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  • The Most High Above

    Written by

    Rachel

    Chris was one of my favorite shots from today. I’ve had an awesome response and I can’t wait to post the massive update of photos. This is only the first day!

    For those of you asking what the tattoos on Chris’s chest say:

    “The Most High Above Is My Only Judge”

    “Courage Glory Passion”

    It wasn’t until getting online that I saw the L-O-T-S flashing in my inbox on IAM and realized just how many IAM members and BME readers were at the convention! It was great seeing and meeting so many people! Hopefully tomorrow is just as great!

  • BME AT NIX 2008 – ART FUSION EXPERIMENT AT M.O.C.C.A.

    Written by

    Rachel

    Click the image to read more.

    As a precursor to the Northen Ink Xposure tattoo convention (NIX), Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art played host to the Art Fusion Experiment (AFE), which ran June 11-12. On Saturday night at M.O.C.C.A., canvases from the AFE will be auctioned off to benefit Art City in St. James Town, a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization “committed to providing free and accessible art programs to the children of St. James Town.”

  • BMXnet Conference 2007/2008

    Written by

    Rachel

    I’m glad to be able to republish the recap of the BMXnet conference to help support the efforts of INKstar and others in putting together a great educational conference. Click the image to read last year’s recap and find out information on this years convention. I’m happy to be a sponsor this year and should be attending the conference, even though due to Germany’s restrictions, BMXnet cannot link to BME.


    BMXnet Conference 2007

    By IAM: INKstar

    In early November 2007, about 150 piercers, tattooists and other body modification artists came together to attend and participate in the first BMXnet Conference. This is an account written by one of the organizers, and was translated from German to English by Hillary.

  • The Suspension Bar

    Written by

    RooRaaah Crumbs

    This great set of photos is from Jolly Jiggles (NSM Photography, he took them at the APP Conference just gone.. Read on for more!

  • Whistle and Flute

    Written by

    RooRaaah Crumbs

    Thinking of attending ModProm III at the end of this month? I’ve got two tips for you..

    1 – Whatever your style you couldn’t go far wrong taking inspiration from Jason‘s dashing prom clobber..

    2 – Buy your tickets soon!

  • Spooky Ethix

    Written by

    RooRaaah Crumbs

    IAM: SpookyHeather graces last weeks Nu Ethix suspension convention (Baltimore, MD) with her creepy presence..

    Read on to see her in action!

    See more in “Nu Ethix Suspensions LLC“ (Suspension Teams)

  • Whistle Down The Wind

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    RooRaaah Crumbs

    IAM: b4youreyes says..

    “I’ve had my fair share of people ask if my tunnels whistle in the wind, and after going skydiving for the first time I can assure them that even at 120mph+ they don’t make a sound! My first jump was through Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Hinckley, IL.“

    Down to earth shot after the break..

    I’m having a few minor computer issues at the moment (don’t ask!), but it shouldn’t interfere with ModBlog being updated!

  • ModProm III – Details!

    Written by

    Rachel

    It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce the triumphant return of BME‘s ModProm! Everybody’s favorite excuse to break out the seersucker and classy it up for one special evening is back for another year, this time in one of downtown Toronto’s premier party establishment, The Berkeley Field House.

    Make no mistake, though — this isn’t just a night to play dress-up. This is a real prom, complete with tearful, mascara-smearing exchanges in the ladies’ room, awards (at the moment, the superdelegates are split 50/50 on Prom King) and the chaperonage nonpareil of renowned family man Bob Saget! (No, we haven’t seen the Aristocrats, why do you ask?) As if that’s not enough, you can also look forward to delicious food, an open bar and, above all else, a night with friends and family that will be impossible to forget.

    Check this page frequently for new information! Until then, pop your zits, buy a corsage and prepare for June 28, 2008! The war is over — tonight, we dance, prom-style!

    Details:

    The Field House at The Berkeley Church
    315 Queen Street East
    Toronto ON M5A 1S7
    Saturday June 28th, 2008
    Hors d’oeuvres/Reception: 7pm
    Dinner: 8:30pm
    Dancing: All night!
    Bar: Open
    Menu: Buffet Style, plenty for everyone from Vegan to Carnivore! If you have allergies, please email me.

    Tickets

    $100 USD Per Person

    Please include your name and shirt size for each ticket. If the link above isn’t working, please paypal [email protected]

    Travel & Accommodations

    The two main airports to fly into are Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Toronto’s City Centre (YTZ). There is also Hamilton (YHM) and Buffalo (BUF), NY. Significantly cheaper flights can be found by flying into BUF and then taking either the bus or the train.

    FlyPorter.com
    Inexpensive flights from the NYC area to down town Toronto

    There is a new bus service called Mega Bus which offers service from all over the east coast and can get you from NYC to Toronto for 26 dollars round trip. This is assigned seating so if you’re going to take the bus, book as soon as possible!

    Expedia.com
    Cheaptickets.com
    Orbitz.com
    Hotels.com

    Any hotels in the downtown core will work perfectly. Remember that it is the end of Pride Week so hotels will be selling out quickly. I will be posting block room rates shortly but if you find a good deal before then, book it!

    Sponsors

    This year would not be as fabulous as it’s going to be if it wasn’t for the most amazing donations from sponsors around the globe. So far we have tons of goodies from the following:

    Anatometal: Three pairs of Custom Bling Earrings
    Symbiotec    h: Two Pairs of Custom Earrings
    Infinate Body: Two Pairs of Custom Earrings, a complete set of Gem in Gem Navel barbells in all color combos
    Gorilla Glass: Two Pairs of Custom Earrings
    GlassHeart Studios:     Two Pairs of Custom Earrings
    Under the Weather Bags: Custom BME messenger bag
    FadeFast: Laser Tattoo Removal by Allen Falkner
    Venus by Maria Tash: Rose Gold Septum Clicker
    GoodWood Organics: Gift Certificate
    Fakir: Signed copy of Flesh & Spirit
    Steelwerks Extreme: Princes Wand

    Gift Bags
    BodyArtPro: Holey Butt’r for everyone!
    Black Sheep Hooks: 8ga Suspension hooks for everyone!

    Contests

    Win Shawn Porter as your date to Modprom 2008. As you can see, kissing isn’t included but you will get one free ticket to Modprom, a limo with Shawn, a classy corsage and guaranteed color commentary throughout the entire night!

    Raffle tickets are $5 dollars each and can be purchased by sending a payment via Paypal to [email protected] Or click the image below!



    IAM Members CLICK HERE to RSVP.

  • Skinphony – 2008

    Written by

    RooRaaah Crumbs

    This beautiful set of photos (snapped by Ara) came from this years Skinphony performance at White Mischief, Kings Cross, London. I had the pleasure of seeing them a while back and they were awesome!

    Big thanks to Alice (the instrument pictured above) for sending them in! Loads more after the break..

  • Cheeky Freak

    Written by

    RooRaaah Crumbs

    Genno opens wide during a Freaks Bloody Tricks performance..

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