Bettie Butcher

So what's in a name? Your pinup name is just as important as your style, you want it to be individual and to mean something to you. Your pinup persona will stick with you throughout your pinup journey so you want something that will stand out and stick!  Logo by Sveta Has I'm sure it's no surprise that Bettie Butcher isn't my real name (shh!). Most of you will know my real name is Angi, but most people just call me Ang. I don't mind if you call me Ang, Angi, Bettie, or even mate! But know that most people have alter egos for a reason, so NEVER out someone by using their real name without their express permission. In the world of pinup and especially in burlesque it's preferred that you always use stage names. If you are unsure (just like with pronouns) please respect everyone and ask which name they would prefer. Many pinups and burlesque performers have 'daywalker' jobs that are separate from their alter egos, so always respect individuals p...

The first annual  Miss Tiki Wahine and Miss Hot Rod Belle  pinup pageants After many years of successful pinup fashion parades at Greazefest Kustom Kulture Festival , 2018 saw the festival embrace what the community were asking for in the Australian Pinup Pageant Directory , pinup pageants! From this the first annual pinup pageants were born - 'Miss Tiki Wahine' and 'Miss Hot Rod Belle', plus the hosting debut of Miss Kelly "The Flying pinup". Judges were Nick from Sailor Jerry, Mark from RetroBomb Magazine, and myself representing Pinups of Australia . I can't tell you how close it was, all the pinups shined on  stage and really took their performances to the next level. Introduced by Lori Lee, the pageants embraced selected themes for the weekend of Greazefest, and saw different glamourous pinups take the stage each day with a winner and runner up.  But everyone was a winner and took home a thank you pack from the ...

If you live for planes, pinups and the hot rod lifestyle, the “ Red Thunder Air Show ” is everything you have asked for, the only two day aviation event set in stunning scenery in Queensland’s South Burnett Region at Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield, Australia.   Whether you are a pilot, aviation enthusiast or a family wanting a great day's entertainment, Red Thunder is dedicated to showcasing vintage military aircraft, along with the thrills of modern aviation thanks to James Crockett and Gill Vardy. The show included Warbirds, Jets, Helicopters, Aerobatic Displays, Skydiving, Military Vehicles, Hot Rod, Live Music and of course the first Miss Red Thunder pinup pageant. Cherry Red Jolene La Rouge Bunny Lulu Miss Miranda Page Lipstick Bombshell Miss Mutiny Ruby Alabaster Ruby Rayne Victoria Spitfire Vivien Victory Our 13 pinups took the stage in their finest military themed outfit, with props galore includ...