Jac Bowie

Who is Jac Bowie?

Jac Bowie is an Australian burlesque agent, promoter and producer. A former flight attendant, she created a burlesque ball, a contemporary burlesque event following the worldwide burlesque revival.

Bowie staged the first burlesque ball in Sydney in 2006. It is now a defunct event,. The burlesque ball toured Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Past international performers include Julie Atlas Muz, Roxi Dlite, Amber Ray, Peekaboo Pointe, Ophelia Bitz, Lola The Vamp, and Rachel St. James.

Burlesque was popular in 19th century US because of its rebellious nature, gender-confusion and overt sexuality, but its wider appeal never died, resurfacing in many forms over the years. Bowie’s burlesque ball was designed to entertain, and not to offend.

Bowie was director of the The Bijou Group Pty ltd. Past events include The Hurly Burly Show, The Burlesque Ball, and Miss Burlesque Australia.

She is also on the advisory team for Sydney Mardi Gras, and in July 2012 was appointed Producer of Short+Sweet festivals in Sydney & Canberra.

Bowie is formerly branch director of Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School in Sydney.