The highly anticipated episode with your newly crowned MX Burlesque WA is here!She's a high-kicking heartbreaker with an insatiable thirst for the downright sinful. This Polynesian princess will have you squirming in your seat and aching for more. With every kick and split you'll fall victim to her intoxicating spell of seduction. Watch out because you may just find yourself falling in lust - its Gigi Love.https://www.instagram.com/_itsgigilove/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/gigiloveperformer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's HAPPY HOUR! This first 'relax fit' style episode features past guests Brad Titt (episode 48) and Amelia Kisses (episode 28) https://www.ariascarlett.com/waexpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the humble beginnings of taking photos in bars Wild Kat has become one of Perth’s most well known alternative lifestyle photographers and directors around. Not destined to let that be her lot though Wild Kat is also a world class performer combining shibari, acrobatics and burlesque into a touring show seen nowhere else on Earth. You think it ends there? Not yet! Wild Kat wasn’t ever going to sit back and watch Perth from her ivory tower, she mentors burlesque and belly dancing to some of the most talented up and coming Australian performers and is an industry darling that if her most recent sell out exhibition is anything to go by is loved and adored by everyone who knows her name.With Wild Kat apparel the most recent feather in her pimp hat make sure you get to know Wild Kat quick.Follow Wild Kat:https://www.instagram.com/theonlywildkat/https://linktr.ee/theonlywildkat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Smith lives and plays in Boorloo (Perth) and works with Performing Lines as Senior Producer – WA. Most recently, he was PICA’s General Manager, and previously the Director of Experimental Arts and Community Arts with the Australia Council. A core theme of his career has been working closely with artists, organisations and communities to promote artistic bravery, self-determination, authentic representation and to broker opportunities. He spent considerable time supporting initiatives and projects born out of regional and remote Australia, as well as developing and delivering key arts and disability programs. He is a graduate of WAAPA, and worked as a freelance lighting designer, production manager and creative producer in the early stages of his career.Read Jeremy's "anti bio"https://www.meetingplaceforum.org/thigh-to-eye-a-conversation-from-a-different-perspective/Follow Jeremy Smith:https://www.instagram.com/jezzalou_77/https://twitter.com/Jeremy_L_Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dollar Dazzler is the “Androgynous Altruist of Burlesque”, a lover of alliteration and the art of the tease! Dollar has been performing since 2012 and is described as the reason Nerdlesque became “a respected and popular variant of Burlesque in Perth”.Dollar has travelled to perform in the US, Canada and across Australia, also previously producing the events “Teasing Talkies” and “Live! Nerds! Nerds! Nerds!” within Perth. In 2017 until 2022, Dollar came on as a member of the Australian Burlesque Museum, being promoted in 2020 to the role of Secretariat.Dollar has taught their “how to research for your act” to performers across Australia, receiving the honour of teaching the class in 2021 as part of the online portion of Burlycon, the world’s only Burlesque education convention based in Seattle, USA.Dollar Dazzler completed in 2022 a bachelor of history and anthropology at Curtin University and dreams of creating a movement where performers are empowered to create their own history and preserve the history they honour.Follow Dollar Dazzler;https://linktr.ee/Dollardazz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we cross to an in the moment account of the highly anticipated "MX Burlesque WA" finals for 2023.Our state representation this year was incredible and I (Aria Scarlett) had the pleasure of being joined by Jolene Quisine for discussions on the red carpet and live reactions of the event from the audience.A huge congratulations to all the competitors (in no particular order);Liberty Genre, Delza Skye, Lola Moore, Pixie LustOur Placement winners:3rd Place Minxy Milva2nd Place (Mx Burlesque Perth) Kitty Littéur1st Place (Mx Burlesque WA) Gigi LoveAnd of course to Matthew Pope, our 2022 Mx Burlesque Winner who gave up his crown excellently.Everything we learnt about MBA was taken directly from their website, you can see a snippet below or get a look at all the rules and regulations at this link.Mx Burlesque Australia (MBA) is a unique competition which aims to uphold the rich history of the art of striptease while advancing modern performance art in the neo-burlesque revival. Our goal is to raise the professional standard within the burlesque industry and provide a platform for performers to create their best work. We encourage our competitors to engage in supportive professional development through constructive criticism with industry leaders.The core values of the burlesque revival are emboldened with empowerment and feminism. Mx Burlesque Australia seeks to uphold an all-inclusive competition and encourages diversity, body positivity and aligns itself with the LGBTQI+ community.After a panel-led