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For this special Transgender Awareness Week episode of 3CR’s Queering The Air, Madison Moffat presents a multitudinal celebration of Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary (TGDNB) culture and creativity:Where to go in order to remember trans folk who have died as a result of anti-trans violence, during next week's Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR). An interview with Joe Ball, our new Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, about the importance of queer cultural and community events.The complexities of being trans while performing as trans, to tell a universal story to various audience types; with dancer and provocateur Alexander Powers.Samoan trans non-binary dancer Raven Afoa-Purcell about their experience performing at Melbourne Fringe for the dance and physical theatre production The Bloom.A chat with Jemima and Bertie, two Sistagirls from Tiwi Islands, including about their experience at the TGV Revel Gala.A sneaky playing of a previously recorded vox pop 'interview' with Jocelyn Bishop, who two months later won the Transgender Visibility Award for Trans Influencer of the Year (te he!). Collaborating on script interpretation to enhance a queer story and introduce some of your own queer experience into the performance; with non-binary person Tomas Kantor, performer of SUGAR.Trans creative hopes for the present and the future, shared by Alex Lee.“As we are human, so we are creative.”In honor of Trans Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of elevating the voices and stories of the trans and gender-diverse communities. This November, Queering The Air will focus its programming on TGDNB (Trans, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary) topics, featuring a range of guests who will engage in essential discussions about identity, migration, and belonging.
This episode of Queering The Air features a segment that Sasja Sÿdek is particularly excited about, joined by co-host Madison Moffat. As a co-founder of Trans Sisters United, Sasja passionately advocates for the importance of SISTERHOOD. This episode was strongly inspired by a recent event honoring Mama Gayzha, a cherished transgender icon from Naarm/Melbourne who sadly passed away, leaving the transgender and queer community in shock and seeking closure. Originally from the Philippines, Mama Gayzha had lived in Naarm for several years and was widely recognised for founding the Miss Gay and Miss Trans International Australia pageants, which she began hosting in the 2010s.Mama Amao, our beloved trans elder and leader, reached out to Sasja right after hearing about Mama Gayzha’s passing, expressing her wish to support the community during this difficult time. Sasja contacted Rebeckah Loveday for permission from the Filipino trans community to organise a memorial for Mama Gayzha. After receiving approval, Mama Amao used her platform to seek support from various organisations. Together, Sasja, Mama Amao, Rebeckah, and Dee initiated a beautiful and respectful event. Although Mama Amao may not have known Mama Gayzha personally, she recognises the significant impact Mama Gayzha had on Filipino transgender women in Naarm and others from diverse backgrounds. Mama Amao embodies true leadership by advocating for trans women and the power of sisterhood. She will join Sasja in the studio to share insights on finding strength in sisterhood.Amao Leota Lu is a proud Samoan Fa’afafine and an Indigenous Pasifika trans woman of colour. She is a trans community advocate and consultant. Her work spans over thirty years in the fields of education, health, the arts and radio. For twenty of those years Amao has been actively involved in LGBTIQA+ community affairs both locally and internationally. She advocates strongly for both her trans women and queer people of colour communities and is best known for her community role as Auntie.
Lyra Caltabiano is a Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, and producer known for her unique blend of pop and electronic sounds with indie influences. Inspired by artists like David Bowie and St. Vincent, she began her musical journey at six with piano, later picking up the double bass at twelve. Lyra studied at the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Polytechnic, earning a Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production. After a break in 2017 for mental health, she returned to music with renewed creativity. As a transgender woman, her work reflects her personal journey, adding authenticity to her artistry.In honor of Trans Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of elevating the voices and stories of the trans and gender-diverse communities. This November, Queering The Air will focus its programming on TGDNB (Trans, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary) topics, featuring a range of guests who will engage in essential discussions about identity, migration, and belonging. Lyra Caltabiano Website for Upcoming Gigs and Song Releases
An insightful discussion about the hopes and challenges faced by trans migrants who envisioned a better life in Australia with a special panel of guests. Proud Trans Women of Colour, our co-host Sasja Sydek, Latoya Hoeg and Robin Chandla share their powerful personal narratives and lived expereinces as immigrants navigating life in Australia.
This episode, Sunday, 27th October 2024, on Queering the Air 3CR an exciting radio show was aired! Shurthi and special guests' Dylan and Nupurasa from Queer South Asian Community dived into their upcoming Desi Q Club Night Event.Dylan shared all the details about this unforgettable event that about to happen on 09 November 2024 and shared us on the incredible performances on the night as well as to why it’s the perfect spot to connect with our community. This isn’t just another night out according to Dylan; it’s a chance to celebrate and create lasting memories. Nupurasa on the other side who is perfoming on the night, has brought us into her life, passion in dancing and well as stories on how her love for performancing arts in collabrating with her queer identity.Whether you’re coming with friends or going solo, you won’t want to miss this epic club experience. Join us and get ready to be part of something truly special at the Desi Q Club Night!To get ticket kindly click on this link: DesiQ Tickets, Pandora South Melbourne, south melbourne | TryBooking AustraliaSong aired on today's podcast:Aaaj Ki Raat by Madhubanthi and Divya AmithabhTamil Folk Hits 2020 Singari Mava Sinna Kutty By DJ-XKurchi Madathapetti by Sahithi chaganthi & Sri KrishnaRa Ra Rakkamma Movie Vikrant Rona Sang by Nakesh Aziz and Sunidhi ChauhanThe tickets winners are : Rolex and Another Caller that we will be touching base soon.
On this episode of 3CR’s Queering the Air, we had a discussion with TGDNB folks about their experience of creating as part of a group and a community. Madison Moffat interviewed TransCreatives Alex, Arlo and Naavikaran on the joys of communal writing, having one’s work published in a community zine, and celebrating those results at (a still fairly recent) launch event. Through the use of writing prompts, The TransCreatives (TC) trick themselves and each other once a month into realising that we all have the ability of self-expression. Through The Trans-creator (T-c), that work is published with the minimum of editing, sharing with TGDNB readers the immediacy of that work and its subject matter. On August 2nd, The Trans-creator was launched. Two of our guests presented their work at that launch. A third guest was part of the audience, which inspired them to participate in the next monthly writing session.The show focused on their work and experiences throughout their TC/T-c process; as always, in their words. We wrapped up proceedings by listening to a song from our guest Naavikaren. We discovered what The Trans-creator Manifesto is and how it sets this group's ethos of community, care, inclusiveness and expression. “As we are human, so we are creative.” Songs:Jusavinageez, by Private FunctionIf My Genders Were The Entire Solar System, by Naavikaran List of Promoted Events:Over the Rainbow, dating for queer people over 40Sat 26th Oct, 2-4pmThe Grouse Bar and Cafe, Smith Street FitzroyTickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1277030 Transgender Victoria x Cornershop Comedy, Improv Workshop16th November, 10:30am - 12:30pmLocation to be advisedTickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1166660 Euphoria Social Halloween EventFri 25th October, 7pm - 11:30pmEllora Cocktail Bar, St KildaTickets at https://events.humanitix.com/booo TransCreative Writing SessionsFourth Saturday or Sunday of the MonthMonthly details at https://www.facebook.com/thetranscreator or https://www.instagram.com/trans_creator/You can request to be a member of The Trans-creator facebook group, and then get further details about TGDNB cultural events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetranscreator
This episode of Queering The Air is set to be a momentous occasion as we warmly welcome Sasja Sÿdek, Madison Moffat, and Shurthi, marking the official introduction of our new team of trans excellence to the program. This event has been long in the making, highlighting the truth in the saying, “patience is a virtue.” After years of searching for the right individuals, we are thrilled to have assembled a powerful and dynamic team that embodies the spirit and values of Queering The Air.Throughout this episode, you will have the opportunity to delve into the rich backgrounds of our new team members, learning about the unique experiences and journeys that inspired them to join our mission. Each of them brings a wealth of knowledge and a diverse perspective, and they are eager to share their stories with our listeners. Moreover, you can expect to gain valuable insights into their individual passions for the community, as each team member discusses what drives them and how they aim to contribute to the broader dialogue within the LGBTQIA+ sphere. Their dedication to advocacy and empowerment will surely resonate with all our listeners, inspiring connections and fostering a sense of belonging. As Queering The Air undergoes an exciting rebranding process, our new team will infuse their personal touches into their introductions, making each segment truly their own. This unique aspect will not only showcase their individuality but also create a distinct sound for each team member, ensuring that you will quickly recognise them when they jumped on the show. We believe this episode will be both engaging and inspiring, demonstrating the vibrant energy that our new team brings to the show. We invite you to tune in and be part of this special occasion as we celebrate the evolution of Queering The Air and the incredible individuals who are now part of our journey. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet our new team and be inspired!
On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja Sÿdek was joined by the TRANSFABULOUS activist, Ashley Yadav Thapa.Originally from Nepal, Ashley Yadav Thapa immigrated to Australia in 2019 on a student visa to pursue her Master’s Degree in Social Work, which she completed in 2021 but graduated in 2023. This graduation was particularly special for her as she was able to have her parents present for the ceremony. Ashley is passionate about sharing queer content and advocating for trans and LGBTQIA+ issues through her writing and storytelling on social media, drawing on her own lived experiences. She frequently shares her daily life as a Transwoman of color on her Instagram Stories, reels, and posts. Currently, Ashley works as a Youth Worker at HOPE Street Organisation, focusing on assisting young people in their transition to independent living. Additionally, she is developing at Rainbow Project to create a safe, inclusive space for trans and queer youth. In her free time, Ashley enjoys attending cultural events and festivals, traveling, and spending time in nature. She They Writes - https://linktr.ee/shetheywrites?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f174b705-00d5-47f5-b4e7-0a1ca7e6f23c
This episode on Queering The Air, where Sasja Sÿdek was joined by the talented So Soirée team—Nicole Warren (So Soiree Fringe Garden Festival Director from City of Stonnington), Jens Radda (Dolly Diamond’s Rather Large Variety Hour), and Ben Anderson (Producer of the “Leather Lungs: Shut Up & Sing!”. They dived into an exciting discussion about the amazing lineup for the Fringe Festival 2024, highlighting some of the standout performances and events you won’t want to miss. https://www.sosoiree.com.au/the-program
This episode on Queering The Air, Sasja was joined by the incredibly talented Samuel Gaskin to discuss his new single, “Find My Way Back,” in collaboration with Kee’han.Creating a love letter for their ancestors, Naarm based multi-hyphenate Samuel Gaskin and soulful singer-songwriter Kee’ahn have combined creative forces on the liberating new single ‘Find My Way Back’, which was dropped onto Planet Earth on Wednesday 7 August. ‘Find My Way Back’ is Samuel Gaskin’s first new music for 2024, and sees them channelling their Māori and Nigerian roots in this personal collaboration with Kee’ahn. Out via Noisehive, ‘Find My Way Back’ was produced by Samuel Gaskin and Pip Norman (Baker Boy, Missy Higgins, Dan Sultan), with Hayden Laureson (Woodes, Akosia, Boy Soda) on mixing duties and mastered by Joe La Porta (Willow, Laufey, Miley Cyrus) at Sterling Sound in New Jersey. Sam and Kee’ahn’s commanding vocal synergy complements each other perfectly nestled amongst the layers of delicate harmonies emphasising their songwriting prowess and catchy melodies, “an invitation to accept ourselves where we are at so that we can have the courage and self belief, to chase after what feels like home” shares Kee’ahn With a clear message and reminder to listen deeply to country, and to be led by your ancestors, “For me ‘Find My Way Back’ is a love letter to the Ancestors and the parts of ourselves we may have shut down or been disconnected from,” revealsSamuel Gaskin"Find My Way Back" Music Video
This episode on Queering The Air, Shurthi welcomed Yuvi, who will share insights about the journey of a non-binary teacher in regional Australia. Yuvi is a passionate non-binary educator who celebrates the beauty of diversity in and beyond their community. An adventurous spirit, Yuvi loves to travel the world, immersing themselves in different cultures and cuisines. With a passion for food, they enjoy cooking and experimenting with a variety of flavors. Alongside their culinary interests, Yuvi has a deep fondness for numbers, relishing in their patterns and mysteries. A self-proclaimed fan of horror and crime thrillers, they may seem laid-back at times but prioritise productivity, seeking to balance relaxation with engagement. Humility and honesty form the foundation of Yuvi’s character, guiding their personal and professional relationships.
This episode on Queering The Air, we welcomed Maria Bololia, the visionary behind the LGBTQIA+ Multicultural Fair Day project. We had an in-depth conversation about this vibrant festival, diving into its mission, the diverse activities planned, and what attendees can look forward to this year. As we celebrate the event’s second year, it’s evident that it has captured the community’s enthusiasm and interest, and we’ll discuss how they’ve responded to the demand and feedback from last year. Join Sasja as she uncover the inspiration and efforts behind this amazing celebration of culture and inclusivity!
This episode on Queering The Air, our co-hosts, Sasja Sÿdek and Shurthi, were joined by the performers of Temple of Desire to discuss their visually stunning dance-theatre production debuting in the first week of October as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. In this stunning piece, 16 dancers utilise their training in the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanātyam to explore a pre-colonial world where the divine and sensual harmoniously intertwine with splendor and strength. It is a celebratory realm where pleasure and joy (കാമ / kāma) are embraced as pathways to liberation (മോക്ഷ / mōksha).Rooted in a heartfelt acknowledgment of culture, tradition, colonial loss, and gendered oppression, Temple of Desire offers an uplifting journey that highlights alternative histories and liberatory futures. Rich in tradition yet subversive and unrestricted, this captivating experience guides us to a realm of profound beauty, euphoria, joy, and human connection. Temple of Desire - 4 & 5 October un.NAMED Exhibition - till 20 September at The Motley Bauhaus
We are absolutely delighted to announce that “Queering The Air: Unplugged” has welcomed back the incredibly talented Simone Spittle for her third visit to our studio. This occasion is particularly special for us as it marks Simone’s inaugural live performance on our show, making it a significant milestone in our journey together.The excitement surrounding this unplugged session is palpable, as it represents our very first experience with a live musical performance. Simone graced us with her mesmerising presence and shared several tracks from her latest album, alongside some of her beloved fan favorites. Each song was a beautiful embodiment of her artistry, showcasing her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics.We can truly say that this event is one not to be missed! Being able to witness Simone’s creativity and passion firsthand is an extraordinary opportunity that will surely leave a lasting impression. So, we highly encourage everyone to join us for this magical moment, and experience the beauty of music with Simone Spittle live and unplugged!We extend our heartfelt thanks to our 3CR tech crews, Tilde and Raya—this event wouldn’t have been possible without your efforts. A big shoutout to Simone and Xavier for being so wonderful!
Fountain Lakes In Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play For this episode of Queering The Air, our co-host in training, Shurthi, teamed up with Madison Moffat, who are hosting for the first time after completing her training. They welcomed Thomas Jaspers and Scott Brennan, who brought you “Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play,” a hilarious reimagining of life during lockdown, seen through the eyes of your favorite Fountain Lakes characters. Tune in to learn more about it, including how you can see it in person and what to anticipate.Tickets and Infomations: http://www.kathandkimplay.comFree online yoga classes for trans & gender-diverse folks - https://events.humanitix.com/transgender-yoga Music:Komosava by Diamond Platnumz x Jason Derulo ft Khalil Harisson & Chley T4T by Boddy SanchezPadam-Padam by Kylie MinoqueBittersweet Symphony by The Verve
This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja and Shurthi was joined by Lesley Saddington, the author of “I Don’t Want To Talk About It,” a biography of AIDS activist Anthony Carden.In this compelling book, Lesley explores the aftermath of Anthony’s experiences with childhood sexual abuse, his ongoing mental health challenges, and the joyful moments he spent studying at the esteemed Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. It also highlights his rising career as a Broadway actor and the profound loss of his best friend to AIDS, as well as the intense discrimination they faced during that period leading up to Tony’s death at the age of 33. This powerful narrative captures a mother’s love and unwavering support, illustrating how Tony’s deepest secret impacted not just his life but the lives of many others—a truth that was startlingly revealed during the 2014 Royal Commission into Child Abuse.We explored Lesley’s motivations for writing Anthony’s story and discuss why it was important to share this narrative.Purchase Book: I Don't Want To Talk About ItMusic:My Love Don't Cost Thing by Jennifer LopezFind My Way Back by Samuel Gaskin x Kee'ahn
First HalfThis episodde on Queering The Air, we are thrilled to announce the return of Anthony Lucas as our guest. He joined us to share insights into his highly anticipated tour. Anthony Lucas has meticulously planned three electrifying live shows, which are set to captivate audiences in both the United States and Australia. These performances come hot on the heels of the successful release of his recent singles “Overdrive” and “Ghosts of You,” showcasing his musical prowess and creative evolution. Furthermore, fans can look forward to the upcoming release of his third single of the year, titled “Lied To Me,” in the month of September. We were so glad to have the opportunity to delved into the intricacies of his music tour preparations and gained valuable insights into the journey that has led him to this exciting moment in his career.More Infos - Anthony LucasSydney: August 14 at The Soda Factory (Surry Hills)Melbourne: August 25 at The Tote (Collingwood)Los Angeles: September 25 at Durango (Melrose Ave LA) Second HalfSimone Spittle just released a captivating new pop anthem titled ‘Drama Queen’ from her much-anticipated debut album, slated to hit the airwaves on August 14th. This latest musical offering is far more than just a song; it serves as a powerful proclamation of self-expression and empowerment. By flipping the script on the derogatory term ‘drama queen,’ Simone embraces audacity and courage, inspiring listeners to own their truth boldly.‘Drama Queen’ isn’t just a melody; it’s a beacon of positivity that strikes a chord with anyone who has ever felt invalidated or misunderstood. Through its infectious and uplifting hook, the song delivers a timely message of self-acceptance and resilience.As Simone prepares to release this empowering anthem, she invites you to join her this Sunday on Queering The Air. During the show, she will delve into the significance of ‘Drama Queen,’ share insights on the upcoming album launch, and offer a glimpse into the creative process behind her music. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Simone as she spreads a message of empowerment and celebrates the essence of being true to oneself.More Infos - https://simonespittle.com/Listen to "Drama Queen"
On this episode of Queering The Air, our talented new co-host in training, Surty, was accompanied by Onir, a renowned film director hailing from India. Together, they delved into the intricacies of his most recent cinematic creation, “My Melbourne" (Nandhini), which is slated for grand premiere at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024. We cordially invite you to tune in live to witness the fascinating dialogue and dive deep into the world of Onir’s remarkable accomplishments in the realm of cinema. Onir, a prominent figure in Indian indie cinema and LGBTQI advocacy, gained fame with "My Brother...Nikhil," a pioneering film on AIDS and same-sex relationships. Known for pushing boundaries, he directed award-winning films like "I Am," addressing diverse social issues. Onir's latest film, "My Melbourne," celebrates inclusivity and cultural exchange, showcasing migrant experiences in Melbourne. His work embodies a message of belonging and love, bridging cinematic cultures with a global perspective. Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024 Tickets and Infos.
This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja took the lead as the host alongside her new co-host in training, Surty. They were joined by esteemed guests Ian Seal, the visionary founder of Many Coloured Sky, Kye and Leticia, dedicated team member at Many Coloured Sky who passionately advocates for migrants. Together, they engaged in insightful conversations and discussions that promise to enlighten and inspire listeners.Many Coloured Sky provides support to LGBTQI+ organisations by assisting with capacity building, planning, and project development. It empowers individuals at the margins and intersections of LGBTQI+ communities for full participation and equality. The organisation also supports LGBTQI refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced individuals in Australia and globally. They offer a framework and guidelines for empowering, supporting, and promoting the health and well-being of LGBTQI children and youth. Through various projects and partnerships, they aim to make a real impact.If you are interested in volunteering, connecting, or contributing in any way, please reach out to Ian for more information and opportunities. https://www.manycolouredsky.org/contactDonate To Many Coloured Sky - https://www.manycolouredsky.org/take-actionMusic:Wish I Didnt Miss You by Angie StoneBreak My Soul by Beyonce and Honey Dijon
This episode of Queering The Air this Sunday, Sasja was joined by the remarkable individuals from The Trans Creator. Sasja's guests include Madison Moffat, who is one of the co-founders, and other members of the team, Herb and Sarah. Together, they engaged in a discussion about the highly anticipated Trans Creator Launch Party. This event marks the introduction of a platform in Australia that aims to facilitate and nurture creative connections within the community of individuals who identify as TGDNB (Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary).Trans Creator Launch PartyFriday 2nd Aug 2024, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AESTAffirmation Station - 360A Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, AustraliaTickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-trans-creator-launch-partyMusic by Trans Women Colour:Umit Hersizi by Bulent ErsoyPurr 'Kitty" by Angelica RossAlibi by Sevdaliza, Pabllo Vittar & Yseult
On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was joined in the studio by Anthony Lucas an Australian singer and actor renowned for his unique genre-blending style and impressive tenor vocal range, and also Anthony's "manager", Gabby Gabby Brazil. Hailing from the small town of Shepparton in Victoria, Lucas has been honing his craft since childhood. Anthony gained recognition after appearing on Season 7 of X Factor Australia and currently works with top producers in Los Angeles, California. Anthony is celebrated as a prominent figure in the pop music scene, fashion world, and LGBTQI+ community.Naarm/Melbourne pop artist Anthony Lucas, who worked with producers behind Selena Gomez’s success, released his new song “Overdrive” last month. The track has been showcased at top Victoria venues like Poof Doof and Sircuit Bar, and headlined the People’s Choice Awards by Euphoria Social. Lucas shared that “Overdrive” was inspired by a playful moment after a breakup.The VEVO music video, Lucas’s first shot in Melbourne, featured top videographers and Drag Queens Diloncé and Valencia. Following the success of “Ghosts of You,” “Overdrive” has been performed live at events like Melbourne’s LGBTQ+ People’s Choice Awards. Lucas, who gained fame at a young age on X Factor Australia and at the World Championships of Performing Arts, continues to collaborate with producers in Los Angeles. OVERDRIVE MTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xxkJ030J1cMusic:My Oh My by Kylie Minoque, Bebe Rexha & Tove LoEl Youm El Hew Dah by Ahmed Saad & AFROJACKOverdrive by Anthony LucasEspresso by Sabrina Carpenter
This episode on Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by Simone Spittle, a queer singer-songwriter based in Naarm, is set to release her empowering debut single ‘Refuge’ from her upcoming album “Drama Queen” but you get to hear it here first. The poignant genre-bending pop-ballad was written during a period of self-discovery and reflects Simone’s journey towards finding safety and healing from childhood trauma. The dynamic vocals and instrumentation in ‘Refuge’ aim to inspire other survivors to begin their own healing journey. Follow IG - @simonespittle Pre-Save ‘Refuge’ via Spotify - https://gyro.to/254461RefugeLaunch Ticket & Details - https://www.eventfinda.com.au/2024/drama-queen-album-launch-un-named-exhibition/melbourne/carlton
This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by her childhood best-friend, Amber from Boorloo, where they both spent their formative years in Singapore. Collaborating as co-hosts, they will curate a collection of queer music to conclude Pride Month. Together, they curated a playlist of vibrant and uplifting queer music and queer anthems to mark the conclusion of Pride Month, creating a celebratory and inclusive atmosphere for all listeners to enjoy. They also narrated the story of how they became best friends. This special episode promises to be a delightful and empowering tribute to the LGBTQ+ community’s rich musical contributions and the spirit of pride and unity.
