As Featured in Total Tattoo Magazine: Red’s Tattoo Parlour Hosts the East Coast Tattoo Convention
We’re proud to have been featured in Total Tattoo, the UK’s longest-running tattoo magazine, for our role in organising and hosting the East Coast Tattoo Convention. Sonya and Glyn from Red’s Tattoo Parlour, Colchester, were named in the magazine as the hosts who looked after the visiting artists and traders throughout the event.
A Las Vegas-Themed Weekend in Essex
The East Coast Tattoo Convention took over Highfield Grange Holiday Park in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, for a weekend with a Las Vegas theme running through the whole event. Tattoo artists and traders travelled from across the UK to take part, turning the holiday park into a temporary hub for some of the best ink talent in the country.
As part of the celebrations, Red’s Tattoo Parlour helped organise a Friday night party complete with karaoke and a live set from local band Blonde Horizon. Visiting tattooists were also presented with commemorative gaming chips to mark the occasion — a nice touch that tied the Vegas theme together.
Some of the Work on Show
Total Tattoo’s coverage of the convention included a gallery of standout pieces from the artists who attended, including work by Nat Church, Sammy, Chris Sutton, Sam Butler, Ronnie Goddard, PJ Reynolds, Vee Takaloo and Ben Nuthink, among others. The gallery spans bold colour work, fine linework, and large-scale pieces — a great snapshot of the talent that came together for the weekend.
Why This Matters for Colchester & Essex Tattoo Fans
Being asked to help host a convention of this size is recognition of the reputation Red’s Tattoo Parlour has built in Colchester and across Essex over the years. It’s also a reminder of how connected our studio is within the wider UK tattoo community — something that benefits every client who sits in our chair, as it keeps our artists inspired, informed, and in touch with the latest techniques and trends.
Visit Red’s Tattoo Parlour
If you’re looking for a tattoo studio in Colchester with strong roots in the wider tattoo community, get in touch with Red’s Tattoo Parlour to book a consultation. We’d love to talk through your next piece.