selection process, 6-10 applicants from each state will be invited to compete in their state final.As always remember to subscribe, leave a review and let me know if you like this type of episode? I have no idea what people want but I had a ball making it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bebe Babow is a feisty performer on stage, so much energy, and fire, sort of like Sasha Fierce for Beyoncé.. because they couldn’t be more different off stage. Behind the superstar is a goofy carefree dork with a heart of gold, that just wants to have fun. Drag was never in Bebe Babow's line of sight, but now they're on a mission to put their drag name around the world. They are a passionate advocate for Mental Health and the BLM movement. They want everyone to be excited when on hearing "Bebe Babow" in the lineup, but they also want everyone to know that everything they’re doing is for the brown boys, girls and theys at all times!Follow Bebe Babow:https://www.instagram.com/bebebabow/?hl=en! This episode comes with a content warning !White not the focus of the episode, we do touch on;Religious TraumaGrooming and Paedophilia withing religious institutionsPlease take care when listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Herbert is a is a musician, arts worker, events producer and band leader. A graduate of WAAPA with over 15 years' experience in the music and arts scene in WA. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Perth Cabaret Collective and The Amnesiacs Big Band and is the Musical Director of the UWA Jazz Ensemble and WAYJO Northern Corridor Band.  Jess is a local Maylands resident, and this year’s recipient of the City’s Women in Leadership Award. She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of the Lyric Lane Jazz Festival which is celebrating it’s 3rd year this August. A strong champion for gender diversity in the music scene, Jess has inspired many young female musicians to pursue a career in music and the arts and works tirelessly to represent peoples of marginalised genders in all aspects of her work.Follow Perth Cabaret Collective;https://perthcabaretcollective.com/https://www.instagram.com/perthcabaretcollective/Pssssttt! You know you can rate and review this pod? It helps get it out to more people! Do it now on whatever app you're listening on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danisa Snake is an Indo-Indian movement artist & serpentine gender fluid drag performer who combines their identities to create thought provoking art. She was Voted best new drag artist at the Proud Awards 2021, is a cast member of the Martin Sims award winning Fringe show Ginavas Messy Friends and a member of the Sydney based ballroom house - House of Silky.Follow Danisa Snake;https://www.instagram.com/danisasnake/https://linktr.ee/DanisasnakeIf you like this podcast, you can like us literally wherever you're listening right now, follow us on our socials (below link) or send us a question to [email protected]://bio.site/WAExpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most known for their shapeshifting costume work, spoken word lip-syncing abilities and their directing/producing work at the Fringe World festival, Ginava is a drag artist from Perth with a plethora of skills, awards and accolades to their name across a career spanning 12 years, including the Martin Sims Award for Ginava’s Messy Friends in 2022 and multiple touring awards for their one person show Split Lip.Whether it’s performing as a vomiting monster, a tinsel clad figure or a psychotically crazed character, they have worked with the likes of James St. James, Roisin Murphy, Boy George, The Potbelleez, Methl Ethyl, Alan Cumming & Peaches. Embarking on the next chapter of their career, they are now preparing for they Edinburgh Fringe debut and celebrating the 10th anniversary of their production company “Gendermess Productions”.Follow Ginava:https://www.instagram.com/gendermess/https://linktr.ee/gendermessIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A multi-faceted performer with a delicious serving of witty humour as the main course, Dee Dee Luscious has over 25 years of performing experience locally and across the country.She's an accomplished entertainer, vocalist, MC, dancer, producer, dance teacher, and all-round stage hog.In her dressing room are a collection of crowns, sashes, and honours she has been bestowed however, the title of Mx Burlesque Western Australia (2019), Mx Australia 2nd Runner-up (2019), and a creator and co-producer of Would You Like Thighs With That are amongst her proudest accomplishments.Follow Dee Dee Luscious;https://www.instagram.com/deedee_luscious/Pssssttt! You know you can rate and review this pod? It helps get it out to more people! Do it now on whatever app you're listening on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known as Perth's Premiere Asexual Comedian, Nicola Macri started in stand-up, presenting 'You're Welcome'- a life advice show that encouraged audience members to take notes for a quiz at the end- at the Perth International Comedy Festival. She then branched out into wigs, props and audience participation to make good use of her film degree with the breakout hit 'The Hilary Duff Film Re-Enactment Festival', which has won awards and delighted millennials all around the country. In 2020 she produced 'Drag and Drag: Good Art, Bad