Manager Jock Townsend and owners Courtney and Trevor Smith donated $5,000 which was raised at last years Big Birthday Bash.
Each year, Trevor and Courney Smith, owners of Inkredible Experience Tattoo Gallery celebrate the birthday of their business by raising awareness and funds for rural mental health. This year they are celebrating 16 years in business and will host their sixth Big Birthday Bash.
Trevor Smith said, “16 years in business feels like I’m not getting any younger, but I am becoming wiser and more grounded in community.”
Inkredible Experience Tattoo Gallery moved into their new shop in Clarinda St, after being in business for 10 years and the big move combined with the milestone anniversary inspired them to start running an annual celebration.
“It kind of just happened organically. A flash day and a few cars turned into a big turn up out front. We knew we had a solid platform to do more than just tattoo and we had to use it to make a difference locally.
“I’ve lost friends and clients through the years to suicides that, had most of them known I was here for them to open up to during any of our sessions or in general, could have been avoided,” said Trevor.
Trevor anticipates that each year the event is going to get bigger and better. “Thanks to this year’s community support and our amazing sponsors we can guarantee more free family fun, more music, more markets and more mental health education!”Everyone is invited to come along and celebrate the Inkredible Experience Tattoo Gallery 16th birthday bash at the street party on 3 May from 9am-4pm in the Parkes Main Street.
“Enjoy free family entertainment, markets, cars, bikes and live music while we celebrate another great year of business and raise much needed funds and awareness for local mental health. We are not alone!” concluded Trevor.