WA Exposé

Lucy Lovegun is a fully automated weapon of sound with no safety, with armor-piercing bullets that will hit you straight between the thighs.

No stranger to fancy hats they are the only two-time titleholder of Miss Burlesque Western Australia. Having first claimed the title in 2014 as blushing debutant before coming back six years later with new tricks and shticks to earn the title once more in 2020. 

Adding more titles to the mantle, they are the 2020/2021 Miss Burlesque Australia Entertainer of the Year and recently returned from Las Vegas where she achieved the coveted title of Miss Viva Las Vegas 2nd runner up.

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Dean Misdale is a multi-award-winning artist having won Entertainer of the Year at the 2019 Proud Awards and most recently took home the award for Best Cabaret & Variety Show with “Life’s A Drag” at Fringe World 2022 after winning the weekly award in the same category two years running. 

They are very versatile and multi-talented being one of the few Drag artists in Australia who not only sing LIVE but are also a DJ, Musical Theatre performer and Actor. As a regular performer on the Fringe and Cabaret circuit they're a standout with countless sell out seasons and receiving 5 Star reviews for their shows.

Most famously known as the Drag Queen that went viral around the globe after jumping on stage and singing with Adele at her Perth concert, Dean has a wealth of knowledge for us all on today's episode!

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https://www.instagram.com/deanmisdale/

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Today we play around with arts and arts media with the hosts of Queer Stories on the Swan!

In the podcast, Queer Stories On The Swan, hosts Chris & Christo meet and interview queer people in the Perth LGBTQIA+ community and ask their advice for those going through a similar journey.

Chris has been delving into creative outlets for years. Whether it be acting, both in theatre and film or creating and producing a queer podcast which has not only helped him pursue radio broadcasting but also helped to connect with the LGBTQIA+ community in Perth.

Christo has explored various avenues to express his creativity, including his YouTube and Twitch channels, and even experimenting with drag. He aims to be a strong voice in the LGBTQIA+ community, using his podcast to highlight the community's struggles and achievements.

Follow Queer Stories on the Swan:

https://queerperth.com/queerstoriesontheswan/

https://www.instagram.com/queerstoriesontheswan/

https://www.facebook.com/queerstoriesontheswan

https://www.tiktok.com/@queerstoriesontheswan

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgEMvxhvDOHPIPXBJnWz1D-yGc6mkQ81s

Although not the focus of this episode, we do make references to;

• drug use
• poor mental health
• negative 'coming out' experiences

Please take care when listening

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Being hailed as a “King of Boylesque” since winning Mr Boylesque Australia in 2017, Although his performing career started may years before this. He also boasts being a State and national gymnast and a trained dancer. 

This iconic Burlesque character is matched by their drag persona who similarly is a household name and it's honestly very difficult to not give away the guest in this intro. Having been entertainer of the year as well as queen of the court as her drag persona and recently headlining the Perth International Burlesque Festival in the other I think everyone has caught on to my stunning guest, it's your boy from Ballajura, Karl Kayoss!

Follow Karl;

https://www.facebook.com/karlKayoss/

https://www.instagram.com/karlkayoss/

Although not the focus of our episode, we do touch on the topic of death briefly, please take care when listening.

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Having grown up between England, France and the US, Cléo Schurrer moved to Perth at the age of 18 and got a job in luxury real estate.

 After a couple of years doing that, she realised a life without art was no life for her, quit the job, and set about immersing herself in the arts scene, starting out as a door girl at The Ellington Jazz Club and all rounder at Perth Symphony Orchestra, and going on to become Program Director of The Ellington Jazz Club for almost eight years. 

In recent years she has produced a fair few shows and events, including a six time sell out variety show, the poignant and well-received show Emotion, multiple pop-up jazz and rock shows at Yagan Square Amphitheatre. All of her work highlights and amplifies the incredible talent in Western Australia.

Follow Cléo Schurrer

https://www.instagram.com/cleoambre/

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Matthew Pope is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative practice scopes throughout sculpture, performance, video art and printmaking.

 His work explores varying ideas and concepts such as merging the earth with humans, the limits of the physical body, ephemeral moments, sexuality, masculinity and the interaction between artist and audience.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, his work aims to interact with viewers consciously and subconsciously, inviting them to look at the earth, themselves, the body and sexuality in various ways.

This intriguing work displays itself in incredibly entertaining ways with our guest being known for his daring circus and burlesque acts. So much so he's you're current reigning Mx Burlesque 2022!

Follow Matthew Pope:

https://www.instagram.com/matthewxpope/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/Matthewpope

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“The Party Prince of Perth”, Flynn V, brings a unique style of drag performance with his captivating androgynous aesthetic. He has taken the world of boylesque by storm and serves electrifying, high-energy performances that leave you questioning more than just your sexuality.

Follow Flynn V;

flynnv.com/

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Maven is a 19 year old performing artist based in Boorloo, Perth. Focussing on the mediums of drag and burlesque, much of their work revolves around conceptual numbers and artistic expression. 

She is highly stylised and referential, continually using her drag to show off her ideas and letting audiences peek into her brain. Her work is avant garde, and leans into the artistic, commonly playing with strong storytelling and building a character.

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https://linktr.ee/theonlymaven

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Add in one scoop of Pierrot's tears, a sprinkle of Arrlechino's wit and just a dash of lilac, mix it all around and what do you get? Why, it's Portia Sweet. Cute and creepy, smiling and weepy, this clown wants to drag you through a cabaret of both tragedy and comedy. Trained in the art of physical theatre and contemporary dance, Portia is taking the Boorloo scene by storm! Be sure to catch them spin their tales of misery before they fade back into the void…

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https://www.instagram.com/_portiasweet/

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Today we take a deep dive in to the local Government arts programming and who better to join us than Lisa Estrano, Event Programmer, City of Joondalup. An artist in her own right, as a seamstress for years, Lisa has seen the local arts scene develop from many angles and is bringing something unique to the City of Joondalup in 2023.

The Joondalup Festival is a new arts and culture festival held in the Northern Suburbs, being led by a brand new team. Whilst the Joondalup Festival had existed previously, and with great success - it has now grown from a one weekend, single site event to a 3-week calendar event with

programming held throughout the area. City of Joondalup spans as north as Burns Beach and south as Warwick (about 20km!)

Check out the Joondalup Festival;

https://www.joondalupfestival.com.au/

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