Men', a variety show dealing with separating art from the artist. Her cerebral and warm-hearted style is on display in her asexuality-focused stand-up show 'Single Entendre', which played to acclaim in Perth and Adelaide and will be her debut Edinburgh Fringe show this year. Nicola also appears with her sisters as part of the cabaret troupe Kiara With a K, and can often be found pointing a camera at burlesque performers, but only, she would like to clarify, at their request.Follow Nicola Macri;https://www.instagram.com/nicolamacri/https://linktr.ee/nicolamacriAlthough not the focus of this episode, we briefly mention sexual trauma as part of Nicola's story. Please take care when listening._________________________________________________________If you like this podcast, please like rate and review on whatever podcasting app you're listening on! You can also send us a question to [email protected] for our next guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Lovegun is a fully automated weapon of sound with no safety, with armor-piercing bullets that will hit you straight between the thighs.No stranger to fancy hats they are the only two-time titleholder of Miss Burlesque Western Australia. Having first claimed the title in 2014 as blushing debutant before coming back six years later with new tricks and shticks to earn the title once more in 2020. Adding more titles to the mantle, they are the 2020/2021 Miss Burlesque Australia Entertainer of the Year and recently returned from Las Vegas where she achieved the coveted title of Miss Viva Las Vegas 2nd runner up.Follow Lucy Lovegun;https://www.instagram.com/lucy_lovegun/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/lucy_lovegun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Misdale is a multi-award-winning artist having won Entertainer of the Year at the 2019 Proud Awards and most recently took home the award for Best Cabaret & Variety Show with “Life’s A Drag” at Fringe World 2022 after winning the weekly award in the same category two years running. They are very versatile and multi-talented being one of the few Drag artists in Australia who not only sing LIVE but are also a DJ, Musical Theatre performer and Actor. As a regular performer on the Fringe and Cabaret circuit they're a standout with countless sell out seasons and receiving 5 Star reviews for their shows.Most famously known as the Drag Queen that went viral around the globe after jumping on stage and singing with Adele at her Perth concert, Dean has a wealth of knowledge for us all on today's episode!Follow Dean Misdale;https://www.instagram.com/deanmisdale/https://linktr.ee/deanmisdaleIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we play around with arts and arts media with the hosts of Queer Stories on the Swan!In the podcast, Queer Stories On The Swan, hosts Chris & Christo meet and interview queer people in the Perth LGBTQIA+ community and ask their advice for those going through a similar journey.Chris has been delving into creative outlets for years. Whether it be acting, both in theatre and film or creating and producing a queer podcast which has not only helped him pursue radio broadcasting but also helped to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community in Perth.Christo has explored various avenues to express his creativity, including his YouTube and Twitch channels, and even experimenting with drag. He aims to be a strong voice in the LGBTQIA+ community, using his podcast to highlight the community's struggles and achievements.Follow Queer Stories on the Swan:https://queerperth.com/queerstoriesontheswan/https://www.instagram.com/queerstoriesontheswan/https://www.facebook.com/queerstoriesontheswanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@queerstoriesontheswanhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEMvxhvDOHPIPXBJnWz1D-yGc6mkQ81sAlthough not the focus of this episode, we do make references to;drug usepoor mental health negative 'coming out' experiencesPlease take care when listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being hailed as a “King of Boylesque” since winning Mr Boylesque Australia in 2017, Although his performing career started may years before this. He also boasts being a State and national gymnast and a trained dancer. This iconic Burlesque character is matched by their drag persona who similarly is a household name and it's honestly very difficult to not give away the guest in this intro. Having been entertainer of the year as well as queen of the court as her drag persona and recently headlining the Perth International Burlesque Festival in the other I think everyone has caught on to my stunning guest, it's your boy from Ballajura, Karl Kayoss!Follow Karl;https://www.facebook.com/karlKayoss/https://www.instagram.com/karlkayoss/Although not the focus of our episode, we do touch on the topic of death briefly, please take care when listening.If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having grown up between England, France and the US, Cléo Schurrer moved to Perth at the age of 18 and got a job in luxury real estate. After a couple of years doing that, she realised a life without art was no life for her, quit the job, and set about immersing herself in the arts scene, starting out as a door girl at The Ellington Jazz Club and all rounder at Perth Symphony Orchestra, and going