Tatt’s the way I like it...

The Tattoo Tea Party is returning to the north west this weekend.

The tattoo convention will host more than 250 of the best artists under one roof at EventCity in Manchester.

The attractions include music from 12 -piece ukelele band The Small Strings, Billy Kirkwood’s comedy stand up show Show Me Your Tattoo, Dr Phantasma’s 10 in 1 sideshow and Shir Madness – a hula hoop burlesque entertainer who will mesmerise you with her hula, fire, LED and an assortment unbelievable moves!

An awards ceremony will be held on both days for the best tattoos and a fancy dress competition – this year’s themes are sideshow / carnival / freak / burlesque / steampunk or circus – where the winner will receive £100 and a Golden Ticket giving them free entry to the show for life.

See www.tattooteaparty.com.