Backstage at The Bombshell Ball

I'm still on a high from the uber-exertion of Go-Go dancing the night away so I thought I'd write a few lines to share about the goings on at my first Australian gig, The Bombshell Ball in Brisbane.

Being back in my hometown it was the first time my family and a few of my friends would see me perform live. Luckily, it seemed that this didn't affect my nerves at all and I had a fan-bloody-tastic time. I might have been itching to get back on stage too, which probably had a lot to do with it. It's been at least 2 months now and possibly the longest hiatus since I started.

The venue was The Globe theater, which I came to understand is run almost entirely by volunteers who want to keep this beautiful venue for live music and performance open. I can only guess that it was once a cinema due to the slant of the floor in the main room, making dancing a little difficult, although it didn't stop the crowd.

But oh my, the stage! I love a big stage. Complete with a lovely dressing room. Mmmmm.

Torsten Baumann was taking photo's backstage which is where the pic above came from. To see more, go to his blog www.b551.com/pixelpost/index.php. His photos really capture the magic of the show.

Well I got great feedback so I can only assume that the Brisbane audiences like what I do! Phew!

Miss Burlesque Australia

What a show! It was my pleasure to watch the Queensland heats of Miss Burlesque Australia. I'm currently in reconnoissance mode as I get my bearings in Brisbane. Getting to know the performers and organisers of Brisbane burlesque has been so much fun. 

The show was split into a two parts in addition to an evening wear parade and a lingerie parade. The first section was their traditional American style performance of no more than 2 minutes. The second a neo-burlesque performance and for the shortlisted final four performers, they were to do their unique performance. 

Alyssa Kitt and her traditional and unique act just blew me away. That girl is surely Australia's answer to Dirty Martini. Along with Ellashaye D'mour who we all just fell in love with (and who ultimately won the crown of Miss QLD) was a knockout in every act. 

The best bit for me (asides from the fab performances) was an endless array of devine costumes. Lace! Crystals! Sequins! I was in heaven. Plus I managed to snag a seat between the adorable Coppelia Jane who I saw perform at Debauchery a few weeks back, and Hotte Chocolate.

There's nothing quite like a night out with fabulous girls and a great show to inspire the creative spirit and I look forward to bringing Brisbane a new direction in Burlesque soon!