The Octopus Team

Welcome to the introduction page for our team : the Octopus and its versatile tentacles

Coming from Boardwalk Factory's Executive Board (SEO - Sparkle Executive Organization), these five co-rpducers, like the tentacles of the team's mascot, divide the tasks at hand and work together to keep this shared dream alive.

This cephalopod is hard at work everyday within the six divisions dedicated to the festival's organization:

. Communication

. Exhibitors Archipelago

. Finance and sponsorship

. Logistics

. Programming

. Reception

Find below the detailed profiles of our tentacles.

Cheeky Bibi

Cheeky Bibi

Photo credits: Un chat bleu

Right-hand woman to Coney Bow for Boardwalk Factory, she loves rhymes as much as mischief.

Her indispensable qualities for the team:

Pragmatic and eager for knowledge, she brings her experience in administration and event tourism to a concrete and efficient approach.

The things she loves about Burlesque:

Celebrating self-expression in all its truth. She sees Burlesque as a space where you can dare to step out of your comfort zone, reveal yourself without any filter and share who you really are. It's in those interactions, shared glances, and moments suspended in time, that she finds deep meaning: giving and receiving, with sincerity, so that barriers can fall and everyone can exist in their full humanity.

Her credo:

Let's not settle for what we have. Let's learn tirelessly, share with passion, and make every encounter an opportunity to broaden our horizons so that we can grow without limits.

Coney Bow

Coney Bow

Photo credits: Un chat bleu

Director of Boardwalk Factory, she is a full-time showgirl in trackpants and glittery nerd.

Her indispensable qualities for the team:

Passionate about show production and direction for almost 30 years, she brings her professional experience to the table, as well as her unwavering enthusiasm and ability to motivate the troops.

The things she loves about Burlesque:

The sharing vibes. Backstage and the encounters with artists or production teams, the interactions with the audience, the communities that are created, those moments when everyone is together for the same reason: to claim the right to be oneself. She loves it so much that she has participated in over 30 festivals on 3 continents, is a volunteer in the Global Relations Team of Burlycon, and created Boardwalk Factory.

Her credo:

Everyone has something to offer, and by collaborating, the possibilities are endless!

Kitty Akari

Kitty Akari

Photo credits: Boardwalk Factory

Enthusiastic and full of energy, a member of Boardwalk Factory for 5 years, she is a serial rhinestoner and the furniture mover for the Apéro Burlesque events.

Her indispensable qualities for the team:

Not afraid of a heavy workload, she is always ready to take on challenges: learning, understanding, and participating at all levels to become a true Swiss Army knife.

The things she loves about Burlesque:

The multitude of possibilities available to us, whether artistically, visually, or socially. It's a world where anything is possible thanks to its variety of practices, allowing limitless creativity and countless artistic perspectives. The liberation and enjoyment that come with Burlesque enable both personal growth and the encounter with inspiring people.

Her credo:

Never give up because, given enough time, anyone can surprise themselves by conquering their personal challenges.

Manzèl Be Chic

Manzèl Be Chic

Photo credits: Un Chat Bleu

A member of Boardwalk Factory for 5 years, she has many sides, call her “quirky”, she'll be more than happy!

Her indispensable qualities for the team:

Used to working in a team, she throws herself wholeheartedly into whatever she undertakes. She loves contributing and, above all, being helpful. After all, when passion is alive, the hours don't count.

The things she loves about Burlesque:

The authenticity of each artist. Sometimes, too constrained by our personal and/or professional lives, we no longer dare to be genuine. On the other hand, the Burlesque scene offers everyone a place where they can exist. She loves the invitation to let go, the opportunity to be yourself with or without pretenses. A value that is particularly dear to her heart due to her experiences in the dance industry.

Her credo:

We were not born to be perfect, we were born to be real. So be perfectly you!

Simone de Gesserit

Simone de Gesserit

Photo credits: Luciana Cruz

A member of Boardwalk Factory for 3 years, she describes herself as an occasional dealer of happiness.

Her indispensable qualities for the team:

A good communicator with a keen sense for details, she knows how to bring forward the right questions. Furthermore, she is always there to make herself heard (both literally and figuratively), as attested by the Octopus Team and their volunteers.

The things she loves about Burlesque:

The open-minded attitude towards body perception. For her, watching Burlesque acts is about celebrating bodies, each so wonderfully different from one another. It's about embracing all body sizes and shapes, wrinkles, gender expressions, skin tones, stretch marks, small or generous breasts, baldness, cellulite, body hair, sagging skin, visible bones…

Her credo:

Let's be proud to strip down without being ashamed to celebrate our bodies.

Support the Festival
Photo credits: Boardwalk Factory

SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL

A festival of this scale requires a significant financial investment, and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Thank you in advance for your support!

Make a donation

Follow Méditerranée Burlesque Festival on Instagram
Credits : Boardwalk Factory

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM

Stay tuned with our live updates. Explore the behind-the-scenes of the Festival, keep track of the application process, and be among the first to learn about our guests!

@mediterraneeburlesquefestival

Boardwalk Factory
Photo credits : Boardwalk Factory

BOARDWALK FACTORY

Learn more about the association behind the Méditerranée Burlesque Festival. Visit our website to discover our values and the activities we offer throughout the year. (website in French)

www.boardwalk-factory.com

Support the Festival
Photo credits: Boardwalk Factory

SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL

A festival of this scale requires a significant financial investment, and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Thank you in advance for your support!

Make a donation

Follow Méditerranée Burlesque Festival on Instagram
Credits : Boardwalk Factory

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM

Stay tuned with our live updates. Explore the behind-the-scenes of the Festival, keep track of the application process, and be among the first to learn about our guests!

@mediterraneeburlesquefestival

Boardwalk Factory
Photo credits : Boardwalk Factory

BOARDWALK FACTORY

Learn more about the association behind the Méditerranée Burlesque Festival. Visit our website to discover our values and the activities we offer throughout the year. (website in French)

www.boardwalk-factory.com