LIVE ACTS at Hell City 2024 - SCROLL DOWN
___________________________
*Click Here for Ohio Attending Artists
*Book Your Hotel Rooms Here!
*Get Your Presale Tickets Here!
LIVE ACTS AT HELL CITY 2024
HELL CITY 2024 LIVE ACTS
FLEET FAMILY FIVE - Live Friday 7pm
Fleet Family Five is a fast-paced and fun, freaky, family thrill-show featuring fire eating, sword swallowing, snake charming, chainsaws, and dangerous children. All from a very real family of five, Tyler Fyre, Thrill Kill Jill and The Fleet Boys: Hank Lightning, Duke Dynamite, & Nash Chopper Fleet. Guaranteed to please, amaze, and amuse audiences of all shapes and sizes. As seen on MTV, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, David Letterman, and Top 20 Most Shocking!
This LIVE act may be extreme in nature & require parental discretion.
Check Out more HERE!
ANNA & THE ANNADROIDS 
Don’t miss Anna & the Annadroids performing live on the Hell City main stage Saturday, May 18th at 6pm! Anna and The Annadroids form an intelligent, alluring, and avant-garde performance art ensemble. They blend modern dance with aerial elements, fashion, and emotionally charged themes delving into the intricacies of the human experience. Anna, driven by a passion for psychology and surrealism, birthed The Annadroids—a manifestation of the idealized female form, resembling doll-like clones, on a mission to defy robotic conformity.
Saturday May 18th, 6pm at the Hell City Main stage inside the @hyatt
This LIVE act may be extreme in nature & require parental discretion.
____________________________________________________________
BRIANNA BELLADONNA
Tattooed beauty Brianna Belladonna performs dare devil stunts including Sword Swallowing, Fire Eating, Glass walking and other jaw dropping acts. One of the only female Emcees in her field, she brings next level circus entertainment to stages all over the world.
You have seen her on network television featured in "How I Met Your Mother", "CSI", "Auction Hunters", "Inked" and AMC's "Freakshow" just to name a few. She was a starring cast member in the Las Vegas show "Freaks". Brianna has also performed with The Jim Rose Circus, Coney Island Sideshow, and with the haute couture circus, Lucent Dossier. In addition she’s toured the US, Europe & New Zealand and also holds two world records in sword swallowing!
Check out more from Brianna HERE
This LIVE act may be extreme in nature & require parental discretion.
___________________________________
LIVE BURLESQUE
Madame Mira 
The Queen Bee of Cincinnati-Madame Mira! She specializes in dazzling crowds with a carefully-crafted, classic style of burlesque. Her combination of costume expertise, consistent nod to history and classic dance and theater background brings a captivating experience to her audience. She has shimmied across stages in NYC, all around the midwest and even as far as Europe. You can find her producing and performing with Queen Bee Cabaret every 3rd Wednesday at Ghost Baby in Cincinnati as well as shows all around the tri-state area. This tatted showgirl is ecstatic to be performing at Hell City!
Check out more from Madame Mira HERE
Queen Bee Cabaret HERE
Mirage
Mirage, the enigmatic Burlesque dancer and entertainer based in Cincinnati, OH, brings a sensational touch to the stage with fire performances, snake dancing, and more her goal is to inspire self-discovery and acceptance whilst also inspiring those who watch her reveal their true identity and desires. With a unique blend of classic and neo styles, Mirage’s talent has taken center stage in Cincinnati and echoes through the Midwest. Drawing inspiration from her life and the stories around her , she connects with her audience through enchanting movements, offering a glimpse into a surreal world defined by the gentle eloquence of love.
Check out more from Mirage HERE
Queen Bee Cabaret HERE
Lily Datura 
Forever blooming and rising is the alluring performer known as Lily Datura. Captivating audiences for over a decade across the Midwest, her skills range from belly dancing, fire eating and burlesque. Her love for sensual movement, magick, geekery and vintage aesthetic leaves a spellbinding and exciting experience on the stage. You’ll see her covered in pearls and rhinestones to whips and chains to cosplay her favorite characters.
Check out more from Lily Datura HERE
Ethel Loveless
This neon bombshell started in the Kentucky burlesque scene in early 2013 to tease the senses with her thoughtful, bodacious curves and bright aura✨ She travels across the Midwest to perform and is a frequent producer throughout Louisville, KY... It's the Tangerine Dream, Ethel Loveless!
