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Red Door Burlesque - 2010 Australia’s longest-running burlesque event, Red Door Burlesque, is back for 2010! Don’t miss the grand opening of the 2010 season on Sunday the 28th February, featuring a cavalcade of amazing performances from Hi Ball Burlesque, MC Andrew McClelland, DJ Emma Peel, Dolores Daiquiri, Li’l Thelma Thunderbird and special guest aerialist Anna the Pocket Rocket. An evening at Red Door is more
than a show. It’s more than a club... Red Door returns on Sunday 28th
February, then continues on the last Sunday of every month. No two shows
are the same, with new routines, new costumes and new special guests
at every show! For details of upcoming performers, visit myspace.com/reddoorburlesque
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The Gangsters Ball - Saturday 7th November Get set to party like it's 1929 at the fabulous Forum Theatre! Tickets for the Gangsters Ball
are selling fast, so for your chance to dance the night away, and see
classic burlesque in a classic setting, visit www.gangstersball.com.au |
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Saturday the 8th August New York’s Queen of Burlesque arrives on Burlesque Boulevard! Burlesque Boulevard is a glittering spectacular featuring the finest in authentic burlesque from Australia and the USA! Don't miss this exclusive event as Australia's premier troupe, Hi Ball Burlesque take to the stage with New York's Reigning Queen of Burlesque, Miss Angie Pontani. Lil Thelma Thunderbird is your fabulous hostess for an evening of glamour and tease at the sumptuous Manchester Lane. Angie Pontani - Angie Pontani is one of the world’s most sought after burlesque performers. Her classic style, contemporary edge, impeccable costuming, flawless choreography and award-winning physique have made her one of burlesque’s brightest stars. In 2008, she was crowned burlesque’s highest honour “The Reigning Queen of Burlesque, Miss Exotic World” in Las Vegas. Angie is also the founding member
of 'The World Famous Pontani Sisters' and is the star and Burlesque Boulevard is the only Melbourne event featuring the fabulous Angie Pontani. Tables are strictly limited. Burlesque Boulevard A la Carte dining is available as well as general admission (show only). Tables are strictly limited so book early to avoid dissapointment. For dinner bookings and more info contact the venue on (03) 9663 0630 Brought to you by Tenderloins and Hi Ball Burlesque |
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Sunday 9th August Angie is also going to be tecahing a very special Go Go Robics class on Sunday 9th August. Angie is the creator of the Go-Go Robics DVDs, she'll be teaching you her special blend of go-go and cheeky burlesque moves in this once only Melbourne class. Go-Go Robics with Angie Pontani, Bella Union Bar at Trades Hall, doors pm, class starts 3pm sharp! Spaces are limited, bookings online a must at www.tenderloins.com.au Contact Anna for mor einfo at gogoacademy@iprimus.com.au Courtesy of Anna's Go Go Academy |
| 8th October - Private Event - no peeking. November - Gangsters Ball: Forum Theatre - details to come! |
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Shows for 2009 |
1st August - Private Function - no peeking! 25th July - Dolores Daiquiri hits the stage at Ruby Revue. 25th July - Private Function. No Peeking!! 17th July - Brandy and Dolores perform at the Burlesque Bar 29th May - Private Function - no peeking! 3rd May - Cristal Burlesque - Dolores Daiquiri shakes her thang at the decadent Cristal alongside Kiss Kill Cabaret. 17th May - Filming - the girls appear in a new Australian production to be released next year April - Hen's party - Marrakech March - Hen's party - The Order of Melbourne |
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30th January Featuring bands, burlesque, and more! |
December 2008
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4th December
- Private Party 30th November
- Miss Behaviour 2009 Calendar Launch at Red Door Burlesque.
Award winning photographers Travis de Jonk and Ross Brownsdon launch
the Miss Behaviour 2009 calendar including their fabulous shots of the
Hi Ball ladies. 28th November 22nd November
- Private Party 22nd November 22nd November
- Private Party 8th November
3rd November
-Cup Eve - Private Party 23rd Oct
5th Oct 23rd September 13th September - Private
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August 2008
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Friday 1st August- Hi Ball Burlesque at Bar 362 Hi Ball Burlesque will be appearing in a very special show at Bar 362 in St Kilda on Friday the 1st August. The show will feature the ladies of Hi Ball plus the glamourous Vivien St James, and Marnie Monroe! Tickets available at the door.