on to become Program Director of The Ellington Jazz Club for almost eight years. In recent years she has produced a fair few shows and events, including a six time sell out variety show, the poignant and well-received show Emotion, multiple pop-up jazz and rock shows at Yagan Square Amphitheatre. All of her work highlights and amplifies the incredible talent in Western Australia.Follow Cléo Schurrerhttps://www.instagram.com/cleoambre/If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Pope is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice scopes throughout sculpture, performance, video art and printmaking. His work explores varying ideas and concepts such as merging the earth with humans, the limits of the physical body, ephemeral moments, sexuality, masculinity and the interaction between artist and audience.Based in Perth, Western Australia, his work aims to interact with viewers consciously and subconsciously, inviting them to look at the earth, themselves, the body and sexuality in various ways.This intriguing work displays itself in incredibly entertaining ways with our guest being known for his daring circus and burlesque acts. So much so he's you're current reigning Mx Burlesque 2022!Follow Matthew Pope:https://www.instagram.com/matthewxpope/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/MatthewpopeIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Party Prince of Perth”, Flynn V, brings a unique style of drag performance with his captivating androgynous aesthetic. He has taken the world of boylesque by storm and serves electrifying, high-energy performances that leave you questioning more than just your sexuality.Follow Flynn V;flynnv.com/If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maven is a 19 year old performing artist based in Boorloo, Perth. Focussing on the mediums of drag and burlesque, much of their work revolves around conceptual numbers and artistic expression. She is highly stylised and referential, continually using her drag to show off her ideas and letting audiences peek into her brain. Her work is avant garde, and leans into the artistic, commonly playing with strong storytelling and building a character.Follow Maven:https://linktr.ee/theonlymavenIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Add in one scoop of Pierrot's tears, a sprinkle of Arrlechino's wit and just a dash of lilac, mix it all around and what do you get? Why, it's Portia Sweet. Cute and creepy, smiling and weepy, this clown wants to drag you through a cabaret of both tragedy and comedy. Trained in the art of physical theatre and contemporary dance, Portia is taking the Boorloo scene by storm! Be sure to catch them spin their tales of misery before they fade back into the void…Follow Portia Sweet;https://www.instagram.com/_portiasweet/If you like this podcast you can rate and review on your favourite podcasting app or send us a question to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we take a deep dive in to the local Government arts programming and who better to join us than Lisa Estrano, Event Programmer, City of Joondalup. An artist in her own right, as a seamstress for years, Lisa has seen the local arts scene develop from many angles and is bringing something unique to the City of Joondalup in 2023.The Joondalup Festival is a new arts and culture festival held in the Northern Suburbs, being led by a brand new team. Whilst the Joondalup Festival had existed previously, and with great success - it has now grown from a one weekend, single site event to a 3-week calendar event withprogramming held throughout the area. City of Joondalup spans as north as Burns Beach and south as Warwick (about 20km!)Check out the Joondalup Festival;https://www.joondalupfestival.com.au/If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miss Phoria is advocate for Queer & Aboriginal lives as well as safe spaces, mental health, neurodivergence and people with disabilities. They express their activism through performance as a trans-nonbinary, queer & Aboriginal creator. Going into the darkest corners of their mind & the world to create art out of it.Mixing sexy with strange, pride with shame and love with hate. https://linktr.ee/missphoria_If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drag Kings to the front! Perth is filled with incredible kings and masc gender-benders that don't often get the exposure they deserve. King of the Underground, an event hosted at Cherry Bomb last September was the first time a lot of Boorloo audiences finally set their eyes on a bevy of legendary performers. Today's guest is once of those legends. Brad Titt is Perth's treasure chest of gender-bending en-titt-tainment. Absolutely coconuts, he will leave you excited, maybe a little confused, wanting to be breast friends, and always thankful for the mammaries. Warning: This episode is FULL of puns Follow Brad;https://linktr.ee/Brad.TittRemember, if you like our podcast you can like us on all social media platforms, rate and subscribe wherever you're listening right now or send us a question to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna Kebab launched herself into the Perth drag scene in early 2014, and has since developed quite a reputation.​Known for her quick wit and quirky comedy numbers, Donna is a ball of energy like no other! Professionally trained in vocals and music, Donna found slipping on a wig and heels far more suitable for her fabulous aura.