LAS VEGAS– Next month, Tattoo mogul Mario Barth rocks out Mandalay Bay with his annual 2009 Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth, a convention that will bring a potent mixture of rock, art, entertainment and more to Las Vegas. In true Vegas fashion, this event is easily touted as the world’s largest skin and body modification convention and takes place October 2 – 4, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Superstar Tommy Lee and DJ Aero, DJ Steve Aoki, DJ Scotty Boy and DJ Skribble kick off festivities at the opening VIP party Thursday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. at Rumjungle inside the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Other notable guests include: Jack Osbourne; Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray); Steve Jones (The Sex Pistols); Billy Morrison (The Cult); Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses); Mix Master Mike (The Beastie Boys); Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard); rapper Jim Jones; Sully Erna (Godsmack); Brandon Boyd (Incubus); Billy Duffy (The Cult); Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) and Sean Stewart.
On Friday, Oct. 2, invited guests will enjoy Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth After-Party hosted by Slash & Friends, featuring the Darling Stilettos at Jet Nightclub inside The Mirage.
The convention is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be tattooed by the world’s top artists from around the globe. Industry icons from Japan and Samoa that are otherwise unavailable have been flown in to Las Vegas to work on convention goers. There will also be live performances and musical acts at the expo.
In collaboration with MGM MIRAGE, Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth brings patrons an opportunity to experience the AC/DC “Black Ice” World Tour on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
In addition to the AC/DC concert on Oct. 3, DJ Mix Master Mike will be entertaining Barth’s guests at Rok Nightclub inside New York New York Hotel and Casino. The convention closing party will take place at The Bank Nightclub inside Bellagio on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring Dave Navarro, DJ Skribble and DJ Slynkee.
Sponsors include Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club and Inked.