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Artists from everywhere. A studio in Melbourne.

Your next guest spot.
Melbourne.

Whether you’re based in Melbourne, visiting from elsewhere in Australia or travelling from overseas, we’d love to welcome you to Lucky Cat.

Bring your tattoo machine. We’ll provide the workspace, equipment and tattooing materials you need while you’re here.

Enquire about a guest spot

Little Bourke Street · Melbourne CBD · Chinatown

Colour tattoo by Ying at Lucky Cat, Melbourne
From our studio portfolio Tattoo by Ying ↗

Settle in. Make great work.

Bring your machine.
We’ll make room for you.

You bring

Your tattoo machine

The tool you know, for the work you love.

We provide

  • A place to tattoo
  • Studio equipment
  • Tattooing materials

Have a particular setup in mind? Tell us in your enquiry so we can discuss it before your visit.

Share your work

Send us your social media or portfolio and a little about you and your tattooing.

Tell us your plans

Let us know when you expect to arrive and how long you’d like to stay. Flexible dates are welcome.

Let’s talk details

We’ll get in touch to discuss availability and the arrangements for your guest spot.

Let’s make a plan

Come create
with us.

Tell us a little about yourself and the visit you have in mind. We’d love to see your work.

Before you book your trip

Sending an enquiry doesn’t reserve a guest spot. Please wait for the studio to confirm availability and arrangements before making travel plans.

Meet the people you’ll be joining.
Explore our resident artists ↗

Lucky Cat Tattoo & Piercing
Level 1, 258–264 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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About you
Your work

An Instagram @handle or a full social media or portfolio link.

Your visit

Exact dates or an approximate month are both fine.

We’ll use the details you share to respond to your guest artist enquiry.

A few things to know

Guest spot questions

Do I need to be based in Melbourne?

No. We welcome guest tattoo artists from Melbourne, elsewhere in Australia and around the world.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your own tattoo machine. Lucky Cat provides the workspace, equipment and tattooing materials. If you have specific requirements, include them in your enquiry so we can discuss your setup.

Can I enquire before my travel dates are fixed?

Yes. Share your approximate dates or preferred month, mention that your plans are flexible, and tell us how long you’d like to stay.

Does sending this form confirm a guest spot?

No. We’ll contact you to discuss availability and arrangements. Please wait for confirmation from the studio before making travel plans.