JOY Interview Highlights

17 May 2013

Miss Burlesque Australia 2013

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Over the past two months, the best of Australia’s burlesque have participated in the Miss Burlesque state heats, narrowing the competition down to seven finalists from around the country to battle it out for the coveted title, as the crown will be handed over by last year’s winner, New South Wales beauty, Briana Bluebell.

Now in its fourth year and highly regarded worldwide as one of the biggest and best burlesque competitions, Miss Burlesque Australia will deliver an unforgettable night of dazzling costumes, glamour and storytelling as the finalists perform their cutting edge routines in the Classic, Neo and Unique forms.

And for the second consecutive year, six male finalists will vie for the Mr Boylesque title, taking the reins over from the inaugural winner, “The Black Prince of Burlesque Underground” – Raven.

A highlight of the Miss Burlesque Australia competition is the glamourous Gown Parade, and costumiers from around the country will be working overtime, sewing Swarovski crystals, sequins, feathers, silk, satin, organza and netting, each aiming for their respective clients to outshine the others.

The performers are judged by a panel of peers and industry experts, based upon a set criterion that includes elements of presentation, confidence, personality, the flow of the routine, storyline, costume, music and relevance to the era. The winner of Miss Burlesque Australia 2013 will receive over $10,000 in cash, prizes and sponsorship.