The Newbury Tattoo Conference is again for its second 12 months and plans to be even greater.
The 2-day {art} conference is the brainchild of Newbury tattoo artist Lee Priddy.
Mr. Priddy, of Full Energy Studios on London Street, has attended and tattooed at festivals and conventions before now; however, now he’s constructed his neighborhood in Newbury.
The conference – at Newbury Racecourse – will characteristic {art} stalls, reside tattooing, artwork being bought, and live music from native bands.
Final 12 months, the occasion of the Corn Trade attracted around 800 attendees over two days; however, this 12 months, Mr Priddy hopes to double it.
He has elevated the variety of tattooists from the final 12 months, 25 to 42, and merchants from 5 to twenty.
For a decade, Mr Priddy, a tattoo artist, pressured the significance of bringing artists collectively and establishing a robust various-scene neighborhood.
He mentioned: “The Tattoo Conference has crammed a spot for the choice scene in Berkshire, particularly in Newbury.
“Now, we have always had another scene right here, and I feel locals have supported one thing that resonates a lot with them.
“Now we have constructed a neighborhood and linked with individuals in ways we now have by no means had earlier than.”
Newbury band Huge Drink can be enjoyed on Saturday, adopted by London band Tova on Sunday.
Different acts embody TV Yellow, Giles, 4 Fox Sake; We’re Folding Stars and Leah Toklsdorf.
The occasion will fall on August 5 and August 6 at Newbury Racecourse.
More information can be found on the Newbury Tattoo Convention website https://newburytattooconvention.com/
Tickets might be bought online or on the door.
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