In Ya Face: Recent Episodes
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Paul Hetherington joins us for the world radio premiere of his new single Addicted to You, released today. Paul chats about his gay-themed dance music, his independent production and the traction his music gets in UK, European and US clubs, including his remix collaborations with global DJs. Paul Hetherington (@paulhofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
Phaedra Gunn aka Madam Nightingale joins us for a studio chat ahead of their new remix release. Madam Nightingale (@madamnightingale) • Instagram photos and videos
play about masculinity, violence and conformity. Director Kitan Petkovski discusses the production staging at Theatre Works, September 2 to 12. Ordinary Aussle blokes go on a dream holiday and tragedy happens. Savages | Theatre Works
s north and west are supporting each other during these challenging times. Teddy Clitter (@teddyclitter) • Instagram photos and videos
Social media platforms are suppressing community health promotion posts. Daniel Reeders from NAPWHA - the National Association of People With HIV Australia - discusses the Not Safe For Health project, a collaboration between NAPWHA and Swinburne University. National Association of People with HIV Australia
s next after the release of These Walls. Mister Co. Presents (@misterco.presents) • Instagram photos and videos
s Reservoir Dogs | Theatre Works TheGhostlightLeague (@theghostlightleague) • Instagram photos and videos
Interview with Finding Your Leather Tribe author and editor Graham Clark. Leathermen from around the globe share their stories of community and acceptance. Finding Your Leather Tribe
s Parliament. Sean Mulcahy from the Victorian Pride Lobby attended the hearings and joins us for an interview. Image: Sean Mulcahy at 3CR in May 2025. Inquiry into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes in Victoria - Parliament of Victoria
s happening on Oxford Street and the contrasts with the clubbing scene in Berlin. Phil joined us for a phone interview today. Image: Phil Soliman at 3CR in April 2024.
Matt Gleeson from Burning Vinyl and James McKenzie from In Ya Face reflect on broadcasting back-to-back shows together for three decades, as 3CR celebrates 50 years on air. Matt recalls some of the most memorable live-to-air performances he has presented, including Cat Power and Legends of Motorsport. Burning Vinyl | 3CR Community Radio Screenshot: Matt on Sticky Carpet.
Jacob Grech on the Iran Peace Deal and War Crimes in the Middle East. Jacob chats with James McKenzie during the show change-over between In Ya Face and a Friday Rave in the 3CR studios. A Friday Rave | 3CR Community Radio
DJ and music producer D-KRAM joins James for a phone interview from his home in north-west Victoria to celebrate his new music releases. D-KRAM describes his music videos, shares anecdotes from his career as a DJ and reflects on his prolific wave of music production at 61. Includes samples from In My Stride and Ruff With U (Slap It Ruff) D-KRAM (@dj_d_kram) • Instagram photos and videos Image: In Ya Face host James McKenzie with D-KRAM during a visit to 3CR in June 2024.
Mercedes from A Friday Rave join us for an encore at the end of the show. Thea opens up about voice dysphoria, Autism and challenges as a trans woman in relationships with men. Some fans disowned her when she transitioned, some DJs embraced her, but she has always continued her career, even when living in a hostel, precariously housed. Thea always pivots creatively. Inspiring. Thea had an internationally renowned career in trance music, writing and signing collaborations with global DJs. Many have danced to her hits in clubs around the world. Yet she has struggled for recognition in Australia, especially from our very own LGBTIQA+ community. Despite this, she is optimistic, breaking into song to give us a snippet of her upcoming release with US rapper Darwin. A fun, candid and spontaneous interview that includes three of her trance classics and two more recent songs. GiveNow - In Ya Face 3CR Radiothon 2026
Interview with shOUT Youth Chorus Musical Director Alex Gorbatov. shOUT presents Folk for Folx at the Abbotsford Convent, Industrial School, Saturday, 20 June at 7.30 pm. shOUT | MELBOURNE PRIDE CHORUS
Out Laws documentary explores the modern-day impacts of criminalisation in former colonies and its origins in Britain dating back to King Henry the 8th. Activists campaigning for decriminalisation in their home countries share their stories as they prepare to march at London Pride. Interview with writer, producer and co-director James Lewis. Out Laws screens at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. Out Laws: A Documentary on LGBTQ+ Rights
Documentary The Last Closet explores homophobia in the AFL. Filmmaker Reese Leigh joins us in the studio. The Last Closet screens at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, July 12.
s discovered. Madison presents Queering The Air on 3CR, Sundays 3 to 4 pm. Queering The Air | 3CR Community Radio
Melbourne Pride Chorus performs DIVA: A Night with the Stars. Bass singer and Vice President Trevor Block joins us. Performs 30 May, James Tatoulis Auditorium, Kew, 3 pm and 7.30 pm. Melbourne Pride Chorus began in 1990 and it is the longest running LGBTIQA+ choir in the Southern Hemisphere. Melbourne Pride Chorus
Mpox in Melbourne update and new research about trans and gender diverse people living with HIV. Living Positive Victoria CEO Richard Keane joins us. The research is a collaboration between Living Positive Victoria, Transgender Victoria, the Equinox Clinic at Thorne Harbour Health and ARCSHS at La Trobe University. Living Positive Victoria
s novel Ulysses is set in 1904. This year, for Bloomsday in Melbourne, play Between The Lines - The James Joyce/Groucho Marx Letters, will be performed at fortyfivedownstairs in Flinders Lane from 16 to 21 June. Director Renee Palmer and actor Seon Williams join us in the studio. Welcome | Bloomsday in Melbourne
Volunteer Event), and how to get involved as a volunteer at Thorne Harbour Health. Health Services for LGBTIQ+ Communities and PLHIV | Thorne Harbour Health
Marc Mendoza and Maddie discuss their queer community advocacy and community education work, including health promotion and vodcast Platform F. Marc Mendoza (@filofunk) • Instagram photos and videos Maddie (@maddie_q_1991) • Instagram photos and videos Platform F - YouTube
s Disco Diner, 230 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, Thursday, 21 May, 6 to 8 pm, hosted by Miss Bobbee Pin. Bookings essential. Drag Bingo for Housing Justice | Housing For The Aged Action Group
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis around Australia but its funding for legal services for people outside New South Wales and Queensland runs out on June 30 this year. Lawyer Frederick Johnston joins us from Sydney. About HALC -
s May Day programming. Madison is an activist, peer support facilitator and 3CR presenter. Queering The Air | 3CR Community Radio
. Starts 4 pm at Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford. May Day Forum: Fortifying the fight against the Trump regime — a revolutionary feminist speaks out
Hannah Potter interview celebrating the release of her new single Snow Day. The US-born singer moved to Australia as a child and grew up listening to live music in Fitzroy and Collingwood. Snow Day is her debut solo release. Facebook
Clarisse Bonello join us to chat about new Victorian Theatre Company production Future Loves Burning, Age of Extremes, written and directed by Tim Wotherspoon. Motley Bauhaus, May 12 to 23. home | VTC
Ruthie Foster joins us from her home in Texas before she tours Australia. Ruthie Foster
Interview with Elf Lyons. The Globetrotting UK comedian is in Melbourne performing Swan and Woman On The Edge at the Comedy Festival. Elf Lyons | Swan | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Elf Lyons | Woman On The Edge (WIP) | Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Trans Day of Audibility curator and sound engineer Tilde Joy joins us ahead of the broadcast on Trans Day of Visbility, 31 March, 10 am to 6 pm on 3CR. Trans Day of Audibility 2026 | 3CR Community Radio
Teddy Clitter talks top surgery, fundraising, Medicare for Trans folks and performing on Smith Street in the heart of queer Melbourne. Discussion includes the lack of Medicare support for gender affirmation surgery. Teddy Clitter (@teddyclitter) • Instagram photos and videos
Queer protest singer and songwriter Irish Mythen joins us for an interview during their Australian tour. Includes discussion about growing up queer in Ireland, their international music career, immigration journeys and global politics. Musician | Singer | Songwriter - Irish Mythen
Interview with Beth Uhe from BB Sabina celebrating the release of new single In Between. https://www.instagram.com/bbsabina.music/
s activism history in a sunset performance at The Great Sculpture, Burston Reserve, Melbourne. March 21 to 22, 7.45 pm. Solarpunk by Jonathan Homsey - Dancehouse
s release of The Crowd Remix, a collaboration with Brazilian DJ and music producer Zuffo. Zuffo (@zuffomusic) • Instagram photos and videos Possible Prince X (@possibleprincex) • Instagram photos and videos
ll Kill You If You Die Before Me. moonsea (@moonseamusic) • Instagram photos and videos
Performer Jessi Ryan interview. Includes discussion about censorship, boxing and playing with fire. Their new show All Guts, No Glory stages March 25 to 28 at Club Voltaire, Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Directed by Fiona Scott-Norman. Jessi Ryan | All Guts, No Glory! | Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Naavikaran interview ahead of her first national tour and new EP. The MYSTIQUE TOUR kicks off in Alice Springs March 27, followed by shows in Castemaine, Brisbane, Geelong, Sydney, Newcaste, Melbourne. EP MYSTIQUE DISCOTHEQ drops 31 March. Naavikaran: The MYSTIQ Tour
s best improvisation actors. No two shows are the same. Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit | Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Comedian Cassie Workman chats about her show You Are Here and shares her accounts of living in the US with the authoritarianism of ICE and MAGA. Cassie performs You Are Here at the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane Comedy Festivals. Cassandra Workman (@thecassieworkman) • Instagram photos and videos Cassie Workman | You Are Here | Melbourne International Comedy Festival CASSIE WORKMAN – YOU ARE HERE – SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL Cassie Workman - Brisbane Comedy Festival
Anesti Danelis joins us from Toronto before he heads to Australia for the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals with his show Artificiallly Intelligent. Anesti Danelis | Artificially Intelligent | Melbourne International Comedy Festival ANESTI DANELIS – ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT – SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Dale from Melbourne five-piece band Billy Cart join James for a chat before the release of their album Greatest Hits. Drops March 5. Billy Cart (@billycart_) • Instagram photos and videos
Casework Service Forcibly Displaced People Network – We are the voice of LGBTIQA+ displacement
s Beyond The Neck plays at Theatre Works, 19 March to 4 April. Stories of community survival, grief and recovery. Beyond The Neck | Theatre Works
s demands: trans youth healthcare; a stop to over-policing of the LGBTIQA+ community, including strip searches and police use as mental health first responders; protections for queer students and workers, including ceasing sackings on religious grounds. Damien Nguyen will co-chair the Rally with Pride In Protest colleague Luna Choo. Begins 1 pm, 15 February at Pride Square, Newtown and finishes at Victoria Park at Fair Day. Pride in Protest | Facebook
s Pride Street Party in the Smith-Gertrude-Peel precinct in Fitzroy and Collingwood, Sunday, 8 February.
s trans femme, dance-pop resurgence queen will release a 24-track album soon. shitzu / verona (@shitzulover07) • Instagram photos and videos
t Break from our world premiere radio broadcast today. Possible Prince X – possibleprincex
s @14 for Midsumma. Midsumma Festival - SKIN: THE PERFORMANCE Midsumma Festival - SKIN: THE EXHIBITION
Brien, Jax Bulstrode, Gabrielle Griffin. Midsumma Festival - Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling
Madam Nightingale aka Phaedra Gunn chats about their shows Dynamic Darkness and New Beginnings (a collaboration with Cloutie Will and Pauli Field aka Flip That Groove). Midsumma Festival - Dynamic Darkness Midsumma Festival - New Beginnings
Ben MacEllen interview about his play The Placeholder. A trans man comes out to friends in an Australian town. Plays at fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 27 January to 8 February for Midsumma. Directed by Kitan Petkovski. Midsumma Festival - The Placeholder
s colonial-era criminalisation of homosexuality. Gasworks, February 4 to 7. Midsumma Festival - Much to do with Law, but more to do with Love
s match against Roger Federer. Plays at Theatre Works, January 21 to 31. Written by Angus Cameron. Directed by Riley Spadaro. Performed by Eddie Orton, Sebastian Li, Alec Gilbert, Melissa Kahraman, Jane Montgomery Griffiths. Home | Theatre Works
Finding Glitter in the Storm stages at Club Voltaire, North Melbourne, January 22 to 25. Directed by Lachlan Plain. Midsumma Festival - Finding Glitter in the Storm
Nate Hudson aka Faker discusses new single Comet and reflects on his career, including coming out in 2008 during a pinnacle for the band. Nathan Hudson in a band called Faker (@natefaker) • Instagram photos and videos
inspired music video for L.A. Perfume at the John Curtin. Francis Glass from the band joins us. C O M E D Y (@comedy__band) • Instagram photos and videos
Myllo released new EP Cause + Effect this week and joined us for a chat ahead of its launch at Shotkickers. Music | Myllo
Interview with Possible Prince X celebrating the 7th Heaven remix of You Can Feel It. Includes world radio premiere. Facebook
Interview with Charly Oakley celebrating Against The Odds. The Melbourne artist has recorded ten songs with acclaimed LA producer Xandy Barry. charly ★ (@charly.oakley) • Instagram photos and videos
s needed today in an interview to celebrate her receiving the Legacy Award at the Trans Visibility Awards. Celebrating the Finalists of the 2025 Trans Visibility Awards!
Adam Noviello interview celebrating their latest single Ballet Boy and their performances in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Adam Noviello (@adamnoviello) • Instagram photos and videos
Paul Hetherington live to air interview celebrating the release of Cruel. Paul Hetherington (@paulhofficial) • Instagram photos and videos
s No Vacancy Gallery that blurs the boundaries between visual, physical and auditory art. Artist Joshua So aka Juniper Care joins us for a studio interview. Limitless Play is on now until 16 November.
