WA Exposé
Aria Scarlett
Get the inside scoop on your local arts scene, straight from the mouths of those who know it best - the artists.
Each episode starts with one simple question, where we go from there is anybody's guess...
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Gia Saphique
WA Exposé
04/09/25 • 48 min
The high ponytail princess of Perth, Gia Saphique is here to whip you into shape. With a background in pole and aerial she entwines her flexibility and floorwork with a splash of camp, transfixing you with her beauty and movement. With a flick of her hair and a flash of her smile, she’ll leave you wanting more, it’s Gia Saphique.
https://www.instagram.com/giasaphique/
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Aria Scarlett
WA Exposé
02/28/24 • 50 min
A premiere vocal talent of West Australia, Aria Scarlett continues to deliver captivating and impressive performances to enamoured crowds across Australia. Her collaborations result in daring and remarkable performances mixing aerialists, fire twirlers, hip hop artists as well as burlesque & contemporary dancers to create consistently exciting new entertainment.
At WAAPA Aria graduated after having excelled achieving two classical music degrees. This laid the ground work for her dynamic versatility which extends from solo performances to composing and conducting. (Best Sound for a Documentary - Australian Screen Sound Guild Awards, 2022). As a producer, Aria created the greatly adored “Rural Community Choirs” throughout regional WA. These continue to provide invaluable creative outlets to remote areas and uplifting entertainment for marginalised communities.
With the aim of giving back to the community, Aria then created the talent-packed variety show and podcast WA Exposé attracting many weekly listeners. Whether on an intimate stage, large music festivals or offstage composition, her classical training explores and blends much loved musical genres to superb effect. Available for all manner of live performances, festivals & corporate events, Aria’s vibrant voice guarantees to delight and dazzle any audience well into the night.
https://www.ariascarlett.com/
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Nat Oakes
WA Exposé
10/25/23 • 38 min
Self proclaimed "jack of all trades, and master of none", but making that work in the best way possible, is WA born and raised Nat Oakes, known in Aus for her work as a producer, production manager, dancer, choreographer, fire performer and aerialist. Graduating from 2018 from WAAPA with a BA in Arts Management and an Adv Dip in Performing Arts from PAD, Oakes found her place in the entertainment world by trying absolutely everything, finding equal comfort in a pair of steel caps boots as a set of rhinestone pasties.
In the years after graduating she moved to NYC to work on the Production and Development teams at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, to London to work as a Production Manager for The Fair, the leading independent music festival producer in the UK, and as a production coordinator for Boiler Room UK. Returning to Australia, Oakes found her home in the Fringe community, working FOH, production site and hub producer roles for FRINGE WORLD over the span of 5 years. Her work in Australia also includes senior roles with RAC Arena, Adelaide Festival, Factory Summer, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Post covid, Nat founded entertainment agency 'Lyons Production’, which has since become a leading figure in Perth, providing year-round entertainment for top venues, festivals, and events. Working with major clients such as Bar Pop, Night Owl, Phenomenon Events, Untitled Group and Lavish Habits, Lyons aims to elevate the industry standards, curate unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact, and provide fair paid year round work for WA artists. Soon after, Nat joined forces with FRINGE WORLD colleagues Liam Guiney and Dan Bruce, to create Tone & Cheek Productions, the company responsible for touring circus cabaret shows 'Club D'Amour' and 'Happy Endings', which (boasting entirely WA casts) have seen major success across Australia and will be touring internationally in 2024. Through all of this, performing has remained Nat's number one passion. Her stage credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Latin dance show The Underground, The Hyundai A-League, The Showhouse, Universal Music projects, and Grease Live. Oakes has truly found her home in recent years in touring cabaret circus productions such as Fringe Freak Out, Club D'Amour and Happy Endings, describing her cabaret persona as the 'Fire Breathing Ballerina; Perth's stage presence powerhouse. Crazy Horse meets the Red Light District in a fusion of Dance, Burlesque, Fire and Aerial Skills.’Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Macka Roni
WA Exposé
10/18/23 • 34 min
From the country and now in Perth city Macka Roni was born bogan and raised in musical theatre, Elle woods meets that random 60 year old regular at the pub. She is a mix of camp clownery and mainstream drag, gravitating towards 1950s ,popping pastels and everything in between. The most ambiverted hot mess you will see on a stage.
https://www.instagram.com/mackaroni.dq/
https://linktr.ee/MackaRoni
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Gavin Nicklette
WA Exposé
09/20/23 • 41 min
Gavin Nicklette
Gavin Nicklette studied jazz performance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and has played/toured with the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, Fred Wesley (US trombonist and arranger for James Brown's Big Band), Grace Knight, James Morrison and various other Australian artists.
