Montreal Burlesque Festival https://montrealburlesquefestival.com Montreal Burlesque Festival - Burlesque Festival in Montreal, Canada, featuring top Burlesque performers from Canada and around the world! Along with regular performances in Quebec, our fringe festival is also available in Vancouver, Toronto and US cities. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:16:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/newfav-80x80.jpg Montreal Burlesque Festival https://montrealburlesquefestival.com 32 32 INTRODUCING – DI’ LOVELY https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/introducing-di-lovely/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:43 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=17500 OUR HEADLINERS ARE HERE! We are very proud to announce the first of our Headline performers for the upcoming Montreal Burlesque Festival….Di’ Lovely!   In the words of the prestigious Calgary International Burlesque Festival… “Di’ Lovely effortlessly combines the glamour of classic burlesque with a modern sizzle. Her performances are captivating, unique, passionate, and polished.…

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OUR HEADLINERS ARE HERE!

We are very proud to announce the first of our Headline performers for the upcoming Montreal Burlesque Festival….Di’ Lovely!

 

In the words of the prestigious Calgary International Burlesque Festival…

Di’ Lovely effortlessly combines the glamour of classic burlesque with a modern sizzle. Her performances are captivating, unique, passionate, and polished. Di’ Lovely’s creativity and aesthetic are exceptional, and pairing these with her formal dance training create performances that are truly top-notch. The Calgary International Burlesque Festival was honored to have Di’ Lovely headline our Saturday Glamour Showcase in 2017.

We can’t wait to have her grace our stage for our upcoming Festival, and this is just the first of many announcements for our fabulous lineup!

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WORLDWIDE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/worldwide-applications-are-open/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:42:00 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=17480   Performers, entertainers, this is your worldwide notice! It’s that time of the year where we reach out to the thriving entertainment community. Do you have what it takes to perform at our prestigious Festival? We are in our 16th year now, and our stage at Club Soda has seen a fantastic range of performers,…

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Performers, entertainers, this is your worldwide notice!

It’s that time of the year where we reach out to the thriving entertainment community. Do you have what it takes to perform at our prestigious Festival? We are in our 16th year now, and our stage at Club Soda has seen a fantastic range of performers, from Burlesque, to Singers, Dancers, Circus acts, and many more!
If you want to see yourself on our stage (pictured below), and have a desire to give your best performance, then you are at the right time, and the right place! Our applications remain open until August 1st, for local and international performers.
If you are interested, check out our application page HERE and fill out our application form.

GOOD LUCK, AND SEE YOU ON STAGE!

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CONGRATULATIONS! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/congratulations/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:44:15 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=16063 2023 Saw the return of our full 2 night experience for the Montreal Burlesque Festival, at Club Soda, in Montreal. Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to our amazing performers that graced the stage and made for such a wonderful show during both nights. Second, a THANK YOU to our home from home, Club Soda, and all the amazing staff that…

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2023 Saw the return of our full 2 night experience for the Montreal Burlesque Festival, at Club Soda, in Montreal.

Firstly, a huge THANK YOU to our amazing performers that graced the stage and made for such a wonderful show during both nights.

Second, a THANK YOU to our home from home, Club Soda, and all the amazing staff that help to make a great show experience for all.

Next, a Festival sized THANK YOU to every single person that came to the show. You create our Festival atmosphere and we literally wouldn’t have a show without your attendance!

Finally, THANK YOU to our sponsors for being such an important part of what makes our event important every time!

THANK YOU to our Patron of the Arts, Jim Norcross.

To our Lili St Cyr 2023 Award Winners

Mila LaMachina
Friday October 13th saw the return of our competition, the Lili St Cyr Awards Show, where we crowned the Best Act, Mila LaMachina, from Michigan, USA!

1ST RUNNER UP

Belle Epoque
A great performance ensured that Belle Epoque from Toronto, Canada received our 1st Runner Up award!