Brendan Welch joins us for a studio interview to celebrate his new album Returning. Brendan Welch
s production of Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. November 25 to 29 at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray and 13 December at the Bowery Theatre, St Albans. Wit Incorporated Theatre Company
Krishna Istha interviews potential sperm donors in their Melbourne Fringe reality theatre show First Trimester at Arts House, North Melbourne. On now until October 18. Melbourne Fringe Festival - First Trimester
Psyarchy celebrates the release of their debut EP 17 with an interview in the 3CR studios. Includes their track Principles from 17. Psyarchy (@psyarchy) • Instagram photos and videos
Interviews with Mitch Jones, punk clown show Strange Chaos, Anna Lumb, femme bot burlesque show Queen Machine and Queer soul and RnB songwriter Thorne. Melbourne Fringe Festival - Strange Chaos Melbourne Fringe Festival - QUEEN MACHINE Thorne (@thorne_music) • Instagram photos and videos
Interview with drag kings Teddy Clitter & Alf Alpha. Alf Alpha (@thealfalpha) • Instagram photos and videos Teddy Clitter (@teddyclitter) • Instagram photos and videos
Two women yap on the beach while the world burns. Alex Hines & Sarah Stafford star in camp comedy BIRDS for Melbourne Fringe. Directed by David Stewart. Meat Market - The Stables 1, September 30 to October 18. Melbourne Fringe Festival - Birds
Possible Prince X interview after the release of new single Too Hot remixed by Istanbul DJ and producer Mustafa Basal. "Industrial, early 2000s, sweaty dance party stuff." Possible Prince X – possibleprincex
Explores queer African diaspora with "a poetic, bruising dive into the ways we love". I Met An Angel Named Jacques' writer, director & actor Gideon D. Wilonja joins us. October 1 to 4 at Footscray Community Arts Performance Space, 45 Moreland St, Footscray. Footscray Community Arts | HomeFootscray Community Arts
An intimate robo-burlesque spectacle. Queen Machine performer Anna Lumb joins us in the studio. October 15 to 19 at Trades Hall's Quilt Room for Melbourne Fringe. Melbourne Fringe Festival - QUEEN MACHINE
Tuck Shop Ladies Rosie & Sam join us for a chat about their Melbourne Fringe show There's A Song In That. October 8 to 12 at Trades Hall's Quilt Room. Melbourne Fringe Festival - There's a song in that
Queer Australian songwriter Just Shy joins us from London. Just Shy (@justshymusic) • Instagram photos and videos
Punk clown show Strange Chaos performer Mitch Jones joins us. October 9 to 19 for Melbourne Fringe. An Oozing Future production. Melbourne Fringe Festival - Strange Chaos
Hans joins us for a live to air chat during his Young, Fun & 21 cabaret tour. Includes Melbourne Fringe. Tour — Hans
Thorne joins us for a sex positive chat after the release of his new single Habitual. Thorne (@thorne_music) • Instagram photos and videos
Psyarchy interview and we feature their mental health anthem Forget Me Not. Psyarchy (@psyarchy) • Instagram photos and videos
Reality TV and AI subversion artist Georgia Banks presents Villian Edit and Death Warmed Up at Platform Arts, Geelong. Platform Arts Death Warmed Up: September 19 & 20. Villain Edit: on now until September 26. Image: photography by Guilia McGauran, editing by Guilia McGauran & Georgia Banks.
MINH joins us from Vietnam and we feature his new single Gossip in the lead-up to his gigs in Taiwan and Singapore. MINH (@theofficialminh) • Instagram photos and videos
Pride of Our Footscray presents the Pride Short Film Fest, August 28 and September 3 and 10. Curator Tom Nguyen and Pride of Our Footscray CEO Mat O'Keefe join us. Pride of our Footscray
Soon to happen theatre productions in Melbourne: First Trimester, Crisis Actor and The Machine Stops. First Trimester, a reality theatre search for a sperm donor, Arts House, North Melbourne, October 16 to 18. Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams joins us. Krishna Istha - First Trimester | Melbourne Fringe Crisis Actor writer and director Vidya Rajan interview. The audience chooses how a disaster ends, using their phones. Plays at Arts House, August 27 to 31. Crisis Actor - Arts House A child emerges in an AI controlled world. Patrick Livesey and Mary Helen Sassman perform director Briony Dunn's theatre adaptation of EM Forster's 1909 sci-fi novella The Machine Stops. Plays at Theatre Works, 22 to 30 August. Patrick joins us for an interview. The Machine Stops | Theatre Works
Melbourne Rubber Chaiperson Taylor joins us for a chat about Rubber and Latex community festival SLICK 25: UTOPIA, otherwise known as SLICK Week. September 9 to 14. Includes the Melbourne Rubber Competition at the Collingwood Town Hall, September 12. Melbourne Rubber
There's been a disaster and the audience chooses the outcome on their phones. Crisis Actor writer and director Vidya Rajan joins us. Plays at Arts House, August 27 to 31. Crisis Actor - Arts House
Beau Newham discusses history project Tracing Our Memories. It pieces together community activism and organising since the early days of HIV in Australia. The project is underway. National Association of People with HIV Australia
In a world controlled by AI, a child emerges. Patrick Livesey and Mary Helen Sassman perform director Briony Dunn's theatre adaptation of EM Forster's 1909 sci-fi novella The Machine Stops. Plays at Theatre Works, 22 to 30 August. The Machine Stops | Theatre Works Our image of Patrick at 3CR was taken in the studio after a previous chat on In Ya Face.
Producer Josh Sanders chats about Dial M For Murder at Theatre Works, August 7 to 16. Dial M for Murder | Theatre Works
Sally Goldner chats about her new venture as a wrestling commentator and ring announcer. the_zali_gold • Instagram photos and videos
Bloomshed tackles current issues in their version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Actor Lauren Swain joins us for a chat. Plays at the Darebin Arts Centre, 401 High St, Preston, 30 July to August 10. Bloomshed's Pride & Prejudice Darebin Arts BLOOMSHED
Reality theatre as performer Krishna Istha meets potential sperm donors in Melbourne Fringe production First Trimester at Arts House, North Melbourne, October 16 to 18. Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams joins us. Krishna Istha - First Trimester | Melbourne Fringe
Charlie Lane joins us for a chat about her album I'm Okay Now But I Wasn't. Charlie Lane
Music Director Mark Bradley chats about Green Room Award winning show Songs For A New World at Chapel Off Chapel, August 5 to 10. Songs for a New World | Chapel Off Chapel
Mr VicBears 2025 Billy Mather and James Anfruns from the VicBears Committee join us in the studio to chat about Melbourne's Bear Community. VicBears - Home
Samuel Gaskin joins us for a chat, following the release of their new single The Gift. Samuel Gaskin (@samuelgaskinmusic) • Instagram photos and videos
Greg Gould joins us for an interview before he and Emily Williams perform their George Michael and Whitney Houston tribute show Keep The Faith at the Brunswick Ballroom tonight. Official Site Home - The Brunswick Ballroom
Sonia Marcon joins us for an interview about The Importance of Being Earnest by Misfit Toys Productions at The Motley Bauhaus, August, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 13. Directed by DL Turnbull. Misfit Toys Productions | Facebook
Psyarchy joins us in the studio and we feature their new single Mr Jones from their upcoming EP 17. Psyarchy (@psyarchy) • Instagram photos and videos
Robert Meldrum performs STILL for the Victorian Theatre Company, July 10 to 26 at Theatre Works' Explosives Factory. Six late works of Samuel Beckett. Drected by Richard Murphet. Home | Victorian Theatre Company
The Rockstar and the Krill narrator and director Moira Finucane joins us. Cabaret for the climate with a focus on Antarctica, July 9 to 12. The Rockstar and the Krill - MPAC – Monash University Performing Arts Centres
Flip That Groove joins us for a studio chat and we feature his new EP Hip Tactic. Music | Flip That Groove
Trans music creator Thea Riley joins James for Radiothon. Thanks to everyone donated, your support is much appreciated. GiveNow - In Ya Face, 3CR
DJs Scott Anderson and George Roussos join us before they play at Woof Club at The Peel on Sunday, 8 June. We celebrate 20 years of Woof. Home
Madam Nightingale joins us at 3CR. Madam Nightingale (@madamnightingale) • Instagram photos and videos
Soldier Boy director Beng Oh interview. Soldier Boy is in the 2025 VCE Theatre and Drama Syllabus. Plays at Theatre Works, St Kilda, Melbourne, 19 June to 5 July. Soldier Boy | Theatre Works
Sean Mulcahy from Rainbow Local Government discusses IDAHOBIT and news about LGBTIQA+ heritage sites in the City of Yarra, including The Laird and AIDS Memorial Garden. Rainbow Local Government is a Victorian Pride Lobby campaign. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby
A young person meets a lesbian couple and searches for answers about turkey basters in short queer film Fourteen and Nine months. Screens at the Victorian Pride Centre, 15 June, 2 pm, with seven other short queer films for the St Kilda Film Festival's Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTIQ Showcase. Fourteen and Nine Months | SKFF
Director & Choreographer Belle Hansen joins us to chat about Love and Information at Theatre Works, May 29 to June 14. Written by Caryl Churchill. Love and Information | Theatre Works
Australian-based actor Alana Louise is studying at clown school in Étampes, France and plans to bring her new immersive clown show The Deadmouse and Peabrain Dreams to Australia later this year, after taking it to Edinburgh.
Comedian Sarah Bartolo joins us in the studio before she takes her show Daddy Issues to the Sydney Comedy Festival, May 7 to 9. Sarah Bartolo (@sarahtbartolo) • Instagram photos and videos
Mister Co joins us in the studio. Includes chat about their Homegrown music festival at The Corner Hotel and new EP. Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos
Caleb Thaiday & Elijah Money from The Motherless Collective join us in the studio to chat about their YIRRAMBOI Festival production Three Blak Ravers, May 1 to 3, 7.30 pm at The Uncle Jack Charles, The Beckett, Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne. A queer horror production set at a rave. Three Blak Ravers | YIRRAMBOI
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Chairperson Carolyn Gillespie discusses health policy priorities for parties to commit to during Australia's federal election campaign, including funding amounts. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia QLife - Support and Referrals
Ben Graetz is Tina Turner in YIRRAMBOI Festival's Tina - A Tropical Love Story at the Melbourne Recital Centre, 7 May. Includes a stellar line-up of guest performers. TINA - A Tropical Love Story Program 2025 | YIRRAMBOI
Equality Australia released its Rainbow Votes report after it surveyed over 5000 LGBTIQ+ voters. Legal Director Heather Corkhill joins us. Federal Election 2025 - Equality Australia
Author Omar Sakr is running for Blaxland in western Sydney for the Greens at the federal election. He joins us for an interview.
Interview with Sean Mulcahy about the Victorian Pride Lobby's Rainbow Local Government campaign. Dr Mulcahy also calls out the failed attempt in Victoria's Parliament to cease the Rainbow Libraries Toolkit. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby
The Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration is a free event that focuses on women's social, economic and cultural empowerment. Presented by the City of Darebin, Wednesday, 2 April, with orations starting at 7 pm, Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St, Preston. Speakers are Kristine Olaris, Nadine Christensen, Sheena Mathieson and Zena Cumpston, who joins us for an interview. Bookings: https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Molly-Hadfield-2025
Interview with aspiring Senate candidate Monique Toms. A proud trans woman and former Australian Navy personnel, the Independent discusses her policies and calls out Clive Palmer and Nine Media over anti-trans political advertising. Monique Toms 4 the Senate - Empowering Our Community Together
Just Equal's Rodney Croome outlines what Labor and the Coalition should promise the LGBTIQA+ community during Australia's federal election campaign. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia
A trans thriller by playwright Eva Rees and produced by Bullet Heart Club, Djuna plays at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, March 12 to 23. Eva Rees joins us in the studio for a live to air interview. DJUNA | BULLET HEART CLUB
Film director Onir joins us from India to discuss Nandini in My Melbourne. Four directors from India direct four stories in the film My Melbourne. The film opens in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, 6 March and in India, 14 March. Onir begins our interview by discussing the storyline in Nandini. My Melbourne | Book Tickets | Movies | Palace Cinemas cinemanova.com.au/films/my-melbourne My Melbourne | HOYTS Cinemas
Thea Riley joins us for a live phone chat and we play her singles Nirvana and Stuck In Traffic, featuring US rapper Darwin. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos
Robert Baxter joins us for a live-to-air interview and we feature their new single Camboy from EP Stargirl. robert baxter ★ cupid (@robertbaxtr) • Instagram photos and videos
Theatre Works presents Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, directed by Greg Carroll. Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson joins us for an interview about the production.
Cr Ella Svensson discusses the successful Rainbow Crossing motion and the unsuccessful Palestinian Flag motion at the Merri-bek Council meeting this week.
Lawrence English discusses The Prey And The Ruler at Asia TOPA, 6 March, Club 8, Arts Centre Melbourne. The Prey And The Ruler | Asia TOPA
Freddie Arthur hosts queer comedy line-up Crackpot Comedy, 18 February at Wheat, Wine & Whisky, 284 Smith St, Collingwood, starts 8 pm. Freddie joins us for a chat at 3CR. Crackpot Comedy
Hana Assafiri speaks at Thorne Harbour Health's Wise Words, A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling at the Fitzroy Town Hall - the Reading Room, Thursday, 6 February, 6.30 pm. Midsumma Festival - Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling Hana is the author of Hana, the audacity to be free. Available from: All Products | Moroccansoupbar
Madison Moffat from Trans Justice Alliance Victoria discusses the organisation's three urgent demands of Victoria Police.
Possible Prince X joins us and we feature their new single xo baby from their second album Disco Shady. Possible Prince X – possibleprincex
Artist Eureka O'Hanlon discusses his queer life drawings. Midsumma Festival - Queer Life Drawing PARADISE
Ziegfeld Boy Josh Sanders discusses De-Nuded, a double bill with Mama Alto's De-Flowered at Chapel Off Chapel for Midsumma, February 7 & 8. Midsumma Festival - Ziegfeld Boy: De-Nuded Midsumma Festival - Mama Alto: De-Flowered
Police won't march in Melbourne's 2025 Midsumma Pride March. Activist Frank Gafa discusses the decision.
A queer couple moves into a house inhabited by a monster. Our Monster's Name is Jerry playwright Amy May Nunn and director Alanah Guiry join us. Plays at Theatre Works, February 14 to 22. Our Monster's Name is Jerry | Theatre Works
Performer and choreographer Amelia J O'Leary joins us to discuss their First Nations, femme, queer, contemporary dance works at the Abbotsford Convent, January 23 to 25. Midsumma Festival - CODED
Jessi Ryan joins us in the studio to chat about their QRAVE Midsumma double at the Abbotsford Convent. Midsumma Festival - QRAVE: The Performance Midsumma Festival - QRAVE: The Exhibition
Rauschenberg & Johns were pioneers of queer art in New York City in the 1950s. Significant Others is an exhibition of their works on now at the Geelong Gallery until 9 February. Curator David Greenhalgh from the National Gallery of Australia joins us. Rauschenberg & Johns—Significant Others | Geelong Gallery
Bearded is a queer musical about Australia's Marriage Equality debate in 2017. Showing now at Theatre Works until 18 January. Director & co-writer Nick Waxman joins us in the studio. Bearded was co-written with composer Sean Donehue, who also peforms in the 21-cast musical. Bearded. | Theatre Works
Sociologist and Bent TV presenter Ricki Spencer discusses her latest work in LGBTIQA+ health policy advocacy.
Sweeney joins us to discuss the work of Australian songwriter, musician and screenwriter Johanna Pigott. Includes tribute song 'Johanna in the 80s', performed by Sweeney. Sweeney - Johanna in the 80s
Interviews with songwriters Flip That Groove & Madam Nightingale, queer politician Adam Pulford and activist Chloe Holmes. Includes My Town Slides East by Flip That Groove & Madam Nightingale. Interviews first broadcast November 2024.
