All the Queens Men are proud to announce the return of The Coming Back Out Salon, a joyful afternoon tea dance celebrating older LGBTIQ+ people, their allies and chosen families.
Tomorrow, Sunday 19 October, at The Edge, Fed Square, this special event honours the resilience, visibility and fabulousness of our elders through music, dancing and community connection.
Since its inception, The Coming Back Out Salon has become a cornerstone of LGBTIQ+ community celebration, building on the legacy of the internationally acclaimed Coming Back Out Ball.
More intimate in scale, the Salon continues to offer a safe and welcoming space for older LGBTIQ+ people, many of whom have lived through decades of discrimination and invisibility, to be celebrated publicly with pride, respect, and joy.
This year’s Salon will feature performances from incredible vocalists from Naarm/Melbourne including Robyn Archer, Tina Del Twist, Nefertiti LaNegra, Ash Flanders, Nicolette Forte, JXCKY, June Jones and 2Joocee, with live piano accompaniment Toni Lalich and a repertoire of uplifting classics and queer anthems.
Together, they will transform The Edge into an inclusive cabaret-style ballroom where everyone belongs on the dance floor.
“The Salon is about more than performance, it’s about belonging. It’s a chance for older LGBTIQ+ communities to connect with one another, to share stories and to dance freely in a space where they are cherished,” said Tristan Meecham, Co- Artistic Director of All the Queens Men.
Guests will enjoy live music, dancing and afternoon tea, alongside opportunities to connect across generations and communities. The event is for older LGBTIQ+ participants and their allies, affirming the central message that everyone deserves to be seen, celebrated and loved.
The Coming Back Out Salon
Sunday, 19 October 2025
2.30pm – 5.00pm
The Edge, Fed Square
$20 tickets
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