Get That Gig! (And Be Asked Back) with Champagne Sparkles

Champagne Sparkles has been performing, producing, and teaching burlesque for 20 years, and has toured throughout Canada, US, and Europe. She loves sharing her knowledge, connecting people, and helping performers and producers succeed in everything they do! She’s co-founder and 'Head Cheese' of the award-winning Cheesecake Burlesque Revue in Victoria, BC, and co-producer of the Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival. Champagne and the Cheesecakes are passionate empowerment ambassadors and continually spread the message about body acceptance and loving the skin you’re in! "Every body is a good body!”

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So you've got some great acts? What’s next? How do you to get yourself booked regularly? How do you get booked to travel? Being a great performer is only one piece of the pie for becoming professional performing artist. In this class you’ll learn about the business side of Show Business.
Includes access to useful downloadable resources.

Learn about:
•how to approach a producer or venue
•money talk (negotiating)
•contracts
•promotional materials
•technical requirements
•communications
•etiquette
•follow up
•AND MORE!!!

Bring: note taking supplies, questions

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Accessibility:
•There is ramp and step access into the venue.
•All events are on the ground floor, with step-free access to the workshops, shows, toilets and market area.

Terms and Conditions:
•Strictly adults aged 18+ only may attend this event.
•Highway to Hull will not tolerate any form of racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, whorephobia, ageism or ableism. We will also not tolerate any rudeness or hostility towards our staff, volunteers, performers or other audience members. Anyone who breaches these conditions will be asked to leave without refund.
•No refunds/exchanges unless the event is cancelled by us.
•This event may contain adult themes and strong language.