The Gangsters’ Ball 2009 - A Swing Dancing, Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza! The standout event on the Australian Swing Dancing & Burlesque calendar, The Gangsters’ Ball is a fully themed night of non-stop entertainment featuring the biggest names in Australian & International Burlesque, Cabaret and Swing Dancing. This year the Gangsters’ Ball will big bigger, bolder and better than ever, travelling to: Sydney – Metro Theatre, Saturday 5th September Gold Coast – Seagulls Club, Friday 16th October (tbc) Brisbane – Tivoli Theatre, Saturday 17th October Melbourne – Forum Theatre, Saturday 7th November The promoters are extremely excited to announce the following stellar line-up: Special Guest MC/Performer: Meow Meow! (New York’s world renowned Cabaret Starlet) Live Band: The Velvet Set 10-piece Swing Band (Australia’s most dynamic swing band) Burlesque & Cabaret: Bree Robertson (Contortionist - Crystal Boudoir, America’s Next Top Model) - Syd Imogen Kelly - Syd, Melb & Bris Lola the Vamp - Syd, Melb & Bris Tasia - Syd & Melb Mark Winmill - Syd & Bris Sarina Del Fuego - Syd & Bris The Birdmann - Melb Kitty Van Horne - Syd Rosy Rabbit - Syd & Bris Frankie Valentine - Syd, Melb & Bris Hi Ball Burlesque - Melb Laura la Reyna - Melb B.B. le Buff - Bris La Viola Vixen - BrisSwing Dancing Performances: Swing Patrol Performance Troupe - Syd & Melb Swingtime Performance Troupe - Syd & Bris Swing Dance Brisbane - BrisEvery show also features: DJ’s: The country’s best Swing, Rockabilly and 50’s Rock & Roll DJ’s including Limpin’ Jimmy & the Swingin’ Kitten (Syd) The Gambling Den: FREE Poker, Roulette and Black Jack tables Dance Competitions: Swing and 50’s Rock & Roll dancing contests with great prizes Plus: Cigarette girls & pin-up models, merchandise stalls, cocktail bar, themed photo booth and fantastic prizes for the best dressed, best dancers and lucky door Dress Code: Strictly Gangster, Moll, Flapper, Burlesque & Vintage… Tickets: Sydney – www.metrotheatre.com.au or phone (02) 9550 3666 on Sale Monday 15th June Brisbane – www.ticketek.com or phone 132 849 on Sale Monday 22nd June Melbourne – www.ticketek.com or phone 132 849 on Sale Monday 22nd June Gold Coast – To be confirmed A limited number of discounted first release tickets have been set aside especially for the Swing and Rock & Roll Dancing Community. These tickets have not as yet been announced to the general public and are being sold on a “first come, first served” basis, so don’t delay as these tickets won’t last and each event is expected to sell-out! A limited number of tickets may also be available on the door for each event if not sold out prior however ticket sales are strictly limited to ensure sufficient dance floor spaceThe Gangsters’ Ball 2009 - Presented by The Drum Media, Inpress, Time Off, Time Out Sydney, Route 66 & the Velvet Set