An anti-vilification bill was introduced in Victoria's Parliament this week. Victorian Pride Lobby Secretary Chloe Holmes joins us. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby
Madam Nightingale & Flip That Groove join us in the studio for a feature about their latest music collaborations. Music | Flip That Groove Madam Nightingale | Facebook
Queer politician Adam Pulford was re-elected to Merri-bek Council in Victoria's Local Government elections and he joins us for a chat.
Rob Lloyd co-stars with Cassandra Hart in Misfit Toys' The Macbeths, December 11 to 14 at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray. Co-directed by DL Turnbull & Sharmini Kumar. The Macbeths Tickets, Bluestone church arts and , Footscray | TryBooking Australia
Lessons from Stonewall: Alison Thorne discusses Queer Liberation in an era of pinkwashing and rainbow capitalism. First broadcast 7 June 2024 and edited for today's episode.
A record number of candidates from the LGBTIQA+ community contested Victoria's Local Government elections. Jan Farrell from Rainbow Local Government joins us. Rainbow Local Government is a campaign of the Victorian Pride Lobby. Rainbow Local Government | LGBTIQ+ Priorities for the 2024 Victorian Local Council Elections
There's a tour of the AIDS Memorial Garden at the old Fairfield Hospital site in Melbourne, Friday, 29 November at 5.30 pm for HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Thorne Harbour Health's John Hall discusses the Garden and Fairfield Hospital's history, with a focus on its years as a world renowned specialist HIV/AIDS hospital in the 1980s and 1990s. AIDS Memorial Garden Walk | Thorne Harbour Health
Melbourne Writers' Theatre presents Skating In The Clouds at Theatre Works, December 4 to 14. Explores the complexities of female love and the amazingness of women aged 50 plus. Writer Clare Mendes joins us. Skating In The Clouds
Dean Arcuri, QNews Victoria editor, chats about the lastest local queer news. Includes discussion about the Mpox outbreak, Trans Month, the passing of Miss Vic and the sprinkling of some of her ashes at The Laird, queer memorials, disability and drag. Dean also discusses the many conversations about disconnection that are happening in the community. VIC LGBT News - Victoria LGBT News | QNews
Just Shy joins us from London and we feature his new single Wilderness Into A Garden. Music | Just Shy
Myllo, Naavikaran and Artemis Munoz join us in the studio and share their music. Music | Myllo Music | Naavikaran Utter Mess | Artemis Munoz Myllo and Naavikaran joined us in September and Artemis joined us in July 2024.
Written by Ella Filar, The Butcher, The Baker combines original songs with gender bending drama at La Mama Courthouse, October 23 and 24 during Seniors' Week in Victoria. Director Kevin Hopkins joins us and we feature the song Unbearable Departings from the play. Home - La Mama Theatre
Dolly Diamond joins us in the studio, fresh from the UK, to chat about her Variety Hour with a stunning line-up of local performers. October 19 and 20, The Ukiyo, Grattan Gardens, corner Greville and Grattan, Prahran. Presented by So Soiree Fringe Garden in collaboration with Dolly & Nicholas Reynolds. Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Hour | Melbourne Fringe
A fox and a teenager fall in love in wit incorporated's production of First Love is the Revolution. Actor Madeleine Magee Carr and director Emma Drysdale join us. Explores finding shelter in others when chaos surrounds you. November 7 to 16 at Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray. wit incorporated
Beth Jackson is running for Grange Ward, Wyndham Council, in the Local Government elections for the Victorian Socialists and joins us for an interview.
Ari Casanova is a non-binary person running for Sheoak Ward, Maribyrnong Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections and they join us in the studio.
Tony Lee is running for Hoddle Ward, Yarra City Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections and joins us in the studio.
Ivy Pierlot is running for Lakeside Ward, Port Phillip Council, in Victoria's Local Government elections for the Greens and she joins us in the studio.
Clint Lingard is a gay, Aboriginal man, living with a disabilty and he's running for Wattle Ward, Maribyrnong Council elections.
Performer Janice Florence from Weave Movement Theatre discusses their Melbourne Fringe production The Solos. October 2 to 5 at Dancehouse, 150 Princes St, North Carlton. Starts 6 pm. Weave Movement Theatre Weave: The Solos | Melbourne Fringe
QNews Victoria Editor Dean Arcuri joins James in the studio to chat about the latest state-wide queer news. VIC LGBT News - Victoria LGBT News | QNews
Performer Jens Radda joins us. The Cabaret Hour: Jens Radda and Iva Rosbud, 9 October at The Count's, The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts, Monash University, Melbourne Cabaret Festival Roadshow.The Cabaret Hour: Jens Radda and Iva Rosebud - MPAC – Monash University Performing Arts Centres
Apocrypha alt-circus director Mitch Jones joins us in the studio. Melbourne Fringe, October 11 to 19 at Darebin Arts Centre. Apocrypha | Melbourne Fringe
Musician and DJ Naavikaran joins us in the studio for an interview and music feature. Mx. Naavi! At The Disco (@naavikaran) • Instagram photos and videos
Magician and comedian Tricksy Collins joins us in the studio to chat about her Melbourne Fringe show Assigned Magician At Birth. Assigned Magician At Birth | Melbourne Fringe
Myllo joins us for a studio interview and we feature his new single YOUR CALL.https://myllomusic.com/
It's SLICK WEEK in Melbourne and Luke from Melbourne Rubber joins us to chat about Melbourne's inclusive Rubber festival. Slick — Melbourne Rubber
SUGAR cabaret writer Ro Bright interview. Performed by Tomas Kantor, directed by Kitan Petkovski, presented by the Bullet Heart Club. Trades Hall, Commons Room, 16 to 20 October, Melbourne Fringe (world premiere). SUGAR | Melbourne Fringe
Thorne Harbour Health's Cal Hawk joins James McKenzie in the studio to discuss Australia's PrEP shortage, Melbourne's Mpox outbreak and online safety. Health Services for LGBTIQ+ Communities and PLHIV | Thorne Harbour Health
Moira Finucane chats about Finucane & Smith's Global Smash Club at Melbourne Fringe, Trades Hall, ETU Ballroom, October 16 to 19. Finucane & Smith's Global Smash Club | Melbourne Fringe
Will from The Huxleys discusses their extraordinary Melbourne Fringe extravaganza The Winner Takes It All. A queer takeover of sports with dress-ups and photos and performances by a wondrous array of Melbourne's queer artists. The Winner Takes It All happens at Malvern Cricket Ground, October 6 and Princes Gardens Tennis Courts and Prahran Aquatic Centre, October 12. The Winner Takes It All | Melbourne Fringe
Writer and performer Patrick Livesey discusses their Melbourne Fringe show I hope this means something, Chapel Off Chapel (The Loft), October 2 to 13. One person drastically confronts the climate crisis. Directed by Benjamin Nichol. I hope this means something | Melbourne Fringe
QNews Victoria editor Dean Arcuri chats about San Francisco's Dore Alley street party and much more in a wide-ranging interview with James McKenzie. VIC LGBT News - Victoria LGBT News | QNews
Sean Mulcahy discusses the Rainbow Local Government Candidate Survey and Pledge for candidates in Victoria's council elections. Includes discussion about the importance of LGBTIQA+ candidates and representation in leadership roles. The Rainbow Local Government Campaign is coordinated by the Victorian Pride Lobby. Rainbow Local Government | LGBTIQ+ Priorities for the 2024 Victorian Local Council Elections (rainbowvotes.com.au)
Mama Alto performs songs her late father loved, 7.30 pm, Wednesday, 21 August at The Count's, Monash University, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton. Accompanied by William Cooper on piano. Mama Alto - Monash University Performing Arts Centres
Em Gayfer aka Light Transmissions chats about their new EP Flow State and we play their tracks On and On and Made of Light. Flow State launches Friday, 13 September, 8.30 pm at Bell City Takeaway. Punko and nite fruit also play. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Tim Krulich from Living Positive Victoria discusses why they urge the Albanese Government to implement all the recommendations from the Migration Health Requirement review.
Performer Jessi Ryan discusses the return of their show Functional Bottom at Club Voltaire in North Melbourne, Saturday, 3 August at 8 pm and at the Brisbane Powerhouse for Melt Festival in November. Directed by Anna Piper Scott. FUNCTION BOTTOM - AN ENCORE - Sticky Tickets
delsi Moleta discusses her film Femme, screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival as part of Shorts Session 5 at Cinema Nova, 10.30 am, Sunday, 28 July. cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-shorts-session-5
Just Equal's Rodney Croome discusses proposed changes to blood donation rules in Australia for gay and bisexual men and trans women who have sex with men. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia
Jono Francisco and Gerard O'Connor discuss the 1994 police raid at Tasty Nightclub in Melbourne and the 30th anniversary party at Inflation on Saturday, 10 August. Tasty Raid 30th Anniversary | Humanitix
Filmmaker Meghan McDonough joins us from Brooklyn, New York City, for an interview about her documentary Old Lesbians. Screens at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, 10.30 am, Sunday, 28 July, as part of Shorts Session 5, at Cinema Nova, Carlton. cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-shorts-session-5 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Our Monster's Name is Jerry director Alanah Guiry joins us in the studio for a live-to-air interview about the queer horror play. Written by Amy May Nunn, a queer couple financially drained by IVF inherits a big house inhabited by a monster. Plays at Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, July 25 to August 3. Our Monster's Name is Jerry (theatreworks.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Documentary filmmaker Marion Pilowski joins us for an interview about her documentary Isla's Way. Commences Friday, 19 July at 6.30 pm at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, Cinema Nova, Carlton. Isla's Way | Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (mdff.org.au)
Matthew Hadgraft stars as Peter Allen in The Boy From Oz at the National Theatre, St Kilda, Melbourne. Matthew joins us for a live-to-air interview. THE BOY FROM OZ (7-21 JULY) - The National Melbourne (nationaltheatre.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
The Space Performance Collective's Karen Berger discusses their production Reclaim the Crone at the Explosives Factory in St Kilda, July 17 to 27. A production that celebrates older women and explores alternatives to Patriarchy with Butoh dance theatre. Reclaim The Crone (theatreworks.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Independent Councillor James Conlan & resident Colin Aslin discuss their controversial rates' proposal for Merri-bek in Melbourne and the politics surrounding it. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Radiothon with special guests Thea Riley & Ricki Spencer joining James. Includes Thea's brand new tracks Nirvana and Stuck In Traffic featuring Darwin and discussion about cis men dating trans women. Ricki discusses disadvantage during the cost of living crisis, including healthcare, rent, employment. Thanks to all the amazing people who donated. Your support is very much appreciated. https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/inyaface3crradiothon 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Alison Thorne discusses commemorative event 'From Stonewall Rebellion to assimilation and pinkwashing: how did we get here and what will it take to win LGBTIQA+ liberation?' Saturday, 29 June, 4 pm at Thorne Harbour Health, 200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, Melbourne. Includes speakers and dinner. Brought to you by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. More details: Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Just Equal's Brian Greig discusses the Albanese Government's plan to expand federal hate speech legislation and the politics at play. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Peppy Smears aka David Butler joined us before their Underground Cabaret performance at The Round earlier this month. Director Steven Mitchell Wright discusses Ghosts at Theatre Works, 30 May to 15 June. rock flight author Hasib Hourani discusses his book. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. This week's episode is dedicated to much-loved 3CR programmer Jane Brownrigg, who passed away recently.
Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga author Sam Elkin joins us for IDAHOBIT. The book documents Sam's time as a lawyer at Victoria's LGBTIQ legal service in St Kilda, Melbourne. Sam will discuss his book at an event for Law Week, 6 to 7 pm, Wednesday, 22 May, narrm ngarru Library and Family Services, 141 Therry St, Melbourne.Sam Elkin: queer narratives and the law | Victorian Law Week (viclawweek.org.au)3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Versace Boys' Will Henderson joins us on the line from Byron Bay for a live-to-air chat and we feature their music. Versace Boys (@theversaceboys) • Instagram photos and videos
Living Positive Victoria CEO Richard Keane discusses Mpox from a living with HIV perspective. Living Positive Victoria (lpv.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Peppy Smears aka David Butler performs at Underground Cabaret at The Round tonight. Peppy Smears (@thepeppysmears) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Director Steven Mitchell Wright discusses Theatre Works' production of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, 30 May to 15 June. Adapted by Jodi Gallagher. Home | Theatre Works 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Better Together 2024, Australia's national LGBTIQA+ conference, is happening in Geelong, June 14 to 15. Organiser Jason Tuason-McCheyne from The Equality Project joins us in the studio. The Equality Project ® 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
New locally acquired Mpox cases have been recorded in Melbourne. Thorne Harbour Health has a free walk-in clinic, Wednesday, 8 May, 1 to 8 pm at its site at 200 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, Melbourne. Its CEO Simon Ruth joins us in the studio. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Hasib Hourani discusses his upcoming book rock flight about Palestine. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
DJ Phil Soliman aka Goat Spokesperson is visiting Melbourne to play at the HOMO party at Chasers tonight. He joins us for a live-to-air chat. Goat Spokesperson (@goatspokesperson) • Instagram photos and videos HOMO EVENTS 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Just Equal's Rodney Croome discusses political moves from the Coalition and the Albanese Government over LGBTIQA+ students in religious schools and a federal religious discrimination bill. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Mister Co. aka Connor & Oscar join us in the studio for a chat and we feature their new single Blind and Betrayed.Album On This Journey Volume One released 4 May 2024. Photo: Oscar & Connor (centre) with James Price & Judd Sellton, who played on Blind and Betrayed. Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos
TILDE's Ro Bright joins us for a chat about the world renowned trans and gender diverse film festival in Footscray, Melbourne, May 3 to 5. TILDE – Melbourne Trans & Gender Diverse Film Festival (tildemelbourne.com) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Sean Mulcahy from Rainbow Local Government calls out opposition to drag storytime and discusses his work on the Victorian Government's LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
$15 Million is needed in the Victorian State Budget to fund safer housing options for trans and gender diverse people, including a crisis housing facility, says the Council to Homeless Persons. Its Policy and Advocacy Officer Damien Patterson joins us. Homepage - Council to Homeless Persons website (chp.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Writer and performer Jessi Ryan chats about their show Functional Bottom at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, April 10 to 14 at Club Voltaire, North Melbourne. Directed by Anna Piper Scott. Jessi Ryan - Functional Bottom | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Writer and performer Tref Gare chats about his one-actor, 16-character production The King's Player. Produced by the Victorian Theatre Company. April 19 & 20 & April 24 to 26 at the Alex Theatre Studio Space, St Kilda, Melbourne. Home | Victorian Theatre Company 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Flip That Groove chats with James in the studio and shares his music, including collaborations with Phaedra Gunn, Cloutie Will and Angus Ray. Music | Flip That Groove (bandcamp.com) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Anna Piper Scott chats about her show None Of That Queer Stuff at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, April 15 to 21 at DoubleTree by Hilton, 270 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Anna Piper Scott - None Of That Queer Stuff | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Freddie Arthur chats about their queer comedy lineup Crackpot Comedy, April 11 and 18 at the Unassigned Gallery, 55 Edward St, Brunswick for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Crackpot Comedy | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Liv Bell & Emily White chat about their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show The Titwitchez School of Titcraft and Boobery. A night of queer joy at the Motley Bahaus, 118 Elgin St, Carlton. March 29 & 30. April 5, 6, 12 & 19. The Titwitchez - School of Titcraft and Boobery | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Queer policy expert Alastair Lawrie discusses the conversion practices' bill introduced in Parliament by the NSW Government this week. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Cabaret artist Bradley Storer chats about EXHUMED: The 'Best' of Bradley Storer at Chapel Off Chapel, Sunday, 17 March at 6 pm. EXHUMED: The 'Best' of Bradley Storer | Chapel Off Chapel 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Musician, actor, dancer, model Robert Baxter joins us for a chat and we feature their new single supernova. robert baxter ★ cupid (@robertbaxtr) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Scotty So discusses his exhibition Scotty So: Queen of Begonias & Hai Kot Tou at the Art Gallery of Ballarat until 4 April. Art Gallery of Ballarat | Art Gallery of Ballarat 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interview with The Love Booth director Donna Jackson. Queer stories from Melbourne's west and North America celebrating the American Psychological Association delisting homosexuality. Plays at the Williamstown Town Hall, Melbourne, March 8 & 9. The Love Booth - Revealing 60 years of Queer Love — Hobsons Bay Tickets 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Ruthless the Musical cast members Dolly Diamond and Britni Leslie join us for a live studio interview. The Stage Bugs Productions' show is at the Alex Theatre, St Kilda, Melbourne, March 1-24. Ruthless the Musical | Stagebugs Production (stagebugsproductions.com) Alex Theatre STK - Alex Theatre St Kilda 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
The world premiere of 7 Captiva Road is presented by Melbourne's Anthropocene Play Company at Chapel Off Chapel, February 21 to March 3. Anthropocene's Artistic Director and actor in the production Bronwen Coleman joins us. Written by Andrea Ciannavei. Directed by Cathy Hunt. Home | Anthropocene Play Company 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews at Victoria's Pride Street Party with Adaraya and Sasja Sydek. Includes discussion about pinkwashing, capitalism, disability access and Pride March. We broadcast an excerpt from Queering the Air's live coverage on Smith and Gertrude on Sunday, 11 February. No Pride in Genocide. No Pride in Detention. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Jen Cloher interview with James McKenzie. Jen performs at Summer Sounds at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren at a licensed, all-ages gig on Saturday, 24 February. It's a double-headline show with RVG. Supported by Play Lunch. Summer Sounds 2024 | Bunjil Place - Narre Warren 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Evan Cooper discusses his Echoes and Whispers exhibition at the Wolfhound Gallery, Level 1, 386 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Showing until 18 February. Wolfhound Gallery The Photography of Evan Cooper (elevan.com.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Husband duo Mister Co. and vocalist Ambraya join us in the studio. We play Mister. Co's new single Down Low (featuring Katherine) and their upcoming single On This Journey (featuring Ambraya). Their album On This Journey launches 10 May at the Night Cat, Fitzroy, Melbourne. Facebook Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos
Benjamin Trillado joins us for a chat and we feature his new single Why did you buy me flowers? 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Aurelia St Clair and Rachel Cook discuss Wise Words at the Abbotsford Convent (The Oratory) for Midsumma. 8 February, 6.30 to 8 pm. Wise Words | Thorne Harbour Health 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Yarra City Council Mayor Edward Crossland discusses Yarra Rainbow inclusivity, including the Queer Is... campaign and he updates us about Council's project to preserve Yarra's queer places of significance. Ed also discusses Treaty and what it's like for him and his husband as Yarra's first openly gay Mayor. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Director Tom Bradley chats about The Duchess of Malfi by Arrant Knaves Theatre Company. Plays at Meat Market (Cobblestone Pavilion) in North Melbourne, February 15 to 24. Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Josh Sanders aka Ziegfeld Boy chats about his Bombshell show for Midsumma. February 9 & 10 at Chapel Off Chapel. https://www.facebook.com/smokeandmirrorsproductionsaustralia https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/bombshell/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Zac Callaghan chats about his show Queer as Flux. Stages at Theatre Works 30 January to 3 February for Midsumma. Directed by Leah Mercer. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/queer-as-flux https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068324356842 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Ruff Trade actors Liam O'Kane and Gabriel Partington chat about the Out Cast Theatre production. Plays Tuesday to Saturday until February 10 for Midsumma at the Motley Bauhaus, Carlton, Melbourne. Written and directed by Steven Dawson. Co-stars Matthew Newell. Sound and lighting by Kieran Hanrahan. https://outcast.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/outcasttheatreoz/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Drag parody play Fountain Lakes in Lockdown stages for Midsumma at the Alex Theatre. Writer, producer, director & actor Thomas Jaspers chats about the show. Plays January 23 to February 3 for Midsumma. Fountain Lakes in Lockdown - Alex Theatre St Kilda Thomas also chats about his show Thomas Jaspers Is Revolting, February 9 and 10, Comedy Republic, Melbourne. Comedy Republic 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Writer Em Tambree chats about their play ALTAR at the Abbotsford Convent for Midsumma. A bride is reunited with an old friend at a wedding where queerness and gender diversity collide with conformity. Stars Evie Korver & Eddie Pattison with direction by Kathryn Yates. Plays at Abbotsford Convent wedding venue the Rosina Courtyard, February 7 to 10. Midsumma Festival - ALTAR 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Will Huxley discusses the Bloodlines exhibition at the Abbotsford Convent for Midsumma. The Huxleys (Will & Garrett) created Bloodlines to celebrate the lives of many influential people who died of AIDS-related conditions in the 80s and 90s, especially those who influenced popular culture and the arts. Runs 21 January to 11 February. Opening night 25 January. Midsumma Festival - Bloodlines 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Thea Riley returns to 3CR to share her trans pop music and the stories behind her songs. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Phaedra Gunn aka Madam Nightingale music and interview with James McKenzie. First broadcast 31 March 2023. Madam Nightingale | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Ianto Ware discusses his book Mother and I about growing up in Adelaide in the 80s and 90s with his lesbian single mum Dimity Ware. First broadcast 28 April 2023 during Lesbian Visibility Week. Mother and I: the history of a wilful family / Ianto Ware — Hunter Publishers Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Rodney Croome discusses calls for compensation for expunged homosexual and trans criminal convictions in Tasmania. First broadcast 1 September 2023. Subsequent to our interview, Tasmania's Government has ruled out compensation. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Lisa Anderson, Stewart Reeve, Pauli Field aka Flip That Groove interviews with James McKenzie. We're in Summer Mode and repackaged our interviews for today's show. Beguiling is Lisa Anderson's exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre that features images and videos of remote places that may no longer exist or are endangered. On until 5 January. Beguiling - Victorian Pride Centre Chameleon performer Stewart Reeve joined us for an interview in July. Starts 13:22. Stewart Reeve | Facebook Pauli Field aka Flip That Groove joined us for an interview in August. Features Love Your Body, Take Control with Cloutie Will. Starts 30:07. Music | Flip That Groove (bandcamp.com) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Phil Soliman, Dane Blacklock, Dolly Diamond, Austin Fabry-Jenkins interviews with James McKenzie. 3CR is in Summer mode and we re-packaged our interviews for today's show. DJ Phil Soliman aka Goat Spokesperson joined us in July. Satanic Rock Gospel frontman Dane Blacklock joined us in August. Starts 6:02. Variety star Dolly Diamond joined us at 3CR in June. Starts 18:17. Austin Fabry-Jenkins from the Victorian Pride Lobby discussed the Fuelling Hate Report on September 1. Starts 30:47. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Author and dominatrix Mistress Jane discusses her book The Dominatrix Next Door. The Dominatrix Next Door | Melbourne Books 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Equality Tasmania's Rodney Croome discusses concerns about the Tasmanian Government's draft bill to ban conversion practices. Equality Tasmania – formerly the Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Samuel Gaskin joins us for an interview and we feature his new single Pressure. Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Edward Crossland is the new Yarra City Council Mayor and he joins us for an interview. Discussion includes the preservation of Yarra's LGBTIQA+ places of significance, Council's flag policy and Edward's vision as Mayor. Councillor Edward Crossland | Yarra City Council 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Prudns chats about their new album NEXT and we feature two of their tracks. prudns 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
SASH is an Australia-wide online forum and resource hub for LGBTIQA+ people bereaved by suicide. SASH was developed by Jesuit Social Services and Switchboard Victoria. Dr Louise Flynn from Jesuit Social Services joins us for an interview. sash.org.au QLife - Support and Referrals Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Advocate Ricki Spencer discusses marginalisation, including a focus on people struggling to pay rent during the cost of living crisis. Ricki is a trans sociologist, a member of multiple advisory panels and presents Quests By Community on Channel 31's Bent TV. Repeat interviews: Greens' MP for Richmond Gabrielle de Vietri discusses the rental crisis, the Greens' demands for a rent freeze and rent caps, and calls for the Victorian Government to scrap its plans to demolish public housing towers. Starts 14:33. Sean Mulcahy discusses the Rainbow Local Government Campaign and LGBTIQA+ inclusion and representation within local governments in Victoria. Starts 35.23. Our interviews with Gabrielle and Sean were first broadcast November 10 and October 27 and were edited for today's show. Our interview with Ricki was live to air today. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Performers Lansy Feng & Eldon Huang discuss the first English language production of I Me She Him by Taiwanese playwright Stan Lai. Set in Hong Kong in the late 1990s, it explores tensions between China and Taiwan. Performed in Melbourne 22 November to 2 December. wit incorporated 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation
This Empty City (Hope, Rachel, Mat) join James in the studio and we feature their track Just Enough from their EP Walls. Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Musician Laura Davis aka InfraGhosts joins James in the studio for a chat before she launches her album Body Heat at the Cactus Room in Thornbury, Melbourne tonight. And we feature her tracks Sanctum and For A Friend. InfraGhosts | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Gabrielle de Vietri interview with James McKenzie. Discussion includes the Greens' Rent Freeze and Rent Caps policy in response to the rental and cost of living crisis. The Greens will block two Victorian Government bills in the state's Upper House unless the Government freezes rents and scraps its plan to knock down public housing towers. Gabrielle De Vietri (parliament.vic.gov.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
nite fruit are a queer electronic pop duo from Melbourne, comprising Prani Harrison & Kitty Chrystal. Prani chats with James McKenzie about their music and we feature their new single Move Fast, featuring Hunny Machete, and their track Lungs, featuring Zephyress. Music | nite fruit (bandcamp.com) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Actress, comedienne, writer, poet Nikki Viveca chats with James McKenzie in the studio before she heads to Sydney to perform in The Lewis Trilogy at the Griffin Theatre. Nikki Viveca | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Yumi Umiumare interview with James McKenzie about ButohBAR OUT of ORDER. A stellar line-up of performers give a Melbourne interpretation to Japanese performance art Butoh. Created with Taka Takiguchi. Includes Maude Davey, Moira Finucane, Dan West, Emma Bathgate, Hal Tanaka, Hiroshi Morishima, Willow J Conway and Weave Movement Theatre with Yumi. Abbotsford Convent (Industrial School), November 15 to 19. ButohOUT! 2023 YUMI Home - Abbotsford Convent 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
The Rainbow Local Government Campaign advocates for LGBTIQA+ inclusivity within Local Government. Sean Mulcahy updates us about it and the political environment it operates within. Includes discussion about Coming Out Day, queer councillors, culture wars and disruptions of drag events. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Lisa Anderson has photographed thousands of images and captured video at some of the world's remotest and most endangered locations. Her Beguiling exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre is a multi-media exploration of changing landscapes and environmental collapse. Runs 8 November to 5 January. New major exhibition at Victorian Pride Centre - 'Beguiling' by Dr. Lisa Anderson - Victorian Pride Centre 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Brian Greig and James McKenzie discuss the Australian Right's use of Trumpian misinformation techniques during the Voice Referendum campaign and possible impacts on the Albanese Government's LGBTIQA policy reform. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Mister Co, Lia Magu, Kaiyah Mercedes interviews with James McKenzie. Mister Co and Lia Magu join James in the studio to chat about their new single Better LIves and future releases. Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos Kaiyah Mercedes chats with James about her new single The End and her up-coming second album. Starts 19:48. Kaiyah Mercedes (@kaiyahmercedes) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Karlee Misipeka, Jonathan Homsey, Patricia Cornelius interviews with James McKenzie. Karlee Misipeka and Jonathan Homsey join James in the studio to chat about their camp Melbourne Fringe show Shower Thots in the water at Melbourne City Baths, October 14 and 21. Features Jayden Wall on the 21st. Jonathan Homsey Patricia Cornelius discusses her play In the Club at Theatre Works, October 26 to November 11. Interview starts 36:17. Content warning. For support: 1800 806 292 (Victoria) or 1800 737 732 (Australia-wide). Home | Theatre Works 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Thea Riley and Justin Nott interviews with James McKenzie. Music producer Thea Riley chats about her new album Withstand and gives us a scoop about an upcoming collaboration. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos Director Justin Nott chats about For Love Nor Money, a Victorian Theatre Company production for Melbourne Fringe. Written by Angus Cameron. Stars Matthew Connell, Clarisse Bonello, Alexander Lloyd. Produced by Jak Scanlon. Interview starts 34:10. Home | Victorian Theatre Company 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Michelle McCowage, Kyle Muir, Anna Lumb & Jenna Schroder join James live in the studio for a Melbourne Fringe Festival feature. Michelle McCowage talks to ghosts and intertwines dreams with reality in night sweat, with composer Kyle Muir performing original music. night sweat | Melbourne Fringe Variety performer Anna Lumb and drag artist Dandrogyny go on a road trip in Joyride. Interview starts 17:28. JOYRIDE | Melbourne Fringe Jenna Schroder and fellow queer comedians Lauren Bok, Sunanda and Jake Glanc host comedy walking tours in De-Tours of Melbourne. Interview starts 36:15. De-Tours of Melbourne | Melbourne Fringe 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Bradley Storer and Amber from Trans Queer Solidarity interviews with James McKenzie. Bradley Storer joins James in the studio to chat about his Melbourne Fringe show Exhumed at The Butterfly Club, October 2 to 8. EXHUMED: The ‘Best’ of Bradley Storer Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Amber from Trans Queer Solidarity discusses their rally outside Channel 7 in Melbourne and systemic transphobia and oppression. Interview starts 29:40. Trans Queer Solidarity | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Mel O'Brien, Liam Dummer interviews with James McKenzie. Mel O'Brien plays Philia in the Watch This production of Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Plays at Chapel Off Chapel until September 24. https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forum/ Liam Dummer performs in Head First Acrobats' GODZ and Creme de la Creme during Melbourne Fringe. Starts 37:42. https://www.headfirstacrobats.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Professor Dennis Altman, Tara Suamba interviews with James McKenzie. Dennis Altman discusses The Voice Referendum; its benefits, politics and the impacts on the country and First Nations' people. He critiques what the No Campaign says about the Liberal Party and how a No result would undo recent gains in Australian Foreign Policy and diminish the chances of a Referendum on Australia becoming a republic over the next decade. Lawyer Tara Suamba discusses the new Q+Law peer-led LGBTIQA+ legal centre at the Victorian Pride Centre, a partnership with Fitzroy Legal Service and Qspace. Q+Law - Victorian Pride Centre 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Austin Fabry-Jenkins and Rodney Croome interviews with James McKenzie. Trans Justice Project & the Victorian Pride Lobby have released the Fuelling Hate Report into violence, abuse and harassment towards the trans and gender diverse community in Australia. Victorian Pride Lobby Co-convenor Austin Fabry-Jenkins spoke with James. Interview starts 5:00 minutes. https://transjustice.org.au/fuelling-hate-report-blog/ Tasmania's Government has released draft legislation to expand the law for the expungment of historic gay and trans criminal convictions but it doesn't include compensation. Rodney Croome from Equality Tasmania discusses why compensation is necessary. Starts 31:28. http://equalitytasmania.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. https://qlife.org.au/
