Information 

 

Welcome to Big Ink Bash, a celebration of tattoo art, creativity, and community.

By purchasing a ticket, booking a space, or taking part in any way, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.
Please read them carefully before attending.

 

Event Details

• Event: Big Ink Bash – Carnival of Chaos

• Dates: 31ST JULY – 1ST AUGUST 2027

• Venue: Hooton Lodge Farm Rotherham S65 4TE

• Organised by: Big Ink Bash​

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Bookings, Deposits & Payments

• All bookings are confirmed once your deposit is received.

• Deposits are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by Big Ink Bash.

• Remaining balances must be paid by the 1st March 2027

• Spaces not fully paid by that date may be released without refund.

• Each artist or trader space includes one helper wristband — extras can be purchased on the day.​

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Refunds & Cancellations

• Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Refunds are only given if the event itself is cancelled.

• If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible — we’ll do our best to help where we can.

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Health, Safety & Licensing

• All tattoo artists must hold valid local authority registration and follow all hygiene laws.

• Temporary event registration with Rotherham Council via their website

• Work areas must be clean, professional, and fully equipped.

• One sink per 10 artists will be provided.

• Artists must use sharps bins and clinical waste systems correctly.

• Only safe, approved products, inks, and equipment may be used.

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Set-Up & Pack-Down

• Setup: Friday 2pm–9pm / Saturday 8am–9am

• Tattooing Hours: Sat 10am–10pm / Sun 10am–5pm

• Breakdown: Sunday from 6pm

• Please keep within your allocated space and follow any staff directions.

• Your area must be left clean and free of waste.

 

Behaviour & Conduct

• Big Ink Bash is a respectful, family-friendly event.

• Aggressive, unsafe, or disrespectful behaviour won’t be tolerated.

• Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

• Alcohol may only be consumed in licensed areas.

• Anyone causing disruption may be asked to leave without refund.

 

Accommodation

• Hellaby Hall Hotel (~3.3 mi) – Country hotel with spa.

• Premier Inn Rotherham East (~3.4 mi) – Budget & reliable.

• Best Western Plus Pastures (~3.3 mi) – Great food, close by.

• Premier Inn Barnsley (~5.3 mi).

• Mercure Sheffield Parkway (~6.4 mi).

• Travelodge Meadowhall (~6.5 mi).

• Please respect the venue’s facilities and quiet hours.

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Photography & Filming

• Official photography and filming will take place throughout the event.

• By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed for promotional use by Big Ink Bash (including social media, website, and marketing).

• If you prefer not to appear in media, please inform staff or the organisers during the event.

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Competitions

• Tattoos entered must be started and completed during the event.

• Tattooing Hours: Sat 10am–10pm / Sun 10am–5pm

• Saturday: Small Colour • Small Black & Grey • Blackwork • Traditional • Small Carnival Chaos • Best Booth

• Sunday: Large Colour • Large Black & Grey • Neotraditional • Japanese • Realism • Large Carnival Chaos All tattoos must be started & completed at the show. Prep & stencils can be applied before start time.

• Judging: Sat 5:30pm / Sun 5:30pm.

• Judging is independent and final.

• Artists are responsible for ensuring clients are 18+ and have given proper consent.

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Liability & Insurance​

• Big Ink Bash accepts no responsibility for injury, loss, theft, or damage to persons or property.

• Attendance and participation are at your own risk.

• Please take care around equipment, electrical setups, and stage areas.​

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Weather & Event Changes

• The event will continue in all reasonable weather conditions.

• This is an outdoor event, be prepared!

• If extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances make it unsafe to proceed, Big Ink Bash may reschedule or cancel the event.

• Any important updates will be shared via email and official social media channels.

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Contact

For all enquiries, email: biginkbash@gmail.com
Follow updates on Instagram & Facebook: @biginkbash

 

By attending, exhibiting, or booking, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Let’s make this year’s Big Ink Bash a weekend of creativity, community, and pure chaos — the good kind!