Check out more from Ethel Loveless HERE
Bella Sin 
This multi-award-winning international performer hails the land of Rock & Roll Cleveland, Ohio. Bella Sin is a proud Mexican immigrant who hails from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. They hold the honor of being named “One Of Cleveland's Most Interesting People 2011” along with the long-running title of “Cleveland Burlesque Queen”. They have been the Executive Producer of the Ohio International Burlesque Festival for its entire 11 years and are the owner of the 19-year-running production company Cleveland Burlesque, They took part in the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s Moves Shakers and Innovators showcase in 2017, They are #19 in The 21st Century Burlesque Top 50 2022 along with having been featured in The History Channels American Pickers. They are a historian and archivist for Burlesque History and currently celebrating their 20th anniversary in Burlesque. They are one of The Deadliest - Bella Sin
Check out more from Bella HERE
This LIVE act may be extreme in nature & require parental discretion.
__________________________
Film & Presentations
Friday:
9 pm - 10 pm - Ben Shaw APT Presentation
Saturday:
1 pm - 2 pm - TattooNOW Business Roundtable: Getting more clients
3 pm - 4 pm - Hell City Documentary Film! - HC Events Room
4 pm - 5pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION - HC Events Room
5 pm - 6pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
Sunday:
12 pm - 1 pm - Hell City Documentary Film! - HC Events Room
1 pm - 2 pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
2 pm - 3 pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION - HC Events Room
4 pm - 5 pm - Nick Wolack - Remote Travels and Body Modification Around The World
BEN SHAW APT PRESENTATION
Friday:
9 pm - 10 pm - Ben Shaw APT Presentation
The tattoo industry is at a critical juncture. As a billion industry that now reaches 40% of the American population and spans the globe, tattooing faces unprecedented challenges. From the threat of REACH regulations stemming from the European Union to the spread of misinformation and disinformation by those not fully educated in the industry, we must rise to the occasion to safeguard our future. Join me for an illuminating presentation that delves into the past, present, and future of the tattoo industry, exploring the hurdles we face and the steps we can take to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for this art form we hold dear.
Check out more from Ben HERE
TattooNOW Business Roundtable: Getting more clients.
Saturday 1 pm - 2 pm
Join Gabe Ripley from TattooNOW and other artists, managers, studio owners, and supporting companies as we discuss business, technology, and tattooing. This free roundtable will focus on attracting more clients for those who aren’t busy enough and attracting more of the right clients for those who are busy but want to craft their perfect clientele.
Check out more from TattooNOW HERE
Ohio History Presentation
With Rich T of the Ohio Tattoo Museum
SATURDAY:
4 pm - 5pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
SUNDAY:
2 pm - 3 pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
Rich T has 30 years experience as a professional tattooer of the old-school variety. He is an acknowledged authority in machine building and tuning. He knows what working artists–and studios–want and what they need.
The Ohio Tattoo Museum is on the premises, displaying art and artifacts stretching back to the beginning of electric tattooing. Flash from that collection is offered in our catalog, shoulder to shoulder with cutting-edge machinery and chemistry. The Ohio Tattoo Museum is located next to the Mom and Pop shop of Bicknee Tattoo Supply. Owners Rich T and his wife, pride themselves on being of the “old school” tattoo variety, which may be where Rich’s love for the museum comes from.
The Museum displays artifacts stretching back to the beginning of electric tattooing, and encompasses personal collections including a large collection of a legend to the industry “Cap Coleman.” Rich has many other notable additions including pictures, stories, and artifacts from Leonard L.“ Stoney” St. Clair, and Lyle Tuttle. The Ohio Tattoo Museum is definitely something out of the ordinary, interesting, and fun, you may learn something new, so come check it out!
SATURDAY:
4 pm - 5pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
SUNDAY:
2 pm - 3 pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
____________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY:
4 pm - 5pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
SUNDAY:
2 pm - 3 pm - OHIO TATTOO HISTORY PRESENTATION
____________________________________________________________________________
Nick Wolack Presents: Remote Travels and Body Modification Around The World
SUNDAY - 4 pm - 5 pm - REMOTE TRAVELS & BODY MODIFICATION AROUND THE WORLD
Don’t miss the free @hell_city presentation “Remote Travels & Body Modification around the world“ from long time body modification artist @nickwolak on Sunday May 19th from 4 PM - 5 PM in the Hell City special events room at Hell City 2024! #hellcity2024 #hellcitytattoofest #hellcitytattoofestival #nickwolak #bodymodification #freepresentation
Sunday May 19th from 4 PM - 5 PM in the Hell City special events room
__________________________________________________________
The Art Fusion Experiment - Live at the Main Stage Every day!
The Art Fusion Experiment brought to you by Paul Booth, Filip Leu, and Guy Aitchison. This performance art involves between 3 to 5 artists collaborating, changing canvases every 3 to 5 minutes, and completing pieces of art done in charcoal, color pastels, or other mediums. At the main stage everyday!
