National Tattoo Convention & Expo
Melbourne 2008
DATE:....FRIDAY 2nd, SATURDAY 3rd and SUNDAY 4th MAY, 2008.
VENUE:.....SEBEL ON ALBERT PARK (formally Carlton Crest Hotel)
65 Queens Road, Melbourne, Victoria.
EMAIL:... reservations@capm.mirvac.com.au
PHONE:... (03)95294300 or 1800 633888
FAX:... (03)95213111
A First Class Venue, centrally located, overlooking Albert Park Lake.
Only minutes from Melbourne’s C.B.D. and just five minutes from Port
Phillip Bay, with access to all areas of Melbourne, particularly sporting
and recreational facilities.
The Sebel on Albert Park (which is present under-going a multi-
million dollar refurbishment) offers accommodation, restaurants
and bars, security parking, specialty shops, fully equipped
gymnasium and pool and all-weather night and day tennis courts and
18 hole golf course opposite.
ACCOMMODATION:
The Sebel on Albert Park is offering our delegates the special
price of $131.00 per standard room per night (double or twin
share), $168.00 for a superior room and $198.00 for an
executive suite, breakfast is an additional $20.00 per person
per night.
When making your reservation, please state that you are a
delegate of the Tattoo Convention.
TICKETS:
600 tickets will be made available @ $125.00ea. These will include the
Presentation Dinner incorp. a buffet dinner, beer, wine and soft drink
{spirits at bar prices} and live entertainment. These also include entry
to the Expo Rooms over the three days. “All inclusive”
...CLICK HERE FOR TICKET FORM...
DAY PASSES:
Day passes will be available on each day at a cost of $15.00 per day.
These tickets will allow the holder entry to the Expo Rooms
between the hours of 10am to 6pm., and will include the judging,
all food and beverage amenities and a chance to win some great door
prizes.
TATTOO BOOTHS:
Booths will be available at a cost of $400.00ea. for the three
days – P.T.A.A. Inc. Members or affiliated overseas artists only. Booths
will be available to non P.T.A.A. artists at a cost of $600.00 for the
three days.
An autoclave, ultrasonic cleaner, running water, cleaning facilities and
washable surfaces, tables and chairs will be included in booth pricing.
D.H.S. Guidelines must be followed and professional presentation
is essential.
Tattoo Booths must be maintained during the hours of 10am. till 6pm.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Artists wanting to work longer hours may do so until approx. 10/11pm.
on the Friday and till approx. 8pm. on the Sunday, at which time, only
artists and pre-booked clients, officials included, will be admitted
to the work area (Expo Room).
TRADE STALLS:
Trade stalls will also be available at a cost of $300.00ea. for the
three days from 10am. till 6pm. each day. Several other stalls will be
made available for “Business Representatives”.
BOOKINGS:
Tattoo and/or Trade Stalls must be booked as soon as possible.
A deposit of $100.00 or full payment must be made immediately,
with any remaining monies owing paid by 21st March, 2008.
Please make all cheques or money orders payable to P.T.A.A. Inc.
and forward to:
6 Torrens Street, Werribee 3030, Victoria, Australia.
AGENDA:
FRIDAY:... Expo (tattoo booths and trade stalls) opens 10am
through to 6pm. (Tattoo Artists may continue working
through till 10/11pm. at which time only the Artists, their
Clients and Officials will be allowed entry to the work area.)
8pm.: A. G. M. to be held in the Belair Room.
SATURDAY:... Expo opens 10am through to 6pm.
Contestant registration commences at 10am. (provisions
may yet be made for Friday registration times.)
Tattoo Competition judging commences 1pm.
Dinner and Presentations commences at 7pm
and concludes at midnight.
SUNDAY:... Expo opens 10am through to 6pm. (Again the Artists
will be allowed to work through but only to 9pm. max.)
DINNER AND PRESENTATIONS:
With the success of our 2006 Masquerade Ball,
it has been decided that the 2007 Convention will be highlighted by a
“MAD HATTERS BALL” – that’s right, casual, cool or just downright
crazy, hats will be the theme. (And yes, for those who don’t have, won’t
have a hat….they will be on sale in the Expo Room.)
DRESS CODE:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Expo – casual dress
Saturday evening Dinner and Presentations – formal – with a hat!
We hope all members and their guests will adhere to the dress
code, and make the effort for this special occasion.
SPONSORSHIP:
We do, as at each such event, invite Members to sponsor trophies
for the various Tattoo Competition categories. We also invite other
Businesses, Clubs, Friends, Etc. as Sponsors
We are seeking $200.00 per category but are also pleased to accept
sponsorship donations of $100.00 or even $50.00.
MACHINE RAFFLE:
To be announced…………….
(Artist only)
We are always appreciative of donations for the Artists
only raffles. Tattoo Machines, design sheets or other such
supplies are always most appreciated.
HAMPERS:
Again we are aiming at making up two or three hampers for the ‘general
raffles’. Donations of studio tee-shirts, caps, lighters, tattoo magazines,
etc., etc., even a bottle of booze or a box of chocies would be great, all
donations will be greatly appreciated.
PAYMENTS
or DONATIONS:
Please forward c/o P.T.A.A. to:..
6 TORRENS STREET
WERRIBEE 3030,
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
ENQUIRIES:
Please forward all enquiries to:....
PATSY FARROW
6 TORRENS STREET
WERRIBEE 3030,
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA..
Ph./Fax.: (03) 97498028
Mob.: 0412826820
E-Mail: tat2tapestry@optusnet.com.au