Join us this weekend at the New Zealand tattoo festival

This weekend sees the return of the largest tattoo event in Australasia, and the team from Sunset will be there!

The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival will be held at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth on the 25th/26th of November, with some of the best artists in the world in attendance.

Now in its seventh year, the festival sees over 250 artists and models attending, making it the biggest this side of the world.

With tattoo artists such as Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Tommy Helm, and Dan Smith coming over from the USA, the festival has garnered a reputation worldwide, and is only set to get bigger every year.

Entertainment highlights will include Head Like A Hole live on Saturday the 25th, 3 shows a day from FMX superstar Levi Sherwood, BMX, live performances from U.K fire dancer Cervena Fox & aerialist Venus Starr.

Come say hello!

It’s still not too late to buy your tickets for this weekend, and by buying through Ticketek now, you can save money rather than paying at the gate.

An adult 2-day pass is only $45, 10 bucks cheaper than paying on the day, and an adult day pass is $30, compared to 35 on the day. Kids 14 and under are free.

Tattoo appointments can be made by contacting the artists direct - once announced, make sure you include the following in your email, size of the tattoo, placement on body, any reference pics you have & your budget, lots artists will also be doing walk up tattoos all weekend long.

Give us a call today with any questions you have about the weekend, or how you can book in one of our outstanding artists.

We’ll see you there!!

Only 6 weeks until the New Zealand Tattoo Festival!

The biggest tattoo event in Australasia is back for its 7th year! The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival will be held at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth on the 25 & 26 November 2017, and of course the team at Sunset will be there!

The best artists in every style of tattooing are coming to New Plymouth to tattoo you! Tattoo appointments can be made by contacting the artists direct - once announced, make sure you include the following in your email, size of tattoo, placement on body, any reference pics you have & your budget, lots artists will also be doing walk up tattoos all weekend long.

THE FESTIVAL

In only six short years, the festival has become Australasia’s biggest tattoo show, with over 250 artists and models attending. As usual, the standard of the artists attending is world class, with the likes of Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Tommy Helm, and Dan Smith coming over from the USA.

Entertainment highlights include Head Like A Hole live on Saturday night, 3 shows a day from FMX superstar Levi Sherwood, BMX, live performances from U.K fire dancer Cervena Fox & aerialist Venus Starr.

Buy your tickets now and make sure you get a place at the biggest tattoo festival in New Zealand!

By buying through Ticketek now, you can save money rather than paying at the gate. An adult 2-day pass is only $45, 10 bucks cheaper than paying on the day.

An adult day pass is $30, compared to 35 on the day, and kids 14 and under are free.

If you’re heading to New Plymouth for the festival, pre-book with one of our artists today! Simply email info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

The NZ Tattoo & Art Festival 2017

The biggest tattoo event in Australasia is back for the 7th year! The New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival will be held at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth on the 25 & 26 November 2017, and of course the team at Sunset will be there!

The best artists in every style of tattooing are coming to New Plymouth to tattoo you! Tattoo appointments can be made by contacting the artists direct - once announced, make sure you include the following in your email, size of tattoo, placement on body, any reference pics you have & your budget, lots artists will also be doing walk up tattoos all weekend long.

The Festival

In only six short years, the festival has become Australasia’s biggest tattoo show, with over 250 artists and models attending. As usual, the standard of the artists attending is world class, with the likes of Ryan Ashley Malarkey, Tommy Helm, and Dan Smith coming over from the USA.

Entertainment highlights include Head Like A Hole live on Saturday night, 3 shows a day from FMX superstar Levi Sherwood, BMX, live performances from U.K fire dancer Cervena Fox & aerialist Venus Starr.

Buy your tickets now and make sure you get a place at the biggest tattoo festival in New Zealand!

By buying through Ticketek now, you can save money rather than paying at the gate. An adult 2-day pass is only $45, 10 bucks cheaper than paying on the day.

An adult day pass is $30, compared to 35 on the day, and kids 14 and under are free.

If you’re heading to New Plymouth for the festival, pre-book with one of our artists today! Simply email info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

Sunset Tattoo are heading to Tauranga this month!

The New Zealand International tattoo expo will be held in Tauranga on the 18th and 19th of February this year, and Sunset Tattoo will of course be attending.

Fabian, Mash and TomTom will be heading down to the Bay of Plenty to show off their skills and catch some sunshine.

NZ International Tattoo & Art Expo

The New Zealand International Tattoo & Art Expo is a lively and interesting experience.

Now in its seventh year, the expo continues to outdo itself. This year featuring an even more impressive line-up of artists and performers at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga.

Top of the must-see list for many will be our Ink Masters travelling all the way from the USA. We have Kamil, Tatu Baby & Jime, and over 150 tattoo artists from all around the world, including the very best New Zealand tattoo talent, will also be present over the weekend.

Other attractions not to be missed this year include: Tiki Tane, plus the ever popular Miss Tattoo NZ, NZ vs Australia 4 man HMB (Historical Medieval Battles), a fashion show, and aerial silk contortionists.

We have a selection of store to browse in our Market Place and a some of your best local NZ chefs with a series of food trucks.

Don’t miss out on this must-see event for anyone interested in having a good time, surrounded by the unique and quirky! Be sure to book your tickets now to secure a space for your friends and family today.

Sunset Artists at the Expo

Fabian, Mash and Tom will be there, each specialising in their own styles.

Originally from Chile, Fabian is experienced in western traditional tattoos. Mash also specialises in western traditional, but adds his own unique twist. Tom, the founder of Sunset, is skilled in Japanese style tattoos.

All our artists have years of experience, and are open to discussing anything you would like designed. Contact the studio now to make your booking.

The New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival is back!

The New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival will be held at the TBS Stadium in New Plymouth for the 6th year running, and the guys from Sunset Tattoo will be there. The festival is being held this year on the weekend of the 26th & 27th November, and our three artists, Tom, Tristan and Fabian, will all be taking pre-bookings and walk-ups. But not only will the Sunset boys be heading down, we’re also packing a couple of aces up our sleeve. Regular guest artist Jacob Cross will be joining us, and the outstanding Makoto Horimatsu is flying over from Japan for this special occasion!

In only five short years, the festival has become Australasia’s biggest tattoo show, with over 250 artists and models attending. As usual, the standard of the artists attending is world class. The festival will see such names as Tommy Helm from Empire State Studio and Megan Massacre from Grit N Glory tattoo, both in New York. Also representing the States is Jesse Smith, from Loose Screw Tattoo, and Teresa Sharpe from Studio 13 Tattoo.

This year’s festival will have more entertainment than ever before! With Freestyle Motocross shows featuring Levi Sherwood, BMX from the Freestyle Lifestyle crew, live music from Ash Grunwald & Bleeders, live performances from LuckyHell & Elegy Ellem, ALC Ramp Riot mini ramp skate comp, Tattoo Competitions, retail stalls, food vendors, café & bar plus much more!

If you’re heading to New Plymouth for the festival, pre-book with one of our artists today! Simply email info@sunsettattoo.co.nz