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Saturday 2nd August - Kinky at the Glasshouse Dolores Daiquiri will be performing at Kinky along with the 'bad ladies' of Kinky at The Glasshouse, 51 Gipps St Collingwood, Saturday 2nd July.
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Saturday 16th August- Paris in the City party The ladies will be making a very special appearance at Penny Blue for this private party. No peeking! |
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July 2008
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23rd and 27th July - State of Design Festival 2008 The ladies of Hi Ball Burlesque will be appearing at the Order of Melbourne as part of the State of Design Festival. For more information visit www.stateofdesign.com.au
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| June 2008 | Friday 13th June - Private party Private party - no peeking! |
Saturday 14th June - Private party Private party - no peeking! |
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Saturday 7th June - Kitty Rock Miss Dee Dee Martini will be performing at Kitty Rock at the Glasshouse on Saturday 7th June. Featuring the No No's, Frankie Valentine, Jack Nasty Face, The Vaudevillians, and the Screwtop Detonators, tickets and information from www.myspace.com/kittyrock666 . The Glasshouse, 51 Gipps St Collingwood.
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May 2008
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Wednesday 28th May - Dr Sketchys featuring Dolores Daiquiri Our very own Dolores will be posing for the Dr Sketchy's artists at the Butterfly Club at 7pm, to join in or find out more, visit www.drsketchymelbourne.com
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Friday 30th May - Cabaret Saloon The Cabaret Saloon is what cabaret should be, a relaxed atmosphere, comfy seating, catering, and a classic cabaret show featuring music, comedy, magic, burlesque and more! Hosted by Muffy Manhattan of Hi Ball Burlesque, featuring Melbourne’ crown prince of cabaret, Wes Snelling, and magical madness from the Italian stallion of sleight of hand, Anthony DeMasi, plus special guests! Friday 30th May. Tickets $30 with gourmet platters and seating, or $15 standing. Doors 7.30pm. Phone Denise to book on 9417 3415 or email muffymanhattan@iprimus.com.au |
April - July 2008
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Red Door Burlesque - every Sunday! Melbourne's official burlesque club Red Door Burlesque is back for 2008! Red Door Burlesque is open every Sunday night and features performances from Australia's premier burlesque troupe Hi Ball Burlesque, as well as amazing aerial trapeze from Ms Rocket, special guests, visual treats, delicious cocktails and cool tunes.
For more info email reddoorburlesque@theorder.com.au , or go to www.myspace.com/reddoorburlesque to find out which exciting special guests will be joining us each week!
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| March 2008 | Friday 28th March Private party - no peeking! |
Saturday 29th March Private party - no peeking! |
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| February 2008 | Friday 8th February Private wedding - no peeking! |
Saturday 16th February Private party - no peeking! |
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| December 2007 | Friday 14th December Private party - no peeking! |
Tuesday 4th December Private party - no peeking! |
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| November 2007 | Friday 30th November Private party for Austereo - no peeking! |
| Thursday 8th November Private Oaks Day party at the races - no peeking! |
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Red Door Burlesque Melbourne's official burlesque club Red Door Burlesque is open every Sunday night! Sundays at Red Door feature performances from Australia's premier burlesque troupe Hi Ball Burlesque, as well as amazing aerial trapeze, special guests, visual treats, delicious cocktails and cool tunes.
For more info email reddoorburlesque@theorder.com.au , or go to www.myspace.com/reddoorburlesque to find out which exciting special guests will be joining us each week!
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September 2007
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Bombshell Burlesque in Newcastle! The ladies of Hi Ball are packing their corsets and heading interstate to Newcastle for two shows!
For more information and bookings visit www.bombshell.net.au or call 0447 441 259 |
| August 2007 | Monday 27th August Dealer of the Year Awards - Crown Casino |
July 2007
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Bingo Burlesque at Gasworks! Shirley Billing and friends bring the art of burlesque, cabaret and sideshow back to life by adding exactly what it always needed… bingo! An unexpected collision of some of Melbourne’s foremost artists in the field – from Cath Jamison’s amazing illusions and sideshow stunts to Hi Ball’s glamorous feathered and tasselled starlets, there’s something for everyone. So grab your bingo card, because your meat tray is ready and waiting!
