Get access to entertainer-only seminars, valuable networking opportunities and unforgettable industry parties in Dallas, TX on August 25-28.
Are you an entertainer looking to up your game and make the most of your dancing career? Then attending the 2024 ED Expo is a must!
As the only national convention and awards show for the multi-billion-dollar adult nightclub industry, the Annual Gentlemen’s Club Expo attracts over 1,500 club owners, general managers, club staff and entertainers from across the country. Established in 1993 this year’s EXPO is headed to Dallas, Texas for the first time in the event’s history, August 25-28, 2024.
What to expect at the ED EXPO
The Expo has three main elements: Seminars, tradeshow and parties.
Our educational seminars provide valuable business insight and advice for club owners, managers and entertainers, while the tradeshow allows companies within the industry to showcase their products and services.
Exclusive evening parties include the First Night Fandango, Patio Party & Bikini Contest and the Annual ED’s Awards Show, the only national awards show for this industry.
But why, exactly, should YOU, an entertainer, come to the Expo?
Entertainer-only seminars
While most of the seminars and panels apply to the adult nightclub industry as a whole, this year we’re offering entertainer-only seminars that will provide a safe space for dancers to discuss the subject at hand.
Motivational seminar
The first entertainer-only seminar is designed to empower entertainers to sell more dances. During this motivational seminar, you will learn ways to excel in your performances and boost your sales, ensuring you walk away with more money in your pocket at the end of the night. This seminar is scheduled for Monday, August 26, from noon to 12:45 pm.
Work-life balance / mental health seminar
A second entertainer-only seminar will focus on maintaining a work-life balance and your mental health. Led by behavioral health professional Dr. Monique Martinez-Quiros of Key Rose LLC, you will learn ways to create and maintain a balance between your work life and your private life, which is critical for an entertainer’s mental health. Experts will provide tips for entertainers to ensure you’re not bringing your work home, while also maintaining a positive frame of mind while in the club. This seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm.
Photo ops
Are you looking to give your social media a boost? Take advantage of the countless photo opportunities at the 2024 ED Expo! Not only will you be meeting the biggest names in the industry, but you’ll be standing next to them and smiling for the camera on the red carpet ahead of the ED’s Award Show.
In addition to multiple photo backdrops, you can also take advantage of the photo booth at the opening night party while you’re dressed in your best country getup for an evening of line dancing and bull riding. Professional photographers will also be present throughout the Expo and at the Patio Party & Bikini contest.
Speaking of parties…
Exclusive parties
Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure? At the upcoming ED Expo, there will be plenty of opportunities to network with industry professionals, but there will also be plenty of time to party with them. We all know nothing solidifies a business connection like a shot of whiskey!
ED’s parties also offer entertainers the chance to make some extra cash with a mechanical bull riding and bikini contest! Here are the parties you won’t want to miss:
August 25: The 2024 EDI Finals at Bucks Cabaret
August 26: First Night Fandango at the Cowboys Red River Dancehall
- $1K Mechanical bull riding contest ($500 for ‘sexiest ride’)
- Line dancing
- Country attire encouraged
- One-hour open bar (first hour, 8-9 pm)
- One-hour complimentary buffet (first hour, 8-9 pm)
- Live music
- Free transportation
- After parties at Baby Dolls & The Lodge (11 pm – 2 am)
August 27: The 2024 ED’s Awards Show at Gilly’s (9-11 pm)
August 28: $10K Bikini Contest and Sunset Patio Party at The Men’s Club of Dallas (4-8 pm)
- $10K Bikini Contest
- Live music
- Free transportation
New to the ED Expo this year is the $99 Party Pass!
Entertainers who aren’t interested in the educational seminars, tradeshow or networking events can now get a badge to attend all of the Expo parties. For just $99, the Party Pass will give you entry into The EDI Finals, The First Night Fandango Opening Party, the after parties at Baby Dolls & The Lodge and the Sunset Patio Party featuring a $10K bikini contest!
Please note, the awards show requires a separate ticket, which you can purchase here.
The main stage
While the tradeshow is open, dancers will get to show off their skills on the main stage! Have a routine you’re dying to do? Make sure to head to the main stage to sign up for your time slot! The entertainers who are participating in the Expo get first pick.
Invaluable connections
The ED Expo is the only tradeshow that puts everyone from the adult club industry in the same room, making networking a breeze! In Dallas, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with club owners, club managers, industry consultants, marketing professionals, feature entertainers and more, all in just a few days.
New to the itinerary this year is The Showgirl Social, an invitation-only networking event hosted by the Worldwide Showgirl Association. This exciting event will give touring feature entertainers the chance to mingle with club owners and managers over an open bar!
Whether it’s on the tradeshow floor, in a seminar or at the bar, the connections made at ED Expo are invaluable. Don’t miss this opportunity! Get your ED Expo Entertainer Badges today!
