ROOM 101 & Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo Launch Party – APLINK’s posterous

The Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo launch party is giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with US celebrities Sabina Kelley and Matt Booth, as well as some of the hottest local and international tattoo artists. This star studded event will be held at the Astral Bar Star City Casino on Tuesday March 2nd from 6:30pm until 12:00am.To meet the stars in person and have the chance to win two round trip tickets to Las Vegas with a two night stay at the Palm Casino hotel as well as attend a Room 101 VIP party with Matt Booth purchase your tickets online now from the Moshtix website http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=34498&ref=moshtix for only $85 per person. This price includes entry to the launch party, free Patron cocktails on arrival, food and alcohol throughout the evening, and the rare opportunity to see famous Los Angeles jewellery designer Matt Booths rocking jewellery collection.You will also have the opportunity to view some uniquely painted skate decks and be able to bid on your own one off piece of skateboard art. Proceeds from this event will be going to Cure Our Kids. So for your chance to meet some of your favourite celebrities in the flesh and even witness some of them get tattooed at the party buy your tickets now as they wont last long.

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Feature Interview: Matt Booth Of Room 101

The Singapore Tat2 Convention 2010 held last month was a blast as we had fun making new friends and knowing more about their industry. One of them was the good people from Room 101. plussixfive had the opportunity to have a chat with Matt Booth, Founder of Room 101, as he shared with us his take on the industry, inspiration, and possible ventures into Singapore. Read the full interview below.

The Interview

Is Room101 looking to expand its brand to Singapore?

We’re interested for sure. I think the quality and level of retail and presentation here is top notch, I mean on a global scale.

When you design your jewellery, where do you draw your inspiration from?

A lot of the inspirations behind my designs come from sculptures that I’ve seen from Japan and Noh Theatre (Traditional Japanese Theatre), masks, Buddhist deities and sculptures outside of temples. But you know, my executive collection is all geometric shapes, patterns, things like that. More contemporary, modern contemporary.

So do you do a lot of travelling to places like Japan and Thailand because of the Temples that they have?

I’ve seen temples in Thailand, but their sculptures are different. Every country kind of represents the same characters differently. And I definitely connect more with the Japanese representation.

Read more of the interview here: plussixfive | Online Magazine for Fashion, Lifestyle, Art, and Culture Within The +65 State » Feature Interview With Matt Booth Of Room 101.

Bob Tyrrell, Mick Squires, Chris Garver, Kim Saigh, Matt Booth, Marc Pinto – Singapore to Surf’n’Ink

Tattooink.tv had a huge start to the new year as their crews had their bags packed and their passports ready to head out and catch all the action from Singapore to Surfers.

First stop was Singapore Tat2 Show where some of the biggest names were.  See our interviews with Bob Tyrrell, Chris Garver, Kim Saigh, Room 101’s Matt Booth and Australia’s own Mick Squires

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Canberra was once again the host to Summernats and Sally headed down to check out the tatts on show…

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Then on the road and up the highway to Surf’n’Ink International Tattoo Convention on the Gold Coast.  There the Australian Artists rocked it out with the Internationals and Tattoos were the winners on the day.

But there is more……

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it’s on again the Singapore Tattoo Show -Tat2 2010 Jan 8 to 10 Bigger & Louder. For more info here are some links – http://facebook.com/tattoopride http://www.tattoo.com.sg http://twitter.com/tattoopride

With guest appearances by Kim Saigh (LA ink), Tim Hendricks (Gold Rush tattoo), Michelle Myles (Daredevil tattoo and winner of TLCs Tattoo War Competition at the 6th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention), Shige (Yellow Blaze Tattoo, Japan) and returning to this show again will be Chris Garver (Miami ink) and Bob Tyrell (Night Gallery). Also attending the show will be VIP guest, Matt Booth, celebrity jewellery designer and owner of Room101 who is also the guest judge for this upcoming years tattoo show with Room101 being the major sponsor for this event and introducing Paypal who is also sposnoring the event for the very first time.- video production courtesy: http://tattooink.tv

Miss Tattoo Asia – 10 days left to enter

Miss Tattoo Asia – 10 days left to enter – we’ve listened & made the swimsuit into BEACHWEAR

UPDATE: Miss Tattoo Asia – Please let your friends know 🙂

With only 10 days left for us to get applications for the 1st Miss Tattoo Asia – we have been getting feedback that everyone will be more comfortable if the contest had a beachwear or swimwear segment NOT swimsuit or bikini. so it’s official, entrants are able to join the stage in what they are comfortable in when they go to the beach – as long as the entrant is easily able to display their tattoos.

