SURF n’ Ink

Overview

I’m going to be honest. I don’t have any tattoos, I probably will never have any tattoos, and my knowledge of tattoos doesn’t extend too far beyond Kat Von D’s L.A. Ink, which I have watched about three episodes of, including the one where her slightly creepy-looking hairless cat is tragically killed and Von D finds herself finally able to really empathise with her customers, many of whom get inked to remember and celebrate a loved one.

Truth be told, I wish I was hardcore enough to get a tat but I am a) too fickle and b) too chicken. Despite this, I can totally understand the appeal of this weekend’s premier tattoo convention. Australia’s tattooed (preachers and practisers) will be flocking by air, rail and road to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in time for the Gold Coast Tattoo SURF n’ Ink Convention, held over three glorious days.

If you are still hesitating, never fear because the convention has provided you with 10 Reasons why you need to go to SURF n’ Ink. I personally can’t go past number 6, but perhaps the true pull factor is that this is the only opportunity you will have to be tattooed by your favourite international artist (without going overseas). Plus, if you purchase your ticket online, you get express priority entry.