Being the enigmatic lover of all things that are related to body art, tattoos and getting inked, there are just some events that rarely come to Phoenix, Arizona that are ones not to be missed. Especially if you love tattoos and the related subculture that is directly associated with them! For all of you neophytes for getting tatted who happen to live in Arizona, or who are willing to make the trek out and endure the humid monsoon heats and drizzles of late August, there is one event that you should most certainly add to your calendar: The Hell City Tattoo Festival!
This tattoo festival is entitled: “HELL CITY HEADS WEST!” This will be the Hell City 10 “Let It Burn” festival, which is taking place from August 27-29, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The fest is to be held at the prestigious Arizona Biltmore, located at: 2400 E. Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85016. You can find out more information about this one-of-a-kind event by visiting the website for it, located online at: http://www.hellcity.com.
To better apprise you of all the wondrous spectacles that will be taking place during this awesome event, I find it best to directly cite from their event website, as they really have a lot of great info to offer. If you love tats, and all things related to them, and oh so much more, don’t miss this awesome tattoo festival in Arizona folks!
The Scoop, according to Hellcity.com…
“Rain or Shine, Hell City is “One Hell Of A Good Time”! The Hell City Tattoo Festival is a tattoo convention put on by tattoo artists, featuring world class artists and collectors from around the world! Hell City brings you not only some of the world’s best tattoo masters, but also showcases many of today’s young, up and coming tattoo artists! It is much more than your typical tattoo convention though, Hell City is a one of a kind because we include many other activities that you won’t see at any other tattoo conventions.
If you have ever been to Hell City before, you have seen the massive crowds. The line that gathers before the gates even open looks more like the line to get into a sold out rock concert. Once inside, all that is Hell City will amaze your eyes, ears and skin. With everything from live entertainment on the main stage, to music, to free seminars, The Art Fusion Experiment, tattoo competitions every day, and the lovely Suicide Girls giving out the one of a kind trophies, you will want to stay the entire weekend at the Beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa! This is our new website with many new features to make your Hell City Experience that much more enjoyable! We encourage feedback from artists and members, your input will help shape the future of this social tattoo network!”
See you all there, fellow body art protagonists!
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