Legend in the Making

The LEGEND IN THE MAKING newcomers' competition takes place every year as part of the HEBDEN BRIDGE BURLESQUE FESTIVAL.

Each year, 10 finalists are chosen to compete in front of a panel of expert judges. Previous judges include former Miss Exotic Worlds, MEDIANOCHE, KITTEN DEVILLE & INGA, International headliners, BETTIE BOMBSHELL, SYDNI DEVERAUX & SWEETPEA, photographer to the stars & producer, NEIL KENDALL, This Is Cabaret's FRANCO MILAZZO, top European performers & producers, HAVANA HURRICANE, TRIXIE BLUE, LILLY SNATCHDRAGON, LENA MAE & FREAKY CANDY, burlesque host & Vintage Personality of the Year, KIKI DEVILLE, producers of Kinky & Quirky, MARK & SARAH BELL, Beyond the Cabaret producer SEAN MOONEY and head of Entertainment at Albert's Schloss UK, JOE SPENCER.

In addition to our industry experts, the LEGEND IN THE MAKING live audience makes up 20% of the overall vote and decides the winner of the "Audience Choice" award.

LEGEND IN THE MAKING was nominated for the BEST BURLESQUE COMPETITION 2016 at the BURLESQUE AWARDS (in association with Burlesque Bible.)

LEGEND IN THE MAKING 2025 WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 1st MAY AT TODMORDEN HIPPODROME.