This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja delved into the pivotal topic of Sexual Harassment within Work Spaces, with a specific focus on Queer Work Spaces. Sasja’s recent involvement in a workshop facilitated by the Human Rights Commission allowed leaders of the LGBTQIA+ community to collaborate on strategies for establishing boundaries that distinguish between fostering a sex-positive environment and combatting sexual harassment. Many queer individuals may have a more open approach to sexual positivity without strict boundaries but how can we balance between promoting a healthy attitude towards sex and preventing sexual harassment? The majority of perpetrators are often individuals who identify as men. These men engage in harassment towards women, trans women, gender diverse individuals, and even within their own community of men Sasja was joined by Aisya Zaharin for this important conversation. Aisya, a PhD researcher in political science, history, and decolonization related to LGBTQI+ & Islam, rejects the use of her identity to justify violence in Israel's pinkwashing propaganda. She stands against the idea that queer liberation should stem from bombings on civilians. Aisya is aware of Israel's long-standing persecution of Palestinians and draws parallels to her own experience in a colonized nation under British rule. She highlights the indiscriminate bombings in Gaza that endanger LGBTQIA people and violate international conventions. Resources: Q+ LawRainbow Door Music:Losing my religion feat Polina Vita by Ian Storm, John Laurant & Carl Clarks Mwaki by ZERB & Sofiya NordBoy, Empty by BOABOA
On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was in conversation with Guy Ritani, system designer at PERMAQUEER and also one of the masterminds behind DAYMA - “May This Meal Last.” This innovative initiative combines elements of community engagement, theatrical performance, and a sustainable banquet to offer a delightful and meaningful experience that bridges generational gaps and addresses critical issues surrounding food waste, cultural appreciation, and human connections. By weaving together narratives, culinary traditions, melodies, and eco-conscious practices, DAYMA nurtures a profound bond between youths and their predecessors while underscoring the vital need to minimize food wastage. This project embodies a profound ethos of nurturing ourselves, fostering communal ties, and preserving the environment through the transcendent acts of culinary exchange, cultural celebration, and knowledge sharing. This event also serves as a welcoming gesture to new families from Gaza, Palestine who have recently settled in Naarm/Melbourne. Everthing you need to know about --> DAYMADate : June 22, 2024Time : 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Australia/Melbourne)Venue : Multicultural hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Music:Bitter Sweet Symphony by The VerveI am by Stan WalkerHind's Hall by Macklemore
In this over an hour episode of the thought-provoking podcast series "Queering the Air," host Sasja facilitated a pivotal and in-depth conversation with her esteemed guests, Maria and Aysha. Together, they immersed themselves in a profound exploration of the theme "No Pride In Genocide - Queers Talk Colonialism, Freeing Palestine, and Anti-Semitism," as part of their extensive preparation for the highly anticipated Better Together Conference in 2024, slated for June 14th and 15th.Throughout their discourse, the trio underscored the critical importance of representation and language, illuminating the nuanced ways in which these components shape and inform societal narratives. They carefully examined the damaging effects of performative allyship within the white community, drawing from Sasja's firsthand experiences to underscore the gravity of the issue. Their candid reflections delved deep into the complexities of allyship and the need for genuine solidarity in advancing social justice causes.Furthermore, the conversation delved into the evolving landscape of activism, particularly focusing on the resolute efforts of university students who have taken to the streets in protest. Their unwavering dedication to advocating for justice and equity was a central theme, with a particular emphasis on their impassioned calls for land restitution in Palestine. The guests highlighted the persistent and unwavering commitment of these student activists, who refuse to relent until their demands are not just heard but acted upon.In encapsulating the convergence of critical social issues and the urgent calls for justice and accountability, Sasja, Maria, and Aysha brought to light the multifaceted dimensions of contemporary activism and advocacy. As they navigated through complex topics with empathy and insight, their dialogue served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles for equality, representation, and liberation that continue to shape our world today. Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli AM, Honorary Fellow, School of Communication and Creative Arts, Deakin University, and founding member of the Australian LGBTIQ+ Multicultural Council (AGMC) in 2004, is an academic, author, activist and ally in the intersections of cultural diversity, gender and sexual diversity, relationship and family diversity. Maria is also a founding member of Ascolta Italian Women in 2020, a group of writers, artists and community leaders critiquing, decolonising and celebrating Italian heritage and culture.Maria won the Victorian Globe Straight Ally Award in 2018, was honoured with a Writers' Fellowship in her name by the WA Centre for Stories in 2021, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2022.Her current project is "Mobs and Wogs: First Peoples and Southern European migrants in Australia", exploring the contestations and connections between colonialism, racism and multiculturalism. Her publications include over 15 books, several having achieved awards. These include Australia’s first AIDS biography, Someone You Know (1991), being developed by Stephen Nicolazzo for theatre; and her autoethnography of 5 generations in her family, Tapestry (1999). Maria was chief editor on the AGMC anthology, Living and Loving in Diversity: an Anthology of Australian Multicultural Queer Adventures (2018) funded by VMC/MASC. It was the first Australian book to have a Welcome to Book written by a Wurundjeri elder to respect. Aisya Zaharin is a PhD researcher and works across the fields of political science, history and decolonisation to LGBTQI+ & Islam. As a trans-Muslim woman, Aysha refuses to allow her identity to be used as a pretext for the continued carnage in Israel's pathetic pinkwashing propaganda. For her, It's absurd to think that queer and trans liberation should come from a campaign of bombings on defenceless civilians.She is well aware that the persecution of Palestinians by Israel, an apartheid ethno-religious state, predates October 7th and has continued for almost 75 years.Having been raised in a colonised nation herself, she saw the British employing the same dehumanising terminology to characterise any opposition group as savages and pengganas (terrorists) to maintain their colonial authority. It takes the same words to defend the invasion and the acts of brutality against the Palestinian people. She wants you to know that not a single gay Palestinian living in Gaza has been freed by Israel's indiscriminate bombing onslaught. LGBTQIA people in Gaza are currently in danger of dying from Israeli bombings, if they haven't already; as a result of collective punishment that violates Article 33 of the Geneva Convention.
On Jacob's final show for Queering the Air, they are joined by dear friend, dance floor deity, and professional wiggler Yonnie @primordial.pansy. The pair share their musings on life, love, and happiness while revisiting some of the special interviews throughout Jacob's more than two years of hosting QTA.Interview 1: Dr David Gould about his upcoming book 'Survivors and Thrivers: Male homosexual lives in post war Australia', sharing stories of the institutional challenges and underground fun of gay men in the 40s, 50s, and 60s in Australia.Interview 2: PhD student Hao Zheng about her latest paper detailing the experiences of queer international students during COVID-19 lockdowns & finding community in Naarm.Music:'Give it to me Baby' by Rick James'Quitter Paname' by Berzingue'Summertime' by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
In a captivating conversation, Sasja delved into the rich tapestry of Euphoria Social's history with its founder, T, exploring the deep-seated passion fueling the organization's mission to foster an environment of "inclusively difference" for the queer community. T's fervor emanated as they articulated the driving force behind their commitment to curating events that transcend mere social gatherings, aiming to provide platforms for mental health support and meaningful networking opportunities where queer individuals can authentically thrive and find solace. As T elaborated on the ethos guiding Euphoria Social's initiatives, anticipation swelled for the upcoming pinnacle event, the People's Choice Awards slated for June 1st 2024. With infectious enthusiasm, T tantalized with teasers about the event's spectacle, offering tantalizing glimpses into the roster of performers poised to grace the stage, heightening excitement and anticipation among attendees. The discussion not only shed light on the profound impact of Euphoria Social within the queer community but also illuminated the transformative power of inclusive spaces in fostering acceptance, belonging, and celebration. Follow Euphoria Social Instagram for future events!The GALA People's Choice Awards 2024 by Euphoria Social Music:Mother Ate by Jane BellFire for You by CannonsIbiza Summer 2018 (Continuous DJ Mix) by Daniel Corbalan
Enough is enough! The prevalence of violence must cease immediately. In the latest installment of Queering The Air, Sasja is accompanied by Rebeckah Loveday & Caroline McGuiness to discuss strategies for eradicating gender-based violence. Shockingly, 26 lives of women in Australia have been tragically lost this year alone, with the year not even halfway through. The urgency of this situation demands immediate action. It is a clarion call to the government to elevate the issue of gender-based violence to a national emergency status, allocating substantial resources to properly support initiatives combating domestic violence, family violence, and sexual violence.Sasja and guests united in Naarm to march against gender-based violence: Sunday, April 28th, State Library, 10am before to headed to the studio for the live conversation.Rebeckah Loveday: @rebeckahlovedayRebeckah Loveday (she/her) is a Melbourne/Naarm based actor, model, presenter and transgender advocate. Co-founder of Trans Pride March Melbourne & Trans Sisters United, Board Member of Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Advisory Committee Member of Transfemme.Rebeckah currently works within the family violencec space, advocating for people within the LGBTIQA+ community. Rebeckah is a proud women of transgender experience and strongly believes in using her voice and platform, to raise awareness on the plight against trans and gender diverse people around the world. Caroline McGuinness: @thewhycampaignblogCaroline McGuinness is a qualified Social Worker, with over 23 years combined career expertise working on the frontline, in community, with people from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. She is a survivor of sexual assault herself, that informs and drives her to be committed to work in the challenging spaces she does to creating positive collaborative needs-based sustainable social change. She has been the force and Founder behind several visionary social impact initiatives, including Stories of Resilience and the W.H.Y (We Hear You) Campaign, a digital campaign, that was born out of the covid-pandemic lockdowns of 2020. That began here in Narram /Melbourne to raise National to global public awareness about Gendered Based Violence /Family Domestic abuse/ Intimate Partner Violence, and to collaboratively be part of the solution to ultimately see an end to fatalities. Caroline is also a dynamic coach, mentor, advocate, and emerging speaker. She is purpose-driven, with a desire to positively impact and help transform the lives of others. She is passionate about womxn's empowerment, embedding wellbeing /self-care policy and practices in the workplace to prevent and manage burnout of first responders and much needed social workers, upholding basic human rights, and systemic and structural societal change for a safer, equal, and just future for the next generation.
This episode of Queering The Air, Sasja reached out to the Queer Melayu community living in Naarm, Ethan and Yazid, inviting them to delve into their thoughts on the importance of Hari Raya in their lives. Together, they explored the nuances of celebrating this cultural festival in their current environment as opposed to their native land, navigating the intersection of tradition and identity. Sasja, in turn, took a moment to introspect on her journey of reconnecting with her roots by participating in Hari Raya festivities with her local community. Through this shared experience, she found solace and camaraderie among her peers, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and understanding within the Queer Melayu diaspora in Naarm. We also welcomed Tiff as a guest who joined the queer Melayu community in Naarm for his first Raya celebration, sharing about his experience.Music:Dari Jauh Kupohon Maaf by SudirmanLambian Aidilfitri by Jamal Abdillah and SaleemAlamak Raya Lagi by De Fam
Our esteemed host Sasja Sÿdek hosted a compelling discussion with Anastasia Rose Le, shedding light on the highly anticipated Rainbow Jobs Expo 2024. This expo serves as a remarkable and free platform that brings jobseekers, employers, and community organisations together, fostering meaningful connections and invaluable opportunities for all participants. It promises to be an event brimming with collaboration, engagement, and the potential for impactful advancement in the job market.Everyone is Welcome! Open to Public!Date: Wednesday 13th March 2024 | Time: 10am - 2pm | Location: Victoria University Polytechic - Sunshine Skills HUB - 460 Ballarat Road, Sunshine North, VIC 3020 Celebrating a milestone of ten years in recognising excellence within Victoria’s LGBTIQA+ communities, the Victorian Pride Awards stand as a testament to the progress and achievements of the region since their establishment in 2014. These awards hold special significance as they have become integral to the community’s commemoration and acknowledgment of outstanding contributions. Sasja’s discussion with Andrew Shepherd, the @globevictoria president, provided a platform to explore the significance of this event throughout history, shedding light on the remarkable journey of inclusivity and recognition. Moreover, the conversation also unveiled the exciting prospects and anticipated highlights lined up for this year, adding to the sense of enthusiasm and anticipation surrounding the upcoming ceremony.Victoria Globe Awards Queer Muslim Naarm - Facebook ---- Instagram First Day of Ramadan Iftar Registration - Tuesday 12th MarchAll Women Iftar Registration - Saturday 16th March MusicFlex by Tony Dark EyesMnike Tyler by ICU & TumeloTill my song is done by Emma Donovan
On this week’s episode of Queering The Air, we dived deeper into the ongoing conversation surrounding “No Police at Pride” and taking a closer look at the strategies for effectively navigating future pride events. Joining Sasja and Jacob with guests is none other than Budi Sudarto and Pharrell Shaymar, who brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to share their invaluable perspectives on this vital and timely topic.Celebrating Trans Women of Colour Artists:Shade Away - Elecric Fields (Australia)Cowok Gembel - Lucinta Luna feat Laba-Laba (Indonesia)Umit Hirsizi - Bulent Ersoy (Turkey)
David Hood, a 78er who marched and was arrested in the original Mardi Gras, shares his experiences of the infamous day in queer history, and reflects on the meaning of pride. Find out more on the first Mardi Gras. Frank Gafa, a queer Aboriginal unionist, speaks on the No Police at Pride campaign, the lack of engagement from VicPol in LGBTQI+ community issues, and a new community led pride happening next year. Find out more on No Police in Pride, and sign the petition here. Follow the campaign on Instagram @no_police_at_pride Songs:Etude Op.1/9 in A Flat -- classical piano piece played by David HoodRĀIN by Samuel GaskinNightmare by Mani Blü
The previous Sunday was a momentous occasion that called for a heartfelt expression of gratitude to Ãdaraya, James (In Ya Face), and Sasja for their invaluable contributions to our successful outside live broadcast. Stepping out onto the bustling streets of Victoria’s Pride Street Party 2024, Sasja and Ãdaraya conducted interviews that delved into thought-provoking questions, capturing the raw and unfiltered voices of the people. As a community radio station, 3CR stayed true to its radical ethos by embracing the diverse range of responses during Sunday’s Vox Pop, appreciating and respecting each individual’s opinion, regardless of any divergence from our own. Our unwavering dedication to amplifying the voices of Queer BIPOC and Trans Women of Colour was our primary focus, and we are proud to have achieved this meaningful objective.The energy and enthusiasm of the live broadcast were palpable as Sasja and Ãdaraya fearlessly engaged with the community, reflecting the vibrant spirit of Victoria’s Pride Street Party 2024. The remarkable variety of responses and perspectives shared during the interviews illuminated the rich tapestry of voices within the community, strengthening our commitment to championing inclusivity and representation. The profound impact of this broadcast resonated with our audience and reinforced the importance of providing a platform for marginalised voices. With the unwavering support of our dedicated team and the invaluable contributions of all involved, the success of this live broadcast stands as a testament to the power of community engagement and the enduring impact of authentic storytelling. Podcast was edited by James McKenzie from In Ya Face Music:You're Makin' Me High by Toni Braxton T4T by Bobby Sanchez
Jacob speaks with queer black electro pop superstar LION about headlining Midsumma Carnival and the k-pop obsession that inspires their artistry.AND... what do queer people and a sci-fi cult classic have in common? We hear from the curators of The Frankenstein Show exhibition, CJ and ZJ, about creating trans and queer art. Artists Emme Southey and FOOT also pop in to tell us about their artworks on display.
Queer PHOTO: Ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ showcase taking over Melbourne’s West 27 January 2024 – 24 March 2024Sasja and Delsi Moleta, Public Program Producer at Queer PHOTO discussed the upcoming collaboration between Midsumma and PHOTO 2024. This unique event, in partnership with Creative Victoria’s Go West program, will feature artist commissions for large-scale outdoor artworks, gallery exhibitions, and an interactive public performance program. The program, titled Queer PHOTO, will highlight both local and international artists and will be held in Footscray, Newport, and Werribee from January 27 to March 24, 2024. As part of both the Midsumma Festival and PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography, Queer PHOTO will showcase the works of 17 artists through 14 exhibitions and 30 interactive events at 7 locations. This initiative aims to turn iconic venues and streets in the West into a gallery of accessible visual artworks created by LGBTQIA+ artists.More Details: https://www.midsumma.org.au/info/queer-photo/ ----------------------- In this episode, our co-host Sasja engaged in an insightful conversation with the members of Queer Arabs Australia about their participation in the upcoming march for Midsumma Festival and Sydney Mardi Gras. This march holds significant importance as it marks the first time Queer Arabs Australia will be marching to showcase their visibility within these celebrated events. Bas, the founder of Queer Arabs Australia, along with Boudi, Yasser, and Michael, joined this discussion, embodying a sense of historical significance as they shared their motivations for participating in the march. Throughout the episode, they articulated their reasons for choosing not to remain silent, instead opting to assert their visibility, pride, and loud presence within the community. This promises to be a conversation that resonates deeply and offers unique perspectives, making it an episode not to be missed.Queer Arabs Australia (Picnic) Saturday 3rd February 13:00 - 18:00Fitzroy Gardens
This episode marks the conclusion of our broadcasting for this year, and we’re dedicating this final episode to our co-host, Jacob, who has just returned from an incredible six-month trip in Europe. Jacob regaled our listeners with the details of their adventures and shared all the inside scoop. Together, Sasja and Jacob took a look back at the shows and accomplishments of this year, offering reflections and insights, and they also provided a sneak peek of what’s in store for 2024. We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of our loyal listeners of Queering The Air. Your commitment and encouragement mean the world to us! Over the next four weeks, we will be airing selected shows, chosen by Sasja and Jacob, for 3CR summer holiday program. Wishing you all happy holidays and a fantastic new year! Music:XXX by Kim PetrasCozy by BeyonceYou Get What You Give by Touring
SILENCE IS VIOLENCE - Recognising the presence of violence within lgbtqia+ community! During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, that led to International Human Rights Day, it's important to acknowledge that violence is not confined to external perpetrators but also exists within our own communities. While attention is often focused on violence from outside sources, it's crucial to realise that perpetrators can also be found within our own circles. This year, Trans Sisters United, a not for profit organisation has courageously exposed several such perpetrators, yet organisations continue to collaborate with them. This raises a crucial question: how can marginalised individuals access crucial services when the perpetrator is present in what is supposed to be a "safe space"? This pervasive issue emphasises the urgent need to address violence within our own community. It's vital to thoroughly examine our own environment before casting blame on others, as this form of violence has persisted within our community for far too long, yet has been largely overlooked. Our presenter Sasja Sÿdek, will be joined by co-host Jacob Gamble and guests, Anastasia Rose Le and Abdulrahman Katamish aka Boudi to explore these issues and raise awareness about the unaddressed challenges within the LGBTQIA+ community, a topic often disregarded by many organisations, rarely openly discussed, or simply ignored to maintain their reputations. #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #womensrights #transrights #humanrights #transrightsarehumanrights #humanrightsday Music:I Am by Stan WalkerSubstitute for Love by MadonnaDary Demoaak by Hamid el Shaeri
My Disability Does Not Define Me! While it may present certain challenges and obstacles in our life, it does not dictate who we are as a person. We are defined by our passions, our achievements, and our resilience in the face of adversity. Our disability is just one part of the complex and multifaceted individual that we are. We refuse to be limited by preconceived notions or stereotypes, and we are committed to living our life to the fullest, embracing our uniqueness, and proving that our disability does not determine our worth or potential. We are capable, determined, and limitless in our aspirations, and we will not allow any obstacles to diminish our spirit or define our identity.In this special episode commemorating the International Day of People with Disability, Sasja and Geri, proud trans women, courageously open up about their personal experiences living with disability. For Sasja, this marks her first time openly discussing her disability, a significant milestone that has been long overdue. The societal attitudes, cultural norms, and the era in which she was raised have all contributed to a reluctance to acknowledge her disability. Geri will provide an in-depth account of her life with autism, offering firsthand insights that are sure to be enlightening. The episode promises a compelling narrative, delving into the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability in a world that often overlooks the diverse experiences of individuals like Sasja and Geri. #internationaldayofpeoplewithdisability #idpwd #idpwd2023 Music by Musician with Disabilities:Tak Mampu Lupa by Putri ArianiTurandot: Nessun Dorma by Andrea BocelliIsn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
Sasja Sÿdek, our co-host, is widely recognised for her sex-positive stance. She openly communicates her sexual desires, and promotes safe sex practices and consensual sex practices. In this episode of Queering The Air, we featured music to enhance intimacy and reveal the song that carries sentimental value for her as the one she lost her virginity to. Exploring different genres of music that can set the mood for intimacy can be an exciting and personal journey. From smooth jazz and soulful R&B to sensual bossa nova and ambient electronic music, each genre offers its own unique blend of rhythms, melodies, and lyrics that can enhance the atmosphere and create an intimate setting. Each genre has the potential to deepen emotional connections and elevate the intimate experience, so exploring different musical styles can be a fun and enriching way to set the stage for intimacy.Sasja offered insights into her “wild and not so wild” experiences during her time in the adult industry, her personal intimate encounters and discussing the challenges and opportunities in the adult industry. To support the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, Sasja will also shed light on the violence that has occurred and continues to occur within the sex work industry.Be sure to tune in if you’re looking to connect intimately Links:Melbourne Sexual Health ClinicAlfred HospitalFitzroy Free Legal ServiceSt Kilda Free Legal ServiceSlutWalk Narrm/MelbourneMusic:Sexual Healing by Marvin GayeSex on Fire by Kings of LeonLife in Mono by The Great Expectation Erotica by MadonnaMaki Asakawa by Fushiawase To Lu Na NekoBodycode by Lulu Rouge
As Trans Awareness Week comes to an end, we prepare to observe the solemn Trans Day of Remembrance. At Queering The Air, we are committed to providing comprehensive coverage of stories and reflections pertaining to Trans Awareness Week. Our aim is to keep you informed and engaged, offering insights into the diverse experiences and challenges faced by the transgender community. Moreover, as we approach the Trans Day of Remembrance, this coverage will extend to updating you on the various events and initiatives taking place across Australia, ensuring that we honor and remember those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence. Sasja hosted a discussion with Amao Leota Lu and Madison Moffat to recognise the importance of highlighting these issues and commemorating the lives of individuals who have faced discrimination and violence, as we strive to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for the transgender community. The conversation will explore important topics surrounding gender diversity and advocacy.Amao Leota Lu, born in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, emigrated to Sydney with her Samoan diaspora family in the 1980s. She later returned to Australia and embraced her gender identity as a woman and a fa'afafine in her early twenties. Using her performances, she advocates for fa'afafine identity and challenges western LGBT categorizations. Leota Lu's work explores the intersection of gender identity, Pacific culture, and activism. Notably, she curated the first queer Pacific event at Midsumma Festival in 2020 and performed at the Immigration Museum with an event titled Pacific Essence: Tales of a Migrant Plantation. She also participated in Gender Euphoria as part of Melbourne International Arts Festival in 2019. Leota Lu is vocal about the discrimination faced by gender diverse members of Pacific Islander communities and has previously worked as a community support worker.Madison Moffat (She/Her) is a trans woman, Board Secretary for Transgender Victoria, consumer advisor to Monash Gender Clinic, co-facilitator of the TransCreative Network and Managing Editor of the zine on TGDNB culture community, ‘The Trans-creator’. Professionally, she is a risk and operational integrity professional. Having previously reviewed shows for TheatrePress, her critical attentions will soon focus on queer theatre via a new Tran-creator page on substack.TDOR.ORG.AUTrans Day of Remembrance Vigil Narrm - 20th NovTickets Giveaway to LGBTQIAP+ Holiday Picnic by Euphoria Social LGBTIQA+ Multicultural Fair Day Supported by Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council - Saturday, November 25, 2023Music:T4T by Bobby SanchezRespect by Aretha Franklin
Join us on this special episode as our host Sasja sat down with guest Shurthi to celebrate the joyous festival of Deepavali / Diwali. Together, they explored the significance of this festival of lights, its traditions, and rituals. Shurthi shared her personal experiences and insights, shedding light on the festive spirit and the warmth it brings to the hearts of millions around the world. Don’t miss this exciting conversation filled with cultural exchange and festive cheer as they delved into the rich heritage of Deepavali / Diwali. Tune in and be part of this enchanting celebration!
