Burlesque Festival promises dazzling and glamorous fun

Aria Delanoche will be the headline act Photo: Bettina May

Celebrating 15 years, the Australian Burlesque Festival will once again be touring Australia nationwide including a performance at the iconic FunHaus Factory at Ettalong on September 7.

The Australian Burlesque Festival is renowned internationally for its unique array of theatrical, glamorous and avant-garde styles performed by exceptionally talented entertainers.

Thes past 15 years have seen audiences delight in the sensational talent on offer with glamorous tease, exciting neo-burlesque and more erotic seduction than they can handle.

Being the largest touring burlesque festival in the southern hemisphere, the 2024 Australian Burlesque Festival is a unique theatrical experience uniting burlesque artists from all over Australia in a month-long tour of sizzling showcases and educational workshops.

The festival features an impressive line-up with touring international headliner Aria Delanoche and host Task York, performing along with many special guest performers from across the country.

Founded and established in late 2009, The Australian Burlesque Festival was born out of a passion to celebrate Australia’s outstanding burlesque community.

Australia’s renowned burlesque star and icon, Dolores Daiquiri continues to operate, direct and produce the festival contributing greatly to its huge success.

In 2022 Dolores partnered with the talented Cherry Velour who shares the same passions for its success.

Today, the festival continues its tradition of producing the highest quality shows to sold out audiences across Australia.

Each year gets bigger and better and this 2024 national tour promises to be even more lavish, exciting and most importantly fun for audiences and performers alike.

The lineup includes: headline act Aria Delanoche from the USA; host Tash York; special guest performer Dolores Daiquiri and artists Salvador Darling, Paloma Negra, Tangerine Storm, Dallas Fox, Sofonda Blackmen, Ruby De Rouge, Frankie Fontaine and Cat Bolitho.

Prepare to be dazzled as performers shimmy across the stage in spectacular fashion, meanwhile teasing their way into your hearts.

The evening will be a homage to the golden era of vintage tease and variety, offering a tantalising glimpse into the world of classic burlesque and variety entertainment.

It will be held at the FunHaus Factory, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach and for more information go to www.funhausfactory.org.au/whats-on/the-australian-burlesque-festival/