Thank you for your interest in participating in the 6th annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival! We're thrilled to have the opportunity to feature some of the finest performance artists from around the world and provide a platform for networking and community building.
We welcome all types of burlesque and cabaret acts, including singing, drag king/queen, hoop/poi, and aerial acts. However, we regret to inform you that we cannot accept fire or excessive liquid acts due to safety concerns.
Our festival boasts two distinctive showcase nights: The Dirty & Nerdy Show and The Sparkle & Sass Soiree. This allows us to showcase a diverse range of talents and genres, ensuring a weekend filled with spectacular entertainment.
Each application allows for up to 2 acts to be submitted. If you wish to apply with more than two acts, you may submit multiple applications.
Thank you once again for your interest in our festival. We eagerly anticipate receiving your performance submissions and can't wait to see the creativity and talent you bring to the stage!
Applications for the 2024 Kootenay Burlesque Festival are NOW CLOSED
** 2025 KBF Applications open Jan 1st - Feb 28th 2025 **
Are you considering applying to the Kootenay Burlesque Festival? Here are some of the perks that our performers will receive
* $75 Honorarium
* High quality video & photos of your performance
* Free entrance into BOTH Festival Showcase nights
* Fabulous swag bag with exclusive merchandise
*Entrance for two to our performer Meet & Greet on Thursday, June 26th
* Free entrance into our exclusive after party (costumes/dressing up encouraged)
* A day of fun in the sun on Sunday at our infamous Beach Party! Bring your favorite floatie and enjoy an afternoon with the glitter gang with FREE PIZZA lunch provided
* Kaftan Karaoke Farewell Party to end the weekend festivities off with a bang
Our team of adjudicators are looking forward to viewing your video submissions, each applicant will be marked and scored in the following categories.
* Creativity- Did the performer or group use imagination and/or artistic
vision to create an innovative piece?
* Originality- Was the performance individual, fresh, and unique?
* Stage Presence- Did the performer or group connect with the audience in a meaningful way?
* Costume- Does the costume support the narrative of the piece?
* Choreography and/or Skill
When selecting our cast, we also consider the overall stylistic, demographic, and geographic diversity of all applicants as we strive to create an inclusive and diverse show.