Align your brand with the most rigorous tattoo competition in the country. Reach a passionate, engaged audience of artists, collectors, and industry professionals.
This competition exists to bring it back — and to honor the people who built it the first time. These are the originals.
Venue Provider — Ink Slingers Ball
Gil Montie opened the doors — literally. Through the Ink Slingers Ball, he provided the venues that gave this competition a home and a stage worthy of the artists. He is the last of the originals still with us, and this revival is dedicated to him. We bring it back so he can see it live again.
Original Supplier
Dennis supplied every piece of tattoo equipment and materials that made the first competitions run. Without his generosity, there was no show. Gone but never forgotten.
Historian & Living Legend
One of the most important figures in tattoo history. Lyle brought credibility, knowledge, and the deep roots of the craft to the original competition. His legacy lives in every artist who competes.
Original Sponsor
The first shop to put their name on it. Ink Mania Tattoo Shop believed in this competition before anyone else did. That kind of faith doesn't get forgotten.
Entry-level visibility
Growing presence
Premium exposure
Title-level partnership
Professional artists from across the country — licensed, credentialed, and actively building their careers and studios.
Enthusiasts who invest significantly in quality tattoo work and are actively seeking top-tier artists and products.
Studio owners, supply distributors, health inspectors, and media covering the tattoo industry.
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