Miss Burlesque New Zealand 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Karen Hansen..
Hold onto your tail feathers, because the prestigious Miss Burlesque New Zealand, now in it’s sixth star studded year,
is shaking Auckland's “White House” in April 2015 - headlined by International burlesque Superstar Dirty Martini (New
York, USA), voted #1 in the world by her fans for four consecutive years.
The one and only MBNZ, is the original high class annual pageant and Burlesque show celebrating and challenging the art
of creative tease in Aotearoa. Returning triumphantly to the heart of Auckland City, contestants from both Islands will
vie with glitter, tassels, ostrich plumes and signature crowd pleasing moves, for the esteemed title and coronation
ceremony naming the new Queen of New Zealand Burlesque. Sprinkled with a delightful selection of performances by our
industries local stars and starlets, the cherry on the top (or should that be olive?) will be the “Sexpot Sophisticate”
(New York Magazine) and definition of modern burlesque, Miss Dirty Martini.
Dirty Martini has been named by New York Times as one of the “most creative strippers” and sets the standard for
burlesque performance internationally. A favourite of original burlesque stars from the 40’s and 50’s, Dirty Martini
co-stars in Dita Von Teese’s touring show ‘Strip, Strip, Hooray!’, has made appearances in films, articles, tv shows and
documentaries worldwide, and is a celebrity to hundreds of thousands of fans.. Dirty Martini’s sought after workshops
and one on one mentoring sessions will also be available in New Zealand for a limited number of people in select cities
as she tours our country with Cabaret Royale (Booking details below)
With 2014’s Royalty Isabella Darling (Christchurch) and Ivan the Red (Auckland) preparing to hand over their crowns to
the new blue blood, whilst contestants NZ wide put finishing touches on elaborate costumes and routines… Miss Burlesque
New Zealand 2015 promises to be truly unforgettable. The Reigning Queen this year, will also take home a trip to London,
with MBNZ covering 50% of the winners airfare. This years glamorous event is hosted by the fabulicious personality
“Felicity Frockaccino” and brought to you by New Zealand producer Catherine Prescott, who is currently living in London
and not only producing shows and tours in her spare hours, but also working as a full time live in carer for the
disabled. .
Miss Burlesque New Zealand will be held on Saturday 18th April 2015 at the White House: 371 Queen Street, Auckland.
Doors open 6.00pm, show starts 7.00pm with prizegiving announced at 10. General Admission Tickets are only $40.00, with
VIP’s selling out fast at $50.00. You can purchase tickets online here: http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2015/miss-burlesque-new-zealand-2015/auckland through our preferred ticketing agent Eventfinda.
For any further enquiries, and information about Miss Burlesque New Zealand, the Cabaret Royale Dirty Martini Tour (NZ)
or booking enquiries for New Zealand workshops / one-on-one classes with Dirty Martini, please contact via our website www.missburlesquenz.co.nz or facebook page Miss Burlesque New Zealand