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June 2007
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Hush Hush at the Espy The lovely Brandy and Muffy will be appearing at Hush Hush in the Espy Gershwin Room on Saturday 16th June. Hush Hush will feature a rockin' lineup of bands including X, Six Ft Hick, Jarrah Thomspon Band, and The Breaks.
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Laneway 3000: Winter Party This winter, let your imagination guide you to the Laneway 3000: Winter Party! Official launch party of the City of Melbourne Winter events season.
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Ali McGregor's Late Night Variety Night Ali McGregor takes you into an amazing world of vaudeville skits and fancy tricks every Sunday night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Dolores will be appearing on Saturday the 7th April and Muffy will be appearing on Saturday the 28th April. |
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High Society Ball - Good Friday, 6th April Dolores and Muffy will be performing at the High Society Ball at the swanky Regal Ballroom on Good Friday. The evening will feature Bob Log III, Martin Martini and the Bone Palace Orchestra, Legends of Motorsport, and The Wagons. For ticketing and other information visit www.highsocietyball.com |
| March 2007 | Thursday 15th March Private party - no peeking! |
| February 2007 | Saturday 9th February Private party - no peeking! |
| January 2007
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The Absinth Club Hi Ball Burlesque will be appearing in the Melbourne and Sydney shows of The Absinth Club, described as 'the most incredible line-up of Australian Burlesque in a sinister spectacular as you've never seen before'. Melbourne - February 2nd and 3rd, The Spanish Club Sydney - February 10th, The Gaelic Club Brisbane - February 24th, The Columbian |
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Big Day Out The girls of Hi Ball will be performing on the Mondo Exotica stage at the Big Day Out on Sunday the 28th January! Tickets are sold out, but for more information on the Big Day Out check out www.bigdayout.com |
| Saturday 20th January Private party - no peeking! |
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| December 2006
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The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish bar is the perfect place for a Sunday evening cocktail! Hi Ball will be back at the Order with spot performances throughout the evening on Sunday 3rd December.
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| November 2006
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Burlesque on Parade! Hi Ball and Man's Ruin are teaming up for a big show at the Spanish Club on Saturday November 25th. With special guest MC The Birdman, and guest performer Lola the Vamp (Brisbane), you don't want to miss this one! |
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The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish bar is the perfect place for a Sunday evening cocktail! Hi Ball will be back at the Order on Sunday 5th November. |
| October 2006
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Rock for Soup The girls of Hi Ball will be performing at the very special Rock for Soup fundraiser on Saturday October 28. Featuring Electric Mary, The Legs, Black Guns, Master Cardinal, The Hello Morning, plus Hi Ball Burlesque & MC Jason 'Evo' Evans. Check out the details below, or visit www.myspace.com/rockforsoup |
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| Saturday October 21st Private Party - no peeking! |
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The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish bar is the perfect place for a Sunday evening cocktail! Hi Ball will be begin their monthly resindency at the Order on Sunday the 1st October. |
| September 2006
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Motorola Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Wrap Party The Order of Melbourne, the stylish and sophisticated venue we love, will play host to the MMSFW 2006 wrap party on Thursday 7 September. We have been asked to perform our very special fan dance, and there will be jaw dropping hoola and aerial performances from the 8 metre vaulted ceilings, plus DJs Jimothy K and Andee Frost from Central Station Records playing until dawn. |
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Burlesque Battle Royale 2 The first Burlesque Battle Royale was a huge success with Melbourne's finest burlesque troupes showcasing their many and varied talents. The Burlesque Battle is back, and this time the girls of Hi Ball will be strutting their stuff on the stage instead of the judging panel! Vote 1 Hi Ball Burlesque! |
| August 2006 | Sunday August 27th Private Party - no peeking! |
| July 2006
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Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Our very own Dolores will be striking a pose for the students of Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School at Melbourne's Butterfly Club on Wednesday the 26th July. Further information and booking details at www.drsketchymelbourne.com Don't forget to pack your sketch pad! |
