{"id":55448,"date":"2019-02-20T05:39:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T05:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=55448"},"modified":"2019-02-20T08:04:03","modified_gmt":"2019-02-20T08:04:03","slug":"south-african-tattoo-convention-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/south-african-tattoo-convention-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"South African International Tattoo Convention 2019: Win Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The South African International Tattoo Convention 2019 returns to Cape Town for the 3rd annual show with an upscaled offering of tattooers, bands and even bigger experience for visitors. The convention will take place at The Lookout at the V&amp;A Waterfront from the 29th to the 31st of March.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67100\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-tat-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"The South African Tattoo Convention 2019\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-tat-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-tat-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-tat-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What is the South African International Tattoo Convention 2019 all about?<\/h4>\n<p>The South African Tattoo Convention invites a curated collection of 90 tattooers from over 15 different countries to present their personal style of tattooing. Each tattooer is inspired by over 15 genres of modern and traditional tattooing.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>SAITC has become a highly respected event among the international tattoo community and is recognized by international artists as one of the most highlighted events on the world tattoo convention calendar; the only one of its kind in Africa.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67102\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-sketch-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"The South African Tattoo Convention 2019\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-sketch-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-sketch-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-sketch-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What Makes It An Experience Not To Miss?<\/h4>\n<p>There is something genuine and special about this global meeting place of world travelling artists. It offers a high-quality tattooing experience in a professional environment where you will receive world-class advice and have a wide selection of tattoo styles to choose from. The vibe always includes story-telling between travelling tattooers and clients alike, meeting people from all walks of life and getting to hang out, browse or even tattooed.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Whether you&#8217;re collecting a small memento-type tattoo from an artist\u2019s drawing sheet, looking for some fine art prints for your home or committing to a full day tattoo by your favourite artist, there is an unexplainable magic that happens when so many people come together to share the stoke and get tattooed under one roof.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67096\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-food-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"The South African Tattoo Convention 2019\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-food-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-food-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-food-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What Happens Other Than Tattooing?<\/h4>\n<p>The 3-day show has upscaled their offering by introducing 6 live bands, 3 food trucks,\u00a0an improved market area with fashion and lifestyle vendors, chocolatiers, coffee-roasters, a fully kitted beer garden and a picturesque ocean view deck bar. Everyone is welcome and children of all ages are now able to attend. (Please note, children under 5 will not be allowed inside the tattooer exhibit hall area).<\/p>\n<h4>How To Get Tattooed at #SAITC2019<\/h4>\n<p>Pre-book to avoid disappointment! Artist bookings are open and slots fill up extremely fast. To ensure you get a session with your favourite tattooer, head to the South African International Tattoo Convention website and book by emailing the artist directly before the convention to start discussing the process and your design and tattoo placement. Find the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/southafricantattooconvention.com\/2019-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artists page here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WALK-INS are also welcome! If you\u2019re comfortable with throwing caution to the wind, buy your tickets to the convention and find an artist on site on the day between 29th \u201331st March 2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Spontaneously select a piece you love and get small, quick sketches and pieces of work known as \u201cflash\u201d designs without needing to pre-plan or pre-book.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67099\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-stickers-1-x-6.jpg\" alt=\"The South African Tattoo Convention 2019\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-stickers-1-x-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-stickers-1-x-6-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Tattoo-convention-stickers-1-x-6-940x564.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Featured Artists<\/h4>\n<p>1. Jenna Bouma \u2013 Handpoke Tattooer- World Traveling<\/p>\n<p>2. Eddie Czaiki \u2013 Neo Traditional Tattooer \u2013 Paris, France<\/p>\n<p>3. Yadou \u2013 Watercolour Tattooer \u2013Warsaw, Poland<\/p>\n<p>4. Bob Geerts \u2013 American Traditional Tattooer \u2013 Eindhoeven, Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>5. Clemens Hahn \u2013Neo Traditional \u2013 Manneheim, Germany<\/p>\n<p>6. Ross Turpin \u2013 Western Japanese \u2013 Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong<\/p>\n<p>7. Greg Whitehead \u2013 Western Japanese \u2013 Portland, Oregon<\/p>\n<p>8. Nate Hudak \u2013 American Traditional &#8211; Cincinnati, U.S.A<\/p>\n<p>9. Waldo Del Rocca \u2013 American Traditional &#8211; Cape Town, South Africa<\/p>\n<p>10. Rudolf Maartins \u2013 Sacred Geometry \u2013 Rotterdam, The Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>11. Matt Cannon \u2013 Neo Traditional \u2013 Anaheim California<\/p>\n<h4>The South African International Tattoo Convention 2019 Hosts<\/h4>\n<p>Cape Electric Tattoo Spokespeople: Romy van Tonder<\/p>\n<h4>Ticket Information<\/h4>\n<p>Although the festival has increased their public experience offering, SAITC ticket prices have remained the same without an increase for 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Friday Ticket: R195<br \/>\nSaturday Ticket: R280<br \/>\nSunday Ticket: R240<br \/>\nWeekend Ticket: R590 \u2013*includes a collector\u2019s pin<\/p>\n<p>29 March 2019 17h0 \u2013 22h00<br \/>\n30 March 2019 \u201311h00 \u2013 22h00<br \/>\n31 March 2019 \u2013 11h00 \u2013 21h00<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricantattooconvention.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">southafricantattooconvention.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love tattoos? Check out some of our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/cape-town-chefs-tattoos\/\">favourite chefs and their tattoos<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South African International Tattoo Convention 2019 returns to Cape Town for the 3rd annual show with an upscaled offering of tattooers, bands and even bigger experience for visitors. The convention will take place at The Lookout at the V&amp;A Waterfront from the 29th to the 31st of March. What is the South African International Tattoo Convention 2019 all about? 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