CLEARWATER, Fla. — ED Publications has announced the dates and venues for the 2017 Exotic Dancer Invitational Contest.
Platinum 84 in Denver will host the EDI West from Jun. 22-24, and Indianapolis’ new Pony Club, formerly Rick’s Cabaret, and its owner Jerry Westlund will host the EDI East from Apr. 6-8.
“We are excited to partner with venues and club owners who are enthusiastic about live feature entertainment, and we can’t wait to bring the industry’s top showgirls to the Pony Club and Platinum 84 next year,” said Dave Manack, founder of the EDI Contest and ED Publications’ associate publisher. “We are also very proud of the growth of the EDI contests, and we can’t wait to see what amazing shows these first-class feature entertainers will bring to this year’s events.”
Platinum 84 and its staff — including owner Scott Richter and general managers Dave Peacock and Hank Boling — also hosted the 2016 EDI West.
“After having such a great experience with all the competitors and EDI staff last year, we were honored to be allowed to host the competition a second straight year,” Richter said. “Platinum 84 is elated to be hosting this mega-event for the second year in a row. It’s a tremendous showcase for the best new and established talent in the industry, and we look forward to partnering with ED Publications to make this EDI West the biggest and most successful yet.”
Westland has been active in the gentlemen’s club sector for many years.
“The future of our business is going to be about putting the show back into show business,” Westlund said. “There is nothing in our industry that compares with the prestige and the recognition of the EDI contests, and with the level of professionalism shown by its producers. This is going to be a very special event for our club, for our customers and for the entertainers. I’ve always loved attending the big feature contests in years past, and now, I’ll be hosting the industry's biggest showgirl dance competition at my new Pony Club. Get ready to have a great time.”
ED Publications also produces the annual Gentlemen’s Club EXPO, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2017.
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