On this episode of Queering The Air, we’re excited to introduce you a long time volunteer from SlutWalkMelbourne, Mev. Mev discussed the significance of the event and provided us with a comprehensive overview of its history. Sasja and Mev delved into why this rally is so important.Mev (she/they) is a neurodivergent queer creative and activist living and working here on stolen Wurundjeri land. They’ve been volunteering with the SlutWalk Naarm/Melbourne collective for years, motivated and informed by a history of trauma.They believe in the importance of continuously learning and improving, valuing human rights, consent education, intersectional feminism, anti-racism, decolonisation, LGBTQIA+ rights, decriminalisation of sex work, accessibility, mental health, environmental sustainability and animal rights.Join SlutWalk Naarm/Melbourne on 25 November 2023 to march against slut-shaming, victim-blaming, and rape culture in the CBD. This global movement started in Canada in 2011 after offensive comments by a police officer. SlutWalks have since taken place worldwide, including annually in Naarm/Melbourne for 12 years. The demands are simple: end slut-shaming, victim-blaming, and rape culture. We fight against all forms of bigotry and hierarchy. Let’s prioritise survivors and our lives over profit. We’ve seen the prevalence of rape culture in recent news stories, and it’s time to stop using rape and assault as weapons of control. Meet outside the State Library Victoria at 12pm, with speakers from diverse backgrounds and Auslan interpreters.https://www.facebook.com/slutwalkmelbourneSLUTWALK NARRM/MELBOURNE25 NOVEMBER 2023 - 12:00PMSTATE LIBRARY VICTORIAMusic:Papi (Bhabi) by Eden ShalevEderlezi feat Dikanda by Dj Dark & MD DJUrfa'nin Etrafi Dumanti Daglar (Anatolian Sessions Remix) by DJ Kaikhan
Get ready to be spooked on this episode as Queering The Air presents a Halloween Special! Sasja, the host, will be captivating listeners by reading ghost stories exclusively written by BIPOC queer authors. It’s an opportunity to explore the world of queer literature and embrace the eerie atmosphere of Halloween. Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience filled with diverse narratives and chilling tales. Prepare to have your spine tingled with haunting delight!The Fabulous Beast by Priya Sharma Music by Lulu RougeYou Say I'm Crazy feat. Alice CarreriSign Me Out feat. Fenney OskWelcome To My Dream feat. Tuco
On this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja was accompanied by Anas and Tom, who are the individuals responsible for organising the Pride In The North Summit - Beyond The Rainbow Lanyard. The Summit aims to highlight speakers who have personal experience and a goal to enhance services and practices for LGBTIQA+ communities. Additionally, it strives to bring together businesses, community organizations, leaders, healthcare professionals, governments, teachers, and other influential stakeholders who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the health and well-being of LGBTIQA+ individuals.Pride in the North Summit: Beyond the Rainbow LanyardThe Summit will showcase lived experience speakers with a vision to improve services and practices for LGBTIQA+ communities.Friday, 3 November9:00 AM - 4:30 PM AEDTPlenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre35 Ferres Boulevard South Morang, VIC 3752Ticket - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pride-in-the-north-summit-beyond-the-rainbow-lanyard-tickets-715112098537?aff=oddtdtcreatorMore Infos - https://www.pracc.com.au/tickets/pride-in-the-north-summit-beyond-the-rainbow-lanyard/ Music by Palestinian Artists - QTA in support of Palestine.1. Palestini by Toni Qattan2. Sokkar by Elyanna3. El Wood Khayali by Fadee Andrawos4. Klefi by Hatari feat Bashar Murad
In this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja Sÿdek shared her personal journey of finding her voice and shed light on the immense power our voices hold. Joining 3CR community radio has been instrumental in empowering Sasja. Despite discovering her voice, Sasja still confronts attempts to silence her. Through her active participation in 3CR, Sasja has become a passionate advocate for trans women of color, providing them with a platform to amplify their voices. Regrettably, trans women of color continue to be tokenised and overlooked by white individuals, perpetuating their invisibility within society.“Nobody trashes your name more than someone who’s afraid you’ll tell people the truth.” Music:You Say by Lauren DaigleGreedy by Tate McraeBulent Ersoy by Umit Hirsizi Helpline:Emergency Sevices - 000Lifeline - 13111413Yarn - 139276QLife - 1800184527Rainbow Door - 1800729367
MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2023 Holly and Sasja came together to discuss Holly’s event at the Melbourne Fringe Festival: MY QUEER SPIRITUAL ENTROP HOLLY ROWAN - MY QUEER SPIRITUAL ENTROPY TICKETDates 05 - 13 OctTime 7:30pm, 6:30pm (60 minutes)Venue TIC: SwanstonA spiritual antidote to dogma; for people who just want to be themselves.Sick of people telling you there’s one way to live your life? Yeah, Holly too. Come and heal your soul and reclaim your right to be whoever you want to be with My Queer Spiritual Entropy. Full of originality, chaos and colour, this fresh-out-the-womb solo show from British non-binary performer Holly Rowan is a vibrant and daring mash-up of clown, Butoh, spoken word, physical theatre, dance and song... available as an in-person performance.About the artist: Instagram- @hollyrowanarts Holly is an emerging non-binary, multidisciplinary artist and performer whose work sits on the bridge of comedy and personal tragedy. Through a quirky combination of movement and voice, they share vulnerable and personal stories as a means to create conversation about difficult topics and connect people with the core of their humanity. This is their first Melbourne Fringe and debut performance in Australia. They have previously co-directed and performed in London Butoh Dance Company’s ‘IRREVERSE’ for Wandsworth Arts Fringe in 2022 and was Stage manager and Choreographer for Lancaster Offshoots productions at Edinburgh Fringe ‘Peter Rabbit & Other Tales’ 2015 & ‘Hunchback’ 2016. Holly is also a facilitator for Queer Space Youth at Drummond Street Services. ------------------------------- Sasja joined by Sophie Strykowski & Haz Lugsdin, another artists from the Melbourne Fringe Festival, who shared a discussion of their live performance titled "TWIN FLAME/ DEAD SPIT". TWIN FLAME/ DEAD SPIT TICKETDates 05 - 13 OctTime 7:00pm (60 minutes)Venue Mycelium StudiosTWIN FLAME/ DEAD SPIT is a live performance work investigating the ways in which we look at another to look at ourselves. With ten years of deep friendship and chosen kinship, performance makers Haz Lugsdin and Sophie Strykowski embark on an intergalactic voyage to understand their interlocking selves.We all have a gravitational pull. The sun, a chair, and you. I felt that tug. Who put me here? And why are you here too?Haz Lugsdin (They/He) is a trans performer who relishes in gusto, ego and innuendo. Sophie Strykowski (She/They) is an actor and performance maker whose work sparkles fearlessly with a joyous curiosity. Together, they pastiche comedy, performance art, and unbridled joy to glimpse the life practice of world-building together. About the Artists: Haz Lugsdin / Sophie Strykowski Instagram - @sp0repunk_ Haz Lugsdin (they/he) is a trans performer making on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. Haz’s experience is in devised and collaborative work, rooted in comedy, pastiched with drag, performance art, movement, wordplay and absolute buggery. Haz is invested in developing non-binary ways of making that refuse rigid performance structures; as explored in their three latest 45 minute works; Rising Damp: A Sporepunk unearthing of a queer utopia at La Mama HQ (2022), The (Sour Glitch) Two-Step Refusal at The Flying Nun by Brand X (2021) and 101101001: Dude Where’s My Gender at The Giant Dwarf (2020). As a writer, Haz has received mentorship with ATYP as part of National Studio (2020) and Fresh Ink (2021). Haz’s work relishes in the illegible and incoherent; centering play and pleasure. He uses performance to make sense of himself and non-sense of the rest. They have a distinct modus operandi of gusto, ego, and innuendo. Sophie Strykowski (she/they) is a performance maker and actor from Gadigal, currently living on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people. Their devised work reflects their positionality as a queer person, with the intention to dismantle and reimagine perceived truths with earnestness and delight. Sophie has worked across a range of independent and professional stages in Gadigal, including Griffin Theatre and ATYP in Intersection: Arrival (2019), Q Theatre in Originate (2020), Kings Cross Theatre [KXT] in Natives (2022) and Rogue Projects in Taz v. The Pleb (2023). Her work plays with form, combining elements of movement, comedy and experimental theater to ask big questions about the self, love, sexuality and connection. Sophie brings these questions to an audience with sparkling fearlessness and joyful curiosity. ------------------------------- Charaf Tartoussi joined Queering The Air as our third and final guest artist for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. A discussion between Sasja and Charaf about their captivating live performance titled “Aza” Aza: Stories of Grief in Diaspora TICKET Dates 18 - 22 OctTime 6:00pm, 5:00pm (50 minutes)Venue Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council ChambersA vulnerable exploration of migrant and diasporic grief through storytelling.Aza (Arabic colloq: wake) is a powerful, nuanced portrait of migrant loss. Spoken word theater meets mourning ritual, it takes us on the grieving journeys of four artists as they grapple with what it means to lose a loved one back home.Meet Charaf, Parminder, Thabani and Farah. They all live in Naarm, all write poetry and all have had to grieve a family member from a homeland someplace else. Together, they embark on an honest voyage through a grief as ancestral as it is foreign. From longing and guilt, to curiosity and pride, they will venture into the breadth of emotion in their migrant and diasporic mourning.Aza is where they come together to be witnessed in the diversity in their grief. It is where they come together to heal, and to be healed.In 50 minutes of vulnerable and sincere storytelling, they will move through the motions of their loss and attempt to answer the question: how does grief change when it is experienced in the immigrant diaspora, and how does it stay the same? Music:Rehab by RihannaMusic by MadonnaYAMA LAYALI by David Vendetta feat Haifa Wehbe National Coming Out Day Event by Queerspace - Drummond Street Services(All LGBTQIA+ People Are Welcome)100 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053Wednesday 11 October4pm - 7pm
On this episode, Sasja was joined with the Soirée Fringe Garden Artists team: Festival Oganiser – Danny Delahunty, Artist - Karen from Finance, Artist - Memphis Mae and Artists - Mel O’Brien and Samantha Andrew to discuss their upcoming event. MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL - SO SOIRÉE FRINGE FESTIVAL FEVER GRIPS PRAHRAN – GET READY FOR A TWO - WEEK EXTRAVAGANZA Prepare to be amazed at this year's So Soirée Fringe Garden! Prahran's vibrant performing arts playground is making a grand comeback, bigger and better than ever before. Presented by the City of Stonnington and as part of the Melbourne International Fringe Festival, this incredible event will take place from Saturday, October 7, until Sunday, October 22. The jam-packed program consists of 18 sensational shows that showcase the immense talent of performers who are pushing the boundaries of comedy, circus, cabaret, and burlesque.During the two-week duration, there is something for every festival enthusiast. Australia's favorite drag queens and bingo grannies will be returning, alongside exciting new events and award-winning performances. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of entertainment!Tickets on sale now. For more information visit www.sosoiree.com.au and see what’s happening at #sosoiree Music:Never Be Like You by FlumeWish I Didn't Miss You by Angie Stone -Dj Hector RemixRestricted by Dj Kronic feat Evan Ross
The Transcreative Network - An Australian online digital platform designed to foster creativity and connections among TGDNB (Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary) individuals in Australia. A secure collective gathering space for TGDNB writers and creators in Melbourne and Regional Victoria; a mycelium of trans/gender/queer creative expression and culture making. They de-compose the offcuts and debris of mainstream culture, synthesising new forms. The network is currently held in place by Avery, Madison, and Alex, disabled settler-colonial trans humans. They currently meet every month via Zoom and physical locations at both Bendigo and Melbourne.In this episode on Queering The Air, Sasja were joined by Madison Moffat and Alex Lee to explore the essence of The Transcreative Network. They delved into how the idea for Transcreative emerged and the various offerings it brings to the table.The brains behind The Transcreative Network:Madison Moffat (She/Her) is a trans woman, a Transgender Victoria board member, consumer advisor to Monash Gender Clinic, co-facilitator of the TransCreative Network and Managing Editor of a new TGDNB culture community zine ‘The Trans-creator’. Professionally, she is a risk and operational integrity professional. She will soon resume a prior role reviewing for TheatrePress and will focus on queer theatre.Alex Lee (they/them) is a trans, queer, white, chronically activist, LGBT peer support worker and social work student. They love dreaming up creative and critical interventions with other queer folk. Their projects include: In Flux TGD anthology, TGD book club and African Queer Love is Love refugee-authored and led- book project, and Transcreatives Network.https://transcreatives.net Music:Mad World by Gary JulesWhat I Made For? by Billie EilishI Want To Know What Love Is by Amason
In this episode of Queering The Air, Sasja, Anastasia, and Ethan will delve into the topic of behavioral changes in transgender individuals. They will share their personal experiences regarding mood changes on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how it can affect their behavior. It is crucial to clarify that they are not seeking to justify or excuse any aggression displayed by transgender people on HRT.Can HRT cause personality changes? Not every trans women experiences significant emotional changes, but those who do often report: an increased or decreased ability to cry, an increase or decrease in irritability, feeling more confident and happy as they become more comfortable in their body. Research indicates that trans men undergoing testosterone treatments may experience psychological changes during their medical transition. Many trans men report feeling more self-assured but also slightly more prone to aggression compared to before starting hormone therapy. However, there is no room for making excuses regarding your misconduct while undergoing HRT. It is essential to recognize that your misogynistic behavior originates from within. Anastasia Rose Le is a seasoned leader in LGBTIQA+ advocacy, whose work also expands in forcibly displaced, domestic and intimate violence. Anastasia is passionate about challenging systemic barriers to provide platforms for voices are not heard. She is a Joyster, an advisory member for Transfemme; a contributing writer of Nothing to Hide. She is also a returning judge for Victorian Pride Awards. One of her current projects is focusing on building inclusive network to assist and support people of intersectionality obtain and sustain employment. The other is providing safety strategies for diverse people in Victorian Western metro regions. She’s started her HrT journey since September 2015 and has not looked back!Ethan, in search of liberation, a transgender man hailing from Malaysia displayed tremendous bravery by seeking refuge in Melbourne - Narrm, Australia. In Malaysia, where transgender individuals, especially within Muslim communities, do not receive legal recognition, Ethan was able to navigate the challenges and access black market hormones to aid in his transition. However, upon arriving in Melbourne - Narrm, Ethan encountered other transgender men who aided him in obtaining legal hormones from a healthcare professional. In this more accepting and inclusive society, Ethan discovered solace and happiness. Finally, he is able to fully embrace his authentic self, live without pretense, and exercise his right to express who he truly am. Melbourne - Narrm has transformed into a sanctuary where he can thrive without fear of judgment, allowing him to freely explore his identity.
James Nguyen: Open GlossaryIn the upcoming exhibition called Open Glossary, Sasja had a conversation with James Nguyen and Budi Sudarto, who are the artists involved in the second edition of the Copyright Agency Partnerships Commission. This commission aims to support mid-career and established visual artists in creating a significant new artwork. For Open Glossary, James Nguyen will collaborate with Tamsen Hopkinson, Budi Sudarto, Kate ten Buuren, and Chris Xu on a multi-lingual installation that will be showcased across ACCA's gallery spaces.Born in Vietnam and based in Naarm/Melbourne, James Nguyen’s interdisciplinary practice examines strategies of decolonisation, while also interrogating the politics of family history, language, displacement and diaspora. Open Glossary probes the language and terminologies that permeate contemporary art and society more widely. Nguyen and collaborators present dynamic installations, videos, performances and events that foster multi-lingual conversations on a range of contemporary issues, including Land Rights and Indigenous Constitutional Recognition, gender diversity and sexual identity, and the linguistic links and spiritual connections of Southeast Asia, First Nations Australian and Moana neighbours.Curator: Shelley McSpeddenThis project is presented in partnership with the Copyright Agency as part of the 2023 Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) Commission, supporting mid-career and established Australian visual artists to produce a major new commission. The first in the series was TextaQueen’s Bollywouldn’t at the 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art’s Haymarket gallery.Venue: Australian Centre for Contemporary Art - 111 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006, Melbourne, Australia16 Sep–19 Nov 2023Free Entry - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../james-nguyen-open...https://acca.melbourne/exhibi.../james-nguyen-open-glossary/Music:Chim Sau by RPT MCKHareudang by Kalia SiskaSokkar by Elyanna
TRANSFABULOUS - BESTIES EDITIONTwo close friends from New Zealand, Latoya Hoeg & Khann Tuapawa set out on a journey to Narrm - Melbourne in the early 80’s with the hope of building a brighter future for themselves. Listen to their captivating story here on this episode of Queering The Air.Latoya Hoeg, a trans woman of color, has been residing in Narrm, Melbourne for more than 30 years. She serves as an elder for the Samoan Fa'afafine Community in the area and is a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ Pacifica individuals, particularly trans women. Currently, Latoya works at Star Health as a Community Engagement Worker for the Covid-19 Team and serves as a Community Health Educator at H2H (Hustling to Health), a drop-in center for sex street-based work, also known as RhED. She previously was a secretary and advisor at PacifiqueX, a Pacifica LGBTIQA+ Community in Melbourne Narrm. Latoya was one of the panelists in "An Evening With The Trans Elders" organized by Trans Sisters United during Trans Awareness Week last year. Recently, Latoya was honored alongside Uncle Jack Charles by Samuel Gaskin at his performance during the Victoria Pride Street Festival in 2023. Additionally, Latoya is a familiar voice on the radio show, PX Whanau at 3CR, where she also works as a producer.Khann Tuapawa, a resilient trans woman from New Zealand, has called Melbourne home for several decades. Embracing her identity unapologetically and living life on her own terms, she embodies a fearless attitude. Enduring significant discrimination as a trans woman during the 80s and 90s, Khan's experiences have only made her stronger. She has triumphed over adversity, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Now retired, Khan is relishing in the joys of life, appreciating the freedom and fulfilment that comes with being true to herself. EMPOWERING TRANS WOMEN & TRANS FEMININE OF COLOUR WORKSHOP Music:Respect by Aretha FranklinHe wasn't man enough for me by Toni BraxtonSet Fire to the rain by Adele remix by DJ Zork
TRANSFABULOUS - Two trans men from Malaysia embarked on a courageous journey seeking freedom and refuge in Melbourne - Narrm, Australia. Identifying as trans masculine, Ethan and Tiff grew up in different cultural environments, with Tiff in a traditional Chinese household and Ethan in a Muslim household. In their homeland, they faced discrimination and marginalization due to their identity. However, upon their arrival in Melbourne - Narrm, they discovered a society that embraced and included them, providing solace and happiness. Finally, they could fully express their true selves and exercise their right to freedom of expression. Melbourne - Narrm became a haven where they could thrive without fear of judgment and freely explore their identities. The vibrant city brought them immense joy and a sense of belonging, enabling them to flourish within a diverse community that values and respects individuality. We are well aware of the dangers faced by transgender individuals in Malaysia. Conversion therapy is still practiced in the country, and trans individuals may be forcibly subjected to such harmful practices without their consent. In contrast, Australia provides a safer environment for Ethan & Tiff. The laws and societal attitudes in Australia are more inclusive and accepting, offering greater protection and support for transgender individuals. We believe that being in Australia offers Ethan & Tiff a significant improvement in terms of personal safety and well-being. Don't miss the opportunity to hear their inspiring story this Sunday on Queering The Air. 1998 R&B HitsNo, No, No... by Destiny Child Wyclef JeanAll My Life by K-Ci & JoJoHeartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston, Faith Evans & Kelly PriceHave You Ever by BrandyTouch It by MonifaThe First Night by Monica
Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring experience this episode as we plunge into the captivating world of Dylan, also known as Diloncé with transfabulous, our co-host Sasja Sÿdek.Living Life to the Fullest with Dylan aka Diloncé! From finance wiz to world traveler, this charismatic teacher knows how to make every moment count. With a love for education, exploration, and the performing arts, Dylan brings his bubbly and approachable energy to all social situations. But hold onto your wigs, because Diloncé, the rising star of drag, is ready to dazzle the scene! Glamorous, strong, and passionate about dancing and singing, this talented diva will leave you gagging for more. Get ready to be slayed!Every Sunday, 3-4pm on 855am or stream live: https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming @euphoria_social Birthday Bash - 25th August at Captain Baxter | Tap for TicketsFollow Diloncé - @the_dilonceAlexander Ball by House of Alexander 2nd September Music:HER by Megan Thee StalionPadam Padam by Kylie MinoqueWhen You Belive by Whitney Houston & Mariah CareyFabulous by Ally Brooke
On this episode of Queering the Air 3CR, our co-host, Sasja Sÿdek conducted an interview with the founders of GenderQuest, Violet Minehan and Lilith Plummer.A mentoring program for individuals who identify as transgender, gender-diverse, or are questioning their gender identity has been launched by RMIT students. Known as GenderQuest, this program offers an online platform where people can connect with mentors, engage in group gaming sessions, socialize with like-minded peers, and access a wide array of resources and trans-inclusive external services. The founders, Violet Minehan and Lilith Plummer, recognized the difficulties that come with navigating gender identity and aimed to establish a program that not only offers support and resources but also creates a supportive community for individuals facing similar challenges. The team is currently focused on expanding GenderQuest to accommodate a vibrant community of thousands of transgender and gender-diverse individuals throughout Australia.https://genderquest.com.au
Conversation will be with Anastasia Rose Le, the coordinator of the Rainbow Community Fair organized by MatchWorks Australia.Rainbow Community Fair - Free Day of Healing, Connection & Fun and experience a variety of benefits. A networking opportunities to not only share individual own services and stories but also connect with potential employers for promising employment prospects. Gain valuable information on different support services that can aid anyone in their personal journey. Take advantage of a complimentary counseling session led by highly skilled allied health professionals. Additionally, contribute to their media corner where Joy Media and Star Observer radio provide a platform for anyone to share their passion and personal journey. This event aims to enhance your understanding of effective strategies for working within the rainbow community. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect and have a memorable day!Date: Wednesday 26th July 2023Time: 10:00 - 14:00Location: New Footscray Hospital Jobs Hub - 138 Nicolson Street, Footscray VIC 3011WALK-INS WELCOME!
