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, 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, and Beyond the Cabaret producer SEAN MOONEY.
In addition to our industy 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 2024 WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 2nd MAY AT TODMORDEN HIPPODROME.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
(Application Deadline: Midnight on 1st February 2024)
Previous Winners:
2023
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WINNER: Turkish Delight
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Velvet Ivy
2022
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WINNER: Wanda Von Weird
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Wanda Von Weird
2019
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WINNER: Rudy JeeVanJee
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Rita Rumpunch
2018
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WINNER: Aurora Nova
AUDIENCE CHOICE: The Vixen Trio
2017
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WINNER: Bonnie Boux
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Bonnie Knockers
2016
![](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/29/9/2/299264/12/6/8/12687456/1335x2000.jpg?1467758245)
WINNER: Uma Shadow
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Seedy Frills
2015
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WINNER: Coco Blue Farrari
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Good Ness Gracious
2014
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WINNER: Mimi Amore (Now known as Gina Stirling)
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Shir Madness
2013
![](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/29/9/2/299264/7679353.jpg?1385744936)
WINNER: Titsalina Bumsquash
AUDIENCE CHOICE: Titsalina Bumsquash
(Photo credits: Tony Heath Photography, Solstice Photography, Fotocad, Ben Gwynne, Jo Dennison, Ravey Davey, Stage Zero Photography)