Headliners

HEADLINERS brings you the heavy hitters of burlesque, all in one unforgettable show. Direct from San Francisco, the Queen of Burlesque and Miss Exotic World Frankie Fictitious makes her highly anticipated Australian debut.

Sharing the spotlight is the incredible Banbury Cross, the newly crowned Duchess of Burlesque 2024 (Burlesque Hall of Fame Las Vegas 2024) from the UK. These two global powerhouses of burlesque will set the stage on fire with their jaw-dropping performances, delivering unparalleled glamour, tease, and talent.

Joining them is a lineup of award-winning international and interstate artists, including:

  • Rhys Lighting – Best Debut (Burlesque Hall of Fame Las Vegas 2024) from Sydney
  • Lucy Lovegun – Most Comedic (Burlesque Hall of Fame Las Vegas 2024) from Perth
  • Bettie Bombshell – Australia’s Most Influential Burlesque Performer (21st Century Burlesque) from Melbourne
  • Trigger Happy – Mover, Shaker and Innovator (Burlesque Hall of Fame Las Vegas 2023) from Brisbane
  • Frenchie Darling – Mx Burlesque Queensland 2024 from Brisbane
  • Plus a special guest performer

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Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 04 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 09 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
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White Rock: Ocean Research Climate Action (ORCA) Launch

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 17 Jul 2025
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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