The pinup registry's guide to running
a successful pinup pageant
General info to provide to prospective entrants
Venue accessibility - set and variable
Expectations of organisers - level of production and standard of dress
If there's categories, are handmade from vintage pattern acceptable in vintage category
Type of competition - fun/serious, local or national standard
Code of behaviour and any ongoing expectations of the winner - bullying, social media representation, represent at events, move on to another pageant as a titleholder
What is required - props, music, how many poses etc
What props are not available - microphone etc
Location - outdoors or indoors
Gender specification - inclusive/diverse or not
Mentorship and backstage support
Stage Mother/Parent/Mentor
Separate/adjacent to pageant organising team - liaison between pageant organisers and entrants
​
Provide coaching and support
Organise props
Check access requirements
Check music prompts
Answer any questions and collect feedback
Emergency kit - paracetamol, bandaids, tissues, safety pins, aspirin, hair ties and bobby pins, Hollywood tape, mini sewing kit, mini hairspray
Information to provide to entrants
Introduce team members and roles
Stage dimensions and setup
Venue Accessibility - set and adaptable
Amount of time required to spend on stage
Number of poses
Backstage accommodations - dressing room, bathrooms, mirrors, storage and lighting etc
Whether food and drink will be provided
Expectations of organisers - level of production
Judges qualifications, backgrounds/specialties and what they will be looking for/at
Judging criteria
Set deadlines
Code of behaviour including cultural appropriation and bullying etc
Entry forms/information to request from entrants
Access requirements and notes to be aware of/considerations; Neurodiverse facial expression, Vision impairment, requiring chairs on and off stage
Name pronunciation
Music - if required
Pronouns
​
MC points
Check name pronunciation and pronouns
​
Stage Manager
Manage running order
Props and set
Tech check - music and microphones etc
Stagehand - pick up items and set up for next competitor
Ensure trip hazards etc are cleared away
Ensure accessibility requirements are met
Judges
Preferably people from industry
Set judging criteria
Know expectations of organisers for judging
If there's a speciality let competitors know what you're looking for
Unbiased - generally not men...
Give feedback