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THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL

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Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Theater Zuidplein

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Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm (CEST)

Theater Zuidplein

Gooilandsingel 95, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL
🎬THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL🎬
06 September 2025 | Rotterdam
Presented by: The Dutch Chapter of The Supreme Legendary Kiki House of Mermaids

“You’ve seen the movie. Now step into the fantasy.”

Remember wandering the aisles of Blockbuster, searching for that one movie? The thrill of a new release? Staying up way too late just to finish the film?
This summer, we’re bringing that magic back—only this time, you’re the star.

To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Dutch Chapter of The Supreme Legendary Kiki House of Mermaids, we proudly present:
🎬THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL🎬

Step into your favorite film, character, or iconic moment.
From timeless classics and cult hits to animated legends and cinematic icons, this is your chance to live the fantasy.
Ever watched a movie and thought, “I wish I could be in that world”? Well, now’s your chance.

Whether you embody a hero, villain, leading role, or unforgettable scene—this is your spotlight.



🗓️ Workshops: Friday, 5th September
🪩 Ball: Saturday, 6th September
📍 Location: Rotterdam, Theater Zuidplein
⏰: Doors open: 15:00 | LSS: 16:30
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.theaterzuidplein.nl/agenda/3823/the-dutch-chapter-of-the-supreme-legendary-kiki-house-of-mermaids/the-blockbuster-ball?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLbS4xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1BXk5rhQ7laVS7as5taXzMcm0n35Qf7W3esTcXAwJ3llflRfFuHinGcpd1Z_aem_K6nipjs54XPgS2O29PTQdg



JUDGES

• 🇩🇪 German Princess Joana Juicy Couture 🧃
• 🇫🇷 Legendary Paris Mother Selenah Louboutin 👠
• 🇫🇷 Legendary Junah Unbothered Cartier ©️💎
• 🇫🇷 Legendary Paris Mother Mystic Mermaid 🧜🏾‍♀️
• 🇬🇧 Sereyah Mulan 💮🐉
• 🇫🇷 Icon Kendall Telfar 👜
• 🇳🇱 European Godfather Micheal 🅱️odega
• 🇧🇪 Belgium Mother Destiny Gabbana 🐝
• 🇳🇱 Legendary overall founding mother Noa Angels 🪽



🎧 DJ: Legendary Gaby 007
🎤 MC/Host: Shenron Mermaids🧜🏾‍♀️
🎤 MC: Diamond Telfar 👜



🎬 THE BLOCKBUSTER WORKSHOPS 🎬
Join us in Rotterdam on Sept 5, 2025 for a night of ballroom.

• Sex Siren w/ Dutch Mother Naïmah Mermaids 🧜🏾‍♀️ (19:00)
• Runway w/ Legendary Paris Mother Mystic Mermaids 🧜🏾‍♀️ (20:00)
• Vogue Fem w/ Icon Kendall Telfar 👜 (21:00)

🎟️ Limited spots — DM @HouseofMermaidsNL to apply
💸 €15/class (€25 for Vogue Fem) — Cash or DM payment



CATEGORIES:


REALNESS CATEGORIES

🏆School Boy – Let It Shine
Step into the spotlight, young dreamer! Channel the charm and innocence of Cyrus from Let It Shine. Bring it in your best schoolboy look, think polos, button-downs, maybe even a backpack. Are you the shy poet by day, but a lyrical legend by night? Let us see you shine.

🏆 Pretty Boy – Men in Black
Calling all handsome secret agents to the floor! An extraterrestrial threat is upon us. Bring it in a crisp suit and tie with a pair of shades so you don’t accidentally flash and erase your own memory. We’re looking for the fresh, clean, and mysterious agent that’s ready to protect this ball from any alien invasion.

🏆 Thug – Stomp the Yard
Are you raw and streetwise enough to stomp this category? Bring the swagger of DJ from Stomp the Yard. Hood-certified and dancefloor-ready. Come in a full urban fantasy, we’re talking about sneakers, hoodies, caps and chains. Are you the thug that knows how to step and dominate this category?

🏆💸Transman – Space Jam
Welcome to the Space Jam! Show up like the MVP of your own intergalactic team. The category calls for Basketball jerseys, shorts and sneakers. We want athletic swag and animated confidence.

