Gav Gates

Front of House

Gav is a tattoo enthusiast and influencial figure in the North East’s music and tattoo scene. With a background as a drum tech and stage manager, he’s worked BTS in live music while building merch lines with bands and fellow creatives.
At EightySix Clothing – a tattoo-inspired streetwear brand – Gav helps bring bold, graphic-led collections to life, blending tattoo artistry with alternative street style. See him front of house with Old Sarum Tattoo in the backstage area at Bloodstock, keeping him rooted in the culture he lives for.

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