On this show that delved into the concept of white fragility within queer spaces. Sasja, Shehrazade, Gustavo and Jacob committed and explored this topic in-depth, aiming to shed light on what it truly means and the impact it has on their communities.During the show, they engaged in thoughtful discussions, bringing in diverse perspectives and lived experiences to foster a comprehensive understanding of white fragility in queer spaces. Their goal is to provide a platform for honest conversations, addressing the challenges and complexities surrounding this issue.By diving deep into the subject, they hope to empower individuals to recognize and confront their own biases, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable community. This exploration will serve as an opportunity for collective growth, ultimately strengthening our shared commitment to diversity, justice, and true equality within queer spaces.Joined them as they embarked on this important journey of understanding and challenging white fragility in queer spaces. Together, we can create a more inclusive and affirming environment for everyone.Every Sunday 3-4pm on 855am 3CR Community Radio or stream live: https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Music:Cozy by Beyoncé People Get Ready by Shea Diamond
This episode, the focus was on NAIDOC Week - For Our Elders. Sasja shared her experiences at the NAIDOC Pride gala night, where she received the esteemed Deadly Fem sash. Additionally, she discussed the NAIDOC march that took place on 7th July 2023 at midday, where Miss Katalyna joined her, followed by attending the NAIDOC concert at Federation Square. Sasja played several speeches by our respected elders from the NAIDOC march 2023. Art by Bobbi Lockyer a proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyulnyul and Yawuru artist, born and based on Kariyarra Country in Port Hedland, is the winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition for 2023. NAIDOC 2023Songs:Pukulpa by Electric FieldsYou're The Voice - Mitch TamboKing Brown - Barkaa Queering The Air 3CR every Sunday on 855amCan you guess how many times Sasja said "amazing" in this episode? :)
Disclaimer:At queering the air, we aim to use our platform to celebrate a diversity of individuals in our community. As a national broadcaster, we also understand the potential reach of our content and the responsibility that holds. While we aim to always get it right, we are aware that this is not always possible and endeavour to be transparent with our audience with regards to this. We therefore would like to disclaim that our guests do not always represent us or our views, we do not condone any discriminatory or disrespectful actions they undertake outside of our broadcast.—————————Our talented new co-host, Shehrazade made their debut on Queering The Air. They has the opportunity to engage in a conversation with an artist, Lane Milburn. Additionally, they provided updates on the happenings of NOIDOC WEEK at the 3CR radio station, as well as the various events taking place in and around Narrm. Lane MilburnA working artist by day, and a sleepless writer by night, Lane Milburn is a full-time multidisciplinarian. Lane works as a tattoo artist, preserving his painting, illustration, and writing as mostly private pursuits, that see light of day on his terms with exhibitions and spoken word performances. In tattooing, Lane is both wizard and witness to transformation, setting standards for inclusion, consent, and body positivity. Studio rules: Come as you are. Leave whenever you like. In his personal practice, Lane explores themes of home, identity, and metaphysics, rejecting palatable storytelling in favour of dreamlike visual art, prose, poetry, and prickery. Fuelled by caffeine and chained to a desk at night, every bio he writes about himself in the third person is closer to a cry for help of someone held hostage by commas than it is a description of who he is. He spent too long in the closet to be put in any box.Photo by Valentin Zhmodikov UPCOMING EVENTS: NAIDOC WEEKEID AL ADHA by LGBTQIA+ MUSLIMSMUSIC Sah sah by Nancy ajram and marshmellow Got weird by Dodie James Dean by kairokee Pink light by MUNA
This episode touched upon a sensitive topic as Sasja bravely shares her experience of facing racism and transphobia from an Uber driver last weekend. Joining her in this important conversation was a proud trans woman of colour, Lily Chang. Along with that, we're thrilled to introduce our new co-host, Shehrazade, who joined Sasja and Lily in the studio. Through their own words, they described their passion for joining Queering The Air.Lilly Chang (She/Her) Lilly is a woman of color who is proudly trans and was born and raised in Malaysia. She is of Chinese descent and migrated to Australia in the early 2000s. Since 2011, she has been a prominent voice in the trans community, advocating for trans rights. She is also a YouTuber and founder of the show TsChitChat, where she interviews local trans and gender diverse individuals. Throughout filming for her channel, Lilly has had the honor of meeting trans celebrities from around the world. Lily is currently working at Queer Space Drummond Street — an organisation dedicated to upholding the wellbeing and mental health of Melbourne’s LGBTIQ+ community, who consist of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual people.Shehrazade (They/She) Shehrazade is a non-binary queer writer, poet and healer. They're artistic practice (and general life practice) focuses on elevating the voices of queer and trans people of colour. They are extremely excited to join the team at queering the air and hope to use the platform to share the unique and personal experiences of local qtpoc heroes, advocates and all round awesome human beings. Every Sunday 3-4pm on 855am 3CR Miss Fa'afafine Victoria 2023Please get intouch with Rainbow Door if you are feeling distress after listening to this episode
It's Jacob's final show for 2023, and we're doing a big queer music extravagenza highlighting some of the local talent here in Naarm!We speak with Remy Ondrey and Umbra Moon, about their new hit tracks and the arduously awesome process of making music.Samuel Gaskin drops in to share the joy of creating blak and brown queer spaces at AUNTY, performing at Midsumma and World Pride, and introduces some of their hit songs. Fierce performer LION shares with us their new track 'Not Your Fetish'. Songs:Only U In The End by Umbra MoonBlind in Love by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)Temporary Healing by Umbra MoonHaven by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)RECKŌNING by Samuel Gaskin and Piri & PaulaRĀIN by Samuel Gaskin and The MerindasNot Your Fetish by LION
TRANSFABULOUS: DJ Stev Zar! @stevzar Fast paced and hard-hitting, Stev Zar weaves worlds when she DJs. Drawing on her expansive tastes and her cultural and queer experience, she moves with her mood to blend fierce percussion, bass-heavy club, experimental electro, and southside rap with classic acapellas and cinematic scores. Her sets are firmly rooted in the now, with tongue and cheek references folded into the chaos. The aim is body euphoria. Her goal is to uplift trans bodies and challenge her audience to move beyond genre to connect with the heart of the sound.Currently based in Naarm, Stev Zar’s resume spans DJing, production, and curation. Her work has led her to perform alongside LSDXOXO, Skin On Skin, UNiiQU3, Leonce, Dinamarca, Tygapaw, Estoc, Junglepussy and the Veronicas, with sets at Soft Centre Festival, Dark Mofo, Laneway, Melbourne Music Week, Redbull Music Festival, Rising Music Festival, and guest mixes on Eora’s FBi Radio and Nomad Radio, Aoetearoa’s Friendly Potential, and Triple J. She recently made her Boiler Room debut both performing and co-curating for UMAMI Collective.As a curator she spotlights artists in so-called Australia’s QTBIPOC community and crafts spaces for this community to celebrate themselves and each other. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) at RMIT with hopes to use her degree to continue to champion marginalised voices in the industry.Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/stevzarInstagram - https://instagram.com/stevzar/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevzar —— 'Great Dane' (Single) by 3awadi Mohammad Awadls aka 3awadi is a Queer, Arab, Muslim rapper from Western Sydney here to talk shit and make hits from the area to the world. His debut single 'Great Dane' is an absurd, camp and hilarious hip-hop song about dating in this tragic queer scene. The steamy music video is also out now on youtube. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_3awadi Music Video - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/3awadi/great-dane —— Euphoria Social presents a Pride Month Celebration! An inclusive event for all with a splash of queer creativity, a night to celebrate our incredible LGBTQIA+ people. The venue offers plenty of space to dance, quiet spaces, outdoor area and low lighting. They don’t focus on labels and encourage everyone to come and feel safe and included at their events. "Our lives matter, together we are stronger"Featuring:DJ Eloise Etto Dancer’s Blayk & Jacob Performances by Iva GrandeJoni VovoTrixie Lah DaisValencia DilonceThis will be a fundraising event with a percentage of ticket sales will going back to a Switchboard Victoria.They have haircuts, glitter, make up, Sayf Mental Health, limited complimentary beverages from Pals, nibble and more. Date: 17 JUNE 20237pm – 12amWolfhound on Brunswick386 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Giveaway tickets entry is closed!Early Bird is Sold Out, GA tickets go on sale 17th May, giving you exclusive access in the mean time. PURCHASE TICKETS -->>> https://events.humanitix.com ______ Music Pangaea by Dj Stev Zar Great Dane by 3awadi T4T by Bobby Sanchez Firestarter by The Prodigy ______ HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER HO!
Jacob speaks with trans activist and founder of the Trans Justice Project Jackie Mae Turner about combatting disinformation about trans and gender diverse people, and the recent surge in anti-trans rhetoric. We also hear from classical historian Tobias Fulton on their research into queerness in Ancient Greece and Rome. Check out their upcoming event Queer Love. Songs:Black Tie by Grace PetrieDon't Go Thru My Phone by Dirty Versachi and Jamaica MoanaApollo's Mood by The Olympians
Sasja invited a very special guest from her hometown, Singapore.Kay is a 28 year old trans guy who’s no stranger to change. He started transitioning right before he quit his job and recently moved to Narrm, Melbourne, and began studying to be a counsellor. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and reading, and has recently taken up knitting. If all goes well, he might have a beanie right before the weather turns truly cold.Sasja and Kay discussed everything Singapore of course and the recent repeal of 377A - Singapore’s parliament has decriminalised sex between men, but has amended the constitution to effectively block full marriage equality. The British colonial-era law penalised sex between men with up to two years in jail, although the statute was not actively enforced. The law had long been criticised as discriminatory and stigmatising to the LGBTQ+ community.Amao's powerful speech at Trans Day of Visibility Narrm 2023Music: Unholy by Kim Petras and Sam Smith Queering The Air 3CR - Every Sunday 3-4pm with Sasja Sÿdek and Jacob Gamble
Jay/Jacob speaks with the wonderfully talented Naavikaran about their album 'Brown Church', their relationship with masculinity, and queer community night Mothprocess. Check out Naavikaran's De-Colonial Living here for more. We hear from Dr David Gould about his upcoming book 'Survivors and Thrivers: Male homosexual lives in post war Australia', sharing stories of the institutional challenges and underground fun of gay men in the 40s, 50s, and 60s in Australia. The book will be coming out in late May, available at International Book Shop and Hares and Hyenas.Songs:Where Are You From? by NaavikaranShow You How It's Done (Untucked) by NaavikaranEntire City by NaavikaranWatch Me Read You by Odette
Jacob revisits Transgender Day of Visiblity Rally, we hear from a range of trans and gender diverse speakers.We speak live with Mikhael Burnard (they/them) from Pride in Protest about today's TDOV rally in Eora/Sydney & the need for solidarity in the fight for trans rights. Trans Sisters United & Trans Pride March Melbourne cofounder Sasja Sÿdek speaks about what TDOV means to her.Speeches from TDOV Naarm Rally on Friday:3CR legend and trans activist Sally Goldner speaks on the fight against Nazis & trans rights.Fa'afafine and trans advocate Amao Leota Lu speaks about the need to protect trans women of colour and the community at large.Switchboard CEO Joe Ball tackles misconceptions around womens sports and continuing the trans rights movement.Songs:Round & Round by Mani BlüJust For The Night by Robert BaxterMotorcycle by June Jones & Geryon
RAMADAN - QUEER IFTAR Queer Iftar is an event that brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community focusing asylum seekers, migrants and refugees during the holy month of Ramadan. It's a celebration of the intersectionality of being Muslim and queer. The event aims to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Muslims who often feel excluded during religious events due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The traditional Iftar meal is shared, and discussions on various topics relevant to the community takes place. It is also an opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote acceptance, and create a sense of community among LGBTQ+ Muslims.Azlan, Sasja, Ayesha, Basem & Wael who met at Sydney World Pride Human Rights Conference a few weeks ago, are the organisers for this year's Queer Iftar by BridgeMeals. They explained what Queer Iftar is all about, what attendess can expect from it, and why it's so important to create this space for their community. They want everyone to come together as they build connections, bridge cultures, create memories & laughter and experience communal healing.---------------------BridgeMeals is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from marginalised communities living in Naarm/Melbourne to meet and connect without judgement over food, community and culture.This Ramadan, BridgeMeals is organising weekly iftars for LGBTQIA+ Muslims and those from Muslim backgrounds.Dates: Saturdays, March 25th, April 1st & 8th and Sunday, April 16th, 2023BridgeMeals will also be holding an All Women's Iftar in collaboration with Trans Sisters United on April 2nd. All cisgender and transgender women and people who identify as women are welcome to attend this iftar.Where: Locations will be shared with confirmed attendees. To register your attendance, contact us at bridgemealsmelbourne@gmail.com.All Women’s Iftar location will be shared with confirmed attendees. To register your attendance, contact us at transsistersunited@gmail.comRegister your attendance by emailing us, and keep an eye on our socials!Please email BridgeMeals to know more about the BridgeMeals Weekly Queer Iftar or to RSVP at bridgemealsmelbourne@gmail.com or SMS at 0432 293 496 | 0435 675 958We hope to see you there and have a blessed Ramadan!This project is supported by welcomingaus and vicgovdffhMusic:Ramadan by Najwa FaroukRamadan Tiba by OpickTakbir Lebaran by Kelana Purba
TW: this episode discusses transphobia, police violence, and the rise of far right/fascist ideologyJacob speaks with queer electronic musician & aged care worker Alex Antunes, who operates under the moniker of ALX; GoSlow + trans musician Penny Euniq. The pair have collaborated on a new track called 'We Play Bingo' and will be performing live at the Worker's Club this Thursday 23 March. Tickets available here. //Queer & trans activist and convenor of the Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education Amy Sargeant & trans musician Eddie Phillips speak about the horrifying scene that played out on the steps of Victorian Parliament House yesterday. Nazi groups made headlines after gatecrashing an anti-trans rally organised by prolific TERF Kelly Jay Kean. A coalition of pro-trans groups confronted the rally with a strong counter action, but were met with violent police pushback, as Victorian police formed a wall to protect Nazis, permitting them to salute, chant, and hold transphobic banners. //Kin Francis and Alex Brittan from Good Trip Events discuss their new low sensory club night for queer neurodivergent people. Check out their first event on March 30 at subclub here. Songs:We Play Bingo by ALX; GoSlow and EuniqDon't You Worry by Electric Fields
Tony K. Fretton had the honor of chatting to BEBE BACKHOUSE & his new book "More than these bones".A descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of north-Western Australia, Bebe Backhouse is an award-winning writer and creative leader who’s called Naarm home for many years. Beginning his creative practice as a classical pianist and composer, Bebe later made a name for himself as a producer and director of theatre, festivals, and public art projects across Australia, including international dance and theatre projects in New Zealand, France, and Belgium. A leader in designing and delivering high-profile programs and strategic projects for Australia’s diverse communities, his senior leadership positions at prolific organisations across Naarm have allowed him to successfully foster many opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives to showcase their work in mainstream platforms, allowing Traditional Culture to thrive in a public space.A writer, poet, illustrator, speaker, and facilitator living on the unceded land of the Kulin peoples, Bebe's works encompass love, loss, identity, Aboriginal and gay existence, place, and Country.https://www.readings.com.au/events/book-launch-more-than-these-bonesSongs played:Electric Fields - 2000 and whatever.Baker Boy - MeditjinJessica Mauboy - Time After TimeSamuel Gaskin - ReckoningChristine Anu - My Island Home
Youth worker Lindsay Marchment (he/him) speaks about his experience growing up queer in the small country town of Warracknabeal, relationships with his family, his journey through mental health issues and drug addiction, and his work helping young men & gender diverse teenagers express healthy masculinity.
Take a slice of a delicious intellectual pie on today’s show, where Jacob and Sasja speak to curator Kin Francis and artist Ari Tampubolon on their exhibition ‘The Body is More Than This’, embracing nihilism & working in proximity to whiteness.We also hear from PhD student Hao Zheng about her latest paper detailing the experiences of queer international students during COVID-19 lockdowns & finding community in Naarm.Cover photo taken by Suzanne Balding.
Jacob and Sasja unpacked their best Midsumma slays.A conversation with Michael, a visiual artist about his work in upcoming exhibition 'Men/Still/Shooting' and experincing intimacy as an older gay man. Midsumma Events: 25th January - 12th Febuary - Men/Still/Shooting 3rd Febuary - First Nations Drag Festival5th Febuary - Midsumma Pride March5th Febuary - Euphoria Social Viewing & After Party 7th Febuary - No Pride in Racism11th Febuary - Aunty 12th Febuary - Victoria's Pride Street Party What's on at Midsumma Songs Track:Believe by CherRay of Lights by MadonnaPositions by Ariana Grande
In the lead up to Pride and Midsumma , we revisit the No Police in Pride LGBTQ Community forum held at the Harehole in Narrm Melbourne on the 27th of October, 2022. Speakers featured include Frank Gafa, Dylan O'Hara, Paul Kidd and facilitator Joshua Badge. We feature some of the audio we didn't have time for last time.MentionedNo Pride in Police campaign websiteWARBeyond Bricks and Bars fundraiserInside out fundraiserDecolonise sex work au (Instagram)
We hear a re-broadcast of Disabling Employment Services and Beyond produced for Disability Day 2022, Rest is Survival.We hear from the article, The pandemic isn’t over—and queer people shouldn’t be acting like it is, and about queer anti-fascism, follow Antifascist Alerts Narrm (Melbourne), and see this White Rose twitter thread. You can follow the band Walking to the Grocery Store on instagram.SongsJune Jones - Extrovert ft Alice SkyeAlice Skye - Everything is GreatEdith Lane - Quiet ObservationDark Water - Siren Song
Jahan Rezakhanlou (he/him) is a Swiss-Iranian artist, journalist and wannabe amateur football analyst. He also DJ’s and plays music as @Jahan.Xanlu on Salaam Radio Show right here on 3CR. He supports Galatasaray S.K — Turkish professional football club amongst a bunch of other teams. Jahan really believes that football illuminates greater truths within society and human nature, especially in disruption and change! Jahan is also a huge supporter for Women Life Freedom movement that is happening here in Narrm. He’s here to talk about myriad of issues surrounding the current World Cup in Qatar (the most political and controversial world cup ever!). We will be talking about the state of LGTBQIA+ in the region, the migrant worker controversies and the #onelove arm band controversies. Pride Maroons — The LGBTQIA+ national footballers’ group that Qatar never wanted http://www.proudmaroons.com/ and Alwan Foundations — Not for profit organisation protecting LGBTQIA+ rights in the gulf region https://www.alwanfoundation.org/
We hear a bunch of rad music and commentary. (1) Rest in Power Laura Orsto fundraiser and memorials (since having ended—check out Tiwi Sista Girls video page here for memorial videos), (2) Solidarity with BLM organisers (write up in The Age), (3) Disability Day 3CR Broadcast on 3rd of December, (4) remembering the dead in the anti-queer anti-trans shooting at Colarado Springs (cops don't keep us safe). Music Kee'ahn - Better Things Alice Skye - Wurega Djalin -Various artists produced by Dobby, Candy Suite, Forever 15Barkaa - Black MatriarchyAh Mer Ah Su - Thinkin Bout youBill Berry - Bump me into parliamentAgainst me - Baby I'm an anarchistThelma Plum - Baby Blue BicycleJune Jones - If only ft Katie DeyGeryon - Pull on meGLOSS - Trans day of revengeTracy Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolutionSamin and Behin - Bella Ciao
Mon Schafter, the Content Lead of ABC Queer, speaks about their podcast 'Innies and Outies', the visibility of non-binary people in Australia, and how to media can better serve LGBTQIA+ communities. The podcast brings you fascinating stories from diverse LGBTQIA+ Australians about coming out or staying in, and is available to listen to on all streaming platforms. //Rebeckah Loveday, founding member of Trans Sisters United and organiser of Trans Pride March Melbourne, speaks on the upcoming march and the process of organising it. //LOCAL EVENTSTrans Pride March Melbourne -- Sun Nov 13, 12pm at the State Library, kick off Trans Awareness Week by coming along to Victoria's first ever trans pride march. Hear from 15 inspiring speakers and relish in trans joy! LGBTQIA+ community and allies welcome. Check out FB event here. Instagram here. An Evening with Trans Elders -- Fri Nov 18, 5pm at Palace of Magnificent Experiences, 267 Swan St, Richmond. Hear from four trans elders as they share their life stories and journeys. Performances by Miss Cairo. Free entry for TWOC and First Nations. Check out FB event here. SONGS PLAYEDEveryone's Waiting by Missy HigginsFlicker by Keelan MakTalia by King PrincessHawaiian Party by Cub SportTreat Me Like a Slut by Kim Petras
NO POLICE AT PRIDE!Last Thursday, Joshua Badge and Frank Gafa put on a community forum to talk about the strained relationship between Victoria Police and LGBTQ people at Harehole Melbourne aka Hares HyenasThe event was a panel discussion between Dylan O’Hara, Paul Kidd and Frank Gafa, followed by a Q&A from the audiences.No Police at Pride is fundraising $1500 to pay their artist and speakers + reimburse organisers for venue hire costs. Of course, they’ll pass on 10% to Pay the Rent. You can donate via Humanitix or direct bank transfer (see the Fundraiser FAQ).Illustration by @briar.rolfeThis episode was brought to you by Sasja Sÿdek.Pre-recorded audio edited by Iris Lee.https://nopoliceatpride.com
On tonight's episode with our co-host, Tony K. Fretton and guests: Fabio & Cainne 3pm - Fabio (Kingz Melbourne)Fabio was born in Portugal with Angolan background. Fabio is a passionate, skilled dancer who loves to express his feelings through dance and performance art. His love for dance started from a young age, growing up watching and being influenced by legendary artists such as Michael Jackson. Fabio has gone from showcasing nationally at numerous corporate and commercial events. From being on the footy show to currently, being apart of the groundbreaking show -Matador as NUEVÉ, where he has been touring around Australia the past 3 years. Fabio also is the creator of the new gay R&B and hiphop party called KINGZ. Please follow KINGZ MELBOURNE for more updates and upcoming events. Cainne (They // Xim) is the founder of Cubby Art Party, Yahdy Studio and Critical Sex Theory. They are passionate about creating spaces that hold down and uplift multiply-marginalised and extra magical people. They have done cultural consulting work with Scarlett Alliance and Vixen Collective and have sat on the Community Reference Group with Transgender Victoria. They were a speaker for PermaQueer’s Cultural Responses to Climate Change and a guest for Moxie’s Deliteful Discussions on Trans Joy. You can read their poetry is published in More Than Melanin, The Noncompliant Quarterly and Cubby Art Party’s first Art Magazine. They have an affinity for bathing, lounging, cat cuddling and a whole lotta booty shaking celebratory things. Please follow CUBBY ART PARTY for more updates and upcoming events -- https://cubbyartparty.square.site/ #QUEER #JUMPPING #3CR
On this episode Sasja had a discussion with one of her oldest friend, Lily Chang here in Narrm. They talked about Lily's early days of transitioning, her you-tube channel, the iconic Taxi Club Sydney, her multiple past careers and why she decided to move back to Melbourne - the most livable city in the world. Lily was also at the Marsha Amini - Women Live Freedom's rally with Sasja and Merhsa, and they shared their experinces to why this needs to happen for changes to take place. Sasja invited Merhsa to her place to talked about her experinces being assaulted by Irainians Police for not wearing a hijab. (pre-recorded) Lilly ChangA proud trans womxn of colour, born & raised in Malaysia, Chinese descent who migrated to Australia in the early 2000s’. Lilly is a trans advocate and a youtuber since 2011 — a show called TsChitChat where she interviewed many local trans & gender diverse people, and have also met international celebrities trans people while filming for her channel. Lilly have lived in many states in Australia but she ends up coming back to Melbourne, a place she calls home now. Lilly's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/TSCHITCHAT Mehrsa EsmayilliA proud transgender womxn of colour from Iran, a refugee who came to Australia on a boat seeking for a better life for herself. Mehrsa have had her fair share of being abused by the Police in Iran due to not wearing her hijab in the way they wanted her to. This is her story. Freedom for Iran Rally Updates: https://instagram.com/salaamradioshow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Musics:First Love by Hikaru Utada - https://youtu.be/o1sUaVJUeB0Fog El Nakhel Live Set by Andrea Souied - https://youtu.be/AjMXWLwWtns
Jacob and Sasja spoke with Sam Elkin, Dan Hogan, and Anastasia Rose Lee about the new anthology of trans and gender diverse stories 'Nothing to Hide: The Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Stories'. You can head along to events at Chestnut Tree on Oct 2 and at the Victorian Pride Centre for Melbourne Fringe Festival on Oct 15. Links discussed:ABC article on Abolish the Monarchy protestsSandy O'Sullivan IndigenousX Twitter thread on the QueenWarriors of the Aboriginal Resistence HEY Grants for youth LGBTQIA+ projects- apply by Oct 2Transfemme- resources for men in relationships with trans womenAlok Menon- non binary writer, speaker, comedian Songs:Break My Soul by BeyonceKilling My Time by G-FlipNative Tongue by Mo'Ju and Pasefika Vitoria ChoirMy Boy by Marlon Williams
Vale Jack Charles. We hear from Dr Matthew Mitchell from La Trobe University, one of the authors of the recent study Criminalising Gender Diversity: Trans and Gender Diverse People’s Experiences with the Victorian Criminal Legal System. Next, we hear from Raina Peterson speaking about their queer experimental Indian dance Fringe event, Narasimha – ManLion, which starts in a month. Lastly, we hear some more audio from the Justice for Rodri vigil in September, on the wider context in Indonesia around the injustice around the death of Peruvian trans activist Rodrigo Ventocilla who died in police custody in Bali in August. MentionedAlice Skye on Stay in BedDoin' Time show with Jack CharlesStar Observer on Jack CharlesAbolish the Monarchy | Thursday 22nd September 1:30PM Birrarung MarrSwitchboard - Rainbow DoorBeyond Bricks & Bars: Trans Gender Diverse Decarceration ProjectVictoria's police state MusicAlice Skye - Stay in Bed
Clean is a documentary highlighting the incredible life and work of our dear friend Sandra Pankhurst. The genuinely inspirational story of how ‘trauma cleaner’ Sandra Pankhurst responded to an unseen world with radical kindness. Sandra Pankhurst knew humanity at its worst, as well as its best, having lived many different lives: survivor of childhood abuse, suburban parent, drag queen, sex worker, funeral director, business owner, motivational speaker. Generous and formidable, she underwent transition in the 1980s and found her purpose running STC Services, a successful Melbourne trauma-cleaning business that she founded in the 1990s. For three decades, Pankhurst and her team – who’ve also survived tough times – have brought order and care to homes made chaotic by hoarding, addiction, violence and crime.Rebeckah Loveday, Miss Katalyna and our co-host Sasja Sÿdek discussed about their dear friend Sandra and her documentary film, and also Rebeckah’s role as Sandra Pankhurst in the film. Clean will be in your local cinemas around Australia from 15 September! https://www.cleandocumentary.com/———————————Euniq is a queer transwoman producing music in Naarm. Originally a contemporary professionally trained visual artist she has turned to creating music. A proud sister-girl, aboriginal descendant, her music explores themes of isolation, loss, connection, and trauma. She uses her voice to convey these complex feelings of heartache in a simplistic way. Her debut album “We are all made of the same stuff” has been created independently in Naarm by herself and Mixed and Mastered by Ruby Burns.Euniq's upcoming gig:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/euniq-tickets-417652348417Album is available on Bandcamp, Spotify and Soundcloud on the link provided below.BandCamphttps://euniq.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-all-made-of-the-same-stuffSpotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3NbiyLnCkJcAy9lt7cha6H?si=ei5ZNMi5QgenrDfbM3qmbQSoundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/user-724814986/sets/we-are-all-made-of-the-same-stuff
Hini from the Queer Death Collective, an art and advocacy group that explores death literacy through the lens of queerness, spirit, and culture. Check out their upcoming event here and follow them on Instagram @ripcindymarie @alex.in.agedcareWe hear audio from a vigil this morning in memory of Rodrigo, a Peruvian trans man who died in Indonesian state custody.Non-binary queer 'inter-galactic' musician Dirty Versachi speaks on their artistic inspirations, their launch event 'The Birth of Dirty Versachi', and their latest track Rainbow Light Beam. Follow them on Instagram @dirtyversachi MusicFuneral Sisters by Sylvan Esso, Collections of Colonies of BeesResting Power by Dirty VersachiRainbow Light Beam by Dirty VersachiHouse Mix 5 by DJ Miss Katalyna
First, get behind the Dhadjowa foundation, providing material support for Aboriginal families grappling with deaths in custody. Next we turn to reflecting on housing justice with the 2016 Bendigo Street protests. We hear from Jasmine Barzani, an Iranian Kurdish troublemaker and filmmaker who has produced the short film Bendigo Street (launch link) and is crowdraising to turn it into a full feature. Listen to the Homeless in Hoteles series, follow @BendigoSt (Instagram), join the forum for dwelling justice, join in the Homes Not Prisons campaign and check out her piece on abolition in Overland. Later in the show, we hear from genderqueer troublemaker Nic, another participant in the Bendigo Street campaign. SongsAlice Skye - MelbourneBeyonce - Summer RenaissanceJune Jones (ft Katie Dey) - If OnlyThelma Plum - If it Rains it Pours
The Three Generation of Trans Immigrantsw/ presenter Sasja Sÿdek These trans migrants imagined a better life in Australia - Did they find it? Join three trans womxn of colour, Sasja Sÿdek, Latoya Hoeg and Robin Chandla share their stories of their lived experience living as an immigrant in Australia.