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Saturday 29th July Private Party - no peeking! |
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The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish bar is the perfect place for a Sunday evening cocktail! Hi Ball will be back on Sunday the 2nd of July for another show at this elegant venue. |
| June 2006
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Sydney or bust! The ladies of Hi Ball are packing their pasties and are heading north for a very special show at Sydney's own burlesque club, 34B at QBar, on Friday the 23rd June. Hi Ball Burlesque will be joined by special guests Kira Carden (Hula Hoop Sensation) MC Jay Katz (Sounds of Seduction) and DJ Goldfoot (Spectrum Club at Qbar). |
| May 2006
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Barber Shop Hi Ball team up with the Diamond Dolls on May 27th at the Gershwin Room to tease up a storm at this huge album launch event. Featuring the Whisky Go-Gos album launch, Hardrive Bluegrass Band, The Rumours, the Black Popes, Dukes of Windsor, and DJs including Witt from Spiderbait, Midnight Juggernauts and Lex Pistol. |
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The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish venue runs a monthly burlesque night. Hi Ball performed at the launch evening on Easter Sunday and we will be back this month on Sunday the 21st May for another show at this elegant venue. |
| April 2006
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Burlesque Idol See Miss Dolores and Miss Cheekheeta in Burlesque Idol as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Come and watch the crème de la femme of the burlesque scene battle for the title of 'Burlesque Idol'. Man's Ruin Burlesque, Hi Ball Burlesque, Baby Take a Bow! & surprise special guests will battle it out for Idol supremacy! |
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C’mon c’mon – Easter Thursday noise party April 13th (Good Friday Eve) at The Evelyn Featuring Baseball, Service Station Youth, Actor/Model With Hi Ball Burlesque and DJ Darlin (Cut Copy). |
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April 16th (Easter Sunday) at The Order of Melbourne This brand new and lavish venue is starting a monthly burlesque night starting this Sunday! The launch evening features Hi Ball Burlesque, plus death-defying trapeze action from Marawa. Email us for more details, but it’s shaping up to be an elegant affair with plenty of seating. |
| March 2006
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Blow-Up Muffy, Rusty and Brandy will be putting on their go-go boots and pulling out their fringed bikinis for a guest appearance at the Blow-Up Collective's monthly go-go club on Friday the 31st March. The show will be at Pony and will feature all the fun of the Blow-Up including DJs and special guest Vince Peach from PBS. For more info visit the Blow-Up Collective website at www.blow-up.com.au Dollsquad Farewell Show Meanwhile, across town, Miss Dolores and Miss Cheekheeta will be packing their bullet bras and corsets for a guest appearance at the Dollsquad Farewell Show. See Dollsquad at Ding Dong in the city on Friday the 31st March before they head overseas! Supports include: Osterberg, Augustus, Kathematics, Dead Record Girls. |
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Rockabilly Rodeo The ladies of Hi Ball Burlesque will be saddling up their broncos and donning their ten gallon hats to perform at the Rockabilly Rodeo on Saturday 25th March. The Rockabilly Rodeo will feature four bands - Fire Underground, Hanks Jalopy Demons, The Auralees and Black Lodge Sounds plus Troma Cult Flicks screening thoughout the night. |
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Children of the Night Hi Ball Burlesque will be appearing in the Burlesque Spectacular with Baby Take a Bow on Sunday the 26th February as part of the Children of the Night Festival presented by Levis. The festival will be held at the Old Chinese Theatre in Melbourne (just behind the Forum). Doors open 9pm and tickets are free! For more information visit www.childrenofthenight.com.au |
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Burlesque D'Amour - The Valentine's Day Spectacular! The girls of Hi Ball Burlesque and Man's Ruin Burlesque will be joining forces for a very special Valentines Day spectacular. The perfect gift for your loved one or the perfect opportunity to find your very own Valentine, this show is not to be missed! |
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Rock 'n' Roll a Go-Go! The girls are hitting the road and heading to Geelong for Rock n Roll a Go-Go, featuring The Speed Demons, Sons of Lee Marvin and local Geelong band The Dukes Of Deliciousness. See you there! |
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Friday 2nd December 2005 - Private Function Private Party - no peeking! |
