The Coming Back Out Social
Victorian State Library, Melbourne (Kulin Nations)
Revel in sparkling music, trip the light fantastic on the dance-floor and enjoy cheeky chats as we come together and feel mighty real! Intergenerational & inclusive, all LGBTIQ+ and allied communities are warmly welcome.
The Coming Back Out Social addresses ageism, social isolation, homophobia, lesbophobia, biphobia and transphobia by supporting the recreational, artistic and social rights of LGBTI+ over 50s, creating a regular safe, inclusive space. It also facilitates the physical, cognitive and emotional benefits that come from regular creative and physical practice.
This sumptuous, social afternoon event celebrating LGBTIQ+ communities of ALL ages, inspired by the acclaimed Coming Back Out Salon and LGBTIQ+ Dance Club. Revel in sparkling music, trip the light fantastic on the dance-floor and enjoy cheeky chats as we come together and feel mighty real! Intergenerational & inclusive, all LGBTIQ+ and allied communities are warmly welcome.
Presented at the Victorian State Library for the Victorian Seniors Festival. Sunday 9 October 2022.
Creative Team
Producing and Production: Tristan Meecham, Anna Pidgeon, Adelaide Rief
Performances: Skunkworks Orchestra conducted by Phillipa Edwards, with special guests Discordia and The Huxleys
Partners and Support
Presentations
2023
Coming Back Out Salon, Sydney
Sydney Town Hall (Gadigal Land)
2022
The Coming Back Out Social
Victorian State Library, Melbourne (Kulin Nations)
2021
Coming Back Out Tea Dance
Collingwood Town Hall, Melbourne (Kulin Nations)
Coming Back Out, Scotland
Glasgow & Inverness (Scotland)
Coming Back Out Brisbane
The Tivoli, Brisbane Festival (Turrbal and Jagera Country)
2020
Coming Back Out, Scotland
Glasgow & Inverness (Scotland)
Coming Back Out Brisbane
The Tivoli, Brisbane Festival (Turrbal and Jagera Country)
2019
The Coming Back Out Salon
Myer Mural Hall, Melbourne (Naarm)
2018
The Coming Back Out Ball
Melbourne Town Hall (Kulin Nations)
2017
Coming Back Out: In Conversation
MPavilion (Kulin Nations)
2016
Where do we start? The Panel
The Substation, Melbourne (Kulin Nations)
