Tattoos and musicians go hand-in-hand perfectly – just ask Kiwi songstress Ladi6.

The singer is one of a handful of musicians performing at the New Zealand International Tattoo and Art Expo, which is on at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on March 5-6.

Ladi6 will be performing at the New Zealand International Tattoo and Art Expo this weekend.

This'll be her first gig at a tattoo festival and Ladi6 says she's excited to be heading to Tauranga for next month's expo.

'I grew up around tattooing and have three; one on my hand, ankle and back. Dad's got a pe'a [a traditional male tattoo of Samoa]; and mum's got one on her hand, which mine is a copy of,” says Ladi6.

'So when the organisers asked me to perform, it just felt natural and something I should be a part of.”

Ladi6 says her set will feature all the fan favourites plus new material she's been working on, adding a new single is slated for release in April.

Also don't be surprised if you catch Ladi6 wandering the tattooist stalls next month.

'I am totally tempted to get another tattoo, I'll definitely be on the lookout for sure.”

The International Tattoo & Art Expo is on at Tauranga's Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on March 5-6. For more information, visit www.tattooart.co.nz

See what else is happening in and around Tauranga below:

Saturday 5 March

29th Easter Book Sale

March 26, 27 & 28 at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mt Maunganui (opp Classic Flyers). Books, CD's, DVD's, records & jigsaw puzzles wanted. Deliver before March 19 to Caltex Welcome Bay, Greerton, Bayfair. Z Energy Bethlehem or Hewletts Rd. Stash-it Storage Domain Rd, Mike Deane Omokoroa, United Video Cherrywood, Phillips Garage, Fraser St. Or ph Ross 544 0817 Presented by Rotary Club of Tauranga.

A Gypsy Extravaganza

March 5 & 6 at Simpson Reserve, cnr Parton Rd & Dickson Rd, Papamoa East 9am. Crafts & stalls, food & drink, entertainment, kids fun & more.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at St Andrew's, Dee St 10-11am, children welcome. 0800 229 6757

Arataki Markets

Every Sat at Grenada St Park, off Girven Rd, Bayfair 9am - 1pm. Variety of quality foods. Pre-loved goods & more.

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Fashion Fiesta

At Historic Village, 17th Ave West 9am - 12pm. Massive clothing sale of top quality pre loved women's clothing. Designer labels, top labels & popular fashion stores. Everything $5. Sizes 10-22. Cash only.

FoodFest

Family friendly event with children's activities, talks, great food, live music & workshops. Cooking demonstration with NZ masterchef finalist Hayley Marie. Historic Village 1-6pm. Gold coin donation. www.envirohub.org.nz

Garage Sale

St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 2 Mulgan St, Katikati 8.30am. George 549 0658

Gate Pa Car Boot Sale

Car boot market next to Tauranga Girls' College, 934 Cameron Road. First Saturday of every month. To book your $10 car space, Wiki 578 3321. A community initiative of Chirp.www.chirp.org.nz

Harbourside Carnival

March 19 at Omokoroa Point School, 37 Hamurana Rd 4-7pm. Family entertainment, kids rides, market stalls, food, plants & produce. Fun for all the family. 548 0748 www.omokoroapoint.school.nz

Katikati Bowling Club

Mixed roll up. Sat 12.45-3pm. Mon 9.30am - 12pm. Weds 12.24-3pm. Fri 1.45-4pm, & social roll up 4.30-6pm. All welcome. google katikatibowls

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

NZ International Tattoo & Art Festival

March 5 & 6 at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre featuring the world's best tattooists, artists & performers. http://tattooexpo.co.nz/

Opus Orchestra – Inside Beethoven

Dramatic programme with Jayne Tankersley (soprano), Bill Stoneham (trumpet) & Nigel Collins (Flight of the Conchords) as narrator in Beethoven. March 12 at Addison Theatre, Baycourt. Adults $35, Friends of Opus & Seniors $30, school children free.

Postcard Collectors Wanted

Any collectors interested in forming a group to meet monthly, share information, buy & sell postcards, attend fairs etc. Geoff 578 7088 or email [email protected]

Self Healing Workshop

Learn an easy way to improve & maintain your well-being. March 5 & 6 at Sacred Journeys Sanctuary 9am – 4.30pm. Ivo & Maggie 549 3337 or www.sacredjourneys.co.nz

Stamp & Postcard Fair

March 12 at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga from 9am. 3 dealers, club sales table. Buying & selling. Geoff 578 7088

Tauranga Airsoft Club Inc

Interested in Airsoft? We play games twice a month at TECT All Terrain Park. www.taurangaairsoftclub.co.nz

Te Puke Family Fun Day

And march against family violence March 12 at Jubilee Park 11am - 3pm. Meet at Squash Club 10.45am for march. Live music, giveaways, spot prizes, competitions.

Te Puna School Annual Country Fair

March 12 9am - 2pm. Food, produce, games, pony rides, silent auction, & more plus their famous ping pong drop. [email protected]

The Incubator Project

A chorus of many threads March 5-20 at Historic Village. Drop off your CD's & attend an artistic workshop. Sat 5 3pm, 3.30pm & 4pm. Sun 6 10.30am & 11am. Sat 12 10.30am & 11am. [email protected]

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710