FESTIVAL LINEUP 2025

Headliner
Melbourne, Australia
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Performing
Nov 14 & 15

Described as "Flawless" - Voice Mag UK & "The best in Australia" - HifiwayBettie Bombshell is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. Her accolades include being ranked as the #1 most influential burlesque performer in Australia & 11th world wide. Winning the title of Miss Burlesque Australia and performing at the Olympics of burlesque – The Burlesque Hall of Fame (2016 - 2023). Bettie is a headlining artist in the smash hit show Gatsby at The Green Light at the iconic Sydney Opera House, she’s appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Playboy  & Vogue Australia, and she’s featured at the Alexander McQueen Gala at the NGV.

Bettie tours extensively showcasing her unique brand of whip cracking, fire eating & strip teasing and works with incredible festivals and productions all over the world. With a commanding stage presence, she seamlessly blends grace and power, captivating audiences with each movement. Combined with Hollywood glamour, dangerous curves and sharp wit, Bettie exudes an irresistible allure that commands attention from start to finish. You will not be able to avert your eyes, and nor should you want to.

It’s the Glam Reaper. Bombshell by name, Bombshell by nature, It’s Bettie Bombshell. 

Headliner
Montreal
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Performing
Nov 13 & 15

Foxy Lexxi Brown, an international icon of burlesque and drag from Montreal, combines elegance, confidence, and an unforgettable stage presence. A multi-award-winning artist and renowned producer, she has been ranked 26th among the 50 most influential figures in burlesque by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine. In 2018, she became the first Canadian to be crowned “Miss Viva Las Vegas.” She has also earned prestigious titles such as Miss Starlet Hollywood, Best Burlesque at the Arizona Burlesque Festival, and “Performance of the Year” at the Drag Gala, among others. As the Co-producer of the Imperial Burlesque Canada Festival in Montreal she continues to shine and captivate audiences worldwide.

Burlesque Legend Headliner
Nelson, BC

Performing & Talkback
Nov 16

Legend Judith Stein, “The Lady Divine”, is hailed as "The Grand Beaver of Canuck burlesque". Originally from Woodbridge, Ontario, she is one of the few Canadian Legends to rise to international fame and her legacy extends far beyond the spotlight. Starting her career in the 70s, she quickly became known for her sharp wit, bold performances and undeniable stage presence, leading her to tour North America, New Zealand, and Guam into the 80s. Sharing her wisdom and the history of the craft with a playful rebellious edge, "Mama Beaver" became an inductee to the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in 2010, and is a fixture on the burlesque festival circuit. brings her unique brand of comedic striptease to audiences worldwide. Stein is featured in Rama Rau’s documentary, League of Exotic Dancers.

Headliner
Minneapolis
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Performing
Nov 14 & 16

Hailing from Minneapolis, Tré Da Marc is an international boylesque sensation that cannot be duplicated. Known for his trademark combination of sass and ass, he is ready to leave his stamp (and a fair amount of glitter and sweat) on any stage he meets. He is a cast member of Black Hearts Burlesque, Sovereign Tease Productions and the Artistic Director of Juneteenth Jubilee: An All Black burlesque show!

This multi-award-winning performer began his burlesque career in August 2013, at the Nudie Nubie Amateur Reveal Show where he  won that month’s Nubie competition. Since then, he has performed in more than 40  festivals around the world, being featured internationally at the Vienna Boylesque Festival and the 2016 Amsterdam Burlesque Awards.

They competed in the 2018 Mr. Exotic World/Best Boylesque Category at the Burlesque Hall Of Fame in Las Vegas. He was crowned King of Burlesque at the Noire Pageant in 2020 and was voted one of the Top 50 most influential burlesque industry figures of 2020-2022, by thousands of burlesque peers and fans worldwide.