🏆 Everyday – Friday
You ain’t got no job, and you ain’t got sh*t to do, but you DO have realness! Bring us classic “chillin’ on the porch” vibes like Craig and Smokey and make these judges say “Daaammnn”. Think t-shirts, flannels, relaxed denim. Keep it casual, but keep it real.

🏆 Butch – Hustle & Flow
“It’s hard out here for a pimp…” — but tonight, it’s easy out here for a butch. Inspired by DJ from Hustle & Flow, bring us rugged, masculine energy: wife-beaters, gold chains, fitteds, and a hustler’s presence. We want to see your grind and your grit.

🏆 💸Jr. FQ (Less than a year) – 50 eu Clueless
Let another girl take your GP? “Ugh, as if!” Whether you're the queen bee of the scene or the new fab girl in town, come sell your realness with charm, confidence, and a head-to-toe look that screams “totally stylish.” Think plaid sets, baby tees, mini skirts, and knee-highs. Be cute, be bold, and, like... make it fashion.

🏆 Drag – Cheetah Girls
Cheetah-licious and fabulous! Bring that early 2000s pop star fantasy to the floor and serve realness worthy of a Disney Channel world tour. Whether it’s velour tracksuits, glittery performance looks, denim on denim, or cheetah print everything, we want to see attitude, sparkle, and star quality.

🏆💸 FQ – K*ll Bill
Revenge never looked so real. Inspired by the femme fatales of K*ll Bill, come correct in a look that cuts deep. Think: yellow jumpsuit, a sleek kimono, a sharp white nurse uniform or business casual. They left you for dead... now come K*ll this category.

🏆Couple Realness – Mr. & Mrs. Smith Double trouble on the ballroom floor! Channel the ultimate power couple inspired by the dynamic duo of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Bring your best in sleek tailored suits, sharp tuxedos, leather jackets, or chic all-black ensembles, think covert ops meets high fashion. Show us you’ve got the chemistry and the wardrobe to dominate this category.

🏆Fagout – Bon Bini Holland
Bring it like the iconic Judeska from Bon Bini Holland and FC Kip, “Lekker eh!”. Channel her with bold prints, tight dresses, house robes, chunky jewelry, furry slides, headwraps, or a trusty handbag you refuse to put down. If you're not here to make the judges gag and laugh, then “donder op, yiu!”

FACE CATEGORIES

🏆BQ Face – The Matrix
Do you see through the illusion, or are you the glitch in the system? Tonight, the Matrix has been rewritten to highlight one thing: face. Channel the sleek, cyber-noir cool of The Matrix universe — think sharp sunglasses, patent leathers, long coats, and futuristic finesse. You’re the chosen one, and your bone structure? Unplugged perfection.

🏆FQ Face – Snow White and the Huntsman (Evil Queen)
Step into the ballroom as the fairest and fiercest of them all. Inspired by Queen Ravenna, bring a look that screams dark opulence and lethal beauty. Think metallic gowns, sharp silhouettes, high collars, feathered details, black lace, or dripping gold. Your outfit should frame a face so flawless, it could steal youth with a glance.

🏆Woman Face – Snow White and the Huntsman (Freya the Ice Queen)
Cold, commanding, and impossibly beautiful, your face is carved from frost and crowned in power. Inspired by Freya, the Ice Queen, step forward in glacial elegance: shimmering whites, silvers, icy blues, structured gowns, crystal embellishments, or feathered capes.


BODY CATEGORIES

🏆FF Luscious – Burlesque
Step into the spotlight like you own the stage with curves, confidence, and charisma on full display. Inspired by Burlesque, this category is all about full-bodied glamour and sensual power. Think corsets, rhinestones, feathers, thigh-highs, or silk robes that leave just enough to the imagination. Tonight, you are the main act, let your luscious body take center stage.

🏆🏆FF/MF Model – Avatar (Blue)
Tall, poised, and otherworldly, the runway belongs to the Na’vi tonight. Inspired by the natural and minimalistic style of Avatar, this category celebrates the beauty of the body in its purest form. Think minimal fabrics, tribal body paint, delicate beadwork, and accents that enhance your physique without covering it up.

