PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES EPIC "INK MASTER" TATTOO TAKEOVER SEPT. 17 AND 18

Fans of the Reality Competition Series Can Receive Free Tattoos from Their Favorite Judges and All-Star Contestants in Five Major Cities

Sept. 9, 2022 - Paramount+ today announced that an epic INK MASTER tattoo takeover is coming to five major cities in the U.S., offering free tattoos from stars of the hit reality competition series, now streaming exclusively on the service. On Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 INK MASTER will be taking over the Huntington Beach beachfront, where all-star contestants Holli Marie and Hiram Casas will give attendees free, permanent tattoos from a predetermined menu of options. Limited appointments available, beginning at 10AM PT with the last appointment at 5PM PT.

Visitors will also have the chance to receive temporary tattoos by local artists, enjoy music from a live DJ, receive INK MASTER-branded swag, and watch the first three episodes of the new season.

TATTOO TAKEOVER
Huntington State Beach Lot 10
21601 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Additionally, INK MASTER season 14 judges Ryan Ashley and Nikko Hurtado, along with all-stars Katie McGowan and Pon, will open up their tattoo studios across the country on Sept. 18, offering patrons free tattoos from a predetermined menu of designs. Participating artists and studios:

LOS ANGELES, CA
Black Anchor LA (7460 Melrose Avenue)
Nikko Hurtado
12 - 7pm

LITTLE ROCK, AR
Love Spell Tattoo (1524 Main Street)
Katie McGowan
11am - 6pm

NEW YORK, NY
Soho Ink (285 Lafayette Street)
Pon
1pm - 8pm

GRAND JUNCTION, CO
Elysium Studios
Ryan Ashley
By Appointment Only

In the new season of INK MASTER, hosted by artist, entrepreneur and culture enthusiast Joel Madden, legendary all-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition. The artists will battle it out and face some of the most exciting and epic challenges seen in the history of the competition, all for the biggest grand prize yet: $250,000 and the title of "Ink Master."

About INK MASTER:

From MTV Entertainment Studios and Truly Original, the 10-episode season of INK MASTER is hosted by artist, entrepreneur and culture enthusiast Joel Madden and introduces three new judges: Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win INK MASTER (season eight); Nikko Hurtado, one of the world's best color realism artists; and Ami James, a well-known Japanese tattoo specialist and entrepreneur with almost 30 years of experience. Former host Dave Navarro returns to the series as the "Master of Chaos," introducing crazy twists and game-changing bombs to the competition.

The INK MASTER contestants include Angel Rose (Season 11, Season 13), Bob Jones (Season 13), Chris Shockley (Season 11), Creepy Jason (Season 12), Deanna James (Season 10), Gian Karle (Season 8), Hiram Casas (Season 13), Holli Marie (Season 12), Katie McGowan (Season 6, Season 9) and Pon (Season 12).

The legends will need to prove they possess the high-level skills that set an Ink Master apart: composition, precision, color theory, finesse, stamina and endurance. With stakes higher than they've ever been, a single misstep could send them home and, in the end, only one artist will walk away with the title.

INK MASTER is executive produced by Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter for Truly Original. Benjamin Hurvitz, Jessica Zalkind and Tim Palazzola serve as executive producers and Donny Hugo Herran and Angela Liao as executives in charge of production for MTV Entertainment Studios.