The 2025 Winners!
After receiving close to 300 nominations and 862 votes (!!!!), It is time to clap for your @025 Cabaret Central winners!!!
… Drum roll…
….And the winners are…
Most deliciously niche act (Obscure talents welcome)
For the person who has dazzled you with an unexpected talent, a very niche reference, a character that only a few known about. Amongst all the nerds, sideshows and weirdos!
>> Lou Safire
For Devine Filth and all the incredible side show skills
Sharpest satire & social commentary award
For an act that left you thinking or reconsider a topic. This being politically engaged or covering social issues.
>> Cadbury Parfait
For the Margaret Thatcher act
The ‘Didn’t see that outfit/prop coming’ award
For the most outrageous costumes or props.
>> Cleopantha
For the LED costume!
Master/Mistress/Mx of mischief
Celebrating stage chaos, the messy, the untameable.
>> Lou Safire
For the bath of piss
One to watch award
For our rising stars, new talents and up-and-coming-legends.
>> The Tempest Blaze
The unmissable event award
For the best cabaret event of the year.
>> Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival
Producer who makes miracles happen
To celebrate producers who are making a difference. By relentlessly producing incredible shows and who makes everyone feel safe and cared for.
>> Dominus Von Vexo
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival + House of Allure
@bhamdragandburlesquefestival
Burmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival website
Backstage legend who saves the day (tech wizard/stage manager/kitten)
Celebrating the ones who work in the shadows.
>> Kitty Khaos
Cabaret community trailblazer
For the ones who are pushing the industry forward and making a difference within the community.
>> The Tempest Blaze
For launching FireStarter, free workshops for people who are financially restricted
Champion of access & inclusivity
For creating inclusive and accessible spaces but also for the strongest advocates who are moving the industry forward.
>> Sadie Sinner
For championing the black burlesque community (incl. The Black Burlesque School and Cocoa Butter Club)
A huge congrats to all the winners! This is such a beautiful representation of the gorgeous talents and amazing humans in the UK cabaret scene. Go follow them and find shows to see them do their thing on stage.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to send nominations and votes.
Next up, we will publish profiles on everyone so you can get to know them better. Stay tuned!