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💀 The biggest tattoo weekend in Australia.

➡️ 280 plus artists, live tattooing, pop culture, performances.

21/08/2026

A master of 1850s wet plate collodion photography and tintype portraiture, 🌙 Aimee Clark 🌙 Collodion Artist joins the Australian Tattoo Expo 2026. 🖤🎨⁠
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Aimee is an Australian artist working with the 1850s wet plate collodion process, hand-pouring chemistry onto blackened aluminium and glass to create one-of-a-kind tintypes and ambrotypes. Her portraiture sits within tattoo culture through a shared appreciation for slowing down, intentional craftsmanship, and creating permanent, one-of-a-kind works.⁠
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Through this slow, hands-on process, Aimee creates enduring images that honour the people who wear their stories, both on their skin and within themselves.⁠
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Based in WAAustralia and working out of Silver Halides Studios, catch them at the Silver Halides Studios booth in Perth.⁠
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Experience the artistry of 🌙 Aimee Clark 🌙 Collodion Artist at the Australian Tattoo Expo in Perth. 🔥🖊️⁠
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✉️ 🌙 Aimee Clark 🌙 Collodion Artist⁠
🎟️ Tickets live now, tickets link in bio⁠
🗓️ October 23 to 25, 2026⁠
📍 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

12/08/2026

🔥 MELBOURNE, IT’S OFFICIAL.

The Australian Tattoo Expo is back at the MCEC this December 4-6, 2026 and the Melbourne poster is officially here.

a MASSIVE thank you to the legend, Simon Turner - BLACKWORK WOODCUT ETCHING TATTOO MELBOURNE from The Black Mark | Tattoo Melbourne for the incredible artwork. The detail, the energy, the feel, this one sets the tone for what’s coming.

We’re not far away now, and Melbourne is already 78% filled.

Artists, studios and vendors, if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time. Booths are moving fast and this floor is shaping up to be something special.

Wait until you see what we’ve got in store for you.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📍 MCEC, Melbourne
🗓 December 4-6, 2026
⚠️ Booths are filling fast - apply while you can. We are capping this year’s space again, so dont miss out

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10/08/2026

🐉Designed for scale. Driven by tradition. Japanese tattooing with power, flow and serious weight.

Introducing Dan Molloy (Dan Molloy ) from Kurikara Fudo Tattoo as an official judge for Australian Tattoo Expo Perth 2026.

A highly respected Perth tattoo artist, studio owner and specialist in large-scale Japanese tattooing, Dan has built a name through work that carries power, flow and serious discipline.

His tattoos aren’t just single pieces, they’re designed as full compositions and stories. From bold Japanese imagery to large-scale body work, black and grey, colour and realism, Dan’s work shows a deep understanding of placement, structure, movement and how a tattoo should live on the body.

This is the kind of tattooing that takes patience, planning and proper control. Every panel needs balance. Every background needs flow. Every detail has to serve the whole piece.

With years in the game, a strong eye for composition and a reputation for high-level tattooing, Dan brings serious experience and judging standards to the ATE Perth 2026 panel.

We’re proud and honoured to welcome Dan Molloy to the judge seat.

📩 Contact Dan Molloy directly for bookings at the expo.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO
🗓 23-25 OCTOBER, 2026
📍 PERTH CONVENTION CENTRE
⚠️ BOOTHS ARE RUNNING OUT - APPLY WHILE YOU CAN

Brought to you by UNCHARTED

28/07/2026

SYDNEY, you showed up. 🔥

Every single show just keeps getting better, the people, the energy, the artists bringing their absolute best!

That’s on you. We ain’t stopping…

PERTH and MELBOURNE you’re next. 👊

Book your booths
Buy your tickets

Let’s GO! 🔗 Link in BIO

26/07/2026

🔥 When every line matters, you need an artist who doesn’t miss. Mandala, geometric and realism with precision.

Introducing Talia James (Talia James ) from Bloodlines Ink as an official judge for Australian Tattoo Expo Perth 2026.

A highly experienced Australian tattoo artist based out of Bloodlines Ink , Talia has been tattooing since 2013 and has built a strong name through clean, detailed work across mandala, geometric and realism styles.

Her work is built on patience, balance and sharp ex*****on. From flowing mandala pieces to structured geometric work and detailed realism, Talia brings a style that is clean, considered and technically locked in.

This is the kind of tattooing where every line matters. Every pattern needs flow. Every detail has to hold its place.

With years of experience in the industry, Talia brings a strong eye for symmetry, composition, placement, detail and technical ex*****on to the ATE Perth 2026 judging panel.

We’re proud and honoured to welcome Talia to the judge seat.