Besides being crowned the 1st Miss Tattoo Asia there are prizes for all 10 finalist.

First Prize

* Cash: $1,000.00 + Custom Ring from Room 101 Silver Valued at USD1,000.00
* Free Photo Shoot session with your tattoo.
* Published Shoot opportunities in Magazine(s).
* Product giveaways.

see website for 2nd & 3rd Prizes.
http://www.tattoo.com.sg/misstattoo/misstattoo.html

ALL finalists will win a stunning Brazilian Bikini http://www.mybikini-sg.com/store.php
Enter today – full details here: http://www.tattoo.com.sg/misstattoo/misstattoo.html

Also check out the Tat2 2010 INVITE now over 16,000 people have been invited http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141203425388

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Tattoo Lovers Just Love Uniquely Singapore

Tattoo Pride for Tattoo Artistry – Singapore Tattoo Show Tat2 2010

Tattoo Lovers will descend upon Singapore in 2010 … seeking creativity,  education in responsible tattooing, observe fusion of east and west Tattoo Artistry … and 3 days of massive entertainment.

With the intention of not only providing a show for tattoo lovers, both in Singapore and Asia, but also wanting to ensure sufficient education in responsible tattooing amongst teenagers and young adults; the Singapore tattoo show is coming back for the 2^nd time, bringing more entertainment and exposure to people through this unique form of art. Organized by Debra Tan and Kirby Lian from Utopia Studios, the show is to be held at the Singapore Expo, Hall 6B from 8 to 10 January 2010, starting from 12pm to 10pm on the 8^th and 9^th, and 12pm to 8pm on the 10^th.

Tat2 2010 Event Invitation: Mingle with over 15,000 Tattoo Fans & Artists

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With guest appearance by Kim Saigh (LA ink), Tim Hendricks (Gold Rush tattoo), Michelle Myles (Daredevil tattoo and winner of TLC’s Tattoo War Competition at the 6^th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention), Shige (Yellow Blaze Tattoo, Japan) and returning to this show again will be Chris Garver (Miami ink) and Bob Tyrell (Night Gallery). Also attending the show will be VIP guest, Matt Booth, celebrity jewellery designer and owner of Room101 who is also the guest judge for this upcoming year’s tattoo show with Room101 being the major sponsor for this event.

People attending Tat2 2010 can be prepared for a wide variety of visual feasts with a line up that includes Rubberboy’s performance, Best male and female tattoo competition, and the first of its kind in Asia – Miss Tattoo Asia, alongside with over 300 internationally regarded artists coming together to showcase their talent in full view of audiences who are fans or just mere curious. This is the place to be if you are an avid tattoo collector or  people who are interested to see what Tattoo today is all about, a culture that used to be taboo but is so widely welcomed in recent times.

The newest addition to this coming year’s show is the Miss Tattoo Asia segment. Probably the first of its kind, it attempts to open the minds of the general public that beauty comes in all forms, especially in recent times where people are exposed to so many different things and the form of beauty is somewhat subjective. Trying to break away from the stereotypical female beauty, it aims to address a form of liberalism and modernist way of perceiving beauty.

Apart from this unique beauty contest, there is also the best male and female tattoo competition where proud owners of beautiful masterpieces on their bodies get to flaunt and compete to stand a chance to win the top prize. You’d be surprised to see how realistic and beautiful a tattoo can get, as the standard and works of tattoo artists are getting better and better, especially with quite a handful of artists who already have a history of doing fine arts before they ventured into tattooing.