Max Pick and Simon Ruth interviews. Max Pick discusses Australian national trans rights and advocacy organisation #TransEquality. #TransEquality Thorne Harbour Health's Simon Ruth updates us about Mpox. He also discusses the under-funding of queer women's health. Interview starts 24:46. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
April Long and AP Popbjoy interviews with James McKenzie and new music by HeartAttracks. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has agreed to include LGBTIQ+ specific questions in the 2026 Australian Census, after April Long lodged a complaint at the Human Rights Commission, with the support of Equality Australia. April spoke with James about the case and the path forward. LGBTIQ+ people should live free from discrimination - Equality Australia Unerased is a 17-part short documentary series made by gender diverse young people. Writer and director AP Popbjoy chats with James about the series that launches on Minus18's Instagram account, Sunday, 20 August. Episodes then drop Mondays and Fridays. The series is also supported by Transgender Victoria, Screen Australia and VicScreen. Our interview starts 37:10. Minus18 (@minus18youth) • Instagram photos and videos Home | Minus18 We feature new music from queer artist HeartAttracks: Tungsten and Low Desert Pulse (with Tony Bones). HEARTATTRACKS | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Dane Blacklock and Flip That Groove interviews with James McKenzie. Dane from Dane Blacklock and the Preacher's Daughters chats about their satanic rock gospel music and we play their tracks Praise His Name and Lilith. The ensemble performs at the Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute Hall, Saturday, 26 August at the Winterwild Festival. WinterWild Dane Blacklock & the Preacher's Daughters - Satanic Rock Band Dance techno funk artist Flip That Groove aka Paulie Field joins James in the studio for a chat and we play their track Love Ya Body, Take Control, a collaboration with Cloutie Will. Flip That Groove | Spotify 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Jonathan Homsey, Fiona Waters, Janice Florence interviews. Antipodes Theatre Company's Guys and Dolls explores beyond the binary. Movement Director Jonathan Homsey chats with James McKenzie about the production at Chapel Off Chapel, August 10 to 19. Antipodes Theatre Company Chapel Off Chapel | Melbourne Theatre, Cabaret, Art and Music Venue Homelessness Week is August 7 to 13. James interviews Fiona Waters from HAAG, the Housing for the Aged Action Group, about homelessness and systemic causes and responses. Housing For The Aged Action Group | HAAG (oldertenants.org.au) Interview starts 14:40. Weave Movement Theatre's production Sense of Place engages our senses with performers with disabilities. James interviews Co-Director and Choreographer Janice Florence about the performance at Dancehouse, 150 Princes St, North Carlton, August 16 to 19. Weave Movement Theatre Home - Dancehouse Interview starts 35:55. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with songwriters Just Shy & Phaedra Gunn from Madam Nightingale and we feature Just Shy's new release He's Everything. Feelings by Madam Nightingale drops tomorrow. Just Shy (@justshymusic) • Instagram photos and videos Mme Nightingale (@madamnightingale) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Brian Greig and Michael Butera. James McKenzie interviews Just Equal activist and former Senator Brian Greig about the campaigning around the Voice to Parliament Referendum and the Albanese Government's performance on LGBTQIA+ issues. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Songwriter Michael Butera chats with James about the new music he's writing and we feature his single On My Way. Starts 23:30. MICHAEL BUTERA (@michaelbutera) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Jacob Thomas & Stewart Reeve interviews with James McKenzie. Jacob Thomas has been designing and making wings for the Rainbow Community Angels. They chat about the importance of the Angels' work, drag storytime and the need to support our drag artists. And they discuss the importance of International Non-Binary People's Day. Home - rainbow community angels Singer, actor, comedian chats about his show Chameleon at Gas Works and his extraordinary range of vocal interpretations in the show. Stages July 27 to 29. Chameleon | Gasworks Arts Park 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Dennis Altman, Phil Soliman, Simon Ruth interviews with James McKenzie. Death in the Sauna author Dennis Altman chats about his gay mystery novel. Titles – Clouds of Magellan Press DJ Phil Soliman aka Goat Spokesperson chats about djing in dark spaces and his recent ADHD diagnosis. Goat Spokesperson (@goatspokesperson) • Instagram photos and videos Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth chats about the organisation's 40 birthday and its history and future. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Sean Mulcahy, Dawn Mikkelson, Rachel Edmonds interviews with James McKenzie. Activist Sean Mulcahy discusses Drag, Local Government, Far Right disruptions and the LGBTIQA+ Community's response. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Rainbow Community Angels | Facebook Filmmaker Dawn Mikkelson discusses documentary Finding Her Beat about women performing the traditionally male-dominated Japanese drum practice Taiko. Screens from July 25 at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. Interview starts 23:34. Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (mdff.org.au) Playwright and actor Rachel Edmonds discusses their play When You Wore Braces. Preview: 25 July. Season: 27 to 29 July. Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray. Interview starts 39:34. Misfit Toys Productions | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Debbie Brennan, Mister Co, Steven Mitchell Wright interviews. To commemorate Stonewall's 54th anniversary, Debbie Brennan discusses TERFs, Nazis and the fight for trans liberation; an event by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party on June 28. https://www.facebook.com/Radical.Women.Australia Mister Co chat about their new single Don't Talk About It and how the music industry responds to gays who rock. https://linktr.ee/misterco.melbourne Director Steven Mitchell Wright discusses iconic Australian play Away at Theatre Works, July 8 to 22. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
It's our Radiothon show and Ricki Spencer & Thea Riley join James in the studio, with Thea also performing a live-to-air music set. Special thanks to our wonderful sound engineer Nicky Stott and all the very generous people who donated to the show. We really appreciate all your love and support.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Dolly Diamond & Rodney Croome interviews with James McKenzie. Dolly Diamond chats about her show Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Night. It stages at the Victorian Pride Centre, June 22 to 24 before Dolly embarks in July on a UK tour. She also discusses her life as an entertainer and the current climate in the industry for performers from the LGBTIQ Community. Dolly Diamond's Rather Large Variety Hour - Victorian Pride Centre Rodney Croome critiques the Albanese Government's First Year on LGBTIQ policy and outlines what it needs to deliver. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Brad Guy, Dinesh Matthew, Bradley Storer, Ruth Katerelos & Alana Louise interviews. Brad Guy survived a skydiving accident when his parachute didn't open. He chats with James about his book Freefall and his extraordinary journey of survival and recovery. Freefall — BRAD GUY Actors Bradley Storer & Dinesh Matthew chat about You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, playing at St Kilda's Alex Theatre, June 16 to July 2. Presented by Stage Bugs Productions. You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Alex Theatre St Kilda Ruth Katerelos wrote Woman with a Tomahawk and acts in the play. She and cast member Alana Louise join James in the studio to chat about the production at La Mama, June 7 to 18. Woman with a Tomahawk - La Mama Theatre QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Anna Piper Scott and Danielle Scrimshaw interviews with James McKenzie. Comedian Anna Piper Scott hosts T4T: A Transgender Showcase at the Victorian Pride Centre, June 8 to 10. Co-produced by Olly Lawrence & Anna Piper Scott. T4T: A Transgender Showcase - Victorian Pride Centre Author Danielle Scrimshaw discusses her book She and Her Pretty Friend that explores the erased history of queer women in Australia. Interview starts 37:32. She and Her Pretty Friend – Ultimo Press 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Sean Mulcahy, Neil Pharaoh, Bronwen Coleman interviews with James McKenzie. Rainbow Community Angels' Sean Mulcahy discusses the group's IDAHOBIT activism this week and how it has provided a blueprint for responding to queerphobia at drag storytime and other community events. Rainbow Community Angels | Facebook Neil Pharaoh analyses Victoria's state politics this week, including drag storytime at Parliament, LGBTIQ anti-vilification law reform, the push for a rent crisis inquiry, intrigue over who will be the state's next Governor and Victoria's Budget. Neil Pharaoh Director Bronwen Coleman discusses Anthropocene Play Company's Uncle Vanya at Theatre Works, June 7 to 17. Home | Anthropocene Play Company 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Thea Ehre, Noah Riseman, Robert Meldrum interviews with James McKenzie. Thea Ehre is a trans woman from Austria who co-stars in Till The End Of The Night, currently screening at the German Film Festival. German Film Festival 2023 | Presented by Palace Noah Riseman discusses Australian Catholic University's decision to reverse its ban on the Pride Flag in public places at its campuses. Noah joins us in a personal capacity. Interview starts 23:50. Robert Meldrum discusses his Victorian Theatre Company performance of Samuel Beckett's Worstward Ho. Directed by Richard Murphet. Produced by Matthew Connell. Stages at Theatre Works' Explosives Factory, May 24 to June 3. Interview starts 42:00. Home | Victorian Theatre Company 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Gabrielle de Vietri, Adam Noviello interviews. A two-year rent freeze is needed in Victoria, says state Greens MP Gabrielle de Vietri. Performer Adam Noviello chats about MOTH, staging at Theatre Works May 17 to June 3. Home | Theatre Works QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Linzi Kurileff, Mister Co & Ianto Ware interviews with James McKenzie. Bent TV trailblazer Linzi Kurileff chats about Lesbian Visiblity. Gay married Duo Mister Co aka Connor & Oscar Absolum chat about their music and new single Make You Feel Alright. Starts 19:39 minutes. Mister Co. - Home | Facebook Ianto Ware discusses his book Mother & I about growing up in Adelaide in the 80s and 90s with his lesbian single mum Dimity Ware. Starts 38:30. Mother and I: the history of a wilful family / Ianto Ware — Hunter Publishers Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Stephen Hocking has lived with HIV for 40 years and says clubbing keeps him alive. He joins us on today's show for a special feature. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. QLife Homepage - NAPWHA
Alastair Lawrie and Chiara Kickdrum interviews. Queer policy expert and blogger Alastair Lawrie discusses LGBTIQ law reforms needed in Australia. alastairlawrie | lgbti advocate & activist, writing about anti-discrimination and vilification law reform, equality and human rights Composer Chiara Kickdrum chats about the Goddess exhibition she composed the soundscape for at screen culture museum ACMI in Melbourne. We also hear about her DJing at acclaimed party Trough. ACMI | Your museum of screen culture | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture Music Composer - Chiara Costanza 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Trans Indie Pop producer Thea Riley features in our Good Friday show. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Just Shy, Sean Paisley Collins, Ricki Spencer and Madam Nightingale are our guests this week. We hear Just Shy's new single Silhouette and he joins us for a chat in the studio. Music | Just Shy (bandcamp.com) Actor Sean Paisley Collins chats about MISFIT Theatre's production of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, staging at Arts Centre Warburton, 7.30 pm, Friday, 31 March and Mooroolbark Community Centre, Saturday, 1 April at 7.30 pm. Interview starts 18:27 minutes. MISFIT Theatre | Facebook Today is Transgender Day of Visibility and we broadcast a specially recorded statement of love and support for the community from Ricki Spencer. Starts 35:46 minutes. We also feature Madam Nightingale's debut single Dance With Me and the Madam herself joins us in the studio. Starts 39:28 minutes. Madam Nightingale | Facebook Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Jamal Hakim, Noah Riseman, Otto & Astrid Rot interviews with James McKenzie. Councillor Jamal Hakim discusses leading the Creative portfolio at the City of Melbourne and reflects on the transphobic protests in Melbourne last Saturday. Noah Riseman discusses the removal of Rainbow flags at Australian Catholic University. Starts 22:38 minutes. Die Roten Punkte duo Otto & Astrid Rot discuss their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show 'Otto & Astrid's Joint Solo Project'. Starts 40:53 minutes. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/otto-astrid-s-joint-solo-project Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
John Richards, Georgie Yovanovic interviews with James McKenzie. Bendigo Pride Festival Director John Richards discusses the Festival that runs from 17 March to 2 April. Our chat includes exploration of Bendigo's queer history and Festival events. https://bendigopridefestival.com.au/events/ Georgie Yovanovic discusses the increased extremism and transphobia towards the gender diverse community and Trans Sisters United event The Legacy of Trans Resilience on March 18. https://www.facebook.com/events/741818907352696 https://www.facebook.com/transsistersunited 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Sean Mulcahy, Sally Goldner, Dean Arcuri interviews with James McKenzie. Sean Mulcahy discusses the Victorian Pride Lobby's Rainbow Local Government Campaign. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Two of the ChillOut Festival's Ambassadors Sally Goldner & Dean Arcuri chat about the Festival in Daylesford and its surrounds in regional Victoria. ChillOut - Home | Facebook Sally discusses her 3CR show Out of the Pan's live to air broadcast at the Festival this Sunday, 12 March and the show's 18th birthday and reflects on award winning organisation Trans Family. She also pays tribute to the late Georgina Beyer. Dean discusses all the amazing community activities he has done over the extended Pride Season and gives rousing commentary in support of drag storytime. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Music Producer Thea Riley chats with James live to air for a special 3CR feature, including her music. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Renee Dixson, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, Matthew Roberts interviews. Renee Dixson from the Forcibly Displaced People Network discusses this week's Queer Displacements conference in Sydney. Forcibly Displaced People Network – The voice of LGBTIQ+ people in forced displacement (fdpn.org.au) Jason Tuazon-McCheyne from The Equality Projects discusses last week's Better Together conference in Adelaide. Starts 24:28 minutes. The Equality Project ® Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses their Freedom of Information activism that's received national attention this week. Starts 38:21 minutes. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Ricki Spencer & Kaiyah Mercedes interviews, 3CR Subscriber Drive. Trans sociologist & Bent TV presenter Ricki Spencer discusses intersectionality and advocacy around disability, aging, trans health and social change for the community and the importance of volunteering. Songwriter and musician Kaiyah Mercedes chats about her new album Hindsight and we hear the title track Hindsight and Beautiful Thing from the album. Kaiyah Mercedes » singer/songwriter 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Matthew Roberts and James Conlan interviews with James McKenzie. Policy Officer Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses concerns about how banks treat sex workers and the sex industry. Councillor James Conlan discusses his decision to resign his membership of the Greens in solidarity with Senator Lidia Thorpe, who left the Greens to sit as an Independent in the Australian Senate and lead a First Nations' Sovereignty Movement. James will sit as an Independent on Merri-bek Council in inner-Melbourne. Interview starts at 25:24 minutes. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Ruth Katerelos, Cheyney Caddy, Aspen Beilharz, Amy May Nunn interviews. Performer Ruth Katerelos chats in the studio about KOVID Rat Kabarett Goes Spiral at La Mama Courthouse. Created by Ella Filar & Cerise De Gelder. Stages February 1 to 12. https://lamama.com.au/ Black Apple Theatre creative director Cheyney Caddy & performer Aspen Beilharz join James in the studio to discuss Queer voices, out loud, where young queer performers express the true stories of queer elders. Stages at Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray until January 28. Created by Cheyney Caddy, Ally Riches, Tiffanni Walton. https://blackappletheatre.com/ Playwright Amy May Nunn discusses their new play Lemon Tree on Dreg Street, where a possum marries a lemon tree at the ramshackle home of queer characters Twiglet and Boots. Directed by Miranda Middleton with an original score by Oliver Beard. Stages at Theatre Works until February 4. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Josh Sanders & Mama Alto. The MILF and Mistress is a one-woman play about a dominatrix and explores older lesbians hiring sex workers and challenging taboos with humour and respect. Playwright Jane Montgomery Griffiths chats about her play starring Jennifer Vuletic. Staging at Theatre Works' Explosives Factory for Midsumma. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2023/the-milf-and-mistress Double-billed music productions Siegfeld Boy and Follies Girl capture old Hollywood classics. Performers Josh Sanders & Mama Alto chat with James in the studio. Staging at Chapel Off Chapel for Midsumma. https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/ziegfeld-boy/ https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/follies-girl/ Sovereignty was never ceded.
