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Last year we created three awards to recognise those in the burlesque industry who are making waves. The three categories are: Icon of the Year This award honours someone who: • Has been performing or contributing to the scene since before 2010 • Has made a long-term, significant impact on burlesque or cabaret • Is widely respected and recognised by their peers • Embodies performance excellence, legacy, and inspiration • Uplifts others and represents our shared community valu

Things are buzzing behind the scenes here at Highway to Hull HQ, and we’re thrilled to finally share what we’ve been cooking up for the 2026 Weekender! We’re currently deep in planning mode...emails flying, spreadsheets multiplying, and a frankly heroic amount of caffeine being consumed – all to make next year’s event bigger, brighter, and even more community-centred than ever before. Performer Applications Are Open! Whether you're a seasoned burlesque powerhouse or an exciti

"I started performing in May 2008, at the first ever Red Rocks in Birmingham, which was an all ed head burlesque show and a complete riot! My burlesque career spanned 6 years and in that time I performed at shows all over the UK, highlights included The West Spot, Kinky & Quirky, The East Coast Tattoo Expo and The Missy Malone & Friends Burlesque Review. My last performance was in Dec 2014 at Dr Sketchy’s Nottingham. I started the North West Burlesque Society with Ginger La R

"I performed burlesque for the first time in 2008, at a cute little show at a Reading social club called 'Hot Muffins'. I got the gig through the strict application process of sending a message on Myspace. No video of my act, no information about my performance, just a can do attitude and a hope and a prayer...things have changed a lot in the past 17 years! We've seen a buzzing, underground scene grow into a huge, multi-faceted industry. I'm so glad to have been part of it an