Passionate about reinventing standard jazz gigs to not only sound great, but also engage the other senses, listeners should be prepared to fall in love with music again.
https://www.facebook.com/GavJazz/
https://gavinnicklette.com/?fbclid=IwAR0bA2e2ROD0PxOVmqq2OIegFbvUiBo2JBFVUej--NFcI_MENtgwvON0Kmk
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Happy Hour #2
WA Exposé
08/09/23 • 49 min
Its HAPPY HOUR! This 'relax fit' style episode features Ronnie Rum Punch (episode 23) and Minxy Milva (episode 11)
https://www.ariascarlett.com/waexpose
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Wild Kat
WA Exposé
07/19/23 • 40 min
From the humble beginnings of taking photos in bars Wild Kat has become one of Perth’s most well known alternative lifestyle photographers and directors around. Not destined to let that be her lot though Wild Kat is also a world class performer combining shibari, acrobatics and burlesque into a touring show seen nowhere else on Earth. You think it ends there? Not yet! Wild Kat wasn’t ever going to sit back and watch Perth from her ivory tower, she mentors burlesque and belly dancing to some of the most talented up and coming Australian performers and is an industry darling that if her most recent sell out exhibition is anything to go by is loved and adored by everyone who knows her name.
With Wild Kat apparel the most recent feather in her pimp hat make sure you get to know Wild Kat quick.
Follow Wild Kat:
https://www.instagram.com/theonlywildkat/
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Jeremy Smith
WA Exposé
07/12/23 • 38 min
Jeremy Smith lives and plays in Boorloo (Perth) and works with Performing Lines as Senior Producer – WA. Most recently, he was PICA’s General Manager, and previously the Director of Experimental Arts and Community Arts with the Australia Council. A core theme of his career has been working closely with artists, organisations and communities to promote artistic bravery, self-determination, authentic representation and to broker opportunities. He spent considerable time supporting initiatives and projects born out of regional and remote Australia, as well as developing and delivering key arts and disability programs. He is a graduate of WAAPA, and worked as a freelance lighting designer, production manager and creative producer in the early stages of his career.
Read Jeremy's "anti bio"
https://www.meetingplaceforum.org/thigh-to-eye-a-conversation-from-a-different-perspective/
Follow Jeremy Smith:
https://www.instagram.com/jezzalou_77/
https://twitter.com/Jeremy_L_Smith
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MX Burlesque WA 2023
WA Exposé
06/28/23 • 41 min
Today, we cross to an in the moment account of the highly anticipated "MX Burlesque WA" finals for 2023.
Our state representation this year was incredible and I (Aria Scarlett) had the pleasure of being joined by Jolene Quisine for discussions on the red carpet and live reactions of the event from the audience.
A huge congratulations to all the competitors (in no particular order);
Liberty Genre, Delza Skye, Lola Moore, Pixie Lust
Our Placement winners:
3rd Place Minxy Milva
2nd Place (Mx Burlesque Perth) Kitty Littéur
1st Place (Mx Burlesque WA) Gigi Love
And of course to Matthew Pope, our 2022 Mx Burlesque Winner who gave up his crown excellently.
Everything we learnt about MBA was taken directly from their website, you can see a snippet below or get a look at all the rules and regulations at this link.
Mx Burlesque Australia (MBA) is a unique competition which aims to uphold the rich history of the art of striptease while advancing modern performance art in the neo-burlesque revival. Our goal is to raise the professional standard within the burlesque industry and provide a platform for performers to create their best work. We encourage our competitors to engage in supportive professional development through constructive criticism with industry leaders.The core values of the burlesque revival are emboldened with empowerment and feminism. Mx Burlesque Australia seeks to uphold an all-inclusive competition and encourages diversity, body positivity and aligns itself with the LGBTQI+ community.After a panel-led selection process, 6-10 applicants from each state will be invited to compete in their state final.As always remember to subscribe, leave a review and let me know if you like this type of episode? I have no idea what people want but I had a ball making it.
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The First Ten - Serenity Von Varda
WA Exposé
02/12/25 • 54 min
Her Indonesian mother wanted a doctor but she got a broke drag queen with a rhinestone addiction. Award winning show producer, cabaret MC, pageant creator and one of Connections Nightclub resident queens, fundraising over $15K for national charities, raise the roof for the sequin starlet with a platinum Aliexpress card, it’s Serenity Von Varda!
https://www.instagram.com/serenityvonvarda/?hl=en
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FAQ
How many episodes does WA Exposé have?
WA Exposé currently has 131 episodes available.
What topics does WA Exposé cover?
The podcast is about Talk Show, Australia, Society & Culture, Artist, Art, Interview, Music, Performing, Local, Comedy, Podcasts, Arts, Drag and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on WA Exposé?
The episode title 'Courtney Maldo' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WA Exposé?
The average episode length on WA Exposé is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of WA Exposé released?
Episodes of WA Exposé are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of WA Exposé?
The first episode of WA Exposé was released on Mar 9, 2022.
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