Rules Mx Burlesque Aotearoa
The titles are all gender neutral.
No liquids / glitter / dust / chalk, etc. You must leave the stage the same way you found it.
Props must be small enough to be placed on stage by one person, or an additional person must be provided at the competitor’s expense to help install the prop onstage.
The performance must include an element of striptease.
No intentional full nudity.
The routine to be limited to between 3 and 6 minutes
Song choice details must be provided at least 6 weeks prior to show, to allow for APRA licence request.
Live Vocal / Music performances must provide all required additional equipment.
Additional lighting requirements will not be accepted. (Basic Lighting only is available)
Damage to venue will be at the competitor’s expense.
A high personal standard of decorum and professionalism is expected at all times during the competition.
The Ambassador title will be judged via an online Facebook competition, where competitors share a Publication / Promotional photo. The most LIKES of the original post wins. (Mx Aotearoa Facebook page will create content)
Criteria
The main titles will be awarded by the judges solely on the performance during the competition, based on the criteria listed below. The highest total marks in each title will be crowned the winners, the next highest total marks will crowned first runner ups.
Competitors in each category will receive marks based on:
Costume = Total of 10 points
Musicality/technique = Total of 10 points
Performance, entertainment value etc = Total of 10 points
Package – Performance, costume, music & props = Total of 10 points
Total of 40 points