Shoreline Showstopper is based on a traditional pageant format that consists of 3 sections.

Debut : Less then 2 years experience in the pin up scene and have never placed in or entered a pageant before.

Intermediate : Between 2-4 years experience in the pin up scene and have been a finalist in other pageants.

Classic : 4+ years in the pin up scene OR have placed as a runner up or won other pageants (including online).

Debut: A one (1) minute on stage routine where the finalist will include 3 × Three (3) second pin up poses on seperate stage marks.

Intermediate: A one (1) minute on stage routine where the finalist will include 4 × Three (3) second pin up poses.

Classic: One and a half (1.5) minute on stage routine where the finalist will include 5 × Three (3) second pin up poses.

As well as a question and answer section, that consists of one random question to be answered from a set list available to the finalists in advance.

All finalists will be judged on a mix of the following:

- How they interact with the crowd throughout the day of the pageant

- If they wear their finalist sash througout the day of the pageant.

- Meeting the posing criteria for each level

- Musicality

- Costuming/outfit

Additional judging criteria:

Intermediate: Eye contact & Judge Interaction

Classic: Eye contact, Crowd and Judge Interaction as well as Question and Answer.

Never fear! Enter as a debut - All finalists in the debut category will have access to extra coaching materials to make sure they are ready to go up on stage from the finalist facebook group.

No, we celebrate all genders that form part of the pin up culture and encourage you to enter.

**Please note we are not an Elvis pageant and focus more on a “dapper” style of presentation.

All entrants to this pageant must be 18 years or older to enter.

Based on a combination of judges scores there will be one winner and one runner up in each section. We will also be selecting other winners in the following categories: Best Social Media, Congeniality award (chosen by the finalists), Crowd Favourite (Chosen by the crowd).

Vintage is encouraged, but not a necessity - we encourage any dress that reflects what “pin up means to you”. Reproduction and sub genre outfits will be accepted.

Yes, there is a $20 entry fee for all entrants and a $20 finalist fee for all finalists. This is to help with prize, sash and crown costs.

Yes, small handheld props are acceptable - not props that are large or require any form of set up or pack down are accepted.