Youth parliamentarians Hades Slater and Holly Ellis share their experiences of LGBTQIA+ inclusive education as regional youth, and discuss the Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities Inclusive Education Bill 2022 that they presented to Youth Parliament.Rapstress and Leo icon Julai speaks on their artistic inspirations, and unpacks the meaning behind the lyrics from their latest tracks 'Coffee n Sex' and 'Baddie Bttms'. You can check out all things Julai on their website here. (18+)Songs:Femininity by Emma VolardBaddie Bttms by JulaiCoffee n Sex by Julai
We hear from artist Yi-Lynn about her latest EP Foul Water (here on Bandcamp). (follow her on Instagram, Facebook). The EP Launch is at the Gasometer on August 19 Later, we hear from artist and researcher Lilahk about disability pride month to what's lesser discussed in this climate of attacks on intersex and trans people to their art and history research. MentionedHomeless in hotels MusicDown City Street - Archie Roach and Ruby HunterPixelate - Yi-LynnCut it Loose - Yi-LynnDon't Let a Good Girl Down - Thelma PlumOg Luv Kush - Kaiit
Queering the Air is trilled to present you Georgie Yovanovic. Miss Yovanovic is co-identify as Trans - Intersex Fem, non- binary who uses pronouns She/Her. She is currently a board member for the Zoe Belle Gender Collective, and an advocate working on the Transfemme resource. Miss Georgie was an LGB Trans-Intersex advocate for Sistergals and Brotherboys in Alice Springs, NT. She is a member of Intersex Human Rights Association, IHRA, and was a working member of the Darlington Statement, ACON LGBTI Aged care project, National LGBTI Health Alliance for mental health project, Northern Territory Aids and Hepatitis council, and Disabilities service. Our co-host: Sasja Sÿdek and Georgie Yovanovic had a discussion on a serious topic that made the headline recently in regards to an intersex womxn that was being taken to Yatala Labour Prison for men. An intersex prisoner, who identifies as female, was placed in a male prison where she was exposed to "ridicule" and "cruel and degrading treatment", despite a magistrate recommending she be taken to the women's prison, a tribunal has heard. Miss Georgie also shared her lived experience as an intersex person. Read more about Georgie Yovanovic: https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/12/01/4135509.htmhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/kwx339/heres-a-look-at-lgbtiq-peer-support-services-in-the-northern-territoryRead about an intersex womxn that was being taken to Yatala Labour Prison for men : https://amp.abc.net.au/article/101206190
Kitty Obsidian is a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi burlesque sideshow performer who won the 2022 VIC NAIDOC Pride award. They speak about their art and what pride means to them. The Queer Indonesia Archives is a digital archiving project committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of queer Indonesia. Sasja and Jacob spoke with Beau Newham and Sidhi Vhisatya from the Queer Indonesia Archives to learn about the archiving process, and some of the special discoveries on display in the exhibitions.
We hear from members of the bands Insect Politicks (Willy, Oly, Max—& not on air: Ryle, Lucy) and Walking to the Grocery Store (April, Jasper—& not on air: En, Ryle, Crebs).News mentioned: NAIDOC week, Pay the Rent, “Our Kids Belong With Family”: a look into institutional child removal by Sissy Austin; COVID BA.5 crisis: Disability justice network fundraiser, latest AHPPC statement 'Statement on COVID-19 winter update and ongoing health protection measures to support our community', Comrade Closet. MusicDon't Let a Good Girl down - Thelma PlumVision - Electric FieldsE.R - Edith LaneGoblin Mindset - June JonesBed of Bones - Hunny MachetePoison - Dark Water
Aurelia St Clair spoke about comedy, content creation, her upcoming show 'I Said What I Said', and the suburb of Richmond.Joshua Badge unpacked the queer tradition of cruising and how public sex is an act of rebellion against heteronormative ideals of sex and procreation. To read more of Joshua's work, check out their website here. Their piece 'In the Garden of Earthly Delights, the Queer Tradition of Cruising' can be found here.
After some chat and music, including a reminder to donate to our radiothon, we hear from The Reginas, doing a show 'Queering the Pitch Pt. 2: Storytime with The Reginas' next weekend at the Harehole.Shout outs to: Minus 18 Queer Formal, Beers for Queers and Aurelia St Clair. We comment on the 44th anniversary of the Sydney gay solidarity Mardi Gras in 1978, which was brutually attacked by police (78ers website and zine 'It Was Riot!', and Star Observer article). Also mentioned: queers killed in Oslo, Blockade Australia raid (see Thursday Breakfast for an interview), and Dani Laidley and the Police Association (article).MusicMama Alto - The Blues Are Brewin' (Billie Holiday cover)Dosh Luckwell - Heterosexuality (It's no good for Me)The Reginas - I'm a slutTom Robinson Band - Glad to be GayBeyonce - Break My Soul
It's June, and we need your financial support to keep Queering the Air and 3CR Radical radio going (Crowdraiser link!).We hear from Amy Sargeant on an update since the previous interview on gender affirmation leave, as the National Convenor for Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education (Amy on Twitter).We hear from two supporters: Leron and Dawn on supporting 3CR.Shout outs to: Wuurn of Kanak, ceasefire / no guns action, Queering the Pitch Pt. 1 - The Great Trans Band Jam, and By my Bed exhibition. Music Electric Fields - VisionAlice Skye and June Jones - Party Tricks (Remix)Edith Lane - Eden on the ParkDosh Luckwell - Heterosexuality (It's no good for Me)
Danielle Goder is a queer artist, actor, producer and cofounder of the Dirty Pennies Theatre Project. Riley Galloway spoke with her about the project and her upcoming production, a queer psychological thriller. (interview begins at 9.45)The NSW Premier announced in April an inquiry into hate crimes committed against LGBTQIA+ people between 1970-2010. Nick Stewart from Dowson Turco Lawyers spoke about the inquiry, justice for the victims, and how police can improve their relations with queer and trans communities. If any of this content caused harm, please reach out to Q Life or Beyond Blue for support. (interview begins at 22.52)Drag performers Timberlina and Foxxe Faux from Newcastle NSW spoke to Jacob about their drag, and the power of bringing queer art to regional and rural areas. (interview begins at 39.04)Donate to our Radiothon and keep 3CR on the air here!Songs:Immaterial by SOPHIE
Following 3CR's live May Day Broadcast, Jacob delves into queer/trans peoples' experiences in the workplace. //Amy Sargeant, National Convenor of Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education, speaks about issues facing queer and trans workers, and their proposal for gender affirmation leave. //Tiffany speaks with the crew at Behind Closed Doors on her experiences as a trans Thai sex worker doing street work. You can tune into Behind Closed Doors on 3CR every Thursday at 6pm. // Songs:Work That by D-Boy and TjimbaHeterosexuality (It's No Good For Me) by dosh luckwell
Educators Josh Miller and Remy Castan on delivering sex education that's inclusive for diverse genders and sexualities. //Artists Bo Bickmore and Bailey Turner on Taking Up Space, a multi-form art event championing queer bodies and self acceptance. Taking Up Space is happening at the Meat Market in North Melbourne from April 29 to May 1, tickets available here. // PhD Candidate Elliot Freeman on the complexities of queer archiving and unraveling queer histories in Australia. //Songs:Flip Me Out by Remy Ondrey
Mental health advocate Franklin Hooper on his experience as a trans man accessing healthcare, and the mental health challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community. //Dr Sandy O'Sullivan, a Wiradjuri trans person from the Centre for Global Indigenous Futures at Macquarie University, on their research ‘The Colonial Project of Gender (and Everything Else)’, the relationship between colonisation and gender, and supporting Indigenous creatives. //Terence Humphreys and Jade King from Twenty10 LGBTQIA+ Homelessness Services, on homelessness among trans people and the housing sector's response. //
Queering the Airwith Jacob Ella Tooms from Wednesday Breakfast spoke to Rishaan from Community Action for Rainbow Rights about the Religious Discrimination Bill.Jacob spoke with Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria, about World AIDS Day, recent challenges and successes of people living with AIDS, and ways that governments, communities, and individuals can support. For more information on Living Positive, visit the website here. We share an intimate conversation with Hunter Dillon, a queer transmasc person, tattooist, and sex worker with chronic invisible illnesses. Recorded by Queering the Air's Michele Vescio for 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast on Transgender Day of Visibility 2021.
First (8:22), we hear from anon talking on anti-fascism, including on the rise of reactionary protests and the left's response, criticism of punitive state laws in the pandemic, trans day of remembrance, settler colonialism, pinkwashing and confronting transphobia in the left. Second (29:29), we hear from Jeanine Hourani speaking on the pro-Palestine community call to boycott, to pressure the Melbourne Queer Film Festival to stop pinkwashing Israeli apartheid, and more. Links: Pinkwashing exposed, Queer Cinema for Palestine, BDS Australia and Free Palestine Melbourne. SongsKee'ahn - Better ThingsUnsanitary Napkin - TERF WarLowkey feat. Dam, The Narcicyst, Eslam Jawad, Hich-Kas, Reveal, Hasan Salaam, Shadia Mansour - Long live Palestine Part 2Tracey Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution
We hear from glorious, vivacious drag queen Cerulean; Ellen from No Pride in Police Brisbane / Meanjin; and an interview from Monday Breakfast with Cody Smith from Intersex Human Rights Australia.TracksSimona Castricum - TriumphPapaphilia - All are syllables of the great tongue
This week on the show Em speaks with Sumarlinah and Daisy about their experiences working as different embodiment practitioners with queer and trans people. More info on Transomatics can be found hereMore info on Feel Free Yoga can be found here Songs featured on the show today were Shawty by BVT, Shadows by Pillow Pro, 4AM by Nitefruit ft Fairy Boy, The name of the sun is slowly spoken by Papaphilia
We hear from Latoya Aroha Rule speaking on the Justice for Fella campaign, including the campaign nationally to legislate a ban on dangerous spit hoods, and on abolition politics—as well as news and tunes. Latoya is an Aboriginal & Maori, Takatāpui researcher, undertaking their PhD at UTS on Gadigal Land. Wiradjuri, Kokatha and Wirangu man, Wayne Fella Morrison, their brother, was a father, fisherman and artist. Wayne Fella Morrison died nearly 5 years ago in hospital after being restrained by prison guards on remand in Yatala prison, Kaurna country in South Australia. Find the #BanSpitHoods. Stop Black Deaths in Custody petition here. Follow the Justice for Fella campaign on Facebook, and support the Gofundme. NewsSupport for Wilcannia donations information hereBobuq Sayed writing in Junkee, and the Action for Afghanistan petition TracksWe sing until sunrise - The MerindasOur Lives Matter - BarkaaWurega Djalin - Alice SkyeMotorcycle - June Jones and Geryon
We hear from members of Rainbow Rights: Cameron, Greg, Mitchell, Cam, Colin and John, who speak on Rainbow Rights, a self-advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual disabilities, and more.Watch the Rainbow Rights Anthem. Other tracks played: Bronski Beats - Tell me why, Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts, LBGTI - Matt Fehati and ABBA - Waterloo.Second (from 48:34), we hear from Didin (Harapian Fian) and Alex about the urgent Covid-19 crisis in Indonesia, with LGBT and marginalised communities supporting each other amidst government abandonment. Donate to the gofundme here.
Support Queering the Air's radiothon at our crowdraiser! Shout outs to support Wuurn of Kanak and Love for Crystal Love. We hear from Gala Vanting speaking on the Emerging Writers' Festival and The Intro Room's event, Sex work in Space, who speaks about her practices, sex worker advocacy and community.We then hear from Leilani who speaks on local films: Skate Bitches, Atong Atem's Banksia, My First Summer, and HTMLFlower's SickoVision twitch channel. We air excerpt from highlights featuring The Food Angels (Podcast here), and Laniyuk (Podcast here).We finish with shout-outs to upcoming Palestine rally on July 3rd, and letter writing to people inside prison at the Emerging Writers' Festival. SongsEdith Lane - Kings of PlinthJune Jones - EchoKee'Ahn - Man on the MoonJune Jones - EchoAlice Skye - Party tricks [Music Video]Tracy Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution
First, we shout out to the Justice for Wayne Fella Morrison campaign, including the petition to #BanSpitHoods to Stop Black Deaths in Custody. Also, check out the campaign's Gofundme. We then hear from part of the Rally for Harm Reduction in the Inner West, chaired by Phoebe McDonald and Liz Walsh (Vic Socialists). Speakers include: Sione Crawford, Harm Reduction Victoria; Yasemin Jensen-Solyom, Flat Out; Rei Alphonso, Flat Out; and James Dunne, Harm Reduction Researcher.We then hear from Jeanine Hourani speaking at the Free Palestine rally in mid May (follow Free Palestine Melbourne).Finally, we hear from Lidia Thorpe speaking at the Gunnai Kurnai Country needs urgent protecting snap action on 28th April.Support our radiothon here, or on the 3CR website and mention us for the June radiothon!MusicAlice Skye - Stay in BedThelma Plum - Don't let a good girl downElectric Fields - 2000 and Whatever
We hear first from Samah Sabawi speaking at the Free Palestine rally (follow Free Palestine Melbourne).Next, Iris speaks to Nick about the disruption to the police marching in Midsumma pride parade (see Pride in protest Naarm).Then, Em chats to Laniyuk, who shares poetry on pride, exploring the systemic problems with the corporate, colonial, cop friendly politics of pride. Also see by Laniyuk, 'Writing new roads of possibility and combating an Aboriginal-less future'Donate to 3CR, and mention us for June radiothon!MusicElectric Fields - 2000 and WhateverRacerage - BurnSimon Castricum - Triumph
First, we hear a little from the Stop Black Deaths in Custody rally held on April 10th, in the week of 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal deaths in Custody. Support the grassroots Dhadjowa foundation, and see demands from families here. Second, we hear from the Justice for Mhelody Polan Bruno rally. In Melbourne on April 6th, Filipino, Trans, and Asian communities held a vigil and protest for Mhelody Polan Bruno, a 25 year old Filipina trans woman who was killed in Wagga Wagga in 2019, following the failures of the criminal legal system in the former RAAF man's sentencing. We hear from Anakbayan Melbourne MC Alexia and speakers Laurence and Geril, music from Celine Yap, Gabriela Australia's Ness Gavanzo, Tita Marilou reading a poem by Dawn Iris Dangkomen, trans community worker Amao Leota Lu, Ro and Kal from Anti-Colonial Asian Alliance Kulin Nations. Speeches examine broader systemic issues including the shadow pandemic of domestic violence, racism, transmisogyny, state violence and calls for abolition. MusicTracy Chapman - Talkin' about a revolution
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussions of mental health and illness, othering, and queerphobia that may be distressing for some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Michele Vescio speaks with Hunter Dillon, a queer transmasc person, tattooist, and sex worker with chronic invisible illnesses, and Malaika Mfalme, a queer non-binary mixed-race African/Australian POC and singer/songwriter, about their queer and cultural identities in the context of disability, illness, ableism, visibility, and representation. Track: 'Imagine you were here' by Malaika Mfalme. This episode was produced for 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast - 7 hours of trans and gender diverse radio in the lead up to the 2021 Transgender Day of Visibility. Audio available via 3cr.org.au/binarybusting.
We hear from the No to transphobia rally held at the Univesrity of Melbourne on the 3rd of March, held by student union queer groups and the NTEU. The rally responds to the University defending trans exclusionary rhetoric and a new website by one academic as 'free speech'. We hear from Jessie Ferrari from the Queer political action collective, Amelia Bright the UMSU Queer Officer, Geraldine Fela from the National Tertiary Education Union, rally chair Andy, Ciara O'Sullivan, University of Melbourne Student Union, General secretary, and Emily Boyce, National Union of Students National Queer Officer, and more. Also mentioned: Incarcerated Trans, Gender Diverse Community Fund. MusicThelma Plum - Woke BlokesSimona Castricum - Panic DesireAh Mer Ah Su - Be FreeJune Jones - TherapyGeryon - Ghosts
14:57: We hear from Tilly talking about The Food Angels, a queer mutual aid project(chuffed, Instagram). 30:10: Second, we hear from Leilani and Morag on their art collaborations, friendship, ableism and care. See Leilani and Morag's art from March 9 as part of an exhibition curated by Jemi Gale at the Bus Projects. MentionsSubscribe to 3CR to keep us going!Pride in Protest "MEDIA RELEASE: SAVE STUDENT ACTIVIST FROM DEPORTATION"House of Mutual Learning, featured on previous programVisability exhibition 3CR Disability Day 2020Queering the Air is looking for new people, email us at queeringtheair@gmail.com TracksElectric Fields - VisionAlice Skye - MelbourneKee'ahn - Better ThingsQueen - You're my best friend Image: The Food Angels graphic showing three food angels holding a bowl (art by Jaz and Echo) on left, and picture of glass mirror shards connected by wire made by Leilani and Morag
Kee'ahn - Better ThingsTracy Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution 6:30 - Introductions, shout out to Futuna Youth Nursery, Wuurn of Kanak, Fundraiser, podcast with more on Women on the Line. Alice Skye - Speak Your Language 17:17 - We hear from Alex who talks about the House of Mutual Learning initiative, talking on themes of community support, mental health, to healing. HOML's fundraiser, Instagram.Shout out to The Food Angels mutual aid: link to their fundraiser, Instagram. Hunny Machete - Bed of bones 48:50 - Subscribe to 3CR! Scarlet Alliance, Online Safety Bill 2020 statement. And Dean Spade's piece 'For lovers and fighters'. June Jones - Home
First we hear some news and shout-outs (below). Then we hear from Pas Forgione, who has been active in welfare rights for many years on a range of topics including reflections on 2020, to welfare and queers, to precarious work. Second, we'll hear from Alex Bouchet, lead candidate for Pride in Protest's push to get on the board of Mardi Gras, challenging pink dollar cop friendly politics, talking about yesterday's AGM and more. We end with some shout-outs.News and shout-outsFirst Nations mutual aidDisability Day 2020 - Imagining disability justiceGamil means no movementRenters and housing unionBobuq Sayed on "A new generation of Australian war criminals"Why cops don’t deserve a float at Mardi Gras | Keith QuayleRed Pocket Press Queer Lunar New Year zine call-outIRL Infoshop mutual aid
Content warning: This episode contains descriptions and discussions of violence against women and girls, physical and emotional abuse, sexual violence, economic abuse, isolation, and queerphobia that may be distressing for some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Michele and Niveen speak with Forcibly Displaced People Network's Co-founder and Chair and queer feminist academic Tina Dixson, and Board Director and policy and government relations professional Lavanya Kala, about queer women from migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker backgrounds experiencing gendered violence, their extensive advocacy work with forcibly displaced people, migration, human rights, and gender equity issues, and how to support women and girls experiencing all forms of violence in the context of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Resources:Forcibly Displaced People Network, the first organisation in Australia to dedicate its work to the issues of LGBTIQ+ forced displacement and be driven by peoples’ lived experience.Queer Sisterhood Project, a refugee-led and peer-run support and advocacy group aimed to provide a space of community and belonging to queer refugee women.‘Broken Promise of Safety’, an online article written by Tina Dixson discussing migration status and sexual violence against women.Canberra Statement, a document that outlines the access to safety and justice for LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees.Donate or become a monthly supporter of Forcibly Displaced People Network’s fundraising campaign to assist forcibly displaced people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hear from Arika Waulu being interviewed by Priya Kunjun from 3CR's Thursday Breakfast on the Wuurn of Kanak Landback initiative. Second, we hear from Emily and Victor of the alt rock band Edith Lane on the recent launch of their album, Eden on the Park.Also MentionedIRL Infoshop xmas hampersIncarcerated Trans & Gender Diverse Community FundTracksKee'ahn - Better ThingsAlice Skye - Grand IdeasEdith Lane - B (I'm glad we talked)Edith Lane - A Conversation With the DevilTracy Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution
Our guest this week is LGBTIQ+ liberationist, Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women member, Alison Thorne who discusses the need for a health response, instead of policing the pandemic, including protest repression, as well as reflections on responses to the HIV / AIDS pandemic in the time of another pandemic.Fundraiser shout-outsCOVID-19 Victorian First Nations Mutual Aid FundIncarcerated Trans & Gender Diverse Community FundMusic Alice Skye - Grand IdeasKee'ahn - Better ThingsJune Jones - Jenny (Breathe)Dark Water - PoisonEdith Lane - Kings of Plinths
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions and discussions of intimate partner violence, psychological abuse, family violence, domestic violence, physical violence, queerphobia, and mental health issues. If this is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or contact your state-based service. In this episode, we discuss intimate partner violence in queer relationships from professional and lived experience perspectives. Michele speaks with Karen Field, CEO of Drummond Street Services and Queerspace, and a partner of WithRespect. We discuss intimate partner violence in the context of queer relationships, why it occurs, and what resources people can access, especially during a global pandemic. Niveen speaks with queer performance artist Anonymous, about her personal account of experiencing intimate partner violence in her relationship and its continuing effects and impact on her life.Anonymous has requested that she remains unidentified for this conversation. Resources:Intimate relationships: Signs of respect, Archer online article, where Karen Field discusses intimate partner violence. Undercurrent Victoria, a non-profit organisation focused on community education, building healthy relationships, and challenging the attitudes, beliefs, and actions that enable violence, with an emphasis on intimate partner/family violence, violence in LGBTIQ+ relationships, and gendered violence. Queerspace - iHeal - a program that provides support and services to survivors of intimate partner and family violence who are no longer in crisis. WithRespect, a specialist LGBTIQ+ family violence service in partnership between Queerspace/Drummond Street Services, Transgender Victoria, Thorne Harbour Health, and Switchboard Victoria.