The message of this show to entertain is made evident with other programmes such as the Rubberboy, who has three Guinness World Records for being the most flexible man alive. Daniel Browning Smith, who is also known as the Rubberboy, is an actor, entertainer and contortionist who also went on shows such as Ripley’s Believe it or not, the Oprah Winfrey show and the grand prize winner of 30 Seconds to Fame. Works by finalists of Beauty is Skin Deep, a body art design competition, will also be displayed in the art gallery section as well as works of graffiti artists and some of the tattoo artists’ works, showcasing their talents and passion on canvas.

And we said entertainment – Singapore’s legendary Velvet Underground is our party venue sponsor and there will be nightly events to give artists and fans the opportunity to mix, dance & party as only possible in uniquely Singapore – Asia’s Jewel city.

For more information visit: http://www.tattoo.com.sg or be part of the Tat2 2010 community on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32140274011 you can also follow us on twitter @tattoopride

Tat2 2010 thanks for the online support Create My Tattoo http://www.createmytattoo.com

Singapore’s Foremost and Asia’s Largest Tattoo Show to Return Bigger and Louder

Singapore’s Foremost and Asia’s Largest Tattoo Show to Return Bigger and Louder 8-10 January 2010

SINGAPORE, November  2009 – Singapore’s foremost tattoo show is set to return in 2010 bigger and louder than the first year with a grand mix of art, rock, entertainment and more. The Singapore Tattoo  Show’s second edition, Tat2 2010, now the  largest tattoo show in Asia, will bring back the fusion of East and West Tattoo Artistry – an estimated number of 300 internationally-regarded artists  will come together to showcase their talent and create unique pieces of artwork. The 3-day event, held 8^th to 10^th January 2010 in Hall 6B of the Singapore Expo, hopes to advocates the act of responsible tattooing and to educate the public about tattoo as a form of body art appreciation and culture.

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Show organizers Debra Tan and Kirby Lian from Utopia Studios have planned an exciting line-up of activities to enthrall, engage, educate and entertain visitors at the Singapore Tat2 2010 show. The Tattoo show is set to feature a stellar lineup of an industry experts including star tattoo celebrities such as Kim Saigh (L.A. Ink/ High Voltage Tattoos, USA) and Tim Hendricks (Guest Artist in Miami Ink/ Gold Rush Tattoo, USA) who will be in Singapore for the first time, as well as returning guests Chris Garver (Miami Ink/ Love Hate Tattoo Studio, USA) and Bob Tyrrell (Night Gallery, USA). Other notable guests include industry icons from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China and Taiwan.

The 2nd Singapore Tattoo Show – Tat2 2010 will also bring to Asia VIP Guest Matt Booth, celebrity jewelry designer, and owner of Room101 (www.room101silver.com), who has been chosen to be guest judge the 2010 Singapore Tat2 Show.  Room101 will also be a major sponsor for the event, participating in all aspects of the show.

Matt Booth, celebrity jewelry designer, and owner of Room101

Originally founded in 2003 by Matt Booth, Room101 is a luxury lifestyle brand for those who demand quality with an edge.   Booth, who has designed custom jewelry pieces for Pink, Snoop Dogg, Benji Madden, Slash, Chuck Liddell, Sen Dog, and Busta Rhymes, recently launched Room101 Cigars (www.room101cigars.com) to his already extensive line of jewelry, clothing, and accessories.

“The Tat2 2010 Show is a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors from Singapore and the region to be inked by the world’s top artists from around the globe or to simply catch them in action at the show,” said Kirby Lian, a professional tattoo artist-entrepreneur with 8 years’ industry experience and the show’s brainchild. “Visitors can also look forward to the edgy and unconventional lineup of activities planned for them,” he added.

Highlights of The Singapore Tat2 2010 show include the Miss Tattoo Asia pageant – the first platform in Asia for tattooed women to showcase their body art, a performance by world class contortionist Rubberboy, who holds three Guinness World Records and was touted ‘The Most Flexible Man Alive’, and Battle of the Bands, where budding musicians compete to snag the top prize of limited edition guitars and S$1000. Art lovers will also be treated to a visual feast – an art gallery featuring works by renowned tattoo artists as well as finalists of ‘Beauty is skin deep’, a body art design competition for young creative’s. In addition, graffiti artists and seasoned tattoo artists will demonstrate their artistic talents onsite. For tattoo enthusiasts, seminars will be conducted by elite tattoo artists.

