About
All The Queens Men is an artist led, community engaged arts organisation. We unite people across generations, identities and communities, together in distinct, collective and creative experiences.
Our work sits at the intersection of contemporary performance, social practice and public ritual. We are known for creating bold, joyful and inclusive projects, from large civic-scale events to intimate community-led encounters, that centre connection, visibility and collective celebration.
Who we are
All The Queens Men (ATQM) is a queer, feminist and artist led, community engaged arts organisation.
We unite people of all shapes, sizes and identities in distinct, collective and creative experiences. Our creative work reflects the way we want to be in the world; fearless, joyous and inclusive. The Company was founded in 2010 by Artistic Directors Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid after a chance meeting on the dance floor.
We are unique in the creative landscape as we work at the intersection of artistic excellence and community informed practice. We make great work that impacts real people. We lead by example.
We believe dynamic artistic collaboration, bound by ethical partnerships and shared values, activates positive social change. To date, we have engaged 5,000+ Collaborators (artistic and community) and been seen by 7 million+ people (online & IRL).
With 40+ years of combined experience we’ve presented locally, nationally & globally including; Ansan Arts Festival (South Korea), ANTI Contemporary Arts Festival (Finland), National Theatre of Scotland/ Luminate Festival (UK), Taipei Arts Festival (Taiwan), West Kowloon Cultural Arts District (Hong Kong), Salisbury lnternational Arts Festival (UK), Sydney / Brisbane / Bleach / Darwin Festivals, Arts Centre Melbourne, Wyndham City Council, City of Melbourne & Sydney WorldPride.
We’ve delivered remarkable, community engaged global outputs; celebrating Finnish sword-fighters, South Korean line-dancing Grandmothers, sweat-soaked Darwinian triathletes, neatly-pressed Prime ministerial speechwriters, socially isolated Queers in regional Australia, shimmering First Nations Drag Royalty – all driven by courage, context and curiosity.
Our company
In 15 years, we have:
- Presented in 8 countries
- Created 34 new works
- Collaborated with 65 partners and 18 festivals
- Worked with 225 Victorian communities
- Employed 1,112 Victorian artists
- Connected with 200,000+ audiences
- Been seen by 7+ million (including online)
For us, success looks like:
- The right questions, of the right people, at the right time, and collectively learned more than we could have imagined.
- We make great art – powerful, relevant and distinct.
- Our audiences and participants are empowered to become changemakers.
Accolades:
2022 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award
2021 Melbourne Awards (LGBTIQ+ Award)
2019 Community Initiative of the Year, Yarra City Awards
2019 Finalist, Australian LGBTIQ+ Awards
2019 Finalist, Melbourne Awards (Arts & Events)
2018 Finalist, ANTI Live Art Prize
2018 Green Room Award for Body of Work
2018 Globe LGBTIQ Victorian Community Award
2018 VicHealth Award, Coming Back Out Ball
2017 VicHealth Award, Fun Run Arts Centre Melbourne
Vision, purpose, values
Our vision
The world we want to see is one where…
Communities fearlessly embrace joy, social justice and equity to shape their creative and cultural identities.
Our purpose
We get up in the morning to…
Listen to communities of all shapes, sizes, and identities and produce transformative creative experiences that champion equality, social change, and connection.
Our values
We believe that…
Activism through arts and culture can create change. Pride is powerful. Optimism is boundless.
Our priorities
We are committed to…
- Making great art that enables connection.
- Supporting communities to assert social agency on their own terms. No fear. No discrimination. No shame.
- Reflecting the values and practices of the communities we work with. Always listening, learning, and growing.
- Enhancing the creative and artistic power of communities and amplifying their voices.
- Forging an optimistic community spirit that will not be contained.
Our practice
We make change by…
- Producing arts projects of the highest quality by listening to communities.
- Collaborating with a diversity of outstanding artists, particularly those that embody non- dominant communities, practices and discourses.
- Contributing to the arts, health, and community sectors by developing and documenting new models of creative practice, sharing knowledge, and learning from our colleagues.
- Partnering with local, national, and international collaborators to extend the reach, value, and impact of our projects.
- Offering collaborating communities and artists the creative tools for building social connectivity, enhancing agency and celebrating their lived experiences.
- Creating meaningful experiences for communities in the form of secular ceremonies, rituals, and rites of passage.
- Making sure everyone had a good time; feeling valued, respected and heard.
Our impact
To us, success looks like…
- We asked the right questions, of the right people, at the right time and collectively learned more than we could have imagined.
- We made great art.
- We reflected on what we did. What was great, what wasn’t great and shared that with others.
- The audiences took us into their hearts and minds and still think about us.
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Partners and Supporters
Current Partners & Supporters
All The Queens Men is supported by the City of Melbourne’s Multi-Year Arts Grants (2025 – 2027) and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria (2026 – 2029).
Past Partners and Supporters