This week we cover two areas: stories from people who have been inside prisons, and organising to change conditions of precarious housing. These are both areas where the pandemic have intensified already existing inequalities. First, we hear extracts from two speakers from the Abolition and Transformative Justice Centre's webinar Stories from Inside Prison in late July, featuring author and advocate Damien Linnane and disability justice and LGBTIQ+ advocate Ashleigh Chapman. Second, we hear from Eirene Tsolidis Noyce from the Renters and Housing Union Victoria. The interview has previously aired on 3CR's Women on the Line. Music: Kee'ahn - Better Things and Alice Skye - Grand Ideas Pandemic fundraisers / mutual aid: IRL food boxes(link is external), First Nations mutual aid fund(link is external), RISE Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees emergency support(link is external) and RISE food truck, Scarlet Alliance support fund for sex workers(link is external).
We are in a serious global pandemic health crisis. States around the world, including the Andrews state government have tackled the virus cop-heavy and with blanket responses minimising their own health failures and leaving many behind. We can imagine another approach, grounded in resourcing communities, health and harm reduction. We hear from four guests, who touch on some of the significant issues here in so called Victoria:Tiara on the distress and dangers of quarantine and isolation, and punitive barriers to support Hope on experiences of systemic failures as a frontline health worker and nursing studentPolly unpacking the assumptions of restrictions on people living solo, care and bosses forcing precarious workers to work in unsafe conditionsStarlady on the significant mental health impacts, problems with policing, and failures in the LGBTIQ services spaceAnd more. Covid-19 Prison Watch Pandemic fundraisers / mutual aid: IRL food boxes, First Nations mutual aid fund, RISE Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees emergency support, Scarlet Alliance support fund for sex workers. For further listening, you can find the full interviews with the guests here.
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions and discussions of discrimination towards queer people, othering, Islamophobia, sex, and religion. If this is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or contact your state-based service. Michele Vescio speaks with Niveen Abdelatty, a queer Muslim woman of colour and a politically charged DJ and musician, about her queer history through the lens of intersectionality and disidentification; we also unpack discussions on decolonising information and education in the context of queer history within broad LGBTIQA+ identities and communities. Tracklisting: 'Disjointed' by Candy Royalle, 'A Deeper Love' (Sixty Feet Deep remix) by Aretha Franklin Research resources:Decolonizing Queer Time: A Critique of Anachronism in Latin@ WritingsEveryday Decolonization: Living a Decolonizing Queer PoliticsAgainst State Straightism: Five Principles for Including LGBT IndonesiansQueer and Then?Decolonising and Queering Praxis: The Unanswerable Questions for ‘Queer AsiaThe intersectionality warsYes, we must decolonise: our teaching has to go beyond elite white menAustralia’s queer historyThere is No Hierarchy of OppressionThe art of seeing Aboriginal Australia’s queer potentialA map of gender-diverse culturesA definitive timeline of LGBT+ rights in AustraliaLGBTI Aboriginal people – diversity at the marginsIndigenous Subjectivity in Australia: Are we QueerDecolonising the Queer movement in Australia: we need solidarity, not pink-washing
We hear a conversation with Petra Blagojevic on violence within queer relationships (non-graphic), survivor support, politics beyond the not-for-profit industrial complex, care in the pandemic, mutual aid, reflections and more.MentionedUndercurrent's Support and Safety Planning resources during the Covid-19 pandemicThe Revolution will not be FundedHolding accountable [Instagram]Pandemic fundraisers / mutual aid: IRL food boxes, First Nations mutual aid fund, RISE Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees emergency support, Scarlet Alliance support fund for sex workers. Prison Is Abuse: Understanding Prisons, Abuse of Power, and Control [youtube]Prison by another nameJulia Bak's writing on care work
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions and discussions of HIV stigma and discrimination. If this is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Michele Vescio speaks with activist, writer, and amateur archivist Beau Newham about his HIV health promotion work with LGBTQ NGO Yayasan Gaya Dewata, the continual ongoing HIV stigma that exists towards PLHIV, his side projects Queer Indonesia Archive and QLC, and his writing work. Beau’s writing work is available via medium.com/@beaunewham.Find details on Queer Indonesia Archive via qiarchive.org and QLC Jakarta via twitter.com/qlc_jakarta.Information on HIV support can be obtained via Thorne Harbour Health, Victoria’s peak body for LGBTIQA+ health promotion, and The Institute of Many (TIM), a peer-run movement for People Living with HIV.Support Yayasan Gaya Dewata via gayadewata.com.
We hear from Karen d'Konyak on Victoria Police and the state turning public housing into temp prisons in the name of 'public health'. The interview with Karen was done by Mini from DIY show Satellite Skies. Later hear from Positively Positive in Seattle on Black Lives Matter to HIV, not-for-profits, asexuality, friendship, creativity and more.Music:Poison - Dark WaterWoke Blokes - Thelma PlumSong 33 - NonameGrand Ideas - Alice SkyeBetter Things - Kee'AhnTheme music - Heterosexuality (It's no good for Me) - Dosh Luckwell
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions or discussions of state violence, queerphobia, mental health, suicide, and the effects of structural racism. If this is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Michele presents a series of commentaries and audio in relation to the global #BLM movement, Indigenous deaths in custody, and the erasure or silencing of black, brown, indigenous, and/or POC queer voices from the mainstream media landscape, and why the BLM political and social movement is important in terms of centering black queer activism and voices. The commentaries are provided by Niveen Abelatty (HipHopHoe), an Arabic Muslim woman of colour and a politically charged DJ and musician; Diimpa (William Cooper) a mixed Kabi Kabi autistic queer man and an avant composer and soundscape weaver; and Anonymous, a genderqueer person of colour of Sudanese background. The Melbourne Black Lives Matter and Stop Indigenous Deaths in Custody protest audio features an opening speech by Meriki Onus, a Gunai and Gunditjmara woman from Bung Yarnda and a co-founder of Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. Listen to and download the full rally coverage here. Resources:Pay The RentAboriginal Legal rights movementNorth Australian Aboriginal Justice AgencySisters InsideVictorian Aboriginal Funeral FundANTarBlack RainbowFirst Peoples Disability Network AustraliaNATSILSWarriors of the Aboriginal ResistanceWhy we organised Melbourne’s Black Lives Matter rallyHearing the Queer Roots of Black Lives MatterThe First Mardi GrasWhat Happened at the Stonewall Riots? A Timeline of the 1969 Uprising Tracklisting: 'One' by Diimpa, 'A Deeper Love' by Aretha Franklin.
We hear an excerpt from 3CR's live cross at WAR's Stop Black Deaths in Custody rally / Black lives matter rally in Melbourne, with Meriki Onus' opening speech. We then hear from Sam Elkin from the St Kilda Legal Service's LGBTIQ Legal Service on the launch of the Roberta Perkins Law Project. Next we revisit interviews from 2019 on sociologist, trans and sex worker rights activist Roberta Perkins, with Elena Jeffreys from Respect Inc. Second, we hear Cameron Cox from Sex Workers Outreach Project NSW. Finally, we hear an excerpt from Transformative Justice Podcast with Anne-Lise Ah Fat, Petra Blagojevic, and Alice McDonald, speaking on the limits of not-for-profits. Also featuredJustice for Joyce Clark fundraiserKee'Ahn's track Better ThingsIRL Infoshop mutual aid project
Queering The Air acknowledges the injustices happening in America and the protests in relation to the recent death of George Floyd. We acknowledge that since 1991 that over 420 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in police custody as a result of continued colonialism, capitalism, white supremacy, and neoliberalism.Stop Black Deaths in custody. Indigenous Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Black Trans Lives Matter. More information on this resistive movement can be found at Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. Michele Vescio speaks with Ava Amedi - a writer, musician, and artist working across songwriting, artist interview, performance, poetry, and non-fiction writing genres. We discuss Ava’s arts practice and influences, notions on cultural criticism in his writing, his recent Testing Grounds residency, pop music in the context of accessibility and accountability, and discussions on effectual modes of conversation.Read Ava’s works discussed in this interview: ‘Painting and Pop’ and ‘Two Twins’. Tracklisting: ‘Seatbelt’ by Ava Amedi; live performance by Ava Amedi for ACCA’s ‘On Vulnerability and Doubt’; ‘A Deeper Love’ by Aretha Franklin.
We hear shout-outs to crowdraisers: First Nations Covid-19 fund, Undocumented Migrants Covid19 fund, Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers, and RISE's Emergency Appeal. We then hear from Julia Rose Bak on care work and disability (Previously aired on GNC and women's voices show Women On The Line).Support the June 3CR Station Appeal to keep radical radio alive!Finally, we go back to September 2018 to hear an interview with Jessica Ibacache and Fox Smoulder about their work in the 'In Sickness and Stealth' collective.
We acknowledge that today’s episode is broadcast on the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia, and transphobia - a day that raises awareness of LGBTIQA+ rights violations and to stimulate interest in queer rights work worldwide. #IDAHOBIT2020 Michele Vescio speaks with Tina Dixson and Renee Dixson who have been together for a decade now, not only as a couple but partners in everything they do. They both have a lived experience as queer refugee women. Currently, they are both PhD Candidates at the Australian National University and are advocates for the rights and inclusion of LGBTIQA+ people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.We discuss their continued activism and advocacy for LGBTIQA+ refugee and asylum seekers, Renee’s work on a digital archive of LGBTIQ+ forced migration, last year’s inaugural Queer Displacements conference and the creation of the Canberra statement, their current and upcoming projects supporting queer refugee and asylum seekers, with overarching conversations on queer refugee rights and validation of their experiences.Content warning: Please be aware that today’s show contains discussions and descriptions of forced displacement, isolation, and discrimination towards refugees and asylum seekers. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, Queerspace on 03 9663 6733 or queerspace.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Resources:Queer Sisterhood Project, a refugee-led and peer-run support and advocacy group aimed to provide a space of community and belonging to queer refugee women.The Canberra Statement, a policy document that can be signed on to by individuals and organisations affirming a need for a set of reforms to ensure access to safety and justice for LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers, refugees, and other forcibly displaced persons.The Queer Displacements: Sexuality, Migration & Exile conference report, the first conference in Australia to address and discuss the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) forced displacement in its complexity.The Refugee Council of Australia, information on ensuring people seeking asylum and refugees, are included in COVID-19 strategies so that nobody is left behind.'Being Queer and Refugee’ brochure, contains 30 tips for service providers for inclusive service provision. Donate to the crowdfunding campaign to Help LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers survive COVID-19.Forcibly Displaced People Network, the first organisation in Australia to dedicate its work to the issues of LGBTIQ+ forced displacement.Tracklisting: 'School Revolution' by Voice Of Baceprot, a 3-piece all-girl metal/thrash band from Indonesia.
We hear:Shout outs to vital fundraisers, and news: Undocumented Migrants Covid19 fund, First Nations Covid-19 fund, and Emergency Support Fund for Sex Workers.From Meri Leworthy on mutual aid work with Covid-19 Queer Aid Naarm / Melbourne. (Facebook)Re-broadcast from In Ya Face, with James McKenzie speaking to Peaches from Vixen Collective on issues for sex workers during Covid19 and the Victorian Government's Sex Work Inquiry. Re-broadcasts from Thursday Breakfast, with Max Castle speaking to Jeremy King on the findings on the Hares and Hyenas raid (and a comment on Justice for Tanya Day), and Max speaking to Sam Elkin from the St Kilda Legal Service on the LGBTI+ Legal Needs Survey.
Michele Vescio speaks with Shane Thoms, a visual documenter and photographer, about his experiences of isolation in the 80s, being queer, and questioning his gender and sexual identity and gender expression, and the quasi-correlation to the current measure of self-isolation and social/physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Shane's work focuses on the abandoned space, where he visually captures traces of human emotion and urban evolution. His work has been featured on CNN, The Business Insider, Huffington Post, Daily Mail, La Repubblica, Viral Nova, and The Weather Channel. View Shane's work via Facebook, Instagram, and shanethoms.com. Content warning: This episode contains some sexual and explicit language, and descriptions and discussions about queerphobia, othering, isolation, and discrimination towards queer people. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, Queerspace on 03 9663 6733 or queerspace.org.au, or contact your state-based service.Tracklisting: 'A short term effect' by The Cure, 'The Choke' and 'Tin Omen' by Skinny Puppy.Images used with permission.
Michele presents a collection of spoken word audio works by author, activist, and storyteller Otter Lieffe, a trans woman living in Berlin. Her works discuss ageism, precarity, gender, trans lives, and intersecting oppressions affecting trans women. Michele also presents an excerpt of a 2017 interview they conducted with Otter at the time of the release of her first novel Margins and Murmurations.Works in this episode include Margins and Murmurations: chapter 1, Ageism And Survival, My Gender Is Precarity, Not An Artist, and My Fucking Voice.More information at otterlieffe.com and soundcloud.com/otterlieffe.Tracklisting: 'The Park' by Body of Work feat. Otter Lieffe, 'Cut The World'by Antony & The Johnsons, 'A Deeper Love' (Sam Halabi Remix) by Aretha Franklin. Digital image by Julian Curico [Image shows: a digital painting from a photo of Otter. She stands with her right hand on her right hip and wears a teal, long-sleeved top and hoop earrings. On her left shoulder is a Hildebrant's Starling, to her right is Momo, the cat. Momo is grey with stripes and spots. The background is bright green and purple.]Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions or discussions of transphobia, queerphobia, dysphoria, poverty, precarity, oppression, misogyny, violence against trans women, strong language, and sexual themes, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this episode raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Queerspace (03 9663 6733), or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).
We hear voices of dissent at three protests: the Invasion Day 2020 rally in Melbourne, organised by the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, with Sasha Edwards and Apryl Watson-Day; to the Sack Scomo - No right to discriminate rally held by Rainbow Rebellion. featuring Annette Xiberras, Roz Ward and Lucas; to the No to racism, lift the travel ban rally by Stand Together Against Racism featuring Yanni from Anti-Colonial Asian Alliance Kulin Nations / Melbourne.Mentioned:Pay the rent - Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance's post. Pay the rent grassroots collective: Facebook, Website.Red Pocket Press and AAA Present Queer Lunar New YearIRL Prisoner Letter WritingQueering the Air, No Pride in a Police State (2012). Songs:Miss Blanks - Skinny BitchesThelma Plum - Woke BlokesJune Jones - Look at You GoElectric Fields - Vision
We hear some news items and shout outs: FPVFLS funding cuts (#SaveFVPLS) , CJ Palmer solidarity fundraiser, Power from the Margins, and 3CR awards. We hear audio from the HIV and Intersectionality Symposium (2019), from the panel 'Intersections of colonisation, racism and HIV', touching on issues around borders, migration and racism: featuring Christian Vega (LGBTIQA+ engagement and projects - Multicultural Health and Support Service at Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health), Peter Waples Crowe (Aboriginal health - Thorne Harbour Health) and Aashvin (Peer navigator - Living Positive Victoria) . Credit to Hope Mathumbu of Women on the Line for the recording. We then hear from surprise guest Sha Gaze. Finally, we hear about the Visability exhibition, Disrupting Artistic Terra Nullius curated by Paolo Balla, and shout-outs to DJ Abyss from Hip Sista Hop. TracksKaiit - Natural WomanThelma Plum - Woke BlokesElectric Fields - Shade AwayMiss Blanks - Skinny Bitches
On this episode of Queering the Air, Frank and Emily interview artist Bretty Bobett and review some of the latest queer zines in Australia.
Taz in conversation with Elsa and Kochava on their experiences being queer, Jewish and much more. Video mentioned on religious discrimination bill is here.
First, no justice, no peace: we briefly mention the Warlpiri people's struggle for justice after NT death in custody of a 19 year old man.Then we hear from the #JusticeForMhelody Polan Bruno vigil, remembering her name as a trans Filipina woman of colour, after being murdered by a man, and the broader struggles. We hear from Laura McClean, Alexia from Migrante Australia, Sharmane from Anakbayan Melbourne, Ness from Gabriela Australia, Rabi from Philippines Australia Solidarity Association - PASA, and Yani + Sophie from AntiColonial Asian Alliance. To support her family, donate to the PayPal, with a note that says 'Justice for Mhelody'.We play Papaphilia's, Endless copies distributed and distorted from their origin, from Peace Was Never An Option (Launch).We are joined by Marian, an organiser with Blockade IMARC fighting for climate justice, who talks about the blockade, tensions and systemic problems with the police. We briefly hear audio from the blockade that connects the two struggles: Justice for Tanya Day, and Djab wurrung sacred landscapes.Ending on upcoming events: Prisoner Letter Writing, Visability- exhibition opening, Queerstories curated by Nayuka Gorrie and Hip Sista Hop recruiting.
We celebrate the strength and passion of older LGBT women as they negotiate ageing and aged care. Three older members of our diverse communities (identifying as gender diverse, bisexual and lesbian) talk about their experiences, expectations and attitudes to ageing and aged care. Program created by Switchboard Victoria’s Out & About Program with funding from Lesbians Incorporated.Credits: Program produced by Meredith Butler and Thanh Hằng Phạm. Original music by Mx Munro.
On this week's episode, Frank interviews Emily N3ver, previously on the show and talking all things spooky and macabre in time for Halloween!
Firsly, we hear intro, news items and shout outs: Djab wurrung Embassy, West Papua (3CR show), and justice for Mhelody Polan Bruno (Sydney vigil, fundraiser here).We hear from Wiradjuri woman and union organiser Laura McLean in a wide-ranging conversation from unionism to pinkwashing by big banks to privatisation and much more.We also hear about metro train workers fighting for fair pay and conditions in their EBA.Also: QR Code, and anti-abortion counter protest Saturday 12th.
We hear an interview with Sasha Smith and Dominic Dominic Guerrera from the Aboriginal Sexual Health podcast, and later a conversation with Fafafine storyteller, activist and performer Amao Leota Lu.
We hear from Rida Khan for critical discussion on the so-called religious freedom bill, and a range of music.
Updates: Djab wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy on red alert, Justice for Tanya Day inquest until September 13. We then hear from two queer comedians, putting on fringe shows. First, Sunanda with her How Gay am I? show. Second, from Anna Piper Scott with Queer & Present Danger. Also mentioned: Cocoa Butter Club show, and Haunting the Flesh.
In this episode Frank interviews Mel Breeder of Zine Gang Distro about underground comics and zines, and speaks to Safe Schools co-founder Roz Ward about the Protest Religious Exemptions Bill: No Right to Discriminate! on August 31st 2019.
Content and trigger warning:Please be aware that today’s show contains descriptions and discussions about mental health, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trans-exclusionary radical feminists, family violence, misogyny, transphobia, child abuse, religious fundamentalism, gay conversion therapy, queerphobia, sex, violence against trans women, and sexual assault, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), iHeal – Family Violence Recovery Support (03 9663 6733), Beyond Blue (1300 224 636), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or contact your state-based service. Michele speaks with Jonas Ropponen, an ex-Jehovah’s Witness, artist, and teacher. Jonas is originally from Sweden and grew up in Frankston (Victoria) in a Jehovah’s Witness family. He left the religion after coming out as gay 22 years ago when he was twenty. We discuss his experiences of growing up queer, the aftermath of being excommunicated, and living as an ex-Jehovah’s Witness in the context of religious fundamentalism. Michele speaks with Abby, a trans woman living in Fitzroy, Melbourne. She has worked as a computer programmer all her adult life and currently lives with her teenage son. We discuss her experiences, and the difficulty, of dating as a trans woman using dating apps, and the effects on her mental health. We play her audio narration that discusses her experiences of 'dating as a trans woman'. Michele speaks with Darrell Sugar, a gay ex-Jehovah’s Witness living in Melbourne. He was baptized in 1990 and excommunicated and shunned by his family and the religious organisation at age 27, over 20 years ago. We discuss his experiences of growing up queer, the aftermath of being excommunicated, and living with mental illness and trauma in the context of religious fundamentalism.For unbiased information on Jehovah’s Witnesses:Visit JWfacts to determine if Jehovah's Witnesses have 'the truth' via an examination of its history, doctrinal accuracy, and its belief systems. Created by ex-Jehovah's Witness Paul Grundy.Read Crisis of Conscience (1983), a biographical book by Raymond Franz, a former member of the Governing Body of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The book was written three years after his expulsion from the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion.
We hear mentioned briefly two campaigns: Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy now on red alert, and the Free Her campaign to free Aboriginal Women in WA from prison for unpaid fines.We then hear from Erin Kyan and Lee Davis-Thalbourne, founders of the warm-hearted, queer audio drama Love and Luck Podcast (Website, Twitter). Erin and Lee talk about how far the podcast has come, to accessibility, future projects, and more.Finally, we end on upcoming events: Undercurrent's healing through art massage event, Vixen collective fundraiser, Sack Paris protest, and a protest against transphobia and TERFs, and petition. Track played: Shade Away, by Electric Fields.
Frank interviews musician John Stevens who is involved in black metal/ambient bands Expurgatory, Shallow, Religious Observance, Colostomy Baguette among others about queerness in heavy metal, moving black metal away from facism and making it a more inclusive space for all.
We hear from activist Evan Van Zijl on concerns with Equality Australia's statement on the so-called religious freedom debate, and later, Amber Karanikolas on the problems with the corporate sponsorship of the Pride Centre (by IBM), disabled people and ableism in universities, and more! Further, see Community Action Against Homophobia and No to the Pride Centre page, and Amber's Overland article, 'Where are all the disabled academics?'
We briefly are reminded of the Justice for Tanya Day campaign (petition). We then hear from four gender non-conforming and women panellists: Jane Green (sex worker rights activist with Vixen collective), Miriam Khalil (contemporary artist), Tarneen Onus-Williams (writer and organiser for Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance) and Laura McClean (union organiser and queer anti-fascist), at a discussion on reclaiming LGBTIQ+ pride, from corporations, cops, whiteness, returning pride to its radical roots. The panel was held on May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism & Transphobia by Feminist Insurgency. Speakers underline how LGBTIQ+ liberation is connected with other struggles including against racism and colonialism.
In this episode of Queering the Air, Frank interviews Swedish Australian artist Aila Stefansdotter-Franck about her comics and art and exploring punk influences in talking about queer issues. Frank also reviews some zines.If you'd like Frank to review your zine, email them at frankcandiloro@gmail.com or message the Queering the Air page on Facebook.
Content and trigger warning: Please be aware this episode contains descriptions and discussions about mental health, queerphobia, violence, racism, and discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this type of content is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or contact your state-based service. Michele speaks with Azlan, a queer Asian-Muslim man, refugee, and an advocate for anti-racism and human rights, and Tracy Lamaro, a queer woman and colour, radio presenter, and asylum seeker; about their experiences as refugees and/or asylum seekers and the hurdles facing people seeking asylum from their country of origin, notions of othering in queer communities, and about Invisible Voices - a grassroots event that brings together queer refugees and asylum seekers to tell their stories in a safe space. The event is happening Sunday, 29 June at 673 Bourke St and is co-hosted by Democracy in Colour and the Refugee Council of Australia. Michele speaks with Tina Dixson, a queer feminist academic, policy professional, and refugee, who has worked in the areas of LGBTIQ, refugee and women’s rights both in Australia and overseas. Tina is a PhD candidate writing a thesis on the lived experiences of queer refugee women, she is a co-founder of the peer support and advocacy group Queer Sisterhood Project, and this year she is convening the inaugural Queer Displacements conference that will exclusively focus on the issues of sexuality, gender identity, and forced displacement. We discuss her PhD research into the lived experience of queer refugee women, the importance of her research and its findings, and what changes can be made so that queer communities are more inclusive of queer refugees and asylum seekers.Queer Displacements: Sexuality, Migration and Exile conference is happening 14-15 November 2019, Canberra, at the Australian National University.To donate to the Crowdfunding campaign to fund the participation of LGBTIQ refugees at the conference, visit chuffed.org.