James hosts two episodes of Summer radio favourites in one podcast. Sovereignty was never ceded.
James presents two episodes of Summer radio classics packaged into one podcast. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Tanya Modini, Luisa Martiri, Neil Pharaoh, Matthew Roberts interviews with James McKenzie. The Moths Will Eat Them Up is an award winning Australian short film written and co-directed by Tanya Modini and produced and co-directed by Luisa Martiri. Starring Ling Couper Tang and Kevin Spink, it explores the threat of gender-based violence during a late night train journey. The Moths Will Eat Them Up - FilmFreeway Home | 1800RESPECT Political commentator and LGBTIQ community activist Neil Pharaoh analyses the Victorian state election result, including the Liberal Party's poor performance, the balance of power in the state's upper house and the case for drug law reform in Victoria. Neil Pharaoh Sex Work Law Reform Victoria's policy officer Matthew Roberts discusses Victoria's election from a sex worker's perspective and what we can expect in the sex work policy space before planning reforms and the second stage of sex work decriminalisation begin in December 2023. He also discusses sex work fearmongering by local councils in Victoria. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Brian Greig, Garry Wotherspoon, Austin Fabry-Jenkins and Bradley Storer interviews with James McKenzie. Just Equal's Brian Greig discusses the Federal Government's Inquiry into religious schools. Terms of Reference | ALRC Historian Garry Wotherspoon discusses the Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes in New South Wales. The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes | The Special Commission of Inquiry (nsw.gov.au) New Victorian Pride Lobby Co-Convenor Austin Fabry-Jenkins discusses the Lobby's priorities in the next term of state government in Victoria. They also discuss the debate about police marching in uniform at Pride. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Cabaret performer and actor Bradley Storer chats with James in the studio. Bradley Storer - Cabaret Performer | Facebook All interviews were broadcast live to air on separate dates in November and repackaged into today's show, due to COVID. Our interviews with Austin and Bradley are shorter than the original broadcasts. QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Doug Lucas, Terri Tinsel, Jean Taylor interviews with James McKenzie. Doug Lucas founded Melbourne's first gay disco and the legendary Pokeys in the 1970s and has been performing ever since, currently at DT's in Richmond. Terri Tinsel became a professional drag performer in Melbourne in the 1970s and was one of the biggest stars on the local scene for decades. Doug and Terri also share memories about the late Jan Hillier, who was a titan of the local entertainment scene for many years. Jean Taylor is an author and lesbian activist in Melbourne since the 1970s. She reflects on the controversial and pioneering 1991 Melbourne lesbian film Dykes Of Our Restless Daze. Jean also shares memories about the late Pat Longmore, who produced the film and ran Melbourne lesbian pub the Kingston Hotel. Our three interviews were first broadast live to air on 3CR earlier in 2022 in separate episodes and have been repackaged into a history feature for today's show. Doug Lucas's shows at DT's resume on the last Sunday of every month in 2023 but will not stage on Christmas Day, Sunday, 25 December 2022. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Austin Fabry-Jenkins and Connor & Oscar Absolum aka Mr Co. interviews. The Victorian Pride Lobby's new Co-Convenor Austin Fabry-Jenkins chats about the Lobby's policy and law reform priorities for the next term of state government in Victoria. They also discuss the debate about police marching at Pride and reflect on Victoria's state election campaign through a LGBTIQA Community policy lense. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Gay married music duo Oscar & Connor Absolum aka Mr Co. join us in the studio to chat about their music, including their new single Tonight. Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Trans Pride March Melbourne excerpts from 3CR's live-to-air coverage on Sunday, 13 November. Includes vox pops by reporter Phuong Tran at the March and chat with Sally Goldner and James McKenzie in the studio. Organised by Trans Sisters United, who made history creating Australia's first Trans Pride March. To hear 3CR's full four-hour coverage of the March, including speeches: https://www.3cr.org.au/transpridemarchmelbourne https://www.facebook.com/transsistersunited/ https://qlife.org.au/ https://www.switchboard.org.au/rainbow-door Actor & writer Alastair Ward from Pansy Productions chats in the studio about his new play 'this moment in time', staging at The Butterfly Club in Melbourne from December 5 to 10. https://thebutterflyclub.com/show/this-moment-in-time https://pansyprod.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Brian Greig, Ben Anderson, Bradley Storer interviews with James McKenzie. Just Equal's Brian Greig discusses the Australian Government's Inquiry into Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws, to be undertaken by the Australian Law Reform Commission. https://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiry/anti-discrimination-laws/terms-of-reference/ https://www.equal.org.au/ Producer Ben Anderson chats about his puppet theatre show WAKE about a conspiracy theorist at La Mama Courthouse in Carlton, Melbourne, November 28 to 30. https://lamama.com.au/venues/la-mama-courthouse/ Cabaret performer and actor Bradley storer joins James for a chat in the studio about his crafts, including Weimar Cabaret. https://www.facebook.com/bradleystorercabaret/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Garry Wotherspoon & Patrick Livesey interviews with James McKenzie. Content warning: includes discussion about violence, murder and sucide. https://qlife.org.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Historian, author, activist and 78'er, Garry Wotherspoon discusses the Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes in New South Wales. He also discusses his book Gay Sydney: A History. https://www.specialcommission.nsw.gov.au/ Actor and producer Patrick Livesey discusses 'cavemxn', staging at Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne from November 23 to December 4. Written by Angus Cameron and directed by Bronwen Coleman. https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/cavemxn/ Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Peter Tatchell, Gabrielle de Vietri, Matthew Connell interviews with James McKenzie. Global queer rights campaigner Peter Tatchell discusses conversion practices and LGBT rights in Qatar and his protest and arrest there ahead of the World Cup. #QatarAntiGay https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/ Greens' Victoria state election candidate for Richmond Gabrielle de Vietri discusses policy, community issues and her campaign. https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.de.vietri/ Actor and producer Matthew Connell from the Victorian Theatre Company chats about LOW at Theatre Works, November 8 to 12. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/program/low https://qlife.org.au/ 1800 184 527 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Jeremy Cowen, Dean Arcuri, Lauren O'Dwyer interviews with James McKenzie. We talk politics with two candidates from the LGBTIQ community running for the seat of Richmond at Victoria's state election: Reason's Jeremy Cowen and Labor's Lauren O'Dwyer. And entertainer Dean Arcuri chats about Bi Visibility, Monkeypox and Pride Season in Victoria. https://www.reason.org.au/jeremy_cowen_for_richmond https://www.facebook.com/lauren4richmond/ https://www.deanarcuri.com/ Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
David Martin Harris, Spiro Economopoulos, Dr Chloe Mackallah, Kevin McGreal interviews with James McKenzie. Spiro Economopoulos & David Martin Harris discuss the 32nd Melbourne Queer Film Festival. https://mqff.com.au/ Proud trans woman, Independent candidate for Bayswater, climate scientist and Save Lake Knox campaigner Dr Chloe Mackallah discusses her Victoria state election campaign. https://chloemackallah.com.au/ Playwright, director, actor Kevin McGreal chats about his play An Unknown Song, staging at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda for Melbourne Fringe, October 20 to 22. https://www.kevinmcgreal.com/ An Unknown Song | Melbourne Fringe Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Roz Ward and Heath Paynter interviews with James McKenzie. Roz Ward discusses the worrying move internationally to attack reproductive rights alongside LGBTIQ rights and attempts to stir that up in Australia. Roz is a founder of Safe Schools and the Victorian Socialists' candidate for the seat of Richmond at Victoria's state election and discusses the campaign. https://victoriansocialists.org.au/candidates/roz-ward Heath Paynter updates us about MPXV (Monkeypox) in Australia, including our vaccine supply and the success of community-controlled LGBTIQ health organisations in containing the outbreak. Interview starts at 36:40 minutes. https://www.afao.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Live to air interviews in the studio with Matthew Roberts, Shan Dante, Catherine Morvell & Sophie Muckart. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria has rated political parties in Victoria on their sex work policies and public commentary in the lead-up to Victoria's election. Policy Officer Matthew Roberts discusses their assessments. https://sexworklawreformvictoria.org.au/ Performer Shan Dante discusses How Long Is A Piece Of String with a queer theory focus. Explores how we understand and interact with distance. Stages at Theatre Works, 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, October 18 to 22. https://www.theatreworks.org.au/ Actors Catherine Morvell & Sophie Muckart discuss Ignis, a Anthropocene Play Company production. Explores love, class, sex and betrayal in a city dealing with a burning Summer. Stages at Toorak Manor, October 10 to 23 for Melbourne Fringe. https://www.anthropoceneplaycompany.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
The Dreamlife of George Stone: Georgie and director Maya Newell chat with James McKenzie live to air about their documentary. Out now on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81442970 https://transcend.org.au/ https://qlife.org.au/ On this extra long weekend here in Melbourne, we repeat our inteview with pioneering gay entertainer Doug Lucas. First broadcast 25 March 2022. Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Matthew Roberts, Cal Hawk & Chris Molynoux in the studio with James McKenzie. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria's Matthew Roberts discusses Victoria's world class Planning legislation pertaining to Sex Work. He also discusses some Councils hiring private investigators to investigate sex workers before sex work was decriminalised in Victoria. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. Thorne Harbour Health's Cal Hawk updates us about MPXV (Monkeypox) in Victoria, including pop-up vaccination centres and community education. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTI communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health Performer Chris Molynoux chats about Kovid Rat Kabaret at The Butterfly Club in Melbourne from 26 September to 1 October, produced by Krows Bar Kabaret, and he sings for us in the studio. We also play Obsessions, sung by Ruth Katerelos, who performs in Kovid Rat Kabaret. Krows Bar Kabaret | Facebook The Butterfly Club Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Nevena Spirovska and Kaiyah Mercedes. Victorian Pride Lobby Co-convenor Nevena Spirovska discusses November's Victorian state election through a LGBTQIA Community lense. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Singer, songwriter and musician Kaiyah Mercedes chats about her music, including her fourth single The Days We Remember and the album she finished recording this week. Kaiyah Mercedes Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Rodney Croome, Ricki Spencer, Kevin Klehr interviews. Just Equal's Rodney Croome critiques the Albanese Government's first 100 days and Jobs Summit through a LGBTIQ community lense. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Ricki Spencer discusses transgender advocacy group Trans Voices Victoria, who is meeting with politicians to give trans and gender diverse people a seat at the table. Kevin Klehr chats about his new queer dystopian novel Virtual Insanity, published by NineStar Press. kevin klehr – author – a little fantasy * a little sci fi * a little love About Us – NineStar Press Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Nigel Giles & Adam Noviello interviews with James McKenzie. Number 96 aired on Australian television from 1972 to 1977 and had profound impacts with its groundbreaking themes, including the first openly gay, lesbian and transgender characters on Australian TV drama. Nigel Giles chats about his book that celebrates the show's 50th anniversary with reflections from the cast. Number 96: 50th Anniversary Album – Australian Scholarly Publishing Set in 2043, where everyone is watched by Guardians and music is cancelled from existence, Sensor takes audiences into a dystopian and alluring world of drag kings, cabaret queens and outlawed dance halls. Performer Adam Noviello chats about the world premiere stagings of the production at Theatre Works in St Kilda, Melbourne. SENSER (theatreworks.org.au) Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Richard Keane & Matto Lucas interviews with James McKenzie. Living Positive Victoria CEO Richard Keane discusses MPXV and its vaccine from a Living with HIV perspective. Living Positive Victoria Matto Lucas chats about the Impossible Dance photo exhibition featuring Queer Communities in a pre-COVID World. Currently showing at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda, Melbourne until October. Visual Arts at the Pride Centre - Victorian Pride Centre Matto Lucas | Visual Artist | Melbourne, Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Colin Batrouney discusses the Monkeypox vaccine that's now available in Australia, the community's response and Thorne Harbour Health's extensive community education and liaison work in the field. He also discusses where the vaccine is available and eligibility for access. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTI communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health Sean Mulcahy discusses concerns about the Government rollout of the Monkeypox vaccine in regional Victoria. He discusses his campaign to be the Secretary of the La Trobe University Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union. Dr Sean Mulcahy - Strong United NTEU Songwriter and musician Rhyver Mores aka VER chats about their upcoming audio-visual EP The State of Things and we hear their new single Mama. VÉR - CHAPTER V: Mama (the state of things) - (Official Music Video) - YouTube VÉR | Facebook Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Yvonne Sillett & Morgan Carter interviews. Yvonne Sillett discusses the Defending with Pride exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Defending with Pride | (shrine.org.au) DLVA | Discharged LGBTI Veterans' Association (dlvainfo.com) Morgan Carter discusses Lyric Opera of Melbourne's queer opera IPHIS at Theatre Works. Lyric Opera of Melbourne Home | Theatre Works Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. QLife
Matthew Roberts, Colin Batrouney and Rodney Croome interviews. We hear about sex workers and banks, advertising, decriminalisation, politics and Monkeypox with Matthew Roberts from Working Man and Sex Work Law Reform Victoria. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. Colin Batrouney from Thorne Harbour Health updates us about Monkeypox in Australia and a vaccine. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTI communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health Rodney Croome from Just Equal talks about blood donation rules in Australia and support from Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek for a review and individual risk based assessments for donors. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