2ND RUNNER UP

Cream No Peaches
Another fabulous performer, all the way from Australia, Cream No Peaches was awarded the 2nd Runner Up for the LiLi St. Cyr Awards Show

HONORABLE MENTION

Sherlesque
Another great performance by the troupe from Sherbrooke City, Sherlesque!

Make sure you stay tuned to our festival page and our newsletters for news and announcements for future events. We will soon be releasing our photographers archive page with all the pictures from the festival, and announcing dates and ticket links for our 2024 Festival!

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Open to all Workshops https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/open-to-all-workshops/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:43:33 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=15974 Have you ever wanted to learn the art of the tease, straight from the stars in the industry? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE. On Saturday, October 14th, we are offering 4 workshops, hosted by the best of the best, at LES STUDIOS ACCENTO in Montreal. Each workshop is 1 hour long. Places are limited, so please…

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Have you ever wanted to learn the art of the tease, straight from the stars in the industry? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.

On Saturday, October 14th, we are offering 4 workshops, hosted by the best of the best, at LES STUDIOS ACCENTO in Montreal.

Each workshop is 1 hour long.

Places are limited, so please email the performers below to reserve your spot. For more information, check out the details below, or email the artists directly if you have any questions about the workshop. Hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, October 14th 2023
12h: Jessabelle Thunder
13h: Miss Betsy Rose
14h: Eva Mystique

Jessabelle Thunder - Saturday Oct 14th - Les Studios Accento - 12h-13h

Musical Tease

In this class we will go over ways to strengthen your musicality muscles in order to elevate your acts and stage presence. We will then commence class by learning a mini combo that will incorporate some things discussed during the brief lecture.

Feel free to bring a layer to striptease out of

 

TICKETS: $35       TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – EMAIL: jessabelle.thunder@gmail.com

Miss Betsy Rose - Saturday Oct 14th - Les Studios Accento - 13h-14h

THE ART OF ELEGANCE

Learn the art of elegance with Miss Betsy Rose. This workshop will pay attention to the influence that classical Ballet has to the poise and stature of the body. Join Betsy as she teaches basic ballet principals and combinations, then apply these techniques to a classic Burlesque routine.

This unique opportunity will teach you about lines of the body and how to be a more poised and polished performer, applicable to every genre and style of Burlesque.


No previous dance training needed – only a passion for Burlesque!

 

TICKETS: $35       TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – EMAIL: missbetsyrose@live.co.uk

eva mystique - Saturday Oct 14th - Les Studios Accento - 14h-15h

Exotic Tease and Floor Work

Bring your knee pads, stripper heels and get ready get slinky and bendy with Eva Mystique! A class for the more advanced ecdysiast, this workshop focuses on expanding on an already strong floor work foundation.


This class blends classic striptease with strong and flexible club stripper movements. Get ready to get low, take it slow and move with sensual intention.


Areas of focus:
•Leg Clock
•Knee Spins
•Leg weaves
•Shoulder stand
•Shoulder roll (forward and back)
**I do my best to modify movements according to individual needs.**

 

TICKETS: $35       TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – EMAIL: Eva@evamystique.com

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Dinner with the Stars! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/dinner-with-the-stars-2/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 02:09:39 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/dinner-with-the-stars-2/ Join us for an enchanting evening under the celestial canopy at Brasserie Le Pois Penché. As the sun sets, we invite you to partake in an exquisite dining experience that will transport you to a realm of gastronomic delight. This is your chance to meet our fabulous Festival Performers in a glamorous surrounding with fine…

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Join us for an enchanting evening under the celestial canopy at Brasserie Le Pois Penché. As the sun sets, we invite you to partake in an exquisite dining experience that will transport you to a realm of gastronomic delight.

This is your chance to meet our fabulous Festival Performers in a glamorous surrounding with fine dining!

Thursday 12th October
7pm Onwards
Le Pois Penché
1230 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M2, Canada

Prepare to be dazzled by the fusion of culinary artistry and celestial wonder.

The ambiance will be set aglow with soft, starry lights, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the majesty of a classic french Bistro in Paris, this evening promises to ignite your senses and curiosity.

