This is a multiple step online application process. Please have the following ready.

* Performer or Troupe information

* Photos and videos to upload (or link to)

* A valid credit card, debit card or PayPal account

*Early Registration fee is $25 from December 2009 - March 1st 2010

* Late Registration Fee: $35 March 2nd - March 20, 2010

*Please note there is an additional $3 service fee for online payments due to PayPal charges.

* We will notify successful applicants who submitted by the March 1st deadlineas soon as possible and will fill any remaining  slots with late entriesduring the month of march.

* Because of the limited performance spots this year, we encourage you to fill out your application as soon as possible.

* When filling out the application, uploading videos or images and paying your fee online, it is imperative that you use the SAME E-MAIL ADDRESS each time. Not using the same address may result in an incomplete application which will be disqualified.

*This application fee does not include complimentary tickets to the shows. If you are selected to perform you are not required to buy a ticket to that evenings show, but because of the limited amount of seating at the new venue we are unable to offer additional comp tickets to performers.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  

* If you are unable to pay online you may send us your application and money order (we do not accept personal checks) via snail mail. Any applications postmarked March 2nd or later without a $35 money order will not be accepted.

If you prefer to mail us the application you may print page 2 (the next page), fill it out and snail mail it.

Please mail your completed application (including photos, video, etc.) to:
Texas Burlesque Fest c/o Forbidden Fruit
108 E North Loop Blvd. Austin Texas 78751
Attn: Lynn Raridon

* We are not responsible for errant entries.

* You must be 18 years of age or older to apply. No Exceptions.

* Performance slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

*  Incomplete entries will not be considered, and all application materials are non-returnable.

* Spots for the Saturday night compactions are judge by all attached criteria and requesting a Saturday night spot does not guarantee you will get it.

TXBF is part of a national documentary on burlesque and the festival will be filmed!

This years festival will be documented by a national film crew. Because of this there will be several changes to the way we do this event.

1. TXBF will be held in a large film production facility called 501 Studios (AKA: The Independant) and not in a nightclub or large format theater. It is under 300 capacity and will be crowded. Alcohol is allowed and there will be a bar.

2. There will be a dressing room with multiple bathrooms and a lounge area for performers but it will be up a flight of stairs and on the other side of the venue from the bar... we apologize for this inconvenience.

3. Because of the filming and the venue size, Saturday nights performances will be held twice (early show and late show). This is so that we can get more people in to see the show (We expect both shows to sell out) and so that the camera crews can get and use the strongest of your 2 performances. If you do not wish to perform your routine twice in 1 evening, please select a Thursday or Friday night option to showcase.

3. Please bring you best routine possible! We have a complete production team including pre production recording studio facilities, intelligent lighting and stage crew. We encourage you to use props, scenes and extravagant costuming and to talk to our technical director if accepted regarding your tech needs. We have access to multiple props including tri-fold screens, extensive smoke machines, strobes, LED stage washes and other theatrical needs if you are unable to travel with what you need. Please talk to us to make it the best performances possible.

* You understand that there will be camera crews filming and your likeness may be used. If accepted into the festival you will be asked to sign a film release. Cameras will be everywhere including the dressing rooms (limited and respectful of course), venue, crowd, outside, etc. If you are uncomfortable with this please request a Thursday or Friday performance slot.

* You understand that all things listed are subject to change at any time.

* By continuing to the application page you affirm that you have read and agree to everything listed on this page.

I have read and agree to the terms listed above.