📩 Contact Talia James directly for bookings at the expo.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO
🗓 23-25 OCTOBER, 2026
📍 PERTH CONVENTION CENTRE
⚠️ BOOTHS ARE RUNNING OUT - APPLY WHILE YOU CAN

Brought to you by UNCHARTED

25/07/2026

🔥 Colour that punches. Detail that holds. Style that refuses to sit in one lane.

🚨Introducing Keegan Blair (Keegan Blair ), owner of Youngbloods Tattoo as an official judge for Australian Tattoo Expo Perth 2026.

An award-winning Australian artist with a serious eye for colour, contrast and composition, Keegan has built a reputation for work that moves across styles without losing its identity. From bright, bold high-impact colour to realism portraiture, neo-traditional, traditional, neo-Japanese and custom script, his work carries versatility, and tight control

Keegan isn’t boxed into one style, and that’s what makes his work stand out. Every piece feels considered, whether it’s loud colour, sharp black and grey, clean linework or a full-scale composition built to flow with the body.

With a background in fine art, drawing and design, Keegan brings more than tattoo experience to the judging table. He brings an understanding of balance, layout, tone, colour theory and technical ex*****on, the kind of eye that can break down a tattoo from both an artist’s perspective

Keegan brings colour, craft, versatility and serious judging standards to ATE Perth 2026.

We’re proud and honoured to welcome Keegan Blair to the judge seat.

📩 Contact Keegan Blair directly for bookings at the expo.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO
🗓 23-25 OCTOBER, 2026
📍 PERTH CONVENTION CENTRE
⚠️ BOOTHS ARE RUNNING OUT - APPLY WHILE YOU CAN

Brought to you by UNCHARTED

24/07/2026

🔥 Step aside, next-level lettering just entered the building. Crisp black and grey, clean script, and work that speaks loud and proud with serious presence

🚨Introducing Ned Harrington (Ned Harrington ) as an official judge from Hood Royals Tattoo for Australian Tattoo Expo Perth 2026

A multi-award winning artist across Australia and internationally, Ned has built a reputation for black and grey work that carries real weight. Known for his Chicano-inspired style, sharp lettering and smooth script, Ned brings a look that hits with attitude, discipline and detail

His pieces have that clean street-weight feel, strong lines, smooth shading, bold contrast and lettering that doesn’t just sit in the tattoo, it leads through the whole piece

From script work to black and grey compositions, Ned’s tattoos are built with flow, tone and control. Every line has purpose. Every shade has weight. Every piece carries presence.

Bringing years of experience and a sharp eye for detail, Ned joins the ATE Perth 2026 judging panel ready to help judge some of the best work going down on the competition floor.

Ned brings a whole different level of black and grey, script and energy to the panel.

We’re proud to welcome Ned Harrington to the judge seat.

📩 Contact Ned Harrington directly for bookings at the expo.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO
🗓 23-25 OCTOBER, 2026
📍 PERTH CONVENTION CENTRE
⚠️ BOOTHS ARE RUNNING OUT - APPLY WHILE YOU CAN

Brought to you by UNCHARTED

23/07/2026

🔥 Perth’s own and built different. Heavy realism, loud colour, wild detail no safe bets

🚨Introducing Khail Aitken (ＫｈａｉｌＡｉｔｋｅｎ ) as an official judge from VILLAINS TATTOO CO for Australian Tattoo Expo Perth 2026.

A multi-talented, award-winning Australian artist, Khail has built a reputation for tattooing that doesn’t play it safe. Known for his high-impact realism, bold colour work, pop culture pieces, portraits and surreal concepts, his work carries the kind of detail and personality that makes people stop scrolling.

From clean technical ex*****on to crazy creative ideas, Khail’s tattoos hit with colour, depth and imagination. His pieces push past the standard realism lane , mixing sharp detail, strong composition and a style that feels instantly legit recognisable

This is tattooing with character. Big ideas, clean control and no boring work

As one of Perth’s standout artists, Khail brings a serious hometown presence to the judging panel. With an eye for realism, colour, contrast, creativity and technical finish, he’ll be helping judge some of the best work going down on the floor at ATE Perth 2026.

We’re proud to have one of Perth’s own stepping into the judge seat for this one.

📩 Contact ＫｈａｉｌＡｉｔｋｅｎ directly for bookings at the expo.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW - LINK IN BIO
🗓 23-25 OCTOBER, 2026
📍 PERTH CONVENTION CENTRE
⚠️ BOOTHS ARE RUNNING OUT - APPLY WHILE YOU CAN

Brought to you by UNCHARTED

Let’s GO! It’s ON

04/07/2026

We’re letting the world know…

Booths are filling up fast.

Perth: October 23-25
Melbourne: December 4-6

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

Apply now through the link in bio 🔗

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