🏆FF Muscular – The Fifth Element
In a world that’s futuristic, fierce, and full of action, your body is the supreme being. Inspired by The Fifth Element, this category calls for sculpted strength with a sci-fi edge. Bring a look that highlights your defined physique, think strappy, minimal, or metallic elements, bandage-style pieces, bold shapes, or touches of white, orange, and silver à la Leeloo’s iconic look.

🏆🏆 Big and Beautiful Body FF/MF – hulk/She-Hulk
Tonight, your size is your superpower. Inspired by the larger-than-life presence of Hulk and She-Hulk, this category celebrates full figures that radiate confidence, beauty, and strength. Whether you're bringing it in fierce green glam, torn-up couture, or a powerful silhouette that shakes the floor, your look should embrace your fullness and command attention.

🏆Luscious – Tarzan
Untamed, unbothered, and undeniably fine. Inspired by Tarzan, bring it in earthy tones, loincloth-inspired pieces, flowing fabrics, or jungle-ready looks that show off your softness, curves, or full figure.

🏆MF Muscular – Sparta
This. Is. Body. Inspired by the warriors of 300, this category is for those bringing chiseled perfection and battlefield presence. Show off your muscular form with a look that nods to ancient Sparta, minimal armor, leather straps, short capes, sandals, or just enough fabric to let your body do the talking.

💳 🏆Overall Body – QueerGym Gift Card
Strength. Dedication. Pride. This prize honors the full package — physique, presence, and the journey it took to get there. The winner receives a €400 gift card for 5 personal training sessions at The QueerGym. Step into an inclusive space where every rep is about becoming your strongest, truest self. This one’s for the body that tells a story — and it’s just getting started.


SEX SIREN CATEGORIES

🏆MF – Magic Mike
The lights are low, the crowd is loud, and all eyes are on you. Inspired by the movie Magic Mike, bring it in a blend of leather, denim, breakaway pants, or nothing but a tie and confidence. Your look should tease, tempt, and tantalize. Make them beg for more and leave no doubt, you are the main attraction.

🏆Catboy — Twilight
Forget bloodlust—tonight, the thirst is for the Grand Prize. Inspired by the sparkling allure of Twilight’s iconic vampires, your look should catch the light like Edward Cullen at high noon. Bring a glittered-up body, seductive eyes, and an aura that says eternal temptation.

🏆Lionbabe – Creed
You’ve stepped into the ring, but not for a title fight — this round is all about desire. Inspired by Creed, it’s time to bring knockout sex appeal with a fighter’s flair. Picture silk robes slipping from sweaty shoulders, gloved hands teasing the crowd, and gear that leaves just enough to the imagination. Sell the heat, the stamina, and the fantasy of a champion that knows how to work more than just the ring.

🏆FQ – Queen of the Damned
(Akasha)\ Channel the deadly divine. Inspired by Akasha from Queen of the Damned, this category asks for sultry opulence, dark glamour, and a regal sensuality that commands attention. Think gold body adornments, metallics against skin, sheer drapes, rich deep tones, and an air of otherworldly dominance. You are the original vampire queen—unapologetically lethal, devastatingly seductive, and impossible to ignore.

🏆Women – The Mummy (Nefertiti)
Deadly divine and dripping with ancient power, channel the queen who ruled with fierce seduction and undeniable command. Your look should ooze regal opulence—think daring, skin-baring silhouettes paired with intricate gold accents and jaw-dropping headdresses that crown you the ultimate sex goddess. Own the room with a sultry stare, dripping in jewels and confidence, seducing with every move.

🏆GNC - Choose your fantasy
Tonight, the seduction is in your hands. For this category, you’ll embody the heat and allure of any of the Sex Siren themes from the ball. Whether you channel Akasha’s dark temptation from Queen of the Damned, the glittering, immortal allure of Twilight, or the magnetic charm of Magic Mike, the fantasy is yours to bring to life.

🏆💸💳Overall Sex Siren – €100 Cash Prize + 100 eu giftcard Newside Erotic Shop
Seduction. Swagger. Star power. If you’ve snatched a Sex Siren category win — don’t you worry, you’re still in the game. Now it’s time to see which movie character can bring the most sex and take the €100 cash prize home. Lights, camera, temptation.