​She is inspired by the cutesy vibes of Disney to the dark, gritty aesthetics of the fetish world. Donna's taste varies from 80's pop to drag classics and always puts a unique spin to secure a rambunctious response from her audience.Donna Kebab is bringing her fabulousness to QPB (Queer Piano Bar) this FRINGEWORLD 2023 which has only TWO dates left so get your tickets asap!https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/queer-piano-bar-fw2023Follow Donna;https://www.instagram.com/thedonnakebab/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Madd dazzled on Australia's got Talent and now Perth's very own Enigmatic Eccentric, Entertainer Extraordinaire takes us on a retrospective journey through his Maddgical career. Jon shares some of magicians' closely guarded secrets and decades of performing experience with you. With a few basic sleights, and layers of magic psychology to suit all ages, watch a simple trick turn into unbelievable magic right in your own hands! This is the tenth year of Jon Madd's humble little magic workshop for kids aged eight to eighty!This is the tenth year of Jon Madd's humble little magic workshop for kids aged eight to eighty! You can catch "Jon Madd's Abracadabra and Other Useless Magic Words..." at FRINGEWORLD 2023;https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/jon-madd-s-abracadabra-and-other-useless-magic-words-fw2023Although not the focus of the episode, there are mentions ofDrug and Alcohol abuseYouth Suicide Please take care when listeningIf you like this episode you can like us across social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us a question to [email protected] and we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce Mathers has entertained many audiences over the years having been part of various musical groups. As a vocalist, she loves to tell a story, and has created a variety of shows honouring the likes of Dusty Springfield, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, the music of Cole Porter & Gershwin. Avenue: A Tribute to The Seekers is heading to FRINGE WORLD 2023, accompanied by Kim Anning. A multi talented musician who plays guitar, bass, banjo, and is also an accomplished singer. Matthew Bateman-Graham: bassist and singer who has played in a folk and blues band touring South Australia before heading west in 1987. Wayne Tallowin: in the music industry as a guitarist, singer and songwriter for the past 40 years. Avenue will dazzle audiences Downstairs at Hi Maj this February;https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/avenue-a-tribute-to-the-seekers-fw2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jez Watts has been performing live comedy for almost a decade, featuring in over 30 festivals and touring throughout Australia, Asia and the UK. Based in Melbourne, he regularly hosts and headlines shows across the country, and is creator of The Nasty Show Australia & 50 First Jokes w/ Jez Watts. Currently touring his best-of standup hour “Jokes About Sex & Death (And No Other Topics)” & his brand new solo multimedia comedy musical “Bun Runner: The Musical”, he has a masters degree in Neuroscience but that doesn’t come up in any of the bits. He used to be a soldier and that comes up twice.Tour support for Duncan Trussell (USA), Brian Posehn (USA) & Sami Shah (PAK), he was selected for The Guardian (UK) “Top 10 Jokes Edinburgh Fringe” in 2018, and co-hosts the weekly Tiny Vet Podcast with his fiancee. ‘The blend of dark, satirical and proper naughty comedy does wonders to bolster his drug-fuelled and sexual encounter stories fittingly, leaving you on the edge of your seat as more outrageous details spill out. ★★★★½’ Fringefeed 2022Love bunnies? Love original, hilarious musical comedy? Love a truly insane premise for a show? It's 1960 and MK-ULTRA has created hyperintelligent rabbits who can talk. They got out. You decide the story.Comedian Jez Watts presents the only one-man live-multimedia choose-your-own-adventure comedy-musical-starring-bunny-rabbits at the festival this year. With a loop machine, keyboard, 2 laptops, vocoder, multiple mics, video & visual elements, this is a live comedy musical like no other. Audience decisions affect the story - you decide which rabbits star, and which songs will be performed. Suitable for teens and up.If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the eyes of South West England, Jamie Mykaela is a big old tart, a floozy. A charlatan chanteuse with a taste for whiskey and getting down more often than a blow-up doll. In Australia? She’s a prude. She’s uptight. She just doesn’t know how to have fun.Where’s the middle ground? Where’s the balance? Where is there a decent dive bar in Oxford?The past year has been turbulent for ex-Perth comedy-cabaret icon Jamie Mykaela. Taking her punk sensibilities to the other side of the world has taken a lot of adjusting. Who knew a university town with such a rich (very white) history would be so sexless. This is a story on how one woman with no mojo left home and made a whole city flustered without even trying.Jamie Mykaela: FLOOZY is on at FRINGEWORLD 2023 right NOW and you can get tickets below;https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/jamie-mykaela-floozy-fw2023Remember if you like this episode, you can like