Ditching Tradition: DIY Tattooists abandoning convention in Melbourne’s North

The rise of Melbourne as a DIY tattoo mecca in Australia, exploring the differing opinions within the tattoo community and its relationship within the greater community. To explore how legislation and historical forces has created the tightly-knit scene in Melbourne’s northern suburbs including the adversary some artists are facing from abandoning traditional spaces and practices. We wish to shine a light on both sides of the industry, highlighting concerns the government, community safety and the well-established artists in the tattoo world.