Exhibitor Information

BTC 2027

Artist & Exhibitor Handbook

Welcome to Brighton 2027, please take a few minutes to read the following pages.

It should give you all the answers to the most common questions I get asked in the run up to the show.

Build up and registration times:

All exhibitors, artists, helpers, traders entry via Russell Road entrance.

Friday 26th Feb 2027: 3pm – 8pm 

Saturday 27th Feb 2027:  8am – 10am  

Sunday 28th Feb 2027: 9am – 10am

Please register & collect weekend wristbands & passes from Artist/Trader Reg before attempting to load in.

If you owe payment for booth or tickets it must be paid upon registration before you set up.

For trader load in, you can use either Russell Road or the seafront doors, direct to your booths once you have your bands.

Access to the venue is between the hours given above only; there will be no concessions.

Exhibitors must not carry out construction/alteration work to their stand during the show opening hours, and trolleys are not to be used during the show opening hours.

Please note children under 16 are not permitted in the hall during build up or breakdown – there are no exceptions.

You must be in place by 10am Saturday, and please remember your appointment must be at the front of the queue to get to your booth for 10am as there are no early entries allowed for public, 

If you wish to start earlier you must have your client on a client band available from Registration 

All public tickets from the Box Office (seafront queue).

The public will be on site from 10am Sat & Sun.

Breakdown times:

Sunday 28th Feb: 8pm – 10pm 

All stands and space must be vacated by 10pm  Sunday.

Property not removed by this time may be disposed of at the discretion of the organisers. Exhibitors and contractors will be liable for any charges thus incurred.

The organisers accept no responsibility for goods or equipment left on stands at any time, be sensible and don’t leave your kit unattended.

General information

Stenciling: Can be found to the left of the stage, we have two vista fax machines, and trained staff ready for you, no charge as always.

Printing: We will have Bluetooth print and copy facilities here also.

Couches: All our couches, lights and arm rests are pre booked, via  www.showbedz.com who will be at the show this year with additional equipment to rent from their booth.

Clinical: We will have a full stock of clinical supplies on site for anything you forget in the Stencil room.

Please use the chair covers and aprons.

Tea/coffee available free of charge in stenciling.

Artists only toilets/washrooms, please ask clinical or a staff member.

Exhibitors Wristbands:

Your booth includes an Artist Wristband / Trader Wristbands, and an artist helper band free of charge this year. These are intended for booth helpers. 

Client Wristbands:

If you wish to purchase a client band and allow you to enter with them earlier you can buy them from us on the Fri/Sat from registration. If they are already on a Public Ticket then they must queue and access with everyone else.

When the show is open, artist registration will move to the stencilling area.

First Aid: The paramedic area is in the West Bar.

Loading bay parking: Is reserved for tall supplier vehicles only in advance via Kim, all others please use NCP opposite, for local traders/artists please drop and go, watch for the wardens!  Book your NCP opposite the venue online in advance to save money.

Registration certificates: Your studio registration certificates must be entered into the application form online, if you change studio between being accepted and working please let us know asap and bring a new copy with you.

Security: There will be security in the venue during all show times. However, please be vigilant at the show and do not leave your stand unattended at any time. Ensure that personal belongings and items of value are locked away securely. The organisers accept no responsibility for goods or equipment left on stands at any time.

Please note NO Candles or Incense can be burnt in the venue – It’s sets the smoke alarms off and we have to evacuate, same with Vapes.

Booths: Each artist space is the same size, 2m wide x 2m deep x 2.2m high. Each individual shell panel is 2.13 metre high x 1 metre wide. Please check back for booth fixing info.  For studio booths we can remove the centre walls, although depending on the size of the booth it may still need a supporting panel.

Storage facilities: Exhibitors should make provision for storage, as there are no on-site facilities.

Tables and chairs: Trestle tables are 1.5m long x 460mm wide or  1.8m x 600mm we site them to maximise aisle width to avoid pinch points. We have ample soft chairs for all available. Small square tables are provided for each artist to work from these are 600mm square and covered in red plastic for you.

Trolleys: There are no trolleys available at the venue. If you are going to need a trolley for unloading/loading, please ensure you bring one with you.

Power: All artist booths have power provided. Please don’t overload the power in the booths, it causes trips and down time for everyone. PAT test your stuff on the Friday (next to the main stage) and remember to pack extension leads. Everything you plug in must have a current PAT sticker!

 Fire and safety: Gangways must be kept clear by law. Under no circumstances will exhibits, stand dressings, mirrors or chairs be allowed to encroach into gangways. Offending items are liable to be removed.

Competitions:

Please see the ‘News’ pages…

Key times:

Friday

15:00 – Artist/trader registration & load in opens

20:00 – Artist/trader registration & load in closes

Saturday

08:00 – Artist/trader registration & load in opens

10:00 – Artist/trader registration & load in closes

10:00 – Doors open to all public

10:00 – Tattooing starts

12.00  — Live Music - 

13.00  — Live Music - 

14.00  — Live Music - 

15.00  — Live Music - 

15.00 – Competition registration opens

16.00 – Competitions on Main Stage

20.00 – Tattooing ends

20.30 – Bars close

21.00 – Venue closes

Sunday

09:00 – Venue opens

10:00 – Doors open to all public

10:00 – Tattooing starts

13.00 – Live Music -

14.00 – Live Music -  

15.00 – Competition registration opens

15.00 – Live Music -

16.00 – Live Music - 

18.00 – Competitions on Main Stage

18:00 – Tattooing finishes

19.30 – Bars close

20.00 – Venue closes to public

20:00 – Load out starts

22:00 - Load out finishes

Venue:

The full address is:

The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR.

We use the Russell Road entrance for loading.

Delivery: Must be on Thu 25th Feb.

Collections: Must be before Midday on Mon 1st March.