DIY BurlesKIWI 2025 Application

Saturday 7 June 2025

Competition Information and contestant information can be downloaded from our facebook page but Applications will only be accepted by completing the below form

There are limited positions available in the competition.  No communication or late entries will be accepted. 

Applicant Information

• There is No Application Fee

• No Performance Fee will be paid to the competitors

• We require 2 weeks notice of cancellation prior to the competition

• If for unforeseen reasons the show is canceled, You will be given 14 days written notice where possible. No remuneration will be given

• We require 1x photograph and the name of the place are from in both English and Te Reo for promotional purposes. This you will be used on our social media pages, print media and website

Terms and Conditions

1. The budget for each competitor’s entry is $100 or less – top to toe.

2. You may use a pair of shoes.

3. If you are a singer or a pole performer, you don’t need to include microphone or pole in your $100 budget.

4. Your budget is to include all props.

5. Your budget excludes transport.

6. You must do your own hair and makeup.

7. You may use items found in public places, i.e. beaches, parks, etc (feathers, shells, etc).

8. Fast Fashion is still quite a new thing in our DIY world. Would we prefer it’s not used as it’s not very sustainable? – yes. However if you can’t avoid going there, it must be transformed and be reusable.

9. Gifted items need to be included in your budget.

10. No personal sponsors.

11. An itemised expense sheet plus copies of receipts (if possible) is required as part of your entry.

12. Expense sheets must be sent to producers no later than 1 week before the date of competition, (24 May 2025).
    N.B. The Expense Sheet will be signed off by producers, and copies given to judges on the day of the competition. These make up part of their scoring.

13. Expense Sheets need to include your performer name, the name of your act, all items used in your entry, including items that are found, and the costs associated with each. The time that you spend putting together your entry is not required but can also be included if you so wish.

14. Returning this application constitutes agreement to our terms and conditions.

15. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

16. No other person can be involved in your performance, no exceptions will be given.

17. Applicants must have experience performing. A minimum of 5 solo Burlesque performances are required to enter.

judging criteria

All contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

·      Costume and budget = Total of 10 points

·      Innovativeness = Total of 10 points

·      Performance = Total of 10 points

·      Package – Performance combined with budget, costume, music and props = Total of 10 points

·      Total of 40 points

Can you bring something different to the stage on this budget?

We would love to see it

A breakdown of the judging criteria is as follows:

 COSTUME & BUDGET = 10 points

• Does the costume work with the acts concept?

• Does the costume look good?

• Is the costume effective and is it used effectively?

• Was it good value for money?

 INNOVATIVENESS = 10 points

• Has the performer thought outside the box?

• The use any unusual items or materials.

• Did you see something new?

• Is the costume innovative?

• Is the costume used in an original way?

• Is the act innovative?

PERFORMANCE = 10 Points

• Stage presence.

• Was the audience’s attention held?

• The performers entrance and exit.

• Interaction with the audience.

• How polished is the performance?

PACKAGE = 10 points

• Does everything work together cohesively?

• Does the music suit the routine?

• Are the costume and props appropriate?

• Is the act enjoyable/entertaining?

• Does the audience enjoy the act? Is the audience entertained?

• Would anyone be able to guess that the act was brought together for under $100.00 if they weren’t aware of the criteria?