LIP SYNC CATEGORY
🏆 Lipsync – Dreamgirls
Time to channel the drama, glamour, and powerhouse vocals of Dreamgirls. Whether you're bringing Effie’s fire or Deena’s finesse, make every word count.
Pick any song from the Dreamgirls soundtrack for your 10s — except the designated battle tracks. For battles, the songs are:

- One Night Only (Disco Version) — Jennifer Hudson & Beyoncé
- Dreamgirls — Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson & Anika Noni Rose
- And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going — Jennifer Hudson

Know your lyrics, feel your fantasy, and leave it all on the stage.

🏆Commentator vs Commentator
This is the ultimate showdown of sharp tongues and quick minds, where cinema meets ballroom. For your 10s, your chants must be inspired by the worlds of The Terminator or The Hunger Games. Whether you’re channeling cold-blooded machine energy or fierce rebellion from District 12, your lines should hit like lasers or land like arrows. During the battles, it's all about freestyle—enter the ring, outshine your opponent, and let the crowd decide who truly runs the mic.



FASHION CATEGORIES

🏆Bizarre – The Human Centipede
You’ve seen strange, you’ve seen creepy—but tonight, we’re crawling straight into the grotesque. Inspired by the cult horror of The Human Centipede, this category challenges you to stitch together a look that’s disturbing, inventive, and entirely unforgettable.
Think surgical nightmares, medical madness, or full-blown freakshow couture. Whether you're giving lead doctor, unlucky victim, or something terrifyingly in-between—your creation should make the judges gag... in the best way.

🏆Fashion Killah – Transformers
Autobots, roll out—onto the runway! This category calls for a high-fashion creation inspired by the bold, mechanical world of Transformers. Think sculptural silhouettes, metallic textures, moving parts, cybernetic details, and dramatic shapes that evoke the feeling of transformation. Whether you're referencing the sleek polish of Bumblebee or the menacing sharpness of a Decepticon, your outfit should fuse futurism with fierce couture.

🏆All-American – Star Wars
A long time ago on a runway far, far away... The force meets fashion as Star Wars takes over All American. It’s time to strut with confidence in a look that blends classic All-American polish with galactic inspiration. Think structured silhouettes, clean lines, and unmistakable references—whether it’s a Leia-inspired white ensemble, a rogue pilot’s sharp tailoring, or a Vader-worthy blacked-out moment with imperial presence.

🏆🏆European Runway FF/MF – Alice in Wonderland
Curious couture and twisted elegance await on the catwalk tonight. Inspired by the enchanting and chaotic world of Alice in Wonderland, this runway calls for fashion that blurs the line between fantasy and high design. Serve exaggerated silhouettes, whimsical fabrics, and character-driven drama—be it an extravagant Queen of Hearts, a surreal Cheshire Cat, or an ultra-stylized Alice reimagined. Precision meets peculiarity in this dreamy, disorienting strut through Wonderland.

🏆Beginners Runway – Cruella
Step into your villain era with flair, fashion, and a whole lot of attitude. Inspired by Cruella, this category calls for bold silhouettes, fierce styling, and that unmistakable punk-meets-glam energy. Think monochrome magic, exaggerated shapes, and rebellious elegance. Whether you're channeling the classic de Vil or the edgy reinvention—tonight, you're the drama.

🏆 💸Overall Runway – €200 Grand Prize
Strut. Serve. Slay. The winners of the runway categories are back for one final walk — and a shot at the €200 grand prize. From Alice to Star Wars to Cruella, who will rule the runway with the fiercest fashion and the boldest look? One final category. One iconic winner. Let the battle of style begin.


PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

🏆Old Way – The Mystery Gang (Scooby-Doo)
A mystery looms over the Blockbuster Ball, rumor has it an Old Way GP winner is hiding among us. Inspired by the iconic style of the Scooby-Doo crew, bring clean lines, sharp poses, and symmetrical precision to the floor with cartoon-inspired flair. Whether you're channeling Daphne’s purple polish, Velma’s scholastic chic, Fred’s bold collars, or Shaggy’s slouchy greens, let your outfit nod to the gang while your performance helps solve the mystery.

🏆New Way – The Incredibles
Get ready to unleash your superpowers on the runway! Inspired by the family of superheroes from The Incredibles, this category demands sharp lines, sleek silhouettes, and precision that dazzles. Think form-fitting suits, bold reds and blacks, and masks. Bring your best combination of strength, flexibility, and style to show the judges that your performance is truly incredible.

