Festival & Producer Partnerships
Imperial Burlesque Canada
Private Universe Entertainment
Imperial Burlesque Canada
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.
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Shade Burlesque Festival
Private Universe Entertainment
Imperial Burlesque Canada
Originally launched in 2019 in Victoria BC, Shade is transforming into a vibrant international
multi-day burlesque festival starting in 2025!
Featuring over 30 vivacious burlesque performers of colour, catch two eccentric evenings filled
with powerful performances that blend political stories, innovative art, and celebration that uplifts
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Originally launched in 2019 in Victoria BC, Shade is transforming into a vibrant international
multi-day burlesque festival starting in 2025!
Featuring over 30 vivacious burlesque performers of colour, catch two eccentric evenings filled
with powerful performances that blend political stories, innovative art, and celebration that uplifts
burlesque's BIPOC Legacy - past, present, and future. Join us on Friday for a showcase of
culture and truth, followed by Saturday night's Caber-Shade Competition, where competitors
bring their all for the crown!
What the Funk?!
Private Universe Entertainment
Private Universe Entertainment
“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
Private Universe Entertainment
Private Universe Entertainment
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.
QCBE 2025, Season 06
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
MISTY ROSE, FLORIDA
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Pucks A'Plenty, Seattle
Queen's Choice
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Mama Goose Award
ASH, Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Mama Goose Award
Guest of Honour, What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest. Producer
Mama Goose Award
LBee
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Audience Choice, Friday
Audience Choice, Saturday
Audience Choice, Saturday
Sugar L'Estrange & Numi, Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Audience Choice, Saturday
Audience Choice, Saturday
Audience Choice, Saturday
Roxy Reverie, Connecticut & Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Opener's Choice
Audience Choice, Saturday
Opener's Choice
Sepia Jewel, San Diego
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Tech's Choice
Audience Choice, Saturday
Opener's Choice
Grace Galore, Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
Alisha Kastrukoff, Photographer
QCBE 2024, Season 05
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Violette Coquette, Edmonton
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Queen's Choice
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
La Dame DeRiere, Vancouver
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Mama Goose Award
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Mama Goose Award
Siren Recluse, Nelson
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Audience Choice
Local Recognition
Mama Goose Award
Dare Reaire, Calgary
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
Daft Hunk, Nelson.
Photo by Alisha Kastrukoff
QCBE 2023, Season 04
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Margo Mayhem, New York
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Queen's Choice
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Vivian Vanguard, Edmonton
Mama Goose Award
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Mama Goose Award
Mz. Iris Wilde, Nelson
Photo by Yanive Feiner
Audience Choice
Invited Special Guest, Reigning Queen of IBC
Mama Goose Award
The Shameless Dance Crew, Nelson
Photo by Yanive Feiner