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(May 7, 2006) -- For Burners in and around Britain, it was costumes ’a
go-go’ at Supacompression, an event organized by the
Euroburners in London on May 6.
Visually, it was a real treat. Overall, the atmosphere
and great friendliness made the night a success. The
event was a fundraiser for Nowhere, an annual summer
weekend Burner event held in Spain, this year from
July 6 to July 9. It brought together an assortment of
brethren out to parrrrrrrdy. Fashionistas frolicked
with “French waiters” in a night full of freaks and
geeks. About 350 people attended, raising £1,300
($2,400) for Nowhere and Quixotes Cabaret Camp Bar.
Music was provided courtesy of freestyle DJs
Supatronix, who from the outset played tunes to
enhance an already funky evening. Old and new sounds
got everyone out there. You could hardly strut your
stuff for the mass of bodies. Folk were so keen it was
a sheer delight to behold--a glowing congregation of
Burning Man believers, rising to the rhythm on clouds
of uplifting tunes. It was an endearing and sassy
little show.
Cabaret for the evening was a mixed bag of goodies in
which dancers and striptease artistes were demure yet
provocative. They provided plenty of nifty moves that
brought nods of approval and pleasure-driven smiles
from the audience.
Escapologist Mr Flay took his time to unravel himself
from chains that bound him from head to toe. In doing
so, he revealed this is not a feat for the
faint-hearted claustrophobe but rather an art form all
its own.
Meanwhile, the French waiters and their wobble boards
supplied songs and sing-alongs. Later, this continued
in the ladies loos, complete with a more classical
set, featuring a lady violinist. It was well-suited to
the surroundings, tinkling and sprinkling all in sweet
unison.
A special mention must go to Nicholas Immaculate, the
tri-coloured stars and stripes costume guy, whose
brilliantly baroque outfit complete with bustle, was a
showstopper. It would surely even have “President
Bonkers Bush” aghast with sheer awe. Thank you, sir,
we sure did have a nice day, as well as evening.
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