The Singapore Tat2 2010 Show will be open to public from 12 P.M. to 10 P.M. on the 8^th and 9^th of January (Friday and Saturday) and 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. on the 10^th of January. The show is open to all ages and entry is free for those below the age of 12. Tickets to the show are available for purchase online at http://tattoo.com.sg/tickets.html. Tickets cost S$22 for a 1-day pass and S$60 for a 3-day pass.  Early bird promotions, where 3-day passes go for S$55, are available from now till 15^th November 2009. Tickets to the show may also be bought onsite during show dates.

For more information on the Singapore Tat2 2010 Show, please visit http://tattoo.com.sg/ or join in the conversation with daily updates and worldwide Tattoo industry news & chatter on facebook – http://facebook.com/TattooPride

Pre- event email interviews with artists can be arranged upon request.

About Utopia Studio

Utopia Studio is the official event partner of The Singapore Tat2 2010 Show. It has eight years of professional experience in the tattoo industry in Singapore and has played a superlative role in establishing tattoo as an art form, placing emphasis on responsible tattooing by having high standards on creativity, technical skill, patience, knowledge and experience.

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Tattoo Studios appearing at Tat2 2010

For News Updates please join http://facebook.com/TattooPride . . After the overwhelming success of the First Singapore Tattoo Convention, Tat2 2010 Show is arriving in January with a bang. With an estimated 300 renowned artists from all over the world, an unrivalled line up of unique contests, stage performances and entertainment, the 3 day event, held 8th to 10th January 2010 at the Singapore Expo, is set to put Singapore on the regional map as a platform for artists and tattoo enthusiasts alike. Tat2 2010 Show highlights include: – Guest celebrities Kim Saigh (L.A. Ink), Chris Garver (Miami Ink) – VIP Guest Matt Booth www.Room101silver.com – The first ‘Miss Tattoo’ contest held in Asia – Performances by Rubber Boy, the ‘Most Flexible Man Alive’ – Live art, graffiti and tattoo demonstrations – Tattoo Contests – Tattoo Seminars – Battle of the Bands – Art Exhibitions – Design Competitions Tat2 2010 aims to advocates the act of responsible tattooing and to educate the public about tattoo as a form of body art appreciation and culture. 3-Day Tickets are on an Early Bird Promotion from now until 15 Nov 2009. visit www.tattoo.com.sg for details

