DIY BurlesKoala 2026 will be held on Saturday 26 September at the Sutherland Arts Theatre in southern Sydney, Australia. Performers from across Australia, of all tenures and experiences, are encouraged to apply to compete in the $100 challenge, for the title of The Great DIY BurlesKoala 2026.

Applications will be open from Friday 13 February – Friday 27 February at midday. Performers only need to provide their personal and contact details to apply. There is no cost involved.

Once applications close, a process to randomly draw 2026 competitors will be conducted and successful applicants will be notified. Simply complete the form below and agree to the Terms and Conditions for your chance to compete!

Curious about what DIY BurlesKoala is? Explore the DIY BurlesKoala pages for all your questions answered!