“Melbourne’s Favourite” – 100% Public Voted
Melbourne’s Favourite Drag Related Business
Wig seller/styler, talent booking agency, jewellery/accessory maker, etc.Melbourne’s Favourite Burlesque Related Business
Burlesque school, accessory maker, stoning business, etc.Melbourne’s Favourite Dancer
Melbourne’s Favourite Drag King
Melbourne’s Favourite Drag Queen
Melbourne’s Favourite Burlesque Performer
Melbourne’s Favourite Burlesque Event
Melbourne’s Favourite Queer Venue
Melbourne’s Favourite Burlesque Venue
2025 CATEGORIES
Public + Judge Split Vote Categories
Rising Drag Star
Rising Burlesque Star
Best King Event
Best Variety Event
Bingo, trivia, new and emerging talent showcase, etc.Best Boutique Event
Privately run periodical eventBest Festival
Best Drag Production Show
Technical Contribution of the Year
Photographer, lighting designer, stage manager/hand, dresser, etc.Outstanding Achievement in the Media
Journalism, radio, television, literature, podcast, web series, content creator, etc.Community Spirit Award
Activist/advocate, charitable organisation/individual, etc.Costume Designer of the Year
DJ of the Year
MX Congeniality
Choreographer of the Year
Bitch of the Year
Your favourite MC/host – someone who gives good “mic”Burlesque Performer of the Year
Drag Queen of the Year
Drag King of the Year
Judge Voted/Nominated Categories
Trailblazer Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Belle of the Ball
OUR MISSION
To acknowledge, celebrate and award diversity and excellence in the Naarm performing arts and queer scene.
The MEDEAs were created out of a need to celebrate and unify the Melbourne Drag, Dance and Burlesque artists who already work so harmoniously together and acknowledge excellence in our fields as well as pay homage to the venues, technical artists and heart and souls of our community in a night of unbridled glamour and festivity.