us across social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us a question and we'll ask our next incredible guest.https://bio.site/WAExpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinetica is a WA contemporary circus that fuses awe-inspiring aerials with dance and storytelling. Kinetica regularly performs to critical acclaim for festivals, corporate and community events throughout Australia. Kinetica won the WA Circus Award in 2020 with Aria, the 2017 Circus Award with Sinsuality 2: Back In Bed, and has been presenting successful shows at FRINGE WORLD since 2012. Kinetica also runs a circus school, providing classes for adults and children from fun fitness up to professional performer levels.in 2023, Kinetica is bringing two shows to FRINGEWORLD 2023;Sinsuality: Heaven & Hell and Outrageous today we speak with co-founder of this Western Australian institution Rebecca McMahon.Remember if you like this episode, you can like us across social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us a question and we'll ask our next incredible guest.https://bio.site/WAExpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SURPRISE! We are back in 2023 with a brand new season. Season 2 kicks off with a FRINGEWORLD extravaganza, we will be bringing you a different Perth fringe show each week and the artists who made them. Each ne with a unique link to Western Australian arts.Born in 2021, from the depths of all often hidden, Basement has consistently and lovingly hand-picked the crème of Boorloo's (Perth's) Burlesque/Drag/Artistic community. With conscious intent of creating variety shows that not only promote inclusion, diversity & safe expression but are Queer. Alternative. Burlesque.After Basement Productions' debut show FRINGE WORLD 2022, 'Coming Out of the Den', they are back with a transformational show 'Morphosis.'Catch this show at FRINGE WORLD 2023https://fringeworld.com.au/whats_on/basement-productions-fw2023https://linktr.ee/Basement3Follow Busty Bubbles;https://linktr.ee/bustybubblesFollow Tangerine Scream;https://www.instagram.com/tangerine_scream_/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A holiday special this week! This week we bring back the original WA Exposé guest, Serenity Von Varda along with Cabaret legend, Veruca Sour to take a look back on the ever evolving arts scene in Western Australia and some goals for 2023.Follow Serenity Von Varda;https://linktr.ee/serenityvonvardaFollow Veruca Sour;https://linktr.ee/veruca.sourFollow Aria Scarlett;https://bio.site/AriaScarlettIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moxie Heart is a Perth drag darling who captivates and charms with her colourful, campy style. A three-time Crown of the Court finalist and the Pop Royalty Runner up of 2021, this proud female drag artist delights in embracing the silly and creating acts that are cheeky, quirky and unexpected.Follow Moxie Heart;https://www.instagram.com/moxieheart_/[email protected] you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest!*This episode was edited by Matthew Woolley* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some say London Loufoque was made for the stage; In reality the stage was made for her! London Loufoque brings her own special je ne sais quinoa to all her performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat and your voice hoarse from cheering for encore!She has been performing and dancing since before she could walk, but we promise she’s much better now than she was then. Her tendency for a lack of focus means all her shows are about completely different subjects and change to her whimsy: You never know what you’re going to get!This episode comes with a specific content warning for discussion of domestic violence, please take care when listening.Follow London Loufoque;https://www.instagram.com/london.loufoque/Remember if you like this episode, you can like us across social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us a question and we'll ask our next incredible guest.https://bio.site/WAExpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylie Mouat is a Creative; an artist across multiple disciplines whose favourite place in the world is in front of a crowd. Whether it be fifty people, or five thousand people...storytelling, performing, entertaining is 'home' for Kylie. Over the last twenty five years she has worked in Perth, New York, London and Melbourne from acting, producing theatre, choreography, teaching, to painting and photography and owning her own creative events company.Today's conversation is a treat for anyone coming up in the arts not knowing where to begin and those of us feeling the rut in a world that seems to be pitted against the arts. Kylie provides some solid grounding and exceptional advice.Kylie's recommendations;John T. Marsh https://www.johntmarsh.com/Contact Kylie Mouat;[email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a show gremlin? Malaika Moon uses this term to describe herself as an artist outside of the traditional 'Showgirl' structure but you may know her more aptly as a singer, storyteller and burlesque artist. Her intense creativity is clearly on display whenever she takes to the stage pulling from her multi disciplinary background to create routines that seduce, amuse and sometimes terrify a crowd. Today, Malaika Moon tells us about her beginning stages of