We celebrate Miss Candee's life, aka Ron Walker, with Brenton Geyer aka Stella Constellation. A celebration of Ron's life will be held on Monday, 1 August, 4 to 6 pm at St Kilda Town Hall, followed by a celebration of Miss Candee's life at Chasers Nightclub in South Yarra from 6.30 to 10.30 pm. Linzi Kurileff chats about her years on Bent TV's Squeal on Channel 31. Interview first broadcast 24 June 2022. Thank you to singer and songwriter Helen Counts from Madison, Wisconsin for sending us her song That Look for us to play on today's show. helencounts.com QLife Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Terri Tinsel, Simon Ruth and Sean Paisley Collins. Performer Terri Tinsel chats about her legendary career. Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth discusses Monkeypox and the need for vaccine access and community education in Australia. https://thorneharbour.org/ Director Sean Paisley Collins discusses writer Neil Cole's play 'Shawry' about Collingwood football great Tony Shaw. https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/shawry/ https://qlife.org.au/ Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Patrick Livesey, Wil King, Bec Sandridge interviews. Patrick and Wil chat about their drag fantasy play Gone Girls about former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. Stages in Melbourne July 28 to August 6. Stars Patrick as Julia, Annabel Larcombe as Julie and co-directed by Wil. Gone Girls | Gasworks Arts Park Bec chats about new single Cost of Love and upcoming EP Lost Dog and their journey as a songwriter. And we get a scoop about her European tour. HOME (becsandridge.com) Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Caroline Layt and Matthew Bauer. Journalist and former rugby player Caroline Layt discusses the International Rugby League's ban on transgender women players. The Left Winger – Am old footy player who's a qualified journo, but who covers topics and issues of interest to me (cazio.blog) Matthew Bauer discusses his documentary The Other Fellow about people with the name James Bond and the profound impacts it has had on their lives. Premieres in Australia at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on July 26 at Cinema Nova. The Other Fellow – Just another Elementor Cloud website ;) The Other Fellow | Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (mdff.org.au) www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-other-fellow-the Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. QLife
Interviews with Damien Hickey, Linzi Kurileff, Alison Thorne. Mr Australasia Bear 2022 Damien Hickey chats about his journey. VicBears - VicBears Incorporated Linzi Kurileff reflects on her trallblazing years on Bent TV's Squeal at Channel 31 in Melbourne circa 1995 to 2000. Linzi was the first out lesbian hosting a show on Australian television. Channel 31 - Melbourne Community Television (c31.org.au) Bent TV - YouTube Alison Thorne from Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party discusses their 'Stonewall Celebration: LGBTIQA+ oppression and resistance across Africa' event on Sunday, 26 June. Stonewall Celebration: LGBTIQA+ oppression and resistance across Africa | Facebook Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Dean Arcuri joins James in our live-to-air studio for our Radiothon Show. Includes chat about Bears, Body Image, Southern Hi-bearnation, Transphobia, Politics, Queer Community, Pride Events, Rainbow Storytime, Monkey Pox and much more. Includes music. Thanks to everyone who donated to support 3CR to keep our community strong and connected on the airwaves. Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Darryl O'Donnell, Graeme Watson & Ricki Spencer. AFAO CEO Darryl O'Donnell discusses Australia's HIV response and the new Government's funding. And he provides information about Monkeypox. Home - Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (afao.org.au) Out In Perth has celebrated its 20th birthday. Managing Editor Graeme Watson chats about the LGBTIQ+ publication. OUTInPerth | LGBTQIA+ News and Culture | Keeping independent queer media alive in Western Australia We catch up with trans sociologist and community activist and facilitator Ricki Spencer and hear about all she's been up to, including her new Bent TV show Quests By Community. Bent TV - YouTube Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Rodney Croome, Prani Harrison, Nick Henderson interviews. Rodney Croome from Just Equal discusses the new federal Labor Government's LGBTIQ policies, including no Minister for Equality. He also discusses Just Equal's campaign to change Australia's blood donation policy. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Prani Harrison from nite fruit discusses the duo's music and we play their new release Like A Butterfly. nite fruit | Facebook Nick Henderson from the Australian Queer Archives discusses the Printed Protest graphic activism exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre. Printed Protest exhibition opens at the Pride Centre - Victorian Pride Centre Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
Interviews with Stephen Bates, Noah Riseman and Brian Greig. Greens' candidate for Brisbane Stephen Bates discusses his Grindr campaign. Historian Noah Riseman discusses transphobia in politics. Brian Greig from Just Equal analyses the Australian Election result from a LGBTIQ community perspective. Sovereignty was never ceded. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.
We focus on Australia's election campaign through Queer lenses with political commentator Neil Pharaoh, Switchboard Victoria's Joe Ball and Equality Australia's Anna Brown. https://qlife.org.au/ Switchboard Victoria Equality Votes: LGBTIQ+ voters and the 2022 Australian Election - Equality Australia 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Fiona Patten & Patrick Livesey interviews. Fiona Patten discusses Victoria's Sex Work Decriminalisation Act, which commenced this week, and the federal election campaign and Reason Party policies. Actor & producer Patrick Livesey discusses their play DIRT, which they star in with real life partner Wil King at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran, Melbourne. DIRT explores sexuality, solidarity and persecution when an Australian and a Russian meet in Moscow. Previews May 24 & 25. Opening night is May 26 and DIRT stages until June 5 in Melbourne. Actor Melbourne | Patrick Livesey | Melbourne (patrickhlivesey.com) DIRT | Chapel Off Chapel 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Nevena Spirovska, Sally Goldner, Matthew Connell. Victorian Pride Lobby Co-convenor Nevena Spirovska reviews the Victorian State Budget's outcomes for the LGBTIQA+ community. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Sally Goldner critiques the LGBTIQ election forum from her personal perspectives and discusses Bisexual Alliance Victoria in her capacity as a board member. Bi Alliance (bi-alliance.org) Actor Matthew Connell chats about the Victorian Theatre Company's production of LOW at Theatre Works, May 17 to 21. Home | Victorian Theatre Company Home | Theatre Works 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Brian Greig, Nicky Bath and Kaiyah Mercedes. Brian Greig from Just Equal analyses the federal election campaign and discusses Just Equal's policy recommendations. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Nicky Bath from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia discusses the policies it wants to see adopted during the election campaign. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Singer and Songwrite Kaiyah Mercecdes chats with James and we feature her new single I Don't Know Who You Are Anymore. Kaiyah Mercedes 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Jean Taylor & Gavin Roach interviews with James McKenzie. Controversial Melbourne lesbian film Dykes Of Our Restless Daze was barred and then premiered thirty years ago and then disappeared. Jean Taylor was part of the Amazon Theatre group that wrote and produced the play that became the film. She chats with us about this fascinating yet lost part of Melbourne's lesbian history, as we celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, April 25 to May 1. Director and producer Gavin Roach chats about the Australian premiere of play A Hundred Words for Snow and its metaphors for climate change amidst the current policy debate about the global climate emergency. Stages at Theatre Works May 2 to 7. Home | Theatre Works Actor / Creator / Producer — Gavin Roach 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dean Arcuri, Ricki Spencer & Spiro Economopoulos. Entertainer & photographer Dean Arcuri discusses queer entertainment in Victoria over Easter and later in April and May and discusses positive change and growth in the local LGBTIQA+ community. Trans, Disability Rights and First Nations advocate and Queer Greens Victoria Convenor Ricki Spencer reflects on recent issues in the Greens and discusses her new shows on Bent TV. Program Director Spiro Economopoulos chats about films at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's Mini Festival from April 29 to May 1st. Melbourne Queer Film Festival (mqff.com.au) QLife Rainbow DoorIn Ya Face will not broadcast on Good Friday, 15 April, due to the Australian Medical Aid Appeal on 3CR between 9 am and 5 pm.
Interviews with Sally Goldner & Joe Ball. Activist and broadcaster Sally Goldner discusses policies and issues for the Australian federal election campaign and reflects on Trans Day of Visibility. Switchboard Victoria CEO Joe Ball discusses the inadequate funding for LGBTQIA mental health and suicide prevention in the Australian Government's Budget that was handed down in Parliament this week. Sally also highlights issues for the Bi Community. QLife Rainbow Door Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Doug Lucas, Sam Elkin, K Anderson. Entertainer Doug Lucas established Melbourne's first gay disco in 1975 and the legendary Pokeys in 1977 and has been performing and running events ever since. Doug will entertain at DT's in Richmond, Melbourne on the last Sunday of every month, commencing April 24th. Writer, events producer, activist and radio and podcast producer Sam Elkin discusses this year's Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, including the Creative Brimbank event he is running. Trans Day of Visibility with Creative Brimbank Tickets, Thu 31/03/2022 at 4:00 pm | Eventbrite Producer K Anderson joins us from London to discuss the Lost Spaces podcast that explores people's experiences at lost queer venues around the world. @lostspacespod | Linktree 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Here's the link to 3CR's Trans Day of Audibility podcasts: Trans Day of Audibility | 3CR Community Radio About Us (qlife.org.au)
Interviews with historian Noah Riseman & Kitty from nite fruit. Professor Noah Riseman discusses transgender history and current affairs, including the New South Wales Government's rejection of One Nation's Education [Parental Rights] Bill, and his community research. Kitty from queer electronic pop duo nite fruit chats about their new EP 4:44 and we hear their track Lungs. @nitefruitmusic | Linktree 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Bradley Storer & April Holcombe interviews with James McKenzie. Bradley Storer discusses his upcoming Melbourne performances at Red Light Confidential, Sense and Sensibility at Gasworks and his cabaret show Dark Prince. We feature Bradley's version of Nick Cave's Little Water. Bradley Storer - Cabaret Performer | Facebook April Holcombe from Community Action For Rainbow Rights discusses the Oxford Street protest in Sydney last Saturday and reflects on Mardi Gras. Community Action for Rainbow Rights | Facebook We replay our recent interviews with trans music producer Thea Riley and political activist Neil Pharaoh about where Labor landed on the Religious Discrimination Bill. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Neil Pharaoh and Jamal Hakim interviews with James McKenzie. Neil Pharaoh shines a light on the Labor Party's position on the Religious Discrimination Bill and discusses the need for the LGBTQIA+ community to avoid being politically wedged in the upcoming federal election campaign. He also chats about his on stage discussion with community treasure and renowned activist and author Professor Dennis Altman at the Chillout Festival in Daylesford on Friday, 11 March. Home - Chillout Festival Footnote: the amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act passed in the House of Representatives in February 2022 did not include protections for LGBTQ teachers in religious schools. City of Melbourne Councilor Jamal Hakim talks about his work on Council in creative industries, health and disabilities. He talks about his commitment to inclusion, diversity and combating racism and discusses how the lockdown in public housing towers in North Melbourne in 2020 was a catalyst for him running for Council. Councillor Jamal Hakim - City of Melbourne 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Brian Greig, Sean Mulcahy & Just Shy interviews and music with James McKenzie. Community activist Brian Greig discusses the 'Save Women's Sport' amendment to the Sex Discrimination Act, brought by Senator Claire Chandler, the Government's and Opposition's handling of the Religious Discrimination Bill and the looming 'khaki election' in Australia. The 'Save Women's Sport' Bill would discriminate against gender diverse children and adults in sport. Sex Discrimination and Other Legislation Amendment (Save Women’s Sport) Bill 2022 – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au) LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia The Victorian Pride Lobby's Sean Mulcahy discusses their Rainbow Local Government Campaign. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Singer and songwriter Just Shy joins us and we hear his new single Hula Hoop Girl with Boyd Kelly. Just Shy | Facebook Boyd Kelly | Facebook Spotify – Hula Hoop Girl - song by Boyd Kelly, Just Shy 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Show your support by subscribing to 3CR | 3CR Community Radio
Interviews with Thea Riley and Rodney Croome. Music producer Thea Riley chats about her music and we feature her upcoming single 2am Tired Eyes. Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos Rodney Croome from Just Equal discusses where the Religious Discrimination Bill has landed after a tumultuous fortnight in Australia's Parliament. He says the Government could still try to pass the Bill before the election. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Special thanks to local musician Kaiyah Mercedes for sharing After Summer Ends for us to feature. Please subscribe to 3CR during our Subscriber Drive that's on now. Show your support by subscribing to 3CR | 3CR Community Radio 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Matthew Roberts, Joe Ball, Jules Allen. Victoria's Parliament has voted to decriminalise sex work. Matthew Roberts from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses the passage of the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill and what it means for sex workers. The Legislative Council passed the Bill with an amendment, 24 votes to 10 this week. The legislation will commence 10 May 2022. Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 (legislation.vic.gov.au) Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. Update 22 February: the Legislative Assembly agreed to the Legislative Council's amendment today. The amendment was moved by the Government in the Legislative Council and pertained to changing the legislation's start date from 1 March to 10 May this year. The Assembly previously passed the Bill in December 2021. Joe Ball from Switchboard Victoria discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill's dramatic journey in Australia's Parliament this week and the impacts. They also discuss issues for LGBTIQA+ older people and their advocacy for queer seniors. Switchboard Victoria Playwright and actor Jules Allen discusses her play Betty, which she performs with Sally McKenzie at Theatre Works. Betty explores an explosive mother and daughter relationship. Betty (theatreworks.org.au) QLife 1800 184 527 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria photo supplied, pre-pandemic.