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Queenscliff Music Festival - Saturday November 26 The girls of Hi Ball Burlesque are packing their swimsuits and heading off to perform at the Queenscliff Music Festival. Hi Ball Burlesque will be performing at the Pelican Bar at 11:15pm. The Pelican Bar is located on the shore of Swan Bay. For more info visit the web site at www.queenscliffmusicfestival.com.au |
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Burlesque Battle Get ready to rumble as Melbourne's burlesque troupes go head to head in the burlesque battle of the century! With celebrity judges and guest judges Hi Ball Burlesque, 11th November 2005, First Floor, Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
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Bombshell Burlesque at Cherry Take cover! The six bombshells of Hi Ball Burlesque are set to descend on the Cherry for their biggest show ever. In one epic evening of burlesque, the girls of Hi Ball will showcase all their favourite routines, and a host of daring new ones. The girls of Hi Ball will be joined by special guest star Bebe Bombora, and accompanied by DJ Jamie Suppa (PBS), playing striptease classics and raunchy R&B until midnight. Don't miss this strip-tacular event! |
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Mistress Josephine's Variety Burlesque Show Mistress Josephine is hosting a classic burlesque variety show on Sunday the 19th June the likes of which has never been seen this side of the equator, and you're invited! Featuring Hi Ball Burlesque, Daniel Oldaker, Dave Evans, and Lola the Vamp. |
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Peek-a-Boo Parade and Wolfcall Once again the girls help spice up the night in conjunction with Route 66 in Victoria at the 2nd Peek a Boo Parade on Sunday the 24th April. A fashion spectacular that caters for the alternative glamour girl be it Retro, Punk, Gothic or just plain 'naughty'. This time around the guys too are looked after in the form of Wolfcall which will feature bands, stalls, a rod & custom show and more at the Prince of Wales Bandroom and carpark in St. Kilda, Victoria. |
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Teasarama with Hi Ball Burlesque Hi Ball, the original and still Melbourne's finest traditional Burlesque revivalists have been invited back for a second performance run at the fabulous Tony Starr's Kitten Club in the city. |
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Burlesque a Go-Go Hi Ball Burlesque is back for one wild night! Get set to party like it’s 1959, and head to Cherry, ACDC Lane, Melb on Saturday the 26th February for three hours of burlesque and go-go action. In between numbers, the pinup of the podium, DJ BeBe Bombora will keep things hot with the sounds of go-go and exotica. Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 9.30. |
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The Famous Spiegeltent The girls of Hi Ball will be appearing under the big top at The Famous Spigeltent on Saturday the 18th December, situated on the forecourt of the Victoria Arts Centre, for one night only! Don't miss your chance to see the girls in this amazing venue. |
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Tony Starr's Kitten Club For three nights, the gorgeous girls of Hi Ball will be bumping, grinding and twirling their way through Tony Starr's fabulous Kitten Club. Come and enjoy Melbourne's first taste of 50s style burlesque, and don't forget to order a special Hi Ball cocktail while you're there. Catch the girls on...
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Wintersun Festival - Queensland Hi Ball Burlesque performed their very first full-length shows at the Wintersun Festival in Queensland.The girls performed over consecutive nights during the Queen's Birthday weekend. Hi Ball scored the front page of the Gold Coast Bulletin, and appeared in the Courier Mail whilst in Queensland for the festival, articles can be found on our media page. |
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Deke Dickerson Tour Legendary USA performer Deke Dickerson held his first Australian Tour in 2004 and Hi Ball were invited as guest performers alongside other great local bands. Deke has a great & varied muscial past performing inthe infamous 'Dave & Deke Combo', 'Untamed Youth' and many solo ventures. |
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Out of the Coffin Hi Ball Burlesque performed at the Gershwin Room at the Espy as special guests with a 7 band line-up that included the Casino Rumblers from Sydney and legendary Melbourne Swamp-Psycho outfit Intoxica, also on the bill were Kingpin 440, Wild Turkey, Highschool Hellcats, the Psyclones and Zombie Ghost Train. |
| PBS FM Benefit Gig- Featuring The Starliners & Benny and the Fly by Niters Hi Ball Burlesque performed as special guests with two of Melbourne's best early roots acts, The Starliners playing their traditional Western Swing/HIllbilly Bop and Benny & The Flyby Niters, playing awesome 40's/50's R&B. |
