OnlySolid is the first and only platform in North America that connects tattoo artists with bars and similar venues for exclusive, on-the-spot gigs that generate real exposure and revenue.
We turn pop-up events into a win-win: new clients for artists, new business for bars. No more slow months just full chairs and solid vibes.
Our Mission: Freedom
We’re on a mission to build a global network of tattoo-friendly venues where artists can travel, express themselves, and live from their passion all while building a steady flow of clients.
ONE WORD : FREEDOM
Freedom to express yourself.
Freedom to live on your own terms.
Freedom to explore the world while growing your brand.
And freedom to come back stronger every single time.
How It Started
This platform began as a university project when our founder, Youva Mammeri, was tasked with getting boots on the ground to understand what real tattoo artists were struggling with.
At first, he thought the solution might be to create an aftercare product system. But as he dug deeper, spoke to more artists, and asked the right questions, one pain point kept coming up:
"I struggle the most during the slow season. I want more clients, but I don’t want to spend tons of money on marketing or sell myself out online."
Through honest conversations and real feedback from the artist community, Youva discovered the deeper problem: artists didn’t want to market themselves, they wanted to market their art.
But they had no easy way to do that without:
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Looking cringe or salesy
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Being ostracized by the tattoo community
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Wasting money on ads that don’t work
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Feeling like outsiders trying to “hack” the system
The Turning Point
After partnering with his first artist at Truckstop Tattoo, Youva faced a challenge:
How can I bring in new customers… with no ad spend, no losses, and no compromise?
After weeks of brainstorming and refining, the idea clicked: pop-up tattoo events — but with a twist.
Instead of the typical “show up, tattoo, go home” format, OnlySolid pop-ups became a marketing machine:
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Clients get tattooed live at the venue
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On-site QR codes let them win free stuff and follow the artist instantly
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Artists build an email list and local following with every event
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Bars and venues attract a new crowd, generate buzz, and increase revenue
It’s not just about tattoos. It’s about creating a branded experience where the artist practices their craft, builds a reputation, and stays in contact with people who actually want to book in the future.
That’s how you avoid going broke. That’s how you build a brand. That’s how you stay OnlySolid.
Why OnlySolid?
We exist to make sure artists are never stuck. Never desperate. Never invisible. Here's what we do differently:
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🎯 Pre-Vetted Bars: We find high-traffic venues with the right crowd
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💸 Artists Earn More: You get direct bookings, no studio cuts, no middlemen
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🚀 Turnkey Events: We handle scheduling, logistics, QR codes, and exposure
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🌐 Build Your Name: You walk away with content, leads, and new clients
Who We Work With
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Tattoo Artists: You bring your gear. We bring the crowd. You stay booked.
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Bars & Restaurants: You bring the vibe. We bring a fresh experience that fills slow nights and drives traffic.
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Event Organizers: Want to host something different, bold, and unforgettable? Let’s make it happen.
Let’s Ink Something Real
Whether you’re a tattoo artist ready to grow, a bar looking to stand out, or an event planner with a vision, you’re in the right place.
This isn’t just another gig. This is a movement.