5 Minutes With: Martin McIver & Perry Rule, The Big North Tattoo Show
Martin Mclver and Perry Rule are in NE1 this April for The Big North Tattoo Show at the Metro Radio Arena. With a buzz of machines, entertainment and almost 10,000 people through the doors, the show has firmly made its mark on the tattoo convention scene and it's certainly one to add to your do-this diary. We catch up with the duo ahead of their trip to NE1...
First time in the Toon?
No, we've got tons of friends here and it was our love for the area which inspired us to start the show last year. The great thing is, we are now here loads more during the year as we plan the event.
Have you brought your coat?
I've got a parka, and Perry has ancient thermal underwear, so we're both warm!
Favourite Geordie?
For me, Rowan Atkinson or Jimmy Nail - both ends of the Geordie comedy spectrum. For Perry, Cheryl Cole when she finally got a decent tattoo from Nikko Hurtado. It was a relief to see a celebrity finally do the research and go to one of the best.
NE1 plans?
Reds True Barbecue for awesome food, visiting tattoo shops, the Metro Radio Arena and our after-show party venues to plan some hijinks.
Fun fact?
The Big North Tattoo Show is the biggest tattoo event ever held in the North East, the third biggest in the UK and the most fun you can have on the 28th & 29th April (shameless plug I know, but they are facts and the show is fun, so....)
Get tickets and check out The Big North Tattoo Show at the Metro Radio Arena this April (Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th). Day pass: £17.50, weekend pass: £29.90.
