Judges

Cello Bordello is one well strung performer, and a finely tuned instrument of tease. Based in her hometown of Brisbane, she won Miss Burlesque Queensland 2015 and was also titled Miss Burlesque Australia’s Miss Elegance. Over her 16 year burlesque career, Cello has travelled all over Australia and the South Pacific on cruise ships to perform and teach. Described as ‘tease with attitude and altitude’ (Courier Mail), she is all glits and all tits! She puts the show in showgirl and the F U in FUN!

Scarlet Tinkabelle is one of the country’s leading fusion burlesque performers – effortlessly weaving dangerous elements such as fire and sideshow into the art of the tease.

2022 Headliner of the Australian Burlesque Festival, Producer of Sideshow Femmes, Curator of Lok & Kee, Headmistressmaster of The Vaudeville Consortium – this is one talented fire fairy!

The Golden Buzzer Showgirl, The Hot Mess of Burlesque, Shrek himself – it’s Trigger Happy! Known for his outlandish acts and comedy flare Trigger is one performer you won’t forget quickly!

Trigger has toured extensively around the world and has performed at many prestigious festivals including the Vienna Boylesque Festival, New York Nerdlesque Festival, Australian Burlesque Festival, New Zealand Burlesque Festival, Splore Festival, Brisbane Festival, Fringe World, Adelaide Fringe plus many many more!

He is the producer of the acclaimed parody sensation Swamplesque and co-produces The Stripsons! Trigger prides himself on presenting unique acts that wow audiences, push boundaries and shows that every body is a burlesque body!

BB le Buff is one of Brisbane’s premier burlesque showgirls, with a passion for performing Burlesque, Hula Hoop and Circus acts. BB is the Headmistress at her School of Performance; Brisbane’s longest running Burlesque & Variety school & longest running regular show CaBBaret – in its 17th year! This showcases professional artistes and BBSOP student graduations.

Chocolate Boxx The FABorigibal Showstopper in any Room, she isn’t just a drag queen, she’s a full flavoured experience that melts hearts, snaps necks, and leaves every crowd screaming for one more bite. With a presence as rich as ganache and a wit sharper than a broken stiletto.

This dancing diva has pranced all over Brisbane and Australia for over a decade, winning comps here and winning titles there along with showing her talent, beauty and quick wit to anyone and everyone.

Hope you’ve packed your insulin because this sweet treat is out in full force.

With over 20 years of experience across costume, couture, corsetry, and headwear, Arnavaz Lindsay creates custom-made, bold artistic wearable creations for performers across genres such as burlesque, pin-up, contemporary performance art, and more. Her designs frequently grace stages at major events such as Mx Burlesque Queensland, Mx Burlesque Australia, and more recently, Mx Burlesque Masters.

Based in Brisbane, Australia, Arnavaz Lindsay is the founder and creative force behind bespoke label Arnavaz Lindsay Couture and ready-to-wear label Intoxication Lingerie. Her signature label delivers one-off pieces suitable for stage and special occasions, while her Intoxication label offers show-stopping lingerie designed specifically for dance and movement.