The Art Fusion Experiment will be held at the Hell City Tattoo Festival on the HC Second Stage periodically throughout the entire weekend. This event is a definite crowd pleaser and shouldn’t be missed!
There will also be a silent auction for all the completed work. You must be present at the end of the auction to receive the artwork or it will go to the next bidder. Be sure to check out The Art Fusion Experiment Website to see more on the history and process of this amazing collaborative art project!
FRIDAY:
2 PM – 4 PM
SATURDAY:
2 PM – 4 PM
SUNDAY:
12 PM - 1 PM
__________________________
WET PAINT PROJECT LIVE!
Live painting & art made right before your eyes!
APPLY TO BE A WET PAINTER TODAY - CLICK HERE!
Once again, Chris Dingwell will be bringing together nearly 30 of the tattoo world’s finest and most exciting artists who will be creating their work LIVE ON STAGE before your very eyes at this year's Hell City Tattoo Festival! Over a dozen local, as well as artists from around the country, will be working on their creations all weekend long. They will be fueling each others imaginations and sparking their creative flames. Come witness the artistic process in action all weekend long! You might even be able to buy the artwork whose birth you’ve witnessed at Hell City! With this years unbeatable line-up of artists, there won’t be a dull moment on the WET PAINT PROJECT Stages all weekend long! Presented by @hell_city & @chrisdingwell🔥 Wet Paint Artists @ Hell City Ohio 2024
CHRIS DINGWELL
CHRISTINE VALLIERES
TOM STROM
JACKEE SANDELANDS-STROM
RENEE LITTLE
CARLY MENASCO
CARYL CUNNINGHAM
SUSANNAH GRIGGS
KATE ERSO
HANNAH AITCHISON
FLORIDA FORREAL
TEE JAY DILL
MIKA EVERSOLE
CATHERINE KALLEEL
LUKA WEINBERGER
AMBER OLSEN
AMBER SLICK
ASHLEY HUBER
KARA KLENK
JOSH PAYNE
MAXWELL EGY
TOBY GEHRLICH
DAVE HERSHMAN
CHRISTOPHER GAY
RYAN THOMPSON
JIMMY DALESSIO
KILLIAN MOON
BRANDON SONTAG
CHRIS SUMMERS
GLIZZY GUNNING
___________________________
Hell City Tattoo Fest Documentary Film - all films are free to watch and dont require entry or admissions to enjoy!
The First ever tattoo documentary film about the legendary Hell City Tattoo Festival and the connection of fine art, tattooing and those that have dedicated their lives to the art form. Filmed for over 7 years at the Hell City Tattoo Festival, this in depth journey into the minds and world of tattoo artists and collectors sheds a new light on the art of tattooing and the community behind it!
Saturday:
3 pm - 4 pm - Hell City Documentary Film! - HC Events Room
Sunday::
12 pm - 1 pm - Hell City Documentary Film! - HC Events Room
STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - all films are free to watch and dont require entry or admissions to enjoy!
SATURDAY:
5 pm - 6pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
SUNDAY:
Stoney St. Clair: Leonard L. St. Clair (1912-1980), nicknamed "Stoney," was a circus performer and tattoo artist born in West Virginia. As a child, Stoney was crippled by rheumatic fever and confined to a wheelchair. His father, a coal miner, used up the family savings, eventually even losing the family’s home, to keep Stoney at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In the hospital, Stoney drew incessantly. He found his calling in the circus, and one day when the circus was in Norfolk, VA, some of his circus colleagues took him to a tattoo parlor. Stoney refused to get a tattoo, but when he saw the tattoo artist at work, he was convinced he could do the same thing, and better. Over the next several days, Stoney befriended the artist and watched him work. When the circus left town, the artist gave him some tattoo equipment and Stoney set up shop behind the elephant barn. The circus wintered in Tampa, FL and St. Clair eventually settled in the city, opening a tattoo parlor where he was a fixture for decades, and many older residents still bear his work. He then moved to New Orleans and eventually Columbus OH, where he passed away.
