Sister competition to New Zealand's DIY BurlesKiwi, DIY BurlesKoala is an Australian burlesque competition run by Sydney's Mae de la Rue. What's with the name?…
Mae de la RueOctober 10, 2023
Burlesque may be facing its toughest challenge yet. Inflation. When the Cost of Living hits, budget burlesque hits back. Beauty on a budget is no…
Mae de la RueDecember 1, 2022
We are excited to be collaborating with Picton's Vixen & Vamp Burlesque to present a joint burlesque student showcase! Vixen & Vamp Burlesque, run by…
Mae de la RueJune 21, 2022
There is a day for everything, coffee, tea, chocolate, even burlesque! World Burlesque Day is relatively new to the yearly calendar of ‘days’ but…
Mae de la RueApril 19, 2022
The 2021 Burlesque Muse Competition Burlesque Muse (formerly Burlesque Idol Australia) 2021 was an opportunity for me to step up and bring new life to…
Mae de la RueJune 27, 2021
Last year I took part in Wear the Change, a fundraising event for The Social Outfit in Newtown. Occurring during Refugee Week, the funds go…
Mae de la RueJune 20, 2021
In 2021 Burlesque Idol Australia was dubbed 'Burlesque Muse' in 2021 as I stepped up to take the reins as National Director for this years'…
Mae de la RueMay 1, 2021
With the move online, burlesque on demand is now more accessible than ever. Lockdowns and restrictions change at short notice and sometimes you find yourself…
Mae de la RueFebruary 15, 2021
I have competed in many burlesque competitions in my career, so thought I would share my experiences. Let's start with the first burlesque competition I…
Mae de la RueFebruary 4, 2021