It's Radiothon 2019! On this show, Iris and Frank play back excerpts from previous shows, review zines and talk about the history of Queering the Air.To donate to Radiothon, call 03 9419 8377 or sms 0488 809 855 - or online at 3cr.org.au.
We hear from Alex on supporting queer and trans community in Jogja, Indonesia. Support the gofundme.
We hear from Peter Waples Crowe, a Ngarigo artist, public health worker based in Melbourne. Peter recently launched an exhibition InsideOUT on 4th May at the Koori Heritage Trust at Federation square, which is on until July 28th.We then hear from two speakers on the life and legacy of sociologist, sex worker, and trans rights activist, Roberta Perkins, who passed away around a year ago, as well as current campaigns including pushes to decriminalise sex work in multiple states. First, we listen to Elena Jeffreys from Respect Inc. Second, we hear Cameron Cox from Sex Workers Outreach Project NSW. The interviews touch on the history and significance of June 2nd, International Sex Workers' Rights Day. Follow Vixen collective for sex worker campaigns and peer support in Victoria.
Content/ trigger warning: This episode contains discussions and descriptions of homophobia, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental health that may be distressing to some listeners. Please call Lifeline (13 11 14), Queerspace (03 9663 6733), or QLife (1800 184 527) if needed. In this episode, we unpack the intersection of being queer and Muslim with Azlan, a queer Muslim refugee and racial justice advocate for queer people of colour, queer asylum seekers, and queer Muslims. We discuss Queer Ramadhan Social, his production called Queer Asians Anonymous, and being not only a sexual minority but also a racial minority in a predominantly white Australia.We then speak with Bobuq Sayed, social worker, writer, and coordinator of an LGBTIQA+ mentoring program for queer individuals and families, facilitated through Queerspace. We discuss the program's aims, the challenges of queer mental health, and the benefits of mentoring in queer spaces. More information via Queerspace or email bobuq.sayed@ds.org.au
In this episode, Frank interviews comic artist Dido J about queer disabled representation in media, the Cripple Punk movement, their publication Stigmata and their art in general.
We hear news items: update on Djab wurrung campaign, Peter Waples Crowe InsideOut exhibition, injustice of a sports austhority banning Caster Semenya (Intersex Human Rights Australia), and RISE's election statement.Iris is then in conversation with Rowan Oliver, artist and filmmaker based in Birraranga/ Narrm, who loves spewing her opinions to the public when given the opportunity. We talk in a range of areas including politics, TERF, her art, activism, and beauty. Also mentioned: Contrapoints.
We hear from Erik on the RISE Queer Project and fundraising dinner. You can donate to RISE here, also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We then hear about Trans Day of Visibility with a speech from Laura at the Melbourne action, and a phone interview with Sid from Trans Action Warrang - Sydney. Also mentioned: Djab Wurrung Embassy campaign.
On International Trans Day of Visibility, Frank interviews Ruby Susan from Triple Bi-Pass on Joy 94.9 and the Melbourne Bisexual Network as well as Remmy Hooper from the LTSU Queer Department.
We hear about reflections on the International Women's Day rally (f SWERFs and TERFs), and fundraisers: support veteran 3CR broadcasters Robbie Thorpe and Viv Malo, the struggle for Debbing Creek (support WAR), and Sha Gaze You are fortunate card deck project. Shout out to Women's Strike UK.We then hear from the amazing performance artist Weird Alice on drag and much more. Check out Water is Life - First Nations fight for water justice on Earth Matters, and Failure the game show. We hear about the fundraiser for sistergirl Lilly (appeared in an podcast last year), March 23rd, Cross St, Brunswick East.Mention of tweet.
Frank interviews Luke Sinclair, Helen Graham and John Stevens from the zine storefront Sticky Institute, where they discuss zines, how the queer community is fostered through zines and curating them in the State Library of Victoria.
We hear from Tony Biffra on Midsumma, the call to end harmful non-consensual Royal Children's Hospital surgeries on intersex youth, solidarity with intersex communities and more.Check out Intersex Human Rights Australia.Later, we hear from Chameli, a Sri lankan lesbian vlogger (one-half of 'Lesketeers', documenting queer life in Sri Lanka) and Josh, one of the organisers of the Asian float at Midsumma 2019. They discuss identity and the different experiences of queer Sri Lankans in diaspora and in Sri Lanka.
After introductions and news, we chat to Bobuq in a wide-ranging conversation, including on the worrying construction of Cherry Creek prison to their editing work at Un magazine. (Stop Cherry Creek Youth Prison)Later, we talk to Azlan, including about where to post Queer Asians Anonymous.We finish with some chat about midsumma and Auckland pride, who have a march without cops and corporations. MentionedTanya Day petition'The government is criminalising the very women it should support'
Iris chats to creative producer China Aleisse about Floating Key, The Maids (on at Midsumma), codes of ethics and more. We then hear an interview with members of Queer Asians Anonymous, playing at Midsumma.Ongoing campaigns mentionedDjab wurrung trees campaignJustice for Tanya Day Petition
Iris, Yi-Lynn and Xen Nhà chat about Invasion Day and solidarity. The rally was hosted by the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR) in Melbourne on January the 26th calling to Abolish Australia Day. Sign the petition for justice for Tanya Day. Check out www.invasionday.org for more info from WAR.Following, Yi-Lynn chats about her music, writing and and plays The Search Continues live in the studio. Bandcamp, Facebook.Finally, Xen Nhà talks about the launch of a Queer Lunar New Year zine with a party by Red Pocket Press on February 16th, at the Night Heron.
Frank and Iris review a number of zines they have picked up this year which showcase the art of various queer individuals in Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as some book reviews and news.
Iris speaks to Tilde Joy, who's involved in the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union. We speak on the problems with the SDA and the 'change the rules campaign', anti-poverty, transphobia, postal survey and the IWW.
Iris speaks to Aliya and Lisbeth about Multitudes: QTIPOC forum. Aliya also talks about racial justice organisation Democracy in Colour. We then have a general conversation about queers, cats, and sexual violence.In the second half, Iris chats with Rachel Perks (writer) and Bridget Balodis (director) about Moral Panic.
This episode Frank and Iris interview zinemaker Amber is Blue about zine workshops and mental illness, and Bailee Rose about her role in Lou Wall's Drag Race, Unboxed, Coco Butter Club and upcoming Heaps Gay.
Iris spoke to Alice who talked about Undercurrent and their work combating interpersonal violence and the dangers of community myths. They also spoke to Incedium Radical Library (IRL) Infoshop. Undercurrent have a Very Spooky Halloween Fundraiser next Saturday Nov 3rd @ Moreland City Band Hall, 8pm-lateTracey and Iris talked to Nic Holas about Change.org and The Institute of Many (TIM) and the struggle to end HIV. Nic passionately works with to put out an awarence to gay, tras and families of people living positive with HIV.Mentioned:https://chuffed.org/project/solitary-but-not-alone-support-cj-during-her-time-in-prison
Iris chats to Louise Malcolm from Tilde: trans and gender diverse film festival, Nov 8th-11th @ Footscray Community Arts Centre, about this year's program and more.Iris later speaks to some news items: #BlockTheBill campaign by RISE refugee, ban on amyl nitrate (Guardian article by Joshua Badge), opt out of my health, Kerryn Phelps win at the bi-election, Sara Ahmed on TERFS, change the rules rally, cops not belonging to queer spaces and the 38 Nations rally hosted by Lidia Thorpe.Also mentionedNarrm Imagining Abolition-Fundraiser
We talked to Emily N3v3r on her art, zines and her participation in the #Inktober challenge.Later in the show, we talked to June Jones about her solo project, first single Here, Something single launch, to dessert and more. Find her: Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Bandcamp. Further mentioned eventsImagining abolitionTilde launch and festival
Iris and Charlotte talk a little about themselves. We then talk about mental health: from biphobia, to the limitations of awareness without understanding systemic oppression and privilege.News ItemsVanessa Campos Jack Latimore on the Horne PrizeUpcoming eventsJune Jones – 'Here, Something' single launch w/ KalyaniOngoing: We Are Our Grandmothers - DjapWurrung Blood MemoryAll The Feels - Mental Illness/Health FundraiserNarrm Imagining Abolition-FundraiserMentionedLeah Lakshmi on fear of the crazy.Switchboard's Qlife counselling service.
We hear from Jessica Ibacache and Fox Smoulder from In Sickness and Stealth, a disability, chronic illness and mentall illness artist collective on their upcoming month-long exhibition and showcase on October 10th, 6-11pm, Loop Bar entitled All the Feels. We then hear from Evan from Pride in Protest on their campaign to return Sydney's Mardi Gras from its conservative politics back into its protest roots. Further reading / listening from mentioned itemsSick, but not sick enough: surviving on Newstart with a chronic illness is hell: Stacey ThomsonMia Mingus on access intimacy and interdependence. Trans Femminar by the Icarus project featuring Kai Cheng Thom and Elena Rose, and Femminar in general by Leah Lakshmi.Leah Lakshmi on a fair trade emotional labor economy.Free CJ Palmer, support her here.You are loved collective.Transcript.
We hear from Sha Gaze on their art-making, You are Fortunate card deck project, Floating Key's upcoming Reclaiming the Naming and more.In the second half of the show, we hear from Mama Alto and Mx Munro on the upcoming Trans Magic show and more (Disclosure: Iris is a part of this show too). Also mentioned: Djab Wurrung country, check out the Embassy page, justice for Bowraville murders (news item).
We are joined by Lay the Mystic and hear about their work on A Body Gleaned, One Night Stanza , collaboration with Moju Juju for Native Tongue, and much more about his artistry. We also hear about many Fringe festival events. Bahdoesa have their Thy Queendom Come -A Triple Single Launch coming this Friday.
We play a panel discussion held by Queerspace on their short film 'It's More Complex Than Yes,' featuring Peter Waples-Crowe, Jax Jacki Brown, Sally Goldner and Ruth McNair.Frank then interviews game developer Sav Ferguson (@TimesNTroubles). Mentioned in showDjab Wurrung Heritage Protection EmbassyNews itemsIndia decriminalises gay sex.Scott Morrison's comments on gender whispering (Simona Castricum).Protest against Germaine Greer's transphobia and victim-blaming. Greenwashing ableist strawban affecting many disabled people (Alice Wong interview).AGMC conference. EventsUgly Zine LaunchCreatrix Tiara's Queer Lady MagicianMama Alto and Mx Munro's Trans MagicFloating Key's Reclaiming the Naming
We discuss current news: Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy ongoing campaign, successful protests against Quentin Van Meter's transphobic hate tour, the dismal state of this country's politics, counter protest against March for Men, protests in Uganda, sexual violence in academia (Avita Ronnell case) and the left, and "It's a war against bottoms". We then move to a free-ranging conversation about everything from friendship, singledom, coupledom, housing, discrimination, to borders.
So today’s program is going to focus on singleness in relation to coupledom. During a dinner, Iris and I touched upon a common occurence: many of our friends disappeared into coupledom. Funnily enough, Iris had been tinkering over a piece about her relationship status. We noticed a significant variation between how different people approach maintaining friendships. This episode touches upon:- hierachies in relationships- the influence of culture on romantic relationships - the dynamics of relationships- coping mechanisms for loosing close friendships- institutional barriers for single people (particularly in terms of medical care and migration)- explanations for being "single" Due to copyright reasons songs had to be removed. This episode featured a shoegaze mixtape alongside the reading and social commentary. Go listen to these songs after listening to the episode :- "Strange" by Galaxie 500- "Vapour Trail" by Ride- "Alison" by Slowdive- "Candy Talking" by The Jesus and Mary Chain- "Sometimes" by My Bloody ValentineIris's complete piece about coupledom can be read at Archer Magazine. Go check it out: http://archermagazine.com.au/2018/08/relationship-hierarchies-friendships/
Frank interviews comic creator Khale McHurst. The interview touches on mental illnesss, eating disorders and queer relationships (talk to a friend, or Switchboard's QLife if you need to). Iris also mentions Gary Foley, and his Koori Web website; Djab Wurrung country struggle against Vicroads with project now suspended (check out Protecting country, by Tarneen Onus-Williams); and a disappointing an anti-trans book launch and figure.Upcoming: RISE Ability Rights booklet launch, Tuesday, GLOW IRL.
Iris hears from Elytta Manton on her fight for justice for Black Deaths in custody, particularly for sistergirls; the inhumanity of prisons; and her fundraiser. You can find her fundraiser here: https://au.gofundme.com/help-lismores-lilly/ Iris then briefly mentions two protests that occurred on the 28th of July: 'CHANNEL 7 PROTEST: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH', and Protest ASASE (shame on RMIT); and the disappointment of Readings hosting Julie Bindel. Tracy interviews Dani Weber on safer spaces, Cocoa Butter Club and racism / anti-racism (insta: @afab_ulous)
We hear from Danika Hardiman of the Community Restorative Centre on her knowledge of the over-incarceration of lesbian and bisexual women in Australian prisons. We also talk about supporting Bundjalung sistergirl Elytta Manton, who gave a lot to the recent LGBTIQ women's health conference, with her gofundme.Iris then speaks to the concerns of the My Health Record system, giving many reasons to opt out of the system. See Vixen's information.Upcoming (mentioned)CHANNEL 7 PROTEST: ENOUGH IS ENOUGHProtest ASASECocoa Butter ClubThe late Lisa Bellear's second poetry launch
Today’s guest is Janelle De Silva is a journalist, marathon runner, director, producer and actor. She has been in the professional arts and entertainment industry for 20 years. She got her big break to co-host the live music and television program, “Recovery”. Janelle then acted and presented on Channel 9, Channel 10, the BBC and co-hosted live arts events.After studying at acting at the National Theatre in St Kilda, she continued on to a Graduate Diploma in the Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. Inflamed by her education, she produced “Birthing The Mother”, a 6 week body centered program of people that identified as women.In 2016, Janelle formed Cherrypop Productions and began “We of the Night”. This presented emerging and established artists in the Geeling and Surfcoast region and engaged the local community to support the arts and promoted socially conscious projects.She also started her personal philanthropic project called the “Run, Bitch, Run” campaign and raised money by running marathons for the Cathy Freeman Foundation. In 2017, she directed, produced and performed 3 original projects in the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This year, she is focusing on her one person show: Frankghanistan.Janelle is a queer, intersectional feminist and a fiercely autonomous creative. She is a passionate advocate for social change through the arts.
Today’s guest is Janelle De Silva is a journalist, marathon runner, director, producer and actor. She has been in the professional arts and entertainment industry for 20 years. She got her big break to co-host the live music and television program, “Recovery”. Janelle then acted and presented on Channel 9, Channel 10, the BBC and co-hosted live arts events.After studying at acting at the National Theatre in St Kilda, she continued on to a Graduate Diploma in the Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. Inflamed by her education, she produced “Birthing The Mother”, a 6 week body centered program of people that identified as women.In 2016, Janelle formed Cherrypop Productions and began “We of the Night”. This presented emerging and established artists in the Geeling and Surfcoast region and engaged the local community to support the arts and promoted socially conscious projects.She also started her personal philanthropic project called the “Run, Bitch, Run” campaign and raised money by running marathons for the Cathy Freeman Foundation. In 2017, she directed, produced and performed 3 original projects in the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This year, she is focusing on her one person show: Frankghanistan.Janelle is a queer, intersectional feminist and a fiercely autonomous creative. She is a passionate advocate for social change through the arts.
We talk with Nikki Spunde on transphobia at London pride (see open letter), her comedy (The Lazy Show, Asexual Healing), asexuality, acephobia and more. We then are joined by Miranda Sparks who talks about her trans superhero comic Glimmer Girl, mental health with the TRANSmission program, and The Gender Agenda on Joy FM.Also mentioned at the start: you can support / follow the Djap Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy. Earth Matters produced a podcast, 'No Trees, No Treaty'.Events plugged:Queering the pitchLGBTIQ+ Women's health conference 2018Understanding Ableism and Access at Footscray Community Arts Centre
Gem Mahadeo is a Melbourne-based writer and musician, who came to Australia in 1987. Her poetry has appeared in zines and online journals such as Concrete Queers, Cordite Poetry Journal, Going Down Swinging, The Suburban Review, and Rabbit Poetry Journal, and in performance as part of the Quippings Troupe. In April 2018, she was a successful applicant for a ‘Woman Writers of Colour’ commission on the theme ‘collaboration’ through Writers Victoria, and she wrote a suite of three poems based on independent video games exhibited at Bar SK in Collingwood. In 2018, she is blogging a real-time weekly ‘zine-and-drink review’. On today's episode we touch her musicology, poetry, strategies for performance, poetry business cards, zines, teaching, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and avoiding burnout.
Iris speaks to Bridget from Sound School, a project that is working against the barriers marginalised people face in electronic music. Iris is then in conversation with comic creator Frank Candiloro. LinksQueering the Air radiothon, donate to keep us on air!Sound School's upcoming workshop series at Footscray Community Arts Centre.Frank Candiloro's gumroad, patreon, Instagram and Facebook. Queer Lady Magician 'Magic Happens' fundraiser by Mama Alto and Mx Munro for Creatrix Tiara. Incedium Radical Library Infoshop launch.
Iris is joined in by Jane Green from Vixen collective who gives an update on Victorian sex worker campaigns, including pressure put on the Liberals and ALP, plus the campaign against founder of anti-sex worker organisation Project Respect and Greens candidate Kathleen Maltzahn. For further information on Maltzahn, check this page on Facebook, and Twitter (one), and (two). We then hear from Jules Kim, CEO of Scarlet Alliance, who talks to the latest on the injustice of CJ Palmer's incarceration. Many issues are touched upon including that HIV transmission should be be a crime. You can support CJ and write her a letter via this link.
Lachy Siu is a freelance graphic designer and art direction. He focuses on print, branding and UX Design. In 2017, he was shortlisted for the “Cornish Family Prize for Art and Design Publishing” and the “Australian Photo Book of the Year”. Lachy has undertaken projects for the Sydney Opera House, Kaldor Arts and also owns Etcetera Press.
Iris is joined by Timmah Ball and Azja Kulpińska who talk about the launch of volume 2 of their zine Wild Tongue. Azja and Timmah talk to many issues including their experiences of unpaid labour, zine production and some of the contributors to the zine.Wild Tongue Vol. 2 – How Should an Artist Be? is launching on the 19th of May at Southbank Library from 2-4pm. There is also a zine workshop at 5:30pm at the same venue on the 16th of May.
Iris is joined by Fatima and Nidaa to talk about Palestine, pinkwashing and solidarity, including the Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment movement.Links to mentioned things in interview:Dean Spade's Pinkwashing Exposed: Seattle Fights Back!WHERE ARE WE HEADING? Q and A for the Racialised & Criminalised: Video 1, Video 2.May 1st solidarity demoNakba, protest, May 19
Iris is joined in the studio by Emma Russell and Miranda Gibson to talk police and prison abolition. Emma has written extensively on criticisms of the police in criminology. Miranda is a part of the LGBTIQ+ prisoner support newsletter, Inside Out. They both are part of the Abolitionist and Transformative Justice Centre (ATJC).Here's some links to things mentioned in the podcast. You can find more information and a petition to change the Penpal ban in Victoria here. You can support CJ Palmer here. You can find out about about Sisters Inside's Imagining Abolition conference here. You can find Flat Out here.
Our special guest: Marisa Wikramanayake is a published author, a freelance journalist, a reputed editor and also a committee member of MEAA. We talk about queerness in Colombo (Sri Lanka), the idea of "coming out", writing, Sri Lanka's publishing industry, fan fiction in the Internet's early days, freelancing and the label "Writer".
Tiara focuses on creative arts, media, technology, games and community culture. She explores ideas around community, identity, liminality, belonging and social justice. She has been involved in a large range of organisations and causes in the US, Australia and Malaysia. Do not ask her the question: "Where are you from?" as any possible response is "deeply insufficient". She is currently based in Melbourne but open to possibilities from any corner of the globe. Tiara's Website: http://creatrixtiara.com/#creatrixtiaracomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cxtiara/Twitter: https://twitter.com/creatrixtiaraTumblr: https://notyourexrotic.tumblr.com/ Events:Noble Savage Book Club https://www.facebook.com/events/926138334221123/Day of Action - Don't frack Aboriginal Land Rights! Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/events/169918303580315/ Stolenwealth Games: http://www.3cr.org.au/news/stolenwealth-games-project-fundraising-merchandise
We reflect on tack-ons to Acknowledgements of Countries, criticism of mainstream feminism for International Women's Day and changes to Visas for migrants. We then review two films for the Melbourne Queer Film Festival which is on the 15th to 26th of March: Signature Move and Saturday Church.You can find more information on submissions for the trans and gender diverse Myriad Collective's next art and performance showcase 'Transpire' here.
Iris speaks and reads some excerpts from Trap Door, a book that explores the problems of trans visibility in a time of heightened anti-trans violence and marginalisation, especially to poor / and trans women of colour. They talk about problems with the cop, Liberal and corporate friendly pride march of the Midsumma festival. They also read from Sherronda J. Brown's 'Romance is Not Universal, Nor is it Necessary', in relation to Valentine's day (also the day Captain Cook was killed). She reads a call out for people to protest the Stolenwealth Games. She plays audio from the Queer Provocations conference in 2016 in relation to the constraints on non-normative queer experimentation in a moment of of increased housing costs and austerity. She also plays audio of Juliana Huxtable interviews with Still Nomads in 2017.
We hear from the protest defending the Ascot Vale public housing estate, chat to Racerage (Mini) "an emerging politi-cute queer post-internet rapper based on Wurundjeri country," #AbolishAustraliaDay and a little more.You can find more info supporting future action at Public Housing Defence NetworkShare around the Invasion day rally!
We talk about milo yiannopoulos and the protest against him in Flemington, thoughts on the marriage bill passing, Rihanna's comment on trans women, highlights from previous shows earlier in the year, and upcoming events.
Emily Castle is a writer whose work has been published in New Matilda, un magazine and Philament Journal. Emily first studied Sculpture and Spatial Practice at the Victorian College of the Arts and later Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne. She is a member of Undercurrent Community Education Project, where she facilitates workshops around challenging and preventing gendered violence, and is currently a volunteer with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (NATSILS). Emily has previously undertaken internships in policy development at SNAICC - National Voice for Our Children and at the Aboriginal Legal Service in Redfern, as well as volunteering at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and the Youth Referral and Independent Person Program. She also collaboratively runs open feminist collective brainlina. brainlina.comHoney – Kehlani from the 2017 Single HoneySOS – Kelela from 2017 album Take Me ApartFantasy feat Dugong Jr – Miss Blanks from 2017 EP Diary of a ThotaholicI Never Loved This Hard This Fast Before – Tami T from 2013 I Never Loved This Hard This Fast Before SingleDo It Ourselves produced by Sim Seezy – Dio Ganhdih from 2016 EP Do It OurselvesDime To – Various Asses from 2017 album LociónBB GOY – Kandere from their 2017 releaseSmashin feat Sim Seezy produced by Sim Seezy – Dio Ganhdhi from 2016 EP Do It OurselvesSpectrum – Mhysa from 2017 Fantasii
This show features recordings of Lauren Caulfield, Kirra Voller and Anthony Kelly at the Undercurrent Frameworks for Accountability Panel. Undercurrent focuses on education regarding healthy relationships, and transformative justice. You can find and support Undercurrent at www.undercurrentvic.com. You can listen to the entire archived panel here."Lauren CaulfieldLauren is a community organiser whose work focuses on interpersonal and state-based gender violence and community-based responses to violence. She has worked in the area of gendered and intimate partner violence in both community and agency settings for about 15 years, in community accountability responses and violence prevention, refuge and crisis support work and advocacy, and later in training and research. Her research centres on community-based interventions to violence, intersections between interpersonal and state-sanctioned violence (including the violence of the prison industrial complex) and the nexus of racialised and gendered violence. Lauren worked (with a collective of great humans) to establish the Melbourne Transformative Justice Network, and currently works on the Police Accountability Project (Flemington & Kensington Community Legal Centre) and with the Abolitionist and Transformative Justice Centre.Lauren will be talking about community-based frameworks for violence prevention, intervention and accountability, with a focus on supporting survivors of family violence and sexual assault.Kirra Voller – Shut Youth Prisons MparntweKirra Voller is a proud Wirangu woman and musician. She lives in Mbantua raising her young family, and works advocating for young people and the abolition of youth prisons. She works alongside grandmothers who are traditional owners in central Australia advocating for aboriginal led alternatives to prison.Kirra will discuss alternatives to incarceration for young people and culturally appropriate responses for indigenous youth; including taking young people out to homelands.We are very excited and privileged to have Kirra in Narrm/Melbourne for this panel. https://www.facebook.com/KirraVoller/Anthony Kelly – Flemington Kensington Legal and Police Accountability ProjectAnthony will discuss the police accountability project work. Within this project they predominately apply state, institutional or legal forms of accountability upon the police – Human Rights, legislative, rule of law, as well as apply ‘accountability’ via the civil courts. They also leverage various forms of moral, ethical and community based mechanisms in various ways. Anthony will also discuss Gay and lesbian / Queer Street Patrols, Aboriginal Night Patrols and community patrols / safety projects / police alternative projects."
