The Pinned! Miami “BURLESQUE” Competition & Showcase
Friday May 23, 2014 @ 11:15pm
Hosted by Dana Snyder, Puddles the Clown, Brooks Braselman, Patrick Blindauer & Angie Pontani
Part Competition, open to ALL skill levels... and Part Showcase, featuring some of our featured Burlesque Performers
PERFORMANCES BY
Morgan La Rue, Jezebelle Red, and Angie Z, Stella O'Hare, Formeldahyde Flower, Ruby Tesla, Monroe Mayhem, Jenny Castle, Sally B. Dash, Della Darling, The Menegerettes, Mini Grand, and more to be announced!!!
CONTEST INFORMATION
Are you The Queen of Burlesque? Compete in the Pinned Miami Burlesque Competition to show off your moves and vie for fabulous prizes and the title of Pinned’s “Queen of Burlesque”! Winners will be the best dancers that represent the spirit of Pinned!, the sexy and glamorous art of the striptease, and the best on-stage performances.
This competition has two categories. Main Entry and Novice Entry. Main Entry is open to all competitors. Novice entry is open to first time performers, who have never performed in front of a crowd before.
OVER $7,500 IN CASH & PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE SHOW!
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:
1st Place - Individual: Pinned!” Queen of Burlesque”: $500 cash prize. Lifetime Pass to ALL Pinned Events ($500 value). 2 V.I.P. Passes to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($400 value). Pinned! “Queen of Burlesque” Crown. Award Trophy. Performance slot on the Saturday night BURLESQUE SHOWCASE Main Event
1st Place - Troupe: Pinned! ”Queens of Burlesque”: $500 cash prize. Lifetime Pass to ALL Pinned Events for each member of the group (up to 5, $2,500 value). 1 V.I.P. Pass for each member (up to 5) to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($1,000 value). Pinned! “Queens of Burlesque” Crowns. Award Trophy. Performance slot on the Saturday night BURLESQUE SHOWCASE Main Event
2nd Place - Individual: Pinned!” Queen of Burlesque” Runner Up: $200 cash prize. 2 V.I.P. Passes to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($400 value). Award Trophy. Performance slot on the Saturday night BURLESQUE SHOWCASE Main Event
2nd Place - Troupe: Pinned!” Queens of Burlesque” Runner Up: $200 cash prize. 1 V.I.P. Pass for each member (up to 5) to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($1,000 value). Award Trophy. Performance slot on the Saturday night BURLESQUE SHOWCASE Main Event
Novice Award - Individual: $50 cash prize. 2 Weekend Passes to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($120 value). Award Trophy.
Novice Award - Group: $50 cash prize. Weekend Passes for each group member (up to 5 members) to Pinned! Miami 2015 ($300 value). Award Trophy.
Judges Awards (3): Award Trophy.
Competition Registration:
There are two ways to register for the competition.
Register Online. This is the most preferred method. The registration info is posted below – When you register online you will receive an email confirmation with your contestant #. When you get to the show you will need to sign in at the competition registration and information booth and will be given further instructions. All entrants must show up 45 minutes prior to the competition for roll call in the Main Events room.
Register at the convention. Participants will be able to sign up for the contest at the competition registration and information booth in the main exhibition hall. Fill out and return the entry form to the registration table. You will be given a contestant #. Everyone must be signed in and all forms must be handed in by 7:00 p.m. on Friday. All entrants must show up 45 minutes prior to the competition for roll call in the Main Events room.
Entry Information: Please send an email, with the following information to info@pinupfestival.com prior to the advance registration deadline of May 17, 2014. Any entries not sent in advance by May 17, 2014 must be entered at the convention at the competition registration and information booth in the main exhibition hall.
Performance Category: Individual, Troupe or Novice
Stage Name(s):
Legal Name(s):
Email:
Website:
City/State/Country you hail from
Contest you are entering. In this case, it is The Pinned! Miami “BURLESQUE” Competition 2014
Phone #:
Link to view previous performances. Videos are required to show contestants experience at burlesque. Does not apply to novice entries.
Description of Performance:
Length of Performance:
Credits or Claims to Fame:
Bio (125 words or less):
Previous Contest Wins:
Why You Should Win:
ATTACH at least 2 photos with your entry
Please email this information to info@pinupfestival.com
All entries will be contacted back via email with a contestant # and further information
Rules:
1) All contestants MUST be 18 and over.
2) Each participant must be a paid attendee of Pinned! Miami 2014.
3) There will be a live band to provide accompaniment. If you would prefer to have your own music play, please bring your music on a thumb drive for our sound tech.
4) Winners must be available for at least 45 minutes immediately following the contest for Pinned! winner photos.
5) Your image (as a contestant or title winner) can and will be used in promotional materials in association with Pinned!
6) Rules and judging criteria are subject to change at the discretion of Pinned! management.
7) Participants must fill out a contest registration form online (recommended) or at the event in order to be allowed to enter the Pinned! Miami “BURLESQUE” Competition 2014
8) No harmful or potential harmful materials will be allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: water, cigarettes, flames, fireworks, and any other substance that can be fired, launched or dripped.
9) No Male contestants allowed.