Panel: Burlesque for Storytelling & Social Change Burlesque is a powerful medium for personal storytelling, cultural commentary, and activism. This panel explores how artists use burlesque to challenge norms, share lived experiences, and spark dialogue around identity, politics, and justice, both onstage and beyond. Moderator: Moderator: Dee LightfullPanelists: Vena Kahlo, Miss AuroraBoobrealis, Fosse Jack, Alondra Machuca
Panel: Demystifying Festivals and Competitions This panel pulls back the curtain on the festival and competition circuit. Panelists will share honest insights and tips on navigating festivals with confidence. From choosing where to apply and crafting strong applications to understanding judging, travel logistics, and performer expectations. Moderator: Qween QuanPanelists: Sydni Deveraux, Gigi Holliday, Indigo Blue
Panel: Safety in the Industry Join us for a candid conversation about safety in the burlesque world; onstage, backstage, and beyond. This panel is to discuss boundaries, consent, harassment prevention, and community accountability, while offering insight, resources, and practical tools to help create safer spaces for all. Moderator: Mx. Pucks A’PlentyPanelists: Lillian Bustle, Lou Velvet, Mx. Eden
PANEL: Burlesque & Mental Health Moderator: Gemmi Galactic Panelists: Seraphina Wilder, Cambria Cadavah, Calliope Quaint, Allura Fette, Mae Lust, Queerly Femmetastic At BurlyCon, a panel is a moderated discussion amongst invited members of the community. Each panel has a moderator and a series of panellists who discuss ideas relevant to a chosen topic or issue. If there is time, panels may or may not include an attendee question and answer …
PANEL: State of Affairs in Burlesque Moderator: Lacy Knightly/Nick Lacy Panelists: Latina K. Turner D’Ho, Moxie Blue, Roula Roulette At BurlyCon, a panel is a moderated discussion amongst invited members of the community. Each panel has a moderator and a series of panellists who discuss ideas relevant to a chosen topic or issue. If there is time, panels may or may not include an attendee question and answer session.
PANEL: Cultural Appropriation – A Review of Contemporary Burlesque Today Moderator: Obscura Fox Panelists: Lux La Croix, King Leo Mane/D’Monice Leone, Cherry Cheeks, Vena Kahlo, Solangerie At BurlyCon, a panel is a moderated discussion amongst invited members of the community. Each panel has a moderator and a series of panellists who discuss ideas relevant to a chosen topic or issue. If there is time, panels may or may not include …
PANEL: Fundraising/Sponsorship for Productions Moderator: Mx. Pucks A’Plenty Panelists: Champagne Sparkles, Jonny Porkpie, Bella Sin At BurlyCon, a panel is a moderated discussion amongst invited members of the community. Each panel has a moderator and a series of panellists who discuss ideas relevant to a chosen topic or issue. If there is time, panels may or may not include an attendee question and answer session.