dance, singing and community theatre and how that culminates in the burlesque character known across the country today.NOTE: We mention the Australian Burlesque Festival (ABF) and the competition they run for newcomers. This event was called New Follies Revue, not 'Fresh Faced Follies, sorry for the slip up!Follow Malaika Moon;https://linktr.ee/malaikamooonThis episode comes with a content warning and brushes up against topics that may be unsettling for some listeners;RacismFatphobiaMisogynyPlease take care when listeningIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mellogamy Muse got into burlesque after realising she was defined by who she was to other people (wife, mother, friend ect) so she dove into who she could be for herself. This lead to a whirlwind of success having been recently crowned as winner of the international "your royal tease" and appearing in a bevy of Scarlet Bell productions.Not one to act inwardly, she recently created the show Neurodiversity Unmasked - as an ode and celebration to the differences that make us whole. Neurodiversity Unmasked premiers November 24th at Lyric Lane and you can get tickets below!https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/86849187-45b9-4aeb-8451-e59e55545679Follow Mellogamy;https://www.mellogamymuse.com/If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taryn started out in the world of engineering before moving into digital marketing, discovering that there wasn't a clear pathway to success she decided to branch out. Discovery the raw stories behind successful brands big and small then delivered them directly to up and coming creative minds with the foundation of The Perth Business Podcast.The Perth Business Podcast is all about getting to know the stories behind some of Perth's best businesses, creatives and change makers, and most importantly it's designed to share relatable challenges that entrepreneurs have faced in order for up and coming professionals or those experiencing similar struggles to apply learnings and grow or build their businesses better.Today's episode is not only an insight into the art of Business but a crossover episode with another local podcast! This is part one, catch part two on the Perth Business Podcast feed!https://anchor.fm/perth-business-podcastSend us an [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winner of Mx Burlesque Western Australia 2017, Veruca Sour has performed all over Australia and Singapore as a part of The Perth International Burlesque Festival, The Australian Burlesque Festival, The Burlesque Cruise, The Bombshell Burlesque Showgirl Exchange, Fringe World Festival and regional Fringes. She teaches and performs with Perth’s premier neo-cabaret troupe Sugar Blue Burlesque and is co-producer and media manager for the multi award-winning queer collective BurLEZque, which took out the Cabaret Weekly Award and Perth Now Critic’s Choice Weekly Award for Pillow Talk: Back in the Sack at Fringe World 2022. She regularly performs alongside live jazz musicians with the critically acclaimed Perth Cabaret Collective, headlined Jazida Productions’ Decadence and Debauchery in Canberra this year and starred as Magenta in ARTRAGE’s sell-out Rocky Horror Immersive at Girls School.Follow Veruca Sour:https://www.instagram.com/veruca.sour/https://linktr.ee/veruca.sourIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Ebsworth is the creator of Australia's only live staged late-night talk show - Ebsworth Tonight. A platform for rising talent across Australia featuring news, current affairs, comedians, musicians, celebrities, in-depth reporting, and hard-hitting commentary in a production like no other. In this episode we talk about Colin's comedy career to date as well as the inaugural WA Comedy Week.WA Comedy Week is an exciting new festival that will showcase the best of Western Australian comedy in all of its funny forms: Stand-up, Improv, Musical, Variety, and more.WA Comedy Week | 7 - 13 November 2022https://wacomedyweek.com/Follow Colin;https://linktr.ee/ebsworthtonightIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Lee Tungate is an arts administrator, emerging producer and a classically trained soprano. She spends her time doing extensiveresearch on, and advocating for, women and non-binary composers, through the Women’s Composers Project and pushing for and successfully creating space for more diverse programming at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. She presented on this subject at the 2019 Gender Diversity in Music and Art Conference, leading a discussion about the lack of gender equity in classical voice repertoire performed at the tertiary level. If you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] Hannah Lee Tungate:https://linktr.ee/womencomposersprojecthttps://linktr.ee/TenthMuseInitiativehttps://www.tenthmuseinitiative.com.au/Listen to some incredible music!https://open.spotify.com/user/jiezmi0u4dz1gbsooleuqkiwb?si=6c028083ddb942cc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's number 1 stripper Frankie Fatale joins us on todays podcast. With a background based in classical dance she's worked the floor and stage consistently earning her multiple titles such as Miss Nude Australia - Entertainer of the Year 2018Miss nude Australia 1st runner up 2018 and 2019A loud advocate for sex work, she's worked tirelessly bringing these