3 Days of High-Level Live Tattoo Competitions
MODERN BORNEO FUSION : Borneo Themes the combination of any Borneo element/pattern.
SMALL PIECE TATTOO : Tattoo must be the same size as or smaller than a piece of 4 X 4 inch. Color or Black/ Gray.
MEDIUM PIECE TATTOO : Tattoo must be the same size as or bigger than a piece 4 X 4 inch and not bigger than A4 paper. Color or Black/ Gray.
BEST FRESH OF THE DAY 1 : Tattoo must be started and completed at the convention on the same day. No pre-lining is allowed.
BORNEO TRIBAL MACHINE WORK : Any size of classic Borneo Tribal done by machine.
BLACK & GREY : Any size must contain black, gray and white only.
COLOR: Any size must contain color work.
BEST FRESH OF THE DAY 2 : Tattoo must be started and completed at the convention on the same day. No pre-lining is allowed.
Competition registration will be between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm for all the categories
TRADITIONAL BORNEO TRIBAL : Any Size, Borneo Hand Tapping only.
TRADITIONAL TATTOO : Any size of tattoo done by any traditional method ( Tebori, Bamboo, Mentawai, Kalinga, Moko, Hand Poke and etc. )
FREESTYLE : Any size, any color, any method it up to you!
BEST FRESH OF THE DAY 3 : Tattoo must be started and completed at the convention on the same day. No pre-lining is allowed.
BEST OF SHOW : Tattoo must be started and completed at the convention on Day 1 - 3.
BORNEO BACKPIECE TATTOO : black only, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
BORNEO LEG / ARM SLEEVE TATTOO : black only, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
ASIAN BACKPIECE TATTOO : black or color, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
ASIAN LEG / ARM SLEEVE TATTOO : black or color, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
FREESTYLE FULL BACKPIECE TATTOO : black or color, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
FREESTYLE FULL LEG/ARM TATTOO : black or color, open to public and the prize will be for the owner of the tattoo.
For best fresh of the day categories tattoo must be started and completed at the convention on the same day, Healed and fresh tattoo allowed to be compete in all categories except for best of the day category, All tattoos entered for the contest must be created by attending by artists of Miri International Tattoo Festival 2026 except for TATTOO SHOW, TATTOO SHOW categories open to everyone ( Public and participant ) and the prize will be 100% for the owner of the tattoo. Dress up suitable to show your tattoo during the Tattoo Festival, One tattoo allowed to compete in 3 different categories, Competition registration will be between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm for all the categories, Judging will start from 5 - 7 pm for all other categories.
Tattoo Show categories open to everyone ( Public and participant ), The prize will be 100% for the owner of the tattoo, Healed and fresh tattoo allowed to to be compete in all categories, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded for each tattoo category, Competition registration will be between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm for all the categories, Judging will start from 5 - 7 pm for all other categories.
Are you ready to showcase your art, connect with thousands of ink lovers, and elevate your brand? Spaces are filling up fast! Choose the perfect booth for your style and needs.
Benefits:
1 Display Oblong Table 3x6fts & 4 Chair, 1 Power Point Socket, 1 Artist Pass, 1 Assistant Pass or Another Artist, 1 Official Event T-shirt, 1 Small Rubbish Bin, Sponsor item from tattoo supplier, The back wall for display banner is 9 feets longer.
Benefits:
2 Display Oblong Table 3x6fts & 8 Chair, 2 Power Point Socket, 2 Artist Pass, 2 Assistant Pass or Another Artist, 2 Official Event T-shirt, 2 Small Rubbish Bin, Sponsor item from tattoo supplier, The back wall for display banner is 18 feets longer.
Benefits:
1 Artist Pass, 1 Assistant Pass or Another Artist, 1 Official Event T-shirt, 1 Small Rubbish Bin, 1 Power Point Socket, Sponsor item from tattoo supplier, The back wall for display banner is 9 feets longer.
The power points available are UK standard only. Please bring an extension cord if you need multiple outlets, Please bring your own table cover, or you may purchase a Sarawak-perished table cover, This event is organized to promote cultural heritage, so please wear your traditional attire, There will be 20 food and beverage stalls outside, selling both regular and traditional foods, Alcohol is allowed outside the venue, but not inside, There will be 8 vendors selling Borneo merchandise for souvenirs, Smoking and vaping are not allowed indoors. Designated smoking areas are located outside.
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