I'm in Miss Burlesque Australia (QLD)!

I've been so busy being Tiara the Merch Girl for the past year and a half that this blog hasn't necessarily been as updated as I hoped it would be. It's been a grand crazy adventure, with trips and romances and performances and drama, and here's another part of the journey!

I am one of 10 Queensland competitors for the first ever Miss Burlesque Australia competition - half pageant, half talent show. We will present a Traditional and a Neo-Burlesque piece each, as well as a Unique piece if we're in the Top 4, as well as parade in Eveningwear and Lingerie. (don't worry, mine's pretty tasteful!) It's organised by Jac Bowie International, who also does the Burlesque Ball - the birth of the Merch Girl!

I rather stand out from the other QLD contestants not just in terms of background or looks (I'm the only Asian person competing) but also because my performance style is a lot more overtly political and raw compared to the classic glam that the other girls are great with. Still, it makes for a great opportunity to promote diverse performance art and experimental burlesque to the most mainstream audience I'll get.

Join Team MerchGirl and check out how you can support me - from sponsorships to shoutouts to messages of encouragement! I'm deeply grateful for all the help I've received, you all have assisted SO MUCH.

Catch me, and the 9 other Queensland contestants, at:

Miss Burlesque Australia - Queensland Heats
10th July 2010, starts 6pm
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

Tickets are available from MoshTix for about $30.70 - you can also get them in person at various shops.

Hope to see you there!