and entertainment.Unfortunately, the weekend of the show coincided with some
works on the local metro line, so there were travel challenges for
some visitors, me included. But when I arrived at the venue, first
impressions were good; the show was busier than last year, and
there was a bustling atmosphere. With nearly 300 artists from
around the world and a top band like The Urban Voodoo
Machine booked to play on the Sunday, it all felt very exciting.Bethany Rivers, Studio Twenty Three Abi Tonge, Ultimate SkinDan Gold, Dan Gold TattooTim from DancehallGabbie Vasquez, Nirvana Tattoo
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