SUNDAY:
1 pm - 2 pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
Stoney St. Clair: Leonard L. St. Clair (1912-1980), nicknamed "Stoney," was a circus performer and tattoo artist born in West Virginia. As a child, Stoney was crippled by rheumatic fever and confined to a wheelchair. His father, a coal miner, used up the family savings, eventually even losing the family’s home, to keep Stoney at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In the hospital, Stoney drew incessantly. He found his calling in the circus, and one day when the circus was in Norfolk, VA, some of his circus colleagues took him to a tattoo parlor. Stoney refused to get a tattoo, but when he saw the tattoo artist at work, he was convinced he could do the same thing, and better. Over the next several days, Stoney befriended the artist and watched him work. When the circus left town, the artist gave him some tattoo equipment and Stoney set up shop behind the elephant barn. The circus wintered in Tampa, FL and St. Clair eventually settled in the city, opening a tattoo parlor where he was a fixture for decades, and many older residents still bear his work. He then moved to New Orleans and eventually Columbus OH, where he passed away.
SATURDAY:
5 pm - 6pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
SUNDAY:
SUNDAY:
1 pm - 2 pm - STONEY KNOWS HOW FILM - HC Events Room
___________________________
Louie Safire - HC Mascot
All Hail "Louie Safire", the newest Hell City mascot devil for HC Killumbus featuring incredible makeup and effects by our friend and evil mastermind Todd Reed! Be sure to keep an eye out while roaming the depths of HELL for the towering "Louie Safire" making his way through the gates of Hell City and also various times at the main stage during acts and various awards. Brace your souls to meet Louie at the Hell City main stage every day during the tattoo competitions, grab your photos and have one hell of a good time!
___________________________
2024 Hell City Hottie Trophy Models Ohio
Official Hell City Hotties 2024
We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s @hellcityhotties for Ohio 2024! Registration for Phoenix is now open! Make sure you step up to the @hell_city main stage to check out all the #hellcityhotties giving away this year‘s custom tattoo awards on the main stage to all the lucky winners who entered their skin to win the custom Hell City tattoo awards and to get their chance to get awarded by an official Hell City Hottie! Also don’t miss the official Hell City Hottie booth where you can step up to meet all of the hotties off the stage and have your chance to get a photo or to purchase some of their custom merchandise they will have available!
@amyzyma
@aidantattoos
@taraxhouston
@missredmodel
@_lexburg
@86remixx
@gosu.ink
@ann.kimmie
@jackies_pt_
@mycalamassacretats
@rae_ramsey_
@lilith.lavandula666
___________________________
Competition Schedule
FRIDAY
12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions & Awards – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Asian Tattoo
*Best New School
*Best Biomech / Organic
*BEST ABSTRACT / GEOMETRIC
*Best Traditional
*BEST HAND / FOOT TATTOO
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
10 pm – *Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
10 pm - 11 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
SATURDAY
12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Small Color
*Best Small Black & Grey – (includes tribal)
*Most Unusual / Weird
*Best Arm/Leg Sleeve
*Best Back Piece / Chest Panel
*Worst Tattoo
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
10 pm – *Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
10 pm - 11 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
SUNDAY
12 pm – 5 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
5 pm – 8 pm – Competitions – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Large Color
*Best Large Black & Grey – (includes tribal)
*Best Portrait – (color or b&g)
*Best Overall Female
*Best Overall Male
*Artist of Show
*Best Wet Painter
*BEST BOOTH DISPLAY
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
7 pm – Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
7 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main stage)
___________________________
FINE ART GALLERY AT HELL CITY TATTOO FEST
Ohio Second Floor Ballroom
If you’ve ever experienced Hell City, you’ll realize that the second floor of the festival is always booming with special events such as live painting, seminars, a tattoo theater and the fine art gallery, the Big Bar on 2, Hellywood and much more! As always, Hell City brings new and exciting events for the artists, collectors, enthusiasts and attendees and, every year, we listen to our artists and attendees as to what they would like to see at the fest. So, at the Columbus festival, we extended the room where the Wet Paint project takes place to create a brand-new second floor ballroom! This new and exciting addition to the second floor ballroom of Hell City now allows us to feature more tattooing as well as a variety of new shopping vendors including body jewelry, tattoo clothing, fine art prints, and various oddities that you won’t find any other tattoo convention!
SPECIAL ART GALLERY EVENTS FOR OHIO 2024
MARTY HOLCOMB ART GALLERY SHOW AT HELL CITY 2024
Don’t miss the art gallery opening and weekend feature in the Hell City fine art gallery from the legendary painter and tattoo artist @marty_holcomb ! Marty Holcomb is a legendary Columbus Ohio tattoo artist and also an incredible fantasy painter. @marty_holcomb has published his books called “Silent Symphony” the art of Marty Holcomb. Be sure to step into the fine art gallery this year at @hell_city Ohio to check out some of Marty’s original paintings and art that will be on display all weekend. In the meantime, you can purchase his books online today at his website and also at @truetattoosupply ! #martyholcomb #hellcity2024 #hellcityohio
___________________________
DAVE TEVENAL ART GALLERY SHOW AT HELL CITY 2024
This year at our 2024 Hell City Tattoo Fest we are honored to display an incredible body of work from the legendary tattoo artist Dave Tevenal. Dave is a Tattoo Artist and graffiti artist from Columbus Ohio currently tattooing at Momento gallery. His artwork defines the very foundations of tattooing and Graffiti art meshed together into his incredible style that is definitive of not only his fine art but also his tattooing. His tattoos are sought out by numerous collectors worldwide as many artists have tried to replicate his style from his influence on the tattoo industry.