incredible artists to the mainstage through shows such as Menagerie and Fantasie Peepshow. Today we talk about the thin lines between burlesque and stripping and the competitive "Showgirl."Follow Frankie Fatale (18+);https://linktr.ee/ThefrankiefactorIf you like this podcast you can like us on social media, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app or send us questions to [email protected] we'll ask our next incredible guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Christina Davies the Director of the Centre for Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing WA within the School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia. Her multi-award winning research focuses on the areas of arts-health, health promotion and mental wellbeing. For the past 20 years, Christina has worked in academic, government and market research settings.Ask our artists a [email protected] to take part in the Good Arts, Good Mental Health CONSULTATION SURVEY:https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vgWwlRQNrTMm46Website:https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/allied-health/Arts-and-Health/Good-Arts-Good-Mental-HealthClick to receive UPDATES or GET INVOLVED: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5swOuBbCbk50BZYFollow Dr Christina Davies:https://www.instagram.com/cdaviesart/Follow Arts Health WA:https://www.instagram.com/artshealthwa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The queen of mushrooms and large hats is here to say 'nom nom nom' and provide context to their performing style.Changing from a 9-5 to an 8-4 and somehow managing to be a Mx Burlesque 2022 finalist, Amelia Kisses goes through their story. From a sister in law's introduction to burlesque to having to change how you perform after breaking your leg today's conversation is overall a big laugh. Follow Amelia Kisses;https://linktr.ee/ameliakissesSend our artists a question, you could be featured on the next [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest Delza Skye, is a multifaceted awards winning, published pin up beauty, burlesque firecracker, teacher and producer. This cover girl of Sex Kitten Pinup Magazine and Retro Lovely, also graced the glossy pages of Garters and Grills, Smitten Kitten Pinup Magazine and Pinup Society Magazine where she also published her article, “Body Positivity and Confidence”. Having performed nationally and internationally the core of this performers ethos has been lending a hand those coming next in the scene with her creation of Battle Burlesque, premiering this October. Today Delza shares with us her trials getting out of a bad artistic space while staying in love with the art form.Get your tickets to Battle Burlesque;https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/battle-burlesque-championship-of-tease-tickets-375041407947Follow Delza Skye;https://linktr.ee/DelzaSkye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a special insight into an upcoming show "Shattered"Established and emerging artists join together in highlighting discrimination faced in the workplace and the battles they fight...."Shattered" is a celebration of impressive humans who overcome adversity and social barriers to smash the glass ceilings and achieve wonderful things. Joining me for this chat is "Shattered" Producer JoJo FirestarJoJo is a burlesque performer, singer and dancer who creates, performs and produces stories of empowerment that highlight struggles and controversial issues such as slut shaming and fighting the patriarchy. Growing up in Perth, she studied and performed classical ballet, contemporary dance, Chinese dance and singing extensively. Having spent most of her adult life overseas amongst cultural diversity, allowed her the chance to learn from and perform with people from many backgrounds.Catch "Shattered" Friday 30 September 2022https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shattered-tickets-394909203057https://www.instagram.com/shatteredtheshow/Todays chat includes topics that could be triggering, these include:RacismMisogynyPlease take care when listeningEmail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lulu Liqueur a versatile international performer joins us in studio today! She talks about moving from dance to burlesque, getting comfortable in your pasties and local vs international stages.Follow Lulu Liqueurhttps://www.instagram.com/lululiqueur/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/LuluLiqueur/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burning CD's and taking them to your first drag performance, that's how Moesha started in the scene. Coming up without an official Drag Mother and making her culture the main focus of her drag Moesha is a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories and you get to hear them right now!Follow Moeshahttps://www.instagram.com/the.moesha/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very anticipated and requested chat with Ronnie Rum Punch has finally landed! Ronnie chats about luck in the industry and returning to your hometown to perform after years away...Follow Ronnie Rum Punch:https://www.instagram.com/ronnie.rum.punch/?hl=enhttps://linktr.ee/RonnieRumPunchAlthough not the focus of our discussion we do touch on:Body Dysmorphia Racism Please take care when listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.