Tattoo Studios attending to date –

Studio Name Country Tatudharma Australia Calypso Tattoo Belgium Duck Art Tattoo Belgium Klaktat2 Belgium Smokov Tattoo Bulgaria Canglong Tattoo China HE Tattoo China Lengyan Tattoo China Long Tattoo China Mummy Tattoo China Needles & Pins China Tang Tattoo Studio China Tian Zhi Long Tattoo China Tian Zun Tang Tattoo Studio China Wushang Tattoo China Yaksa Tattoo China Yi Xiu Tang China YZ Tattoo China Ziyou Tattoo China Positif Tattoo France Shitoujii Tattoo France Lovisa Tattoo French Polynesia Akira Tattoo Germany Dark and Brightside Germany Dark Shadow Tattoo Germany Gestochen Scharf Germany Iron Monkey Tattoo Germany Norman’s Tattoo & Art Gallery Germany Red Star Tattoo Germany Scum Art Tattoo Germany Smilin’ Demons Tattoo Germany Tattoo Galerie Germany Tattoo Jimmy Germany Tattoo Mangon Germany Tommy Lee Tattoos Germany Zoe Thorne Tattoo Germany Burning Heart Tattoo Holland Classic Ink & Mods Holland Tattoo Zeist Tattoo Holland Yugen Tattoo Holland Star Crossed Tattoo Hong Kong Aurora Tattoo Indonesia Black Dragon Tattoo Indonesia Brisik Tattoo Indonesia Morganic Heart Tattooing Italy Murran Tattoo Italy Positive Vibrations Italy Sundance Tattoo Italy Sunskin Art Italy Sunskin Tattoo Italy ZOP Tattoo Italy Asakusa Horiyasu Studio Japan Knuckle Energy Tattoo Japan Nippon Tattoo Japan Tattoo Studio Desperado Japan Dragonfly  Tattoo Malaysia Inkology Tattoo Studio Malaysia Jeff Tattoo Studio Malaysia Monkey Tattoo Malaysia Sunskin Studio Malaysia Tattoo City Art Studio Malaysia Mohan’s Tattoo Inn Nepal Arctic Tattoo Norway Arts Elemental NZ Moana Moko/ Steedman Tattoo Machines NZ The Left Hand Path NZ Pintados Tattooo Philippines Tinta Tattoo Shop Philippines Kult Tattoo Poland Tattooism S.Korea 8 Volts Tattoo Studio SG Art Addictive Tattoo SG Body Décor Tattoo & Piercing SG Dream Body Art SG Elvin Tattoo SG Exotic Tattoos SG Fly Back Tattoo SG Imagine Tattoo Studio SG Ink-credible Tattoo Studio SG IN’s Tattoo SG Kustoms 7 Tattoos SG Marc Pinto’s Primitive Tattoo SG Shark Tattoo Studio SG Skin Label Tattoo Studio SG Think Tattoo SG Visual Orgasm Tattoo SG William Tattoo Studio SG Evil Twins Tattoo Sweden Temple of Art Sweden Ink Tank Tattoo Switzerland Fo Guang Hang Thai Fulltime by Eak Thai Golden Needle Tattoo Thai Siam Ink Tattoo Thai Ton Thai Tattoo Studio Thai Alien Tattoo TWN Belleza Tattoo TWN Body Processing Tattoo TWN CHENG-LONG  -TATTOO TWN Chi-Tattoo Family TWN Cimo Tattoo TWN Daio-King Tattoo TWN Diao Chen Tattoo TWN Diau An Tattoo TWN Diau Chang Tattoo TWN Diau Chi Tattoo TWN Diau Chung Tattoo TWN Diau Fu Tattoo TWN Diau-Hu Tattoo TWN Dow Jenn Tattoo TWN East Tattoo TWN Evil Devil Tattoo TWN Fright Tattoo TWN Holy Mark Tattoo TWN Hsinyi Tattoo TWN Hwa Kwe Tattoo TWN JK   TATTOO TWN Lion King Tattoo TWN Mayin Tattoo TWN Mi Feng Tattoo Studio TWN Mr Tattoo TWN Mr Tattoo TWN Night Action Tattoo- TWN Taiwan Diao Tattoo TWN Tiao Fang Tattoo TWN Top Tattoo TWN Vic Tattoo TWN White Tattoo Studio TWN Yong Mo Tattoo TWN Forever True Tattoo UK King Cross Tattoo Parlour-3pax UK Magnum Opus Tattoo UK Sacred Ink UK The Bolton Tat Shop UK Art Junkies Tattoo USA Atelier Tattoo USA Body Armor Tattoo USA Burly Fish Tattoo USA Carson Hill Tattoos USA Chris Garver of Miami Ink USA Daredevil Tattoo USA Devine Street Tattoo USA Divinity Tattoo USA El Drako Tattoo USA Epoch Tattoo USA Federico Ferroni Tattoo USA Gold Rush Tattoo USA Great American Tattoo Company USA Hope Gallery USA Inkworks Tattoo USA Iron Age Tattoo USA LA Ink USA Lucky Devil Tattoo USA Mike Cole Art USA MY Tattoo USA New York Adorned USA Night Gallery USA Outer Limits Tattoo USA Sovereign Collective USA Star Blood Studios USA Studio Shagoo USA Symbolic Tattoo USA Tattoo Syndicate USA Tribulation Tattoo USA Marc Pinto’s Primitive Tattoo Australia

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