Dave's work is influenced by comic books, pop culture, contemporary art, Americana and Japanese tattoo imagery. He has worked for Marvel Comics, Vice Media, The Hundreds and more.
Be sure to step into the Hell City WetPaint fine art gallery to not only check out the artwork of Dave Tevenal but also to be able to purchase an original for your collection. Dave’s art show will be every day of the 2024 Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus Ohio. For more information or to pre-purchase any artwork from Dave himself be sure to visit him HERE
____________________________________________________
From flesh to canvas!
The Hell City Tattoo Festival Fine Art Gallery features many other works of art in various mediums. Works displayed in the fine art gallery are from attending Hell City tattoo artists who showcase their other talents including paintings, sculptures, and flash. Be sure to swing by the Fine Art Gallery to see Hell City artists take their art from flesh to canvas! Come feast your eyes on all of the incredible paintings that will blow your mind!
___________________________
ARTIST MEET & GREET / AFTER PARTIES – COLUMBUS, OH
Pre-party Thursday starting at 8 pm!
It’s a “Hellabration”! Party, hang out and have fun with Hell City tattoo artists from around the world, collectors, and enthusiasts at the Big Bar to prepare for one hell of a wild weekend!
Thursday early artist setup will be from 5pm – 8pm in the ballroom. This gives artists a chance to partially setup prior to the fest, making opening the gates of Hell City on Friday go smooth!
Then Thursday evening, we give everyone the chance to meet, mingle, make appointments, and get ready for one hell of a weekend! The artist meet & greet will be free & open to the public Thursday night at the Bar. Be sure to come and hang out with all tattoo artists, as well as tattoo collectors and enthusiasts! The Meet & Greet starts at 8pm and goes till the Bar closes! Remember to drink responsibly and have good times with great people!
HAVE “ONE HELL OF A GOOD TIME” WITH HELL CITY FRIENDS AT THE KILLUMBUS BIG BAR!
Don’t miss out on the good times all weekend at the Big Bar on 2! Our sponsor will be hosting Hell City’s music for the entire weekend of the festivities. From Rockin’ music to LIVE DJ appearances, they will be sure to keep the party going all night long! Be sure to stay tuned to the bar music for periodical announcements to let you not to miss out on all the exciting events going on all weekend of The Hell City Tattoo Festival!
AFTER PARTY - IT’S A HELLABRATION!
Douse your demons at the Big Bar on 2 in Ohio!
Hell City after parties are definitely not to be missed! Last years after parties were out of hand every night and we’re sure this years will be the same!! Come join other tattoo artists in the festivities at the Big Bar on 2. Drink, mingle, and have one hell of a good time!
HAVE “ONE HELL OF A GOOD TIME” WITH HELL CITY FRIENDS AT THE KILLUMBUS BIG BAR!
Don’t miss out on the good times all weekend at the Big Bar on 2! Our sponsor will be hosting Hell City’s music for the entire weekend of the festivities. From Rockin’ music to LIVE DJ appearances, they will be sure to keep the party going all night long! Be sure to stay tuned to the bar music for periodical announcements to let you not to miss out on all the exciting events going on all weekend of The Hell City Tattoo Festival!
Unwind over a cocktail. Offering everything from local brews to the finest wines by the glass, this Columbus bar is a gathering spot for hotel guests and locals alike. Enjoy panoramic views of the downtown skyline while savoring daily happy drink specials!
REINVENTING THE DRINK & DRAW
Join Guy Aitchison via Zoom and Sandy McAndrew along with fellow artists in a fun evening of drawing and blowing off steam after a big day of tattoos and excitement. Boozy drinks or non-alcoholic beverages are welcome and we will be bringing our visions of Hell to life with pencils! FREE Open to all - opposite the Big Bar on Floor 2
___________________________
MERCH & SWAG
OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE OF HELLIONS TATTOO CLOTHING AND SWAG
Get all your hellion tattoo clothing, merchandise and other hellish tattoo gear right here! For Pre-Sale Tickets, Hell City Clothing, DVD's, Books, Hell City Swag, Convention Advertising and items from Durb's private stash and much more!