In the spirit of the theme, we encourage you to embrace the celestial elegance in your attire. Feel free to adorn yourself with shimmering accents that mirror the stars above, adding a touch of ethereal glamour to the evening.

This isn’t just a dinner; it’s an exploration of flavors and a celebration of the beauty that surrounds us. Join us for “**Dinner with the Stars**” at **Restaurant Pois Penché**, and let the magic of the cosmos illuminate your night.

Kindly RSVP to ensure your place at this celestial gathering. Limited seating is available to maintain an intimate and exclusive experience. For inquiries and reservations, please contact the restaurant to book your place at +1 514-667-5050.

We eagerly anticipate an evening filled with scintillating conversation, and the radiant presence of each guest—our very own stars. Get ready to indulge in a celestial symphony of taste and wonder that will leave you starry-eyed.

See you among the stars!

Warm regards,
Scarlett James

**EVENT DETAILS:**
Thursday 12th October, 7pm onwards
Le Pois Penché
1230 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest,
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M2, Canada

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News and Updates! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/news-and-updates/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:51:22 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=15608 Applications for the Montreal Burlesque Festival are STILL OPEN We are looking for all talents, genders, styles and disciplines from all overthe world.Ever wanted to take your place on a Festival stage?Have a great performing skill to share with the world?If you want to participate, submit your application ASAP as applicationsclose in one month, on…

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Applications for the Montreal Burlesque Festival are STILL OPEN

We are looking for all talents, genders, styles and disciplines from all over
the world.
Ever wanted to take your place on a Festival stage?
Have a great performing skill to share with the world?
If you want to participate, submit your application ASAP as applications
close in one month, on August 1st! Good Luck!


This year the Festival is on the 13th and 14th October, at Club Soda,
Montreal.

Apply here


Competition Night!

If you are a regular to the Montreal Burlesque Festival, you know that
Friday Night = Lili St Cyr Awards…and this year is no exception!


Proudly sponsored by Timeless Trends, here are the prizes:
▪ $150 Gift card for the best act!.
▪ Two $50 gift cards for the two runners up.
▪ A special 15% discount code exclusively for the attendees of the Festival

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2023 Performer Applications are NOW OPEN! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/2023-performer-applications-are-now-open/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:18:23 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=15197 Now is your chance to participate in the 2023 Montreal Burlesque Festival! We are looking for all talents, genders, styles and disciplines from all over the world. Ever wanted to take your place on a Festival stage? Have a great performing skill to share with the world? This year the Festival is on the 13th…

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Now is your chance to participate in the 2023 Montreal Burlesque Festival!

We are looking for all talents, genders, styles and disciplines from all over the world.

Ever wanted to take your place on a Festival stage?

Have a great performing skill to share with the world?

This year the Festival is on the 13th and 14th October, at Club Soda, Montreal.

If you are interested in learning more, why not check out our application page HERE?

Now is the time to shine! Check out the application page.
Our application deadline is August 1st, 2023. The sooner you apply, the better the chance to secure your spot in our fantastic 13th edition!

Hope to see you there soon!

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Here is our FULL Festival Lineup! https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/here-is-our-full-festival-lineup/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:42:44 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=12756 After our epic pause…..comes the RELOAD. Welcome to our Montreal Burlesque Festival 2022! We are proud to announce our complete lineup for the fabulous festival night. Here is our lineup (In alphabetic order) AUDREY IVORY AZA LIA CAT ZADDY CHRIS OH! KIKI LA CHANTEUSE KITTY KIN EVIL MR ARMAND – MC RAIKO PORTUONDO REBECCA JEAN…

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After our epic pause…..comes the RELOAD.

Welcome to our Montreal Burlesque Festival 2022! We are proud to announce our complete lineup for the fabulous festival night.

Here is our lineup (In alphabetic order)

AUDREY IVORY

AZA LIA

CAT ZADDY

CHRIS OH!