Frankie reads poems by Aisyah Shah Idil: The Naming, Allison Gallagher: Parenthetical Bodies and Emily Crocker: Girls and Buoyant which are new chapbooks published through Sydney-run independent literary organisation Subbed In. Subbed In, based in Sydney, is an independent literary organisation which aims to provide support for new and underrepresented voices as well as help emerging writers to achieve publication or performance. Lucille Bogan, “B.D. Woman Blues”, recorded in 1935.Janis Ian, "At Seventeen", 1975 album Between the Lines. Akihiro Miwa, "Song of the Black Lizard", written for the 1968 Fantasy/Thriller Black Lizard directed by Kinji Fukasaku.June Millington, "Right Time", 1981 album Heartsong.Arthur Russell, "Me For Real", 1994 album Another Thought.June Millington, "All That You Need",1983 album Running. Tracy Chapman, "Crossroads",1989 album of Crossroads.Kelela, "Take Me Apart", 2017 album Take Me Apart.
We hear from Bea, a member of Undercurrent. We have a wide ranging discussion about intimate violence which occurs in 1/3 of relationships in LGBTIQ+ communities: from 'love is love', the monster myth, beyond the necessity of consent, violence against women, to systems of oppression and prison abolition.*There is a mention of Reina Gosset on tbe extraction of black trans poor disabled life underpinning the creation of David France's 'fi'lm', The Life and Death of Marsha P Johnson.Events mentioned:Bahdoesa Tote TakeoverCocoa Butter ClubTwo steps on the water with boats launch
Dawn is a queer trans woman of Thai background, an illustration student and occasional poet. In her creative works and in studies she has been drawn to grapple with various feminisms, oppressions and identities salient to herself and her loved ones - among them transmisogyny, queerphobia, and racism. She dreams of building a career around creative and performance art outreach, education, therapy, and protest around the social justice issues closest to her. Dawn has been on the show before when Thanh Hằng was a host, and whose poetry (as Xen Nha) really helped Dawn find her own voice.We had a track from Yelris, who performed at TRANSTRVAGANZA organised by Myriad Collective last weekend. Yelris is a Queer Person of Colour - they are a genderfluid Electronic musician who performs instrumental and spoken word over music to explore their gender and cultural identity. Yelris is a child of asylum seekers stemming back from the Vietnam War, identifying as diasporic cantonese chinese. Hold the line is a song about resistance to oppressive institutions, they personally have experienced from Christian fundamentalist upbringing in an environment where speaking in tongues is the usual is the norm - it is also a piece about coming terms with their own voice and being able to speak up about the emotional and psychological warfare of having to justify their life and existence and human rights to folks who scaremonger and provoke 'heterenormative' sentiment to justify silencing those who are different.
We hear from Claire from PO PO MO CO (post post modern comedy), a 'debauched queer comedy troupe' about their show in Fringe. We then hear from Zakaria about TRANSTRAVAGANZA, involving 5 talented trans and gender diverse artists. We then hear Mary Tomsic, who co-wrote an article entitled 'Marriage Stinks' in Overland, discussing the need to be critical while supporting the 'yes campaign' for same gender marriage. There's also a shout out to the event Strength in Visions at Fringe.
Iris talks to Mama Alto about her upcoming performance, Exquisite, at the National Theatre, plus a few of her Fringe projects, Church, and Transcendent. The campaign for Justice for Elijah is foregrounded #JusticeforElijah. See details of where you can't donate here.Iris interviews Simona Castricum on ageism and exclusion in the queer community, and a discussion about trans women in sport.
Iris is joined in the studio by Zen who talks about the new Buffalo Gals club night, a QTIPOC run femme and gnc-focused hip hop, old school rnb & trap! every thursday @ Hugs&Kisses.Iris then talks to Shane from Housing for the Aged Action Group who talks about the importance of understanding age and ageism in relation to queerness, class and more.Iris then reads from an action in the US, where the POC and Black led #NoJusticeNoPride group shut down WashingtonDC's Pride parade because its ties to corporate sponsors, police, racism and oppressive structures.
Iris interviews Chi Tran, a writer and artist, currently based in Narrm Melbourne. They produced a poetry / prosody work, entitled 'I occupy space, which is to say, i am always grieving'. You can find their publication at the Incedium Radical Library. We touch on what their work means to them, writing influences, and more. Also mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/alteritycollective/
We broadcast a conversation with Robbie Ahmed, author of "How I learned to Handle Boundaries and Found Self-Worth as a Queer South Asian Torn Between Cultures" on Gaylaxy Magazine.A brief intro: "Robbie Ahmed is a South Asian transman working as the Men's Sexual Health Coordinator at Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) where he runs support programs for queer South Asian men. He uses his experience growing up in Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Toronto to help queer South Asians reconcile their queerness and cultural identity." (http://www.gaylaxymag.com/author/rahmed/)Our conversation touches on a few topics including themes of the West's universality recreating marginalisation & invisibility and living & being a queer person in South Asian cultures and places with contexts.We also read an excerpt from an article written by the Black trans woman artist Star Ah Mer Ah Su, who recently visited the occupied lands of Australia from the US. Article:https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/prescription-drugs-transphobia-grief-ah-mer-ah-su-takes-it-all-on-with-pop-music
Mikaila/Frankie talks queer friendships, with recordings from the Narrm Melbourne launch of graphic memoir Eyes Too Dry, speeches from co-creators Jessica Tavassoli and Alice Chipkin, as well as their editor Emma Jenson. We read a poem in Jess Hanman's name and also play tribute to him, as it was the 1st anniversary of his passing on April 2nd 2017. Thinking across the airwaves about brother-friends, lover-friends.Buy a copy of Eyes Too Dry here.Tunes:Arm Around You -- Arthur RussellBach's Prelude Yo-Yo -- Two Steps on the WaterYou and Me Both -- Arthur RussellHeld Apart -- Arca
Iris is joined in the studio by Sister Zai to discuss some trouble at the Loving Feminist Literature's Decolonising Feminism and Building Solidarity event. There is discussion of racism and trans exclusionary transmisogyny. Relevant reading:http://archermagazine.com.au/2017/03/terfs-gatekeeping-womanhood/
Iris and Regan play some recordings from International Women's Day and are joined in the studio with Lisbeth for a trans feminist discussion.
Recording of the speakers (by Regan) on the Coloring the Rainbow: Blak Queer and Trans Perspectives panel, plus a mention of the #BlockTheBill campaign (the campaign against the lifetime ban on asylum seekers). Guest speakers include:"Dr Dino Hodge – author and honorary senior fellow with the Centre for Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne.Dr Mark McMillan – a Wiradjuri man from Trangie, NSW and the first Indigenous Australian to join the University of Melbourne Law School when he was appointed a Senior Lecturer in 2011.Laniyuk Garcon-Mills – lives a transient life from her home town of Darwin through to Adelaide and Melbourne. Her queer and culturalexperiences have been intrinsically connected, helping her strengthen her identity and find healing through storytelling."Kai Clancy– Wakka Wakka brotherboyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1435472433166686/ *#BlockTheBillhttp://riserefugee.org/blockthebillcampaign/
On today’s episode of Queering the Air, Frankie and Iris are joined by Bobuq and Roj to discuss the justice for Ms Dhu campaign. Bobuq and Roj are organising a fundraiser for the campaign for justice for Yamaji woman Ms Dhu, who died in custody after being detained for unpaid fines. There are reflections on community activism, positionality and whiteness. We also have some critical thoughts on Midsumma.Events / groups mentionedJustice for Ms Dhu Sunday Fundraise <3Sunday, January 22 at 3 PMGrace Darling Hoteltrans-sational Jan 19th 6:30-8:30Black Dot Gallery33 Saxon St BrunswickWominjeka festival at Footscray Community Arts14th-21st JanuaryColouring the rainbow discussion at Darebin library Feb 7th, Northcote Invasion day rally on 26thNO PRIDE IN GENOCIDEWarriors of Aboriginal ResistanceMusic -Love Come Down -- Noah Slee cover of Evelyn Champagne King's original – found on Wondercore Island's #6 Mixtape The Dreamy One, released 2016Many things - Ngaire, Blastoma, 2016 ‘Ngarraanga’, by Indigenous performer/singer, used to be member of Black Arm Band, Emma Donovan, off 2009 Ngarraanga - EP. Now performs with the Putbacks. Ms Dhu -- Felix Riebl from Cat Empire and Marliya and Gondwana Indigenous Children's Choir. Can view the video online. All proceeds from the song go to Ms Dhu's family, 2017.https://vimeo.com/198723333
On today's episode of Queering the Air, Thanh Hằng explores the sentimentality of film photography with San Franscisco based photographer, Vivian Fu. We also chat about sexuality on film, as well as the meaning of self-portraits. photo: Self-Portrait Floating August 2015 Vivian Fu MUSIC:mitski - i bet on loosing dogs Puberty 2 Thao and the Get Down Stay Down - Nobody Dies - A Man Alive Yuna - Crush feat. UsherXeno Genesis - Empty Room - This Hearts Alien Land
We chat to poet, editor & essayist Omar Sakr about his new collection of poetry set to come out early 2017, he reads some of his work & floors us. Also we catch up with countertenor diva, jazz singer and cabaret artiste Mama Alto about her new show and hear about her project The Divine Femmes, a trans and gender diverse choir. Omar Sakr is an Arab Australian poet whose work has featured in Meanjin, Overland, Mascara Lit Review, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper and Junkee, among many others. He has been shortlisted for the Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets, as well as the ACU Poetry Prize. You can purchase a copy of his collection of poetry, ‘These Wild Horses’ here. Mama Alto is a countertenor diva, jazz singer and cabaret artiste. Fierce, femme and fabulous, she has been lauded as “divine” (Havana Tribune, Cuba), as “near flawless” (The Age), and “a knockout” (The Herald Sun). She fascinates audiences with “an idiosyncratic mix of statuesque fragility” (The Music), and the accolades roll in from there - “velvet-voiced” (Sometimes Melbourne), “angelic vocal perfection” (The Plus Ones), “transcendent” (Stage Whispers), “breathtaking” (ArtsHub), “hypnotically beautiful, elegant and mysterious” (Adelaide Advertiser), and “bewitching” (SameSame). Follow what Mama Alto is up to via her Facebook page.Music: Mykki Blanco -- Loner (Mykki, 2016).Arthur Russell -- Arm Around You (Calling Out of Context, 2004).Blood Orange -- Best to You (Freetown Sound, 2016).
Queering the Air says goodbye to long-time presenter Amy and does tag team to new Queering the Air host and presenter Frankie/Mikaila.Frankie chats to Embittered Swish, a theatre/performance art/experimental artistic collective made up of queer and trans super-humans; Krishna Istha, Bobuq Sayed, Mick Roe, Romy Seven, Mossy and Cinnamon Templeton.Amy talks to Rory from VoiceFest about the upcoming VoiceFest 2018 -- Difference is Strength.Follow Embittered Swish on their Facebook page.Music:Mykki Blanco -- High School Never Ends (Mykki, 2016).Romy Seven -- Chapel.
On this special LIVE broadcast, Thanh Hằng, examines the sensory and sensual aspects of 'our skin' 'my skin' 'your skin' and its relation to sexuality.Em is joined in the studio with Nayuka, Bex and Nam-Chi. LIVE music performances by KANDERE (music project of Lakyn Tarai and Wahe Kavara) & Guest DJ WAHE. We talk. We read. We listen. *photo of KANDERE at 3CR taken by Thanh Hằng Phạm
In this Episode of Queering the Air, J & T interview Amir Ashour from IraQueer- Iraq's LGBT Movement. The Show also showcases beautiful & insightful poetry and music.
On today's episode of Queering the Air Thanh Hằng presents an interview that she and Erik Ly did with the Queer Vietnameseness Film Documentary Crew including Director, Quyên Nguyen-Le and cast, Rosi Vo Nghiem, Natalie Newton and Shannon Le. We also hear about Natalie Newton's involvement in the 2013 campaign for LGBT inclusion in the Westminster Tet Parade in Orange County California.All music by Lê Cát Trọng Lý <3
Interview with Natasha Jynel about her new show, Auto Bio Queen playing at the Butterfly Club.And an interview with Sheridon and Fiona about Feminism &childbirth.
On this episode of Queering the Air Thanh Hằng & Iris chat to Virginia Fraser, co-curator of the 'Close to You: The Lisa Bellear Picture Show' exhibiting at the Koori Heritage Trust. Lisa Bellear, a Minjungbul/ Goernpil/ Noonuccal/Kanak woman was an Indigenous activist, photographer, broadcaster, poet, feminist, academic and perfomer. The exhibition coincides with the tenth anniversary of Lisa's passing.We chat about Lisa's life, her photography, her public persona and her private life, as well as her time on 3CR We also hear a clipped interview of Lisa chatting to Ruth Barney on 3CR's Women on the Line show in 1992. The full 27 minute original interview of Lisa on Women on the Line 1992 can be found here (wednesday breakfast show 6th of July 2016).photo by Lisa Bellear featured in the exhibition Close to You: The Lisa Bellear Picture Show.
Listen to an interview with collective members, Claire and Ezel from comedy/ performing arts collective PO PO MO CO about their work and upcoming show in solidarity with Orlando. Additionally a discussion about the Federal election and Queer news.
On this episode of Queering the Air we speak to Jacob Boehme about his latest production Blood on the Dancefloor (BOTDF). Jacob Boehme is a Melbourne born and based artist of Aborignal heritage, from the Narangga (Yorke Peninsula) and Gaurna (Adelaide Plains) nations of South Australia. BOTDF will be premiering at the ArtsHouse June 1st - 5th. On IDAHBOT Day May 17th Iris and Thanh Hang attended the launch of Equinox, Melbourne's first Health Clinic for Gender Diverse and Trans people. We spoke to the audience about their hopes for Equinox and why it's important to them. Image by Dorine Blaise
Mason Wang was involved in the 'No Pride in Detention' float at the Sydney Mardi Gras in March earlier this year. We chat to them about their action. We also play recent interviews from the Bendigo St Homelessness and Housing Action.
On today's episode Amy reports back from Footscray Community Art Centre's Women Arts Politics Symposium. This year the symposium looks at how young secondary boys can be included in the discussion of feminism. We hear performances by young secondary girls on their experiences of feminism + more! Thanh Hang is joined in the studio with Iris and together they discuss patriachy, feminism and emotional labour. Image by Daniela Rodriguez
In today's show we talked about the amazing VoiceFest with Erik and Idil and covered the Trans Day of Visibility <3
During this show presenter Amy speaks with recent high school graduate, Erik Ly and high school teacher, Cordelia, about the impacts of the cuts & changes to the Safe School Coalition program.
Liza Maza is a Filipina Congresswoman, a representative of GabrielaWomen's Party in the Philippine House of Representatives, activist, and current leader/president of GABRIELA, Philippines' frontline network of anti-imperialist, women's grassroots organisations. Malou Logan is the President of GABRIELA Australia. We talk about Gabriela Australia as it celebrates its 20th Anniversary. We also discuss the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its implications.
Bobuck Sayed is a Queer Afghan Australian writer, performer and editor. They also wrote 'The Pinkwashing of Mlebourne Pride' in Archer Magazine.
Jessie & Thanh Hang celebrate Queer Lunar New Year on Queering the Air!bai bai wooden goat and hello Fire Monkey. Bringing you firey predictions and lunar love letters for the future ahead <3 Songs:- In a Foreign Tongue - Rainbow Chan- Det Tam Gai - author Ngoc Dai - Believer - Emily King- Monkey Magic- Em Của Ngày Hôm Qua - Sơn Tùng- La Neta - Fatima
We do an overview of some of the highlights of the Midsumma program, discuss social media and Invasion Day events
Nicki, Jessie and Luke talk all about classic and modern queer icons: divas, tragic figures, closeted queers and hot martyrs. We also review Buyer and Cellar and Hugh Jackman's Broadway to Oz.
J&T interview Arun Kundnani on radicalisation and radicalisation theory. Arun Kundnani is the author of 'The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism and the Domestic War on Terror'- a powerful critique of US surveillance of American Muslims. His book, 'The End of Tolerance: Racism in 21st Century Britain', was selected as a New Statesman book of the year in 2007. He is former editor of the journal, Race & Class, he was educated at Cambridge University and holds a PhD from London Metropolitan University. He is currently a lecturer at New York University.This is followed by an interview with Nathan Lean on the Islamophobia Industry. Nathan Lean is a writer and scholar of the Middle East. Nathan holds a Masters degree in International Studies (Middle East) from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Arab Studies (Arab Politics) from Georgetown University. He is the author of four books, including the award-winning 'The Islamophobia Industry'. His work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, New York Daily News, CNN, Salon and the Christian Science Monitor.
On this episode of Queering the Air, Thanh Hằng covers mental health, self-care, community care and it's place in the Arts. We hear from Judy Atkinson, a Jiman and Budjalong woman whose work focuses on arts, healing, trauma and 'educaring'.We also chat to Rani Pramesti, theatre-maker and Associate Producer at Footscray Community Arts Centre, as well as Dawn Dangkomen, digital artist and writer as well as a MA student of Counselling and Psycotherapy.and finally we hear from Festival Director, Liz Alexander on Tilde, Melbourne's Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival coming up 13th-15th November.
J&T Interview Sa'ed Atshan, Member of Palestinian LGBT advocacy group, Al-Qaws, and Jordy Silverstein, Executive member of Australian Jewish Democratic Society, and discuss a variety of topics. This is followed by an update on gendered violence in detention centres.
On this episode of Queering the Air Thanh Hằng covers the politics of QTPOC HairThanh Hằng chats to Amena, Raina and Rai as they share their experiences with hair care + chats to Vaxx and Angela about the queer visibility/invisibility and race and gender politics of qtpoc hair. Vaxx, Angela and Thanh Hằng also read out love letters from various qtpocs about their relationship with their hair.
We chat with Anna, Regina and Dan from the Brunswick Renegades and James from Melbourne Surge about queerness and sport. Why are there so many queer girls in sport? How can sport be more inclusive? Who wins the ultimate war of Nerds v Jocks?
On this episode of the show J & T talk briefly about the refugee crises in Syria and the world, feature an interview with the Our Voices, Changing Cultures project, and review the "Asian Ghost-ery Show" playing at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.
On this episode of Queering the Air Thanh Hằng explores Women's Emotional Labour, Feminism, Capital Value and Theory with Melbourne-based writer and artist, Aurelia Guo and co-founder of the Feminist Theory Reading Group, Eva Birch.We also hear from with Arrente woman, Celeste Liddle's s talk at Liquid Architecture's FMX: What would a Feminist Methodology sound like? .
Nicki and Jessie review Pregnant Butch by AK Summers, The Inner Circle by TC Boyle and Holding the Man by Timothy Conigrave.
Thanh Hằng and Sasha review two queer films screening at Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2015!From sleeping soldiers in Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Cemetery of Splendour to Maya Newell's Australian documentery Gayby Baby.
We look at the intersection of sound, sexuality and stereotypes as Jessie, Jack and Luke explore the so-called "gay voice". What does it sound like? What's behind it? Does it even exist?
Listen to an interview with a collective of the MASIL collective & a discussions of RISE's response to the ALP turn the boats back policy
Lia Incognita chats to Declan Greene about his play I AM A MIRACLE at Malthouse Theatre. They talk about his play, injustice, queer sincerity and how to make theatre about brutality without creating a spectacle of suffering.+Thanh Hằng chats to Gabi Briggs, a Koori woman from sovereign Anaiwan and Gumbangier peoples and is a photographer as well as a video and performance artist. She is also a co-founder of Sovereign Apocalpse. Gabi chats to Thanh Hằng about Indigenous Sovereignty, the future, zine making and her installation at the Gertrude Street Projection Festival. Music:Trying to Leave my Body - M.LamarPay the Rent - Paul GorrieShe is the Light - Zaachariaha FeildingPemulwuy - Marlene Cummins
Thanh Hằng is joined by newest Queering the Air presenter, Jules Pereira.We hear from Thành Nguyễn, director of Queer Forever Festival, chat about Independent Arts and Censorship in Hà Nội + the traditional vs the contemporary in classical Indian dance with Mohiniyattam dancer, Raina Peterson. Raina Peterson shares with us details about her upcoming show with dance partner Govind Pillai, 'In Plain Sanskrit' at Footscray Community Arts Centre. More details on In Plain Sanskrit here: http://footscrayarts.com/event/plain-sanskrit/Queer Forever Festival : https://www.facebook.com/Qforeverfestival
In this episode, Arjun speaks to academic Gilbert Caluya, who is a research fellow based at the university of South Australia in Adelaide. Gilbert has written about race, sexuality and the cultural politics of intimacy, and in this interview he explores some of his ideas in greater depth.
Thanh Hằng recently visited Hà Nội Vietnam to check out what's happening in the queer community over there. She's brough back some interviews with Queer Forever Festival Director, Nguyễn Quốc Thành, as well as Queer Zine Collective, Hà Nội Panic.
Queering the Air's Lia Incognita talks to Wei Tingting, one of China's Feminist Five who was detained for over a month for a planned action against sexual harassment on International Women's Day 2015. It's her first interview with Australian media and we chat about the campaign for her release, international solidarity, and the current climate for transgender, lesbian and bisexual women in China. For more political and cultural background on contemporary feminism in China, check out Queering the Air's interview with University of Michigan Gender Studies professor Dr Wang Zheng in May 2015. We have genderqueer, ARIA-winning classical guitarist Tonié Field playing live in studio and talking about hir video project Corpus is Opus, bringing gender diversity into classical music.We also hear Irish activist Aoife Cooke talk to Ania from 3CR's Tuesday Breakfast about the successful campaign for marriage equality in Ireland.
Arjun talks to Dean Beck, JOY 94.9 broadcaster and producer who hosts the amazing shows Word for Word and On the Line, and is speaking at the Emerging Writer's Festival on 2 June. Jessie and Nicki cover the racist anti-Islamic rally in Richmond, and discuss militarism, the police and hate speech.
Thanh Hang and Jessie present to you a special show marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.Today we celebrating and honor trans and gender diverse artists from around the world as well as from our home town, Melbourne. Special live performance by June Jones as well as hearing her thoughts on gender, music and representation. Plus, a sneak preview of last night's Reframing Gender event held at Northcote town Hall: an event showcasing local talent from trans and gender diverse artists in Melbourne. Music:Two Steps on the Water Diamond StylzTina Hanae
We chat about feminism and LGBT activism in China following the Free Chinese Feminists campaign which successfully pressured the Chinese government to release 5 young women who had been detained for 37 days for a planned action on sexual harassment. Lia speaks with Dr Wang Zheng of University of Michigan, who was active in the campaign and one of the founders of Chinese Society for Women’s Studies (海外中华妇女学学会) back in the early 90s.
Interview with Kerith Manderson-Galvin, Queer femme showgirl and Tobias Manderson-Galvin, creative director MKA about their upcoming show "Expen$$$ive: Get in lovers. We're Doing Witchcraft" part of the Metanoia Live Works Program at the Mechanics Institute , Brunswick . Additionally a short discussion on ANZAC Day and International and local queer current events.