We are on the unceded territory of the Sinixt Nation.

Rebecca Mm Davis has been MC’ing and hosting events since her 8th grade talent show. Burlesque has taken her up and down the West Coast, as well as to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. (...) Along with Founder Mx Pucks A'Plenty, Rebecca co-produces What The Funk: An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival in Seattle, WA . With her own production company The Stay Up Late Show, Rebecca has produced and hosted nerdlesques, burlesques, and the talk show of the same name.

Samson Night is a cross genre artist with over 25 years of professional experience in the businesses of TV/ Film, Broadway, Voice Over, Commercials and Print. Samson recently won top honors at the 2023 Burlesque Hall of Fame, he is your reigning Miss Exotic World!!

Based in NYC, Margo Mayhem is an international burlesque performer and the current winner of Best Debut at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. She is also the current titleholder of two international titles: Monarch of Imperial Burlesque Festival (Montreal) and Queen of Bohemian Burlesque Festival (Prague). 

This dangerously dirty duo will make you realize why their city never sleeps. Full of destruction and desire, they’re sure to raise your lust and quench your fire.  Winners of Best Small Group at the 2022 Burlesque Hall of Fame and hailing from New York City, Midnight Mayhem is both Miss Exotic World 2023 Samson Night and BHOF Best Debut winner 2023 Margo Mayhem. 

Mz.Iris Wilde is a trailblazer in the local Nelson burlesque/arts scene. 15 years or more ago,  Iris began her burlesque journey because of the legendary Scarlet Mary Rose.  Iris is a performing & healing arts facilitator, coaches the Lady Luck Showgirls, and  produces events in the local underground scene.

Lady Drew Blood is a Seattle, Washington based performer known as “The Chameleon Showgirl”. She’s been on the scene since 2005, came to burlesque from roller derby, and thrives on kicking ass. Drew is a true lover of all things nerdy and dirty, with the resume to back it up. 

Arabella Boop started her burlesque journey watching her neighbour rehearse with a big red boa and an even bigger smile, Arabella knew that burlesque was for her. She had gotten a taste of the glamour, and she was hungry for more. Obsessed, she studied the history of glamour leading her down the rabbit hole of theatre film and costuming.

Like rhinestoned fannies? Or perhaps upbeat cheeky reveals are more your pace... known for her neo twists on classic burlesque and dynamic modern acts, Cherry Cheeks is the Tāłtān Temptation sure to leave you titillated!

Misty has been f*cking the floors of burlesque stages since 2015. She has performed in festivals across Western Canada, is the co-producer of Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival, and founder of Wet Coast Burlesque. 

Sass, class, and cascades of cleavage come together to form this 4'11" charming package. Irreverent and sensual, she's  the unicorn of burlesque.  As an award winning and international traveling showgirl, Coco Rosé, has graced numerous stages across the world. 

Dancing since before she was born, Audra Dacity brings big smiles, big energy, and a big butt to the stage. From Treaty 6 and Metis Nation Region Number 4, she is aen femme Michif (a Metis woman) who is taking back what colonization was designed to take from her.

Vivian Vanguard is the bombshell that's been thrilling audiences since she burst onto the burlesque scene. This Misbehavin’ Maven has transported audiences across North America back to an age of glitz, glamour, and unabashed debauchery. 

Lula started as a Can Can girl flashing her bloomers on the stages during Billy Barker Days in Quesnel, B.C. Lula fell in love with rhinestones and limelight and soon traded in her bloomers for a g-string. Lula has been showcasing her assets with the Foxxie Follies, Kispiox Music Festival, Arts Wells, Arts on the Fly, and The Itty Bitty Burlesque Festival.

Brandy, a delicious drink traditionally served at room temperature, but she loves to serve it to you hot, hot, hot! A snifter of class, and a highball of sass, twirling her assels across B.C. and beyond, this backwoods babe knows her way around the bend! 

Andromeda, ruler of men, will reign over the stage. Whether a solo act, group entertainment, coordinating workshops, stage sweeping or kittening, this little pussy brings it to the market! The quirky Andromeda has a smile that eclipses the joker and their infectious presence is a gift well given.

Knock! Knock! Its Backdoor Breena! Hailing from sunny Salmo, BC Backdoor Breena is known for combining the ridiculous and the delicious, the sexy and silly. She has a passion for bringing characters to life with fun costumes and bold dance moves. 

 Co-founder and member of the Drag troupe The Dancing Legs, Shiraz has been performing the art of Drag on the kootenays stages since 2017. Multidisciplinary and versatile Shiraz bring their sass, presence and French accent to the stage and will leave you wanting for more. 

Guido is one of a kind, exploring all their genders through art. They are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful, inclusive community. Come witness the Italian Stallion with a heart of gold and a huge libido, croon a little tune for all to hear.

This babe has been performing in the Kootenays for a few years now and is thrilled to be hitting the stage in Salmo for the first time! Siren Recluse is a singer, burlesque performer, and just recently dipped her toe into drag. Make sure you have your tickets so you don’t miss the magic of QCBE! 

The Real Green Fairy first appeared in the Calgary scene in 2013 and now calls the forests of Nelson home. Over the past decade they have performed at burlesque festivals, tattoo conventions, fetish shows, music festivals and was also even a lube lucha wrestler!

Violetta Rain has had Big Daddy Pancakes locked in her sparkle dungeon since 2019. He's tried to escape a few times, but  she dragged him back down to her lair of enchantment and dark  depravity and forced him to flip her flapjacks! 

The Lady luck showgirls embody the timeless elegance of showgirl burlesque performance art. From seasoned performers to first time performers, these eclectic group of women come from all walks of life from the greater West Kootenay region. The lady luck showgirl dance together in the spirit of community and creative sisterhood. Coaching and choreography by Erin Thomson (Mz. Iris Wilde).

Siren Maiden burst onto the dance scene less than a year ago and has no plans of slowing down! She is excited to be performing with the Queen City Burlesque Expo this year. 

Vivian Brass first appeared on the burlesque scene in 2019 when she took one of many classes with the Vancouver Burlesque Company. She quickly fell in love with this sensual art and is now an International traveling showgirl, traveling across Canada and into the USA. 

LBee is a beekeeper by day, and mixed media performer by night. After spending ten years in Vancouver living all things performing arts, Laena is back in the Kootenays bringing sweet honey and feisty stings to the stage.

Cheryl Cook is an off grid lover, writer and herbalist.   Community collaborator, extroverted hermit, yurt bag and mother.  She is currently working on a novel with funding from the Canada Council of the Arts and the CKCA.

The Shameless is a dance family practicing out of Intuit Movement Studio in Nelson, BC.   We have a collective mission to explore movement arts without shame or judgements to self and others.