KIKI LA CHANTEUSE

KITTY KIN EVIL

MR ARMAND – MC

RAIKO PORTUONDO

REBECCA JEAN

SCARLETT JAMES

SHERLESQUE

VAUX DEVIL

WHISKEY JULES

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Tickets are SOLD OUT…….However…. https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/tickets-are-sold-out-however/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:33:28 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=12701 We are proud to say that our upcoming RELOAD Montreal Burlesque Festival is completely SOLD OUT! We are in the process of finalizing our fantastic full lineup, and you can already see performers added on our website for more information. It is shaping up to be a fantastic and fun event. After pausing the Festival…

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We are proud to say that our upcoming RELOAD Montreal Burlesque Festival is completely SOLD OUT!

We are in the process of finalizing our fantastic full lineup, and you can already see performers added on our website for more information. It is shaping up to be a fantastic and fun event. After pausing the Festival for a while, it is great to be back, and entertaining Burlesque fans in the best way we know how.

Unfortunately, our tickets have completely gone for 2022…..however, we are very pleased to announce that we have confirmed dates for 2023! Mark your calendars now, as we will be back in full effect as an annual Festival, and we will be having TWO NIGHTS of fabulous entertainment.

We will be back in October 13 & 14 2023!

Stay tuned to the Burlesque Festival website, or sign up to our mailing list, so you can be the first in line for the tickets for next years’ event, to be announced soon after this years Festival completes.

In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in the upcoming Montreal Burlesque Festival, for a night filled with wonderful entertainment!

 

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Let’s Welcome…Kiki La Chanteuse https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/lets-welcome-kiki-la-chanteuse/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:03:14 +0000 https://montrealburlesquefestival.com/?p=12683 After our epic pause…..comes the RELOAD. Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to welcome Kiki La Chanteuse to the upcoming Montreal Burlesque Festival! Born in the Los Angeles area Kiki was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by two amazing parents that supported her love of the arts. At a young age, she showed…

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After our epic pause…..comes the RELOAD.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to welcome Kiki La Chanteuse to the upcoming Montreal Burlesque Festival!

Born in the Los Angeles area Kiki was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area by two amazing parents that supported her love of the arts. At a young age, she showed a deep passion for music and the stage. She became a professional singer at a young age. Kiki has shared the stage with the likes of Mick Fleetwood and other amazing performers and wrote songs for some of the most influential artists of the time. She has even graced the stage at the famous Apollo Theater in New York City. But at age of 18, she steps away from the stage to pursue other opportunity’s.

In 2015 Kiki desisted to take the stage once again only this time she was going to do things a little differently. She performed in her first Burlesque show in November of 2015 thanks to her friend and show producer of the Hubba Hubba Revue, King Fish. His weekly Monday night show at DNA Lounge was the first time in a long time that she had performed. In February of 2016 while she was to work she was involved in a car accident. The result was serious nerve damage to her right arm as well as nerve damage to her right leg. After some healing, she determined that she was not going to stop her from doing the thing that she loves so much.

August of 2016 Kiki hit the ground running. With every show, her performance grows in technic as well as grace. Thanks to many wonderful products Looking past Kiki’s disability in the early part of her recovery she was able to see the possibility Her confidence grew as her healing continued. They looked past her disability to the performer she is and gave her a stage to perform her art.
And as such in 2020 Kiki competed in the Noire Pageant and became the 1st ever Noire Pageant Princess of Burlesque ,an all POC Burlesque Pageant, the 1st ever of its kind.

August of 2016 Kiki hit the ground running. With every show, her performance grows in technic as well as grace. Thanks to many wonderful products Looking past Kiki’s disability in the early part of her recovery she was able to see the possibility Her confidence grew as her healing continued. They looked past her disability to the performer she is and gave her a stage to perform her art.

And as such in 2020 Kiki competed in the Noire Pageant and became the 1st ever Noire Pageant Princess of Burlesque ,an all POC Burlesque Pageant, the 1st ever of its kind.

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