The Great DIY BurlesK Contest

Presented by Mae de la Rue and DIY BurlesKoala

Witness the most flamboyantly frugal spectacular burlesque has ever seen, The Great DIY BurlesK Contest. 16 performers from across Australia will bring their wit, creativity, and every ounce of talent they have to the stage, vying to win the title of The Great DIY BurlesKoala 2025.

See 2023 winner Venus Adored perform her handover act, as well as Australia’s preeminent Indigenous Burlesque Artist Kitty Obsidian, perform one of their signature acts.

Burlesque’s brightest night of never-before-seen costumes and performances will have you in raptures, in tears, and roaring with laughter. Don’t miss the only place to see the most unique, diverse, innovative, and entertaining night of tease in Australia!

Whether you’re a burlesque DIY Diehard, or discovering the titillating tease for the first time, The Great DIY BurlesK Contest will showcase burlesque like you’d never expect in a huge night of fun fabulous frivolity!

DIY or Die VIP (Cabaret Tables at front) ticket holders will be treated to a drink and light snack on arrival, plus a special VIP gift to commemorate the night.

Premium seating guests will also enjoy a drink on arrival, making your evening even more indulgent.

Performance Warning
Performance contains strobing or flashing lights, smoke, Haze or Fog, Adult Content or Themes, Nudity & Coarse Language