27-29 April 2012 Rites Of Passage Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival, Melbourne (AUS)

[Duffa]

Rites of Passage 2012 | Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival

From the site:

"Rites of Passage 2012 has a great line up for all of you tattoo fans, just to give you a taste of what’s to come we are giving you a sneak preview and announcement that both the infamous Shige (Japan) and Victor Portugal (Poland) will be attending and coming to Australia for the 1st time. Returning to the annual Rites of Passage Festival is Jeff Gogue and Nick Baxter (US).

Hang out with the worlds best tattoo artists over three days of entertainment from across the globe, if you thought this years show couldn’t get any better then join us 27th, 28th & 29th April 2012 for an even cooler show.

For all of you early birds, special tickets prices of $20 a day will be available online closer to the event and then $25 on the door.

This is a show for the artists and a show for the people. The new Rites of Passage team would like to thank you all as it wouldn’t be happening without you."

Full line up of artists will be up soon but the big one (for me at least) is SHIGE! :cool: (I'll update later)

Important Info:

When:

Friday 27th April : 1pm - 10pm

Saturday 28th April : 12pm - 10pm

Sunday 29th April : 12pm - 7pm

Where:

Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens

9 Nicholson Street Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Cost:

children under ten years - Free

*minors under the age of fifteen years must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult prior, during and after this event..

$66.00………………adult three day pass

$49.50………………concession three day pass

*three day passes will only be made available for online pre-sale purchase.

*pass outs during the event will only be available to three day pass holders..

*concession card holders must be able to provide proof at the ticketing desk..

*gst is inclusive in all ticket prices above

$27.50………………adult one day ticket

$22.00………………concession one day ticket

*one day tickets will be made available for online pre-sale purchase and on the door during the event.

*there will be no pass outs available to one day ticket holders.

*concession card holders must be able to provide proof upon purchse at the ticketing desk..

*gst is inclusive in all ticket prices above

[Duffa]

Rather than just bumping this thread with nothing to offer, here is a link to the artists attending :)

tattoo artists attending.. | Rites of Passage 2012

[Guest deadmeadow88]

Jeff Gogue??? Damn... wish I could've jumped on this sooner. One tattoo related vacation in a month is enough for me unfortunately. :/

[Duffa]

Here are some links for photos of the convention ;)

KOMPOUND: Rites of Passage Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival 2012

Rites of Passage 2012 | Tattoo Convention & Arts Festival

[Scott R]

Did ya go? how was it did you get anything?

[Duffa]

@Scott R - sorry my good man I didn't see your post until now! Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend but some friends did work it and said they had a damn good time. Anyway, the reason why i'm back in this thread is that I found some more photos for anyone interested:

Rites Of Passage Tattoo Convention 2012