🏆Baby vogue– Chucky or Tiffany
Want to play? This category is for those new to performance but ready to cause a little havoc. Inspired by the infamous killer doll couple from Chucky and Tiffany, bring it in a look that nods to their signature styles—think overalls, stripes, wedding dresses, leather jackets, playful (or unhinged) accessories, or even a spooky twist. Show us that while you might be a beginner, you’ve got enough moves to make the judges scream.

🏆Realness with a Twist part 1 and part 2 – White Chicks
Oh so you wanna talk about mothers? Those vandergeld twins are trying to take your top spot! Show them who’s really the boss of the hamptons. For the twist, the category asks for you to bring it in your full white chicks fantasy. Think mall ready, pink and denim, or the iconic swan look. Blonde wigs are a bonus but not mandatory. Take the floor and make these girls totally have a bitchfit!
Tonight realness with a twist is split in two. In the first half of the ball, come get your tens as the detectives Kevin and Marcus Copeland. Then, in the second half of the ball, bring it in a full white girl fantasy, like the iconic Brittany and Tiffany Wilson.

🏆Hands Performance vs. Arms Control – This Is It (MJ)
“You’ve been hit by — you’ve been struck by — these smooth hands!” Tonight, it’s a showdown between hands and arms, inspired by Michael Jackson’s This Is It. Hands Performance asks for wrist-length white gloves, bedazzled and stage-ready. Arms Control asks for elbow-length white gloves, equally sparkling. Get ready to impress, because when the music hits, every move counts!

*In this category, hands performance participants will battle arms control participants

🏆Drags Performance – Tomb Raider
Unleash your inner adventurer and channel the iconic Lara Croft with looks that scream fearless and fierce. Think sleek cargo shorts or pants, a fitted tank top, combat boots, and all the utility belts and gear to complete that explorer vibe. Bring your boldest, most badass outfit and get ready to raid the stage for the ancient and mystical grandprize!

🏆💸FQ Performance – Bring It On
“Brrr, it’s cold in here. There must be some femme queens in the atmosphere!”. Step into the spirit of the cheer world with looks inspired by Bring It On. Think pleated skirts, crop tops, bows—anything that brings the attitude, energy, and flair to light up the atmosphere. Tonight, you're the head captain of your house's cheer squad. You think you can compete? Then you'd better bring the heat!

🏆BQ Performance – IT
“Don’t you want it, Georgie? The grand prize is floating down here…” Step into the eerie world of It and bring the terror to the runway. Whether you take inspiration from Pennywise’s ruffled clown suit, sinister circus details, or unsettling face paint with a twist, your look should be haunting yet vogue-ready. The sewers have opened—let’s see who floats to the top!

🏆💸Transmen Performance – Spider-Man
“With great power comes great performance.” Tonight, swing into the spotlight like your Spidey senses are tingling. Inspired by Spider-Man, this category calls for agility, attitude, and a look that nods to the iconic web-slinger—think red and blue details, spider motifs, streetwear layered with hero flair, or your own fresh spin on the suit.

🏆Women’s Performance – Wanda (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)
Enter the chaos magic. Tonight, we call upon the women of the ballroom to channel the unrelenting force and hypnotic elegance of the Scarlet Witch. Whether you're casting hexes or bending reality, your look should reflect Wanda's signature intensity — think deep crimson, dramatic silhouettes, mind-bending details, and an aura of control that captivates the room. You’re not just walking the floor — you’re rewriting it with every step.


🏆GNC Performance - Mystique (X-Men)
Inspired by the enigmatic power of Mystique from X-Men, this category calls for striking, transformative energy. Think shimmering blue body paint, textured scales, or a fierce blue-toned ensemble—each capturing her iconic skin and bold allure. Command the floor with that hypnotic, otherworldly presence and leave them captivated with every move.

🏆💸 OTA Performance – Avengers: Endgame
The universe is in your hands. In this open-to-all showdown, channel the might, magic, or menace of your favorite Avengers: Endgame character. Whether you’re smashing like Hulk, bending reality like Wanda, striking with Black Widow’s precision, or bringing villainous power as Thanos — this is your time to snap and slay. Bring the drama, the moves, the story💥. The battlefield is yours. The winner takes €300.



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THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL, 6 September | Event in Rotterdam | AllEvents
THE BLOCKBUSTER BALL
Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm