Tender Lumpling / Karolina Jörn

Burlesque performer, Producer, Model, Drag King, and creative wierdo from Gothenburg, Sweden.

Tender Lumpling (real name Karolina Jörn) is from windy Gothenburg Sweden. She has been modeling since 2016, performing burlesque since 2017, produced her first show 2019 and started Drag Kinging 2023.

She initially began her career as a pinup model, idolizing Marilyn Monroe since her childhood. Her work gained international recognition as she appeared in various pinup magazines and modeled for Pinup Girl Clothing. However, as time went on, she ventured into alternative shoots with local photographers and collaborated with Shock Store.

In 2017, she finally pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a burlesque performer and joined the Velvet Vixens in Gothenburg. To enhance her connection with the audience, she regularly traveled to Melt Club in Stockholm and performed 2-3 acts a night. Simultaneously crafting a personal signature act that took her to the Oslo Burlesque festival and the World Burlesque Games. Prior to the pandemic, she had the opportunity to perform internationally, compete in competitions, and participate in both small gigs and festivals.

In 2019, she took on a new role as a producer and collaborated with three amazing individuals, Frida Olofsson, Annika Sandell, and Marie Hjelm, to create her first show: Madame GBG. This show featured talented performers from around the world.

Unfortunately, the pandemic halted her performances and stifled her creativity for a period of time.

However, in 2022, she made a triumphant comeback with a Halloween-themed act that fulfilled her dreams. Embracing classic themes and songs, she indulged in the eerie and wonderful atmosphere.

In 2023, she joined forces with the incredible tailor, Lilla Legend (Linnéa Fundberg), who brought her visions to life. As a result, her acts became more innovative, well-rounded, and conceptual.

She also became a part of Status Queers Cult as the Drag-King Sir Harvey Bang Bang beginning a new creative journey.

In 2024 she is also now the co-producer of Bouvardia Burlesque Bingo in Gothenburg alongside Ember Raven (Anna Sandberg). Bouvardia is a stage for beginners in performance art to try their wings, aswell as for veterans to challenge themselves with new themes and acts.

Exciting new ventures are on the horizon, and she will continue to surprise audiences with her creative performances, shows, and photoshoots.