For the fourth year in a row, The Gangsters’ Ball is coming back to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in September where modern day Mobsters and Molls can step back in time to a bygone era. An era when men wore three-piece suits, fedora hats and silk ties, women wore feathers, furs and pill box hats, big bands ruled the airwaves and gangsters ruled the streets.
Each year more than 3,000 Gangsters, Molls and Flappers have attended the Gangsters' Ball shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and this year's event will be bigger than ever!
A fully themed night of non-stop entertainment, The Gangsters’ Ball brings to life the fashion, style, humour and classic entertainment of the 1930s & '40s. Featuring the biggest names in Cabaret, Sideshow Vaudeville, Magic/Illusion and Big Band Swing, it is an event like no other and one not to be missed!
This year’s headline acts include renowned MC and Comedic Vaudeville performer Asher Treleaven, stunning Burlesque artist Gypsy Wood, acclaimed Acrobatics troupe This Side Up and Australia’s leading female Magic and Illusion artist, Cath Jamison
Dates for the Gangsters' Ball 2011
Saturday 3rd September 2011:
The Gangsters' Ball SYDNEY - Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSWSaturday 10th September 2011:
The Gangsters' Ball BRISBANE - The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley, QLDSaturday 17th September 2011:
The Gangsters' Ball MELBOURNE - Forum Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets are ON SALE now:
The Gangsters' Ball SYDNEY - www.ticketek.com.au or Phone Bookings 132 849
The Gangsters' Ball BRISBANE - www.ticketek.com.au or Phone Bookings 132 849
The Gangsters' Ball MELBOURNE - www.ticketmaster.com.au or Phone Bookings 136 100
Acts for 2011:
All cities:
Asher Treleaven – MC & Comedic Vaudeville
Gypsy Wood - Burlesque
ThisSideUp - Acrobatics
Cath Jamison - Magic & IllusionSydney only:
Melise Avion - Aerials
Mr Trickster - Juggling & Magic
Dangerboy & Ivy - Sideshow VaudevilleLive Band - The Velvet Set 10-piece Swing Band
Brisbane only:
Erwin Keneval - Sideshow Vaudeville
Rony Lebovics - Aerials
Scoundrelles (featuring Lena Marlene & The Chrome St Follies) - Burlesque & CabaretLive Band - The Calibre Cats 9-piece Swing Band
Melbourne only:
Ruby Rubberlegs - Contortion
Miss Ellaneous with Jamie Bretman - Juggling & Hoops
Lilikoi Kaos - Sideshow VaudevilleLive Band - The B# Big Band 17-piece Big Band
Every show also features Australia’s best Swing, Rockabilly and Rock & Roll DJ’s, The Gambling Den - with Poker, Roulette and Black Jack tables, Swing and Rockabilly dancing contests, Pin-up models, merchandise stalls, cocktail bar, 1920’s themed photo booth and fantastic prizes for the best dancers and lucky door!
Dress code is strictly 1920's - 50's Gangsters, Flappers, Molls, Burlesque, Vintage Glamour, traditional Dance Hall Swing & Rockabilly.
To join the Gangsters' Ball mailing list and be first in line for discounted early bird or limited VIP tickets and to receive special offers from our fabulous sponsors, email us at info@gangstersball.com.au
Comments from Attendees of the Gangsters' Ball...
An EXCELLENT evening! I seriously can't wait for next year's. Would that I had the money and time to travel to the other two shows as well...
The Gangsters' Ball was truly a sensory overload - I haven't been out to an event with that many people in costumed finery since the New Years Eve steampunk event 'Euchronia'. Everybody dressed as a gangster in pinstripes or a flapper or a burlesque girl in sequins and feathers. It was especially refreshing to see so many guys looking so spiffy! And all in the most amazing setting at Melbourne's Forum theatre!
I went last year and can honsestly say it was the BEST show of it's kind I have been to. I can't wait for September! Now, just to book my tickets and figure out what to wear!
I was invited to the Gangsters Ball tonight - and SO glad I went along! Fabulous event with so many dressed-to-kill guys n gals... Swing dancing, The Velvet Set, Burlesque Beauties galore... and to top it all off, I finally saw the world-famous Champagne Show performed by Miss Sarina Del Fuego! Pop!
It was spectacular, congratulations to you all for the hard work involved. Meow Meow is now my new girl-crush.
It was a fantastic night Gra!! THE event of the year. Thanks for creating a world class event here - something Sydney's been lacking. Thank you & your awesome crew!
Thank you Graham for such a fabulous night. I was amazed at the effort people went to just to come, let alone the fabulous talent you put together. Well done Mr. Looking forward to working with you and the crew again.
What an amazing night! Congratulations!
Burlesque Magazine is in complete LUST with Meow Meow, cabaret extraordinaire and MC of the sensational Gangsters Ball in Sydney last night. Next stop: Brisbane on the 17th October at the Tivoli.
Oh my god. Thank you so much for the double pass to Saturday night - My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time and think it’s the best night in Sydney we've ever had. My feet are still sore from dancing, and if only that money I had won was real! Thank you again for the pass!!
Just wanted to say a big thanks for putting on such a great night ......I was more than made to feel welcome and accepted ,and I had a fantastic night ......now look forward to next years!!!.....
Thanks again for having me as part of the photography team. It was a fantastic night and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and people were so happy and there were some amazing outfits.
What can I say........simply sensational..........the organisation was spot-on and line-up was superb, in particular the first set of acts! Well done...........good ol' Sydney town was buzzin all night!!