Imperial Burlesque Canada is a fully inclusive, body-positive gala and competition taking place in Montreal, Canada.
The Winning Monarch will be invited to perform as a Special Guest at the following Queen City Burlesque Expo, since 2023.
“To Pay Tribute To The Black American Music Genre Of Funk While Showcasing And Honoring The Artistry Of Black, Indigenous And Performers Of Color Through The Often Overlooked Performance Art Medium Of Burlesque. We Celebrate Performers Locally, Nationally, And Internationally Through Our Three Day Festival. We Hope To Inspire, Offer Repre
“To Pay Tribute To The Black American Music Genre Of Funk While Showcasing And Honoring The Artistry Of Black, Indigenous And Performers Of Color Through The Often Overlooked Performance Art Medium Of Burlesque. We Celebrate Performers Locally, Nationally, And Internationally Through Our Three Day Festival. We Hope To Inspire, Offer Representation, And Shine A Spotlight On The Creativity And Talent Found In The Bipoc Burlesque Community.”
Private Universe Entertainment is a burlesque production company based in Red Deer, Alberta, focused on diversity, inclusivity, and creativity.
Private Universe Entertainment aims to provide the best live experiences burlesque has to offer by providing a stage to the most talented performing artists from across Canada.
We are pleased to present the annual "Noble Court" meant to encourage friendly competition and community celebration of some of the exceptional performances and participants at our events.
Queen's Choice
Selected by the Guest of Honour, our Headliner of the Weekender, whose task it is to select the act that "brings them the most joy".
Local Recognition
Awarded specifically to a Kootenay Local performer to congratulate them on performing a noteworthy act.
Audience Choice
Selected by the audience via an online voting system.
Mama Goose Award
* In Honour of Scarlet Mary Rose & her Gifted Goose Feathers
Chosen by the Producer and awarded to a Kootenay local for their ongoing dedication to the Kootenay burlesque and/or drag scenes demonstrated through uplifting those around them and through community efforts such as: mentoring, teaching, coaching, helping at events, and their ongoing positive influence on the people around them.
MISTY ROSE, FLORIDA
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Pucks A'Plenty, Seattle
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Violette Coquette, Edmonton
Photo by Yanive Feiner
La Dame DeRiere, Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Daft Hunk, Nelson.
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Dare Reaire, Calgary
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Siren Recluse, Nelson
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Margo Mayhem, New York
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Vivian Vanguard, Edmonton
The Shameless Dance Crew, Nelson
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Mz. Iris Wilde, Nelson
Photo by Yanive Feiner
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