An in-depth interview with fascism expert and historian Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia about the Republican Party's attacks on democracy and its move towards far right nationalism. We analyse Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the consequences. Dr Valencia-Garcia is a Senior Fellow for the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and an Associate Professor of Digital History at Texas State University. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Racerage, Jonathan Homsey, Dan Hall. Racerage discusses their newly released single Do The Labour and upcoming album Black Medusa that will be released 11 February. Racerage (@raceragerhymes) • Instagram photos and videos Jonathan Homsey chats about And She Would Stand Like This, a play at the Antipodes Theatre during Melbourne's Midsumma Festival. Midsumma Festival - And She Would Stand Like This Dan Hall joins us from London about his podcast In The Key of Q that features interviews and the music of queer musicians around the world. In the Key of Q 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with advocate Jason Masters & entertainer Dean Arcuri. Jason Masters discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill. Jason is the co-convenor of Uniting Network Australia, the LGBTIQ+ Network within the Uniting Church in Australia. The Australian Parliament is currently running two inquiries into the Religious Discrimination Bill and Jason and other members of the Network recently spoke to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights during its hearings into the Bill. The other parliamentary inquiry is being conducted by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. Both inquiries will report to Parliament on 4 February 2022. Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au) Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au) Dean Arcuri aka Frock Hudson chats about Midsumma's Carnival on Sunday, the opening event of Melbourne's Midsumma Festival. Dean discusses the many activities at Carnival and gives a great overview of the Midsumma Festival, which runs from January 23 to February 13. Check out the Festival's programme: Midsumma Festival - Midsumma Festival - Home Entertainer | Dean Arcuri | Melbourne 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
A music show made during Melbourne's riots and sixth lockdown. It's an eclectic mix of Soul, Grunge and Rock infuences that I produced at home while caring for an unwell friend who could not get a hospital bed amidst all the madness. Originally broadcast on 3CR's Rotations. Rotations | 3CR Community Radio 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dean Arcuri, Neil Pharaoh, LUCIANO, Angela Bailey. Entertainer Dean Arcuri discusses community issues and reactions after 730 people who attended Melbourne queer venues The Peel, Mollies and Sircuit during specific hours on December 10 were told by the Health Department to isolate. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria | Coronavirus Victoria Political commentator Neil Pharaoh discusses Victorian and Federal Government politics, including state equal opportunity law reforms that remove religious exemptions, the departure and purging of state MPs and leadership issues within the Federal Government. Neil Pharaoh Curator LUCIANO and President of the Australian Queer Archives Angela Bailey discuss Melbourne's queer history and the Queer-ways Exhibition at the Victorian Pride Centre and online. Queer-ways is co-curated with Georgia Keats. Exhibition | Queer-ways (queerways.melbourne) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is currently pre-recorded and produced remotely. QLife
Interviews with Holly Durant, Kiki Devine, Emily Bowman, Georgie Hoadley and Alison Thorne. We interview three performers from Melbourne's Queer and Allied Arts Community this week and then we discuss the Religious Discrimination Bill with two inclusive feminist activists from the Queer and Allied Community. Holy Durant chats about her show Alter Edith. Alter Edith » fortyfivedownstairs Kiki Devine from the House of Devine discusses the Free Ball at Dancehouse and the queer empowerment and visibility that the world of kiki provides. Free Ball - Dancehouse Contemporary dancer Emily Bowman discusses their practice and Now Pieces performances at Dancehouse. Now Pieces | Kevin Jeynes and Amaara Raheem - Dancehouse Alison Thorne and Georgie Hoadley from Radical Women discuss the Religious Discrimination Bill. Radical Women is a socialist feminist leadership group that is inclusive of trans and non-binary people. Radical Women - Australia | Facebook Radical Women - socialist feminism in action! 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is currently pre-recorded and produced remotely.
Interviews with activists Rodney Croome, Devina Potter, April Holcombe. The Religious Discrimination Bill has been sent to Parliament's Joint Human Rights Committee for an inquiry. Rodney Croome from Just Equal discusses the Bill's contents and politics. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia Victorian Pride Lobby co-convenor Devina Potter discusses the Lobby's survey and report about LGBTIQA+ Community attitudes to the Police. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) April Holcombe from Community Action For Rainbow Rights discusses the December 5 Sydney protest about the Religious Discrimination Bill and how the Queer Community is also under attack by One Nation's proposed Education and Religious Freedom Bills in the New South Wales Parliament. Community Action for Rainbow Rights | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Friday, 3 December is Disability Day. 3CR presents 12 hours of Grounding Disability Justice programming led by Blak and Indigenous people with disabilities. Transcripts and Podcasts: Disability Day 2021 | 3CR Community Radio
Interviews with Lujayn Hourani and Simona Castricum. Lujayn Hourani is a member of a group of Queer Palestinian activists from Naarm and Meanjin who have demanded the Melbourne Queer Film Festival remove Israel-made film The Swimmer from its programme and implement a boycott of Israel-made films. Lujayn discusses their reasons and their contexts, including pinkwashing. The Festival has declined their demands. Our interview with Lujayn was recorded Tuesday, 16 November. MEDIA STATEMENT: RESPONSE TO THE SCREENING OF AN ISRAELI FILM - Melbourne Queer Film Festival (mqff.com.au) Musician Simona Castricum discusses Sink, her co-production with Carla Zimbler at Arts House in North Melbourne from December 1 to 4. SINK - Arts House 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is currently pre-recorded and produced remotely. QLife
Interviews with Anna Brown and Spiro Economopoulos. Equality Australia CEO Anna Brown discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill and the recent meeting between LGBTIQ community groups and Attorney General Michaelia Cash. Supporting LGBTIQ+ people - Equality Australia Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Director Spiro Economopoulos discusses films screening in cinemas and online at the Festival from November 18 to 29. Melbourne Queer Film Festival (mqff.com.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Jack Vidgen and Christopher Amos. Jack Vidgen chats candidly about the personal journey that inspired his new single Goodbye and shares some of his queer performance plans. Hating Peter Tatchell writer and director Christopher Amos discusses his documentary about the extraordinary activism and life of global queer rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. Hating Peter Tatchell was funded by Screen Australia, Screen Queensland, Melbourne International Film Festival and WildBear Entertainment. Available to stream on Netflix. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Music and interviews with Dane Blacklock and Brigitte Bardini. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Recorded remotely and originally broadcast on In Ya Face during August and September 2021. Dane Blacklock and the Preacher's Daughter | Facebook Brigitte Bardini | Facebook
3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Interviews with Alastair Lawrie, Ricki Spencer and Todd Fernando. Alastair Lawrie discusses the Australian Government's broken promise to legislate to protect LGBTIQ students in religious schools, religious privilege and the Religious Discrimination Bill and One Nation's Education [Parental Rights] Bill in New South Wales. Ricki Spencer discusses the multitude of project work, advocacy and activism they are undertaking to achieve systemic and inclusive social change for gender diverse people and people living with disabilities. Commissioner Todd Fernando gives a broad ranging interview about the Fab Jab campaign to get queer folks vaccinated, their work as Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQ Communities and intersections with queerness and Aboriginality.
3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Our guests this week are Matthew from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria, Nevena Spirovska from the Victorian Pride Lobby, Professor Dennis Altman and queer DJ Philip Soliman. Matthew discusses details of the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill, shortly after it was read for a second time in Victoria's Parliament. Dennis Altman shares his views on the debate about the need for more LGBTQIA+ MPs in Parliament, after we hear a statement from the Victorian Pride Lobby, read by its Co-Convenor Nevena Spriovska. Philip Soliman discusses how being a virtual DJ during Melbourne's lockdowns has created and nurtured community connections and helped overcome isolation. In Ya Face is pre-recorded and produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria – Safety. Equality. Justice. Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 (legislation.vic.gov.au) Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Dennis Altman Profile | La Trobe University Goat Spokesperson | Facebook QLife
Shibu Thomas and Rodney Croome interviews with James McKenzie. Shibu Thomas from Star Observer discusses working in Melbourne as a LGBTIQ community journalist after moving from Mumbai two years ago. Shibu discusses his perceptions of Melbourne's LGBTIQ community, the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India and the campaign there for marriage equality. Shibu also discusses stories he's written at Star Observer, including his GLOBE award nominated coverage of queer candidates at the 2020 Local Government elections in Victoria. Rodney Croome discusses Australia's pending Religious Discrimination Bill and its politics and consequences, including its potential impacts as a tool for dismantling anti-discrimination protections in Australia. Rodney highlights the lack of strong opposition from the Labor Party and the Human Rights Commission regarding the Government's religious privilege narrative, despite the threats it poses to the nation's anti-discrimination laws and legacies. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is pre-recorded and produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6.
Interviews with political activist Neil Pharaoh and policy advisor Matthew from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria. Neil Pharaoh discusses the need for political parties in Victoria to preselect more LGBTIQ candidates for winnable seats at the 2022 state election. Our interview includes discussion of why there are so few LGBTIQ MPs from the Labor Government in the Victorian Parliament. Matthew from Sex Work Law Reform Victoria discusses the sex work decriminalisation debate at Boroondara Council in Melbourne's Liberal Party heartland. Matthew spoke at Council on Monday, 27 September. In Ya Face is produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6. Our interviews with Neil and Matthew were recorded earlier in the week. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Queer music made in Australia. Thank you to the artists for their beautiful music. Presented by James McKenzie, illustration by Fabio Perozzi. First broadcast live-to-air at 3CR on 4 July 2021, when James was the guest host on Rotations; a music show where a different 3CR presenter showcases their music of choice each week. Rotations | 3CR Community Radio 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Misty Farquhar and Cheryl Overs interviews with James McKenzie. Misty Farquhar from the Bi+ Collective Australia discusses Bi+ issues and their virtual forum Stand Bi Us, which runs September 23 to 26. Stand Bi Us forum 2021 Sex work law reform activst and advocate Cheryl Overs from Monash University's Michael Kirby Centre For Public Health and Human Rights discusses sex work decriminalisation in Victoria and the intersections with Local Government, including political issues. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6.
Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia and Sean Mulcahy interviews with James McKenzie. Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia is an Associate Professor of Digital History at Texas State University and a Senior Fellow for the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right. He discusses Texas's new abortion law, voter suppression, the Radical Right and the Republican Party, Afghanistan and the COVID surge in Texas. Louie Dean Valencia-García : Department of History : Texas State University (txstate.edu) Dr Sean Mulcahy is a policy advisor and board member of the Victorian Pride Lobby. He discusses the Victorian Government's legislative commitment to amend the state's hate speech legislation and the need for more LGBTQIA people to be elected to Victoria's Parliament. Victorian Pride Lobby - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6.
Brigitte Bardini and Kevin Klehr interviews with James McKenzie. In a wonderful occurrence of serendipity, both artists reflect on the dream world and its influences on their works. Brigitte Bardini talks about new single Heartbreaker and her album Stellar Lights. Brigitte Bardini | Facebook Kevin Klehr talks about his new magic realism, urban fantasy novel The Midnight Man. The Midnight Man – NineStar Press 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6.
Musicians HeartAttracks and Dane Blacklock interviews. HeartAttracks chats about recent album Gravity Call and his new EP that's currently underway, tentatively titled Honour Amongst Thieves, inspired by random conversations with strangers. We feature his song Gravity Call and interpretation of Cat Power's The Moon. Spotify – Heartattracks HEARTATTRACKS | Facebook Dane Blacklock chats about their ten-piece, satanic, rock gospel band Dane Blacklock and the Preacher's Daughter and the anti-authoritarianism that motivates their music and performances. We feature their songs Praise His Name and Lilith. Spotify – Dane Blacklock & the Preacher's Daughter Dane Blacklock and the Preacher's Daughter | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. In Ya Face is produced remotely during Melbourne Lockdown 6.
Dean Arcuri, Luke Forester & Professor Noah Riseman interviews with James McKenzie. Entertainer Dean Arcuri discusses issues for the queer community during Melbourne Lockdown 6. Dean Arcuri Podcaster Luke Forester discusses pop culture and the pressures of being a queer person of colour behind a microphone. Since our interview, Luke has launched his new podcast The Lilypad. Spotify – Web Player Professor Noah Riseman discusses his paper 'A history of transgender women in Australian Sports 1976-2017'. In Ya Face has returned to remote production during Melbourne's lockdown. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria | Coronavirus Victoria QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Joe Ball, Brian Greig & Melanie Rowland interviews with James McKenzie. Joe Ball advocated in 2019 and 2020 for LGBTIQ specific questions in the Australian Census as part of the LGBTI Health Alliance's campaign. They reflect on this week's Census and its deficiencies and discuss why the Census is so important for the community. Switchboard Victoria Former Senator for Western Australia Brian Greig, now a member of activist organisation Just Equal, discusses current political issues in Australia, including the Census, the Religious Discrimination Bill and how the WA Government is tracking on LGBTIQ issues. just.equal Filmmaker Melanie Rowland from Lilydale Films discusses new lesbian teen drama Flunk The Exchange and making YouTube films for its market and genre. Flunk Series - YouTube 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dean Lim and Caroline Layt. Dean Lim discusses sex workers during lockdown, peer support, discrimination from banks and the Independent Review Into the Banking Code of Practice. Journalist and filmmaker Caroline Layt discusses LGBTIQ athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and the Rainbow Beach Stairs controversy in Queensland and her documentary about it. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Josephine Inkpin, Roz Bellamy & Liam Elphick. Reverend Josephine Inkpin from Sydney's Pitt Street Uniting Church talks about One Nation's bills in NSW, the Australian Government's Religious Discrimination Bill, and her journey as a trans woman and how it insects with theology. Author Roz Bellamy chats about their upcoming memoir Mood and how it insects with queerness, mental illness and being Jewish. Roz reflects on their time developing Mood online with Tin House in Portland, Oregon and their insights about Portand's activism and mutual aid. Monash University Associate Law Lecturer and Victorian Pride Lobby board member Liam Elphick discusses the Lobby's campaigns, anti-discrimination law in Victoria and the federal Religious Discrimination Bill. He also reflects on Tom Daley's Olympic gold medal and its personal impacts. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with political commentator Neil Pharaoh, Victorian Pride Centre Chair Hang Vo and Forcibly Displaced People Network Co-founder Renee Dixon. Neil Pharaoh is campaigning for more LGBTIQ MPs in Victoria's Parliament. Statistically, Victoria has the lowest representation of LGBTIQ MPs of any state in Australia, except Tasmania, and compares poorly with the UK, New Zealand and most US states. Neil Pharaoh Hang Vo discusses the new Victorian Pride Centre, her personal journey and how it fits with the Centre's Vision. Home - Victorian Pride Centre Renee Dixson discusses the gaps and silencing that queer refugees and forcibly displaced people experience and why the work of the Forcibly Displaced People Network is essential. Forcibly Displaced People Network – The voice of LGBTIQ+ people in forced displacement (fdpn.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Invisible director TJ Parsell and activist Rodney Croome. TJ Parsell chats about his documentary Invisible, about twelve queer women and a trans man and the barriers and triumphs they have experienced in the American country music industry. Invisible screens at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival at Nova on July 30. Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (mdff.org.au) Activist Rodney Croome updates us about the Australian Government's Religious Discrimination Bill and the politics at play. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Aaron Bear, Georgia Thain and Dr Yves Rees. Filmmaker Aaron Bear discusses his documentary Yes I Am, The Ric Weiland Story. Microsoft co-founder Ric Weiland was a long-term survivor of HIV who spent many millions enabling queer organisations to thrive and survive. Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story | Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (mdff.org.au) Activist Georgia Thain from the Sex Industry Decriminalisation Action Committee (SIDAC) discusses the campaign for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Australia. About SIDAC – SIDAC (sexworklawreformsa.com) Author and historian Dr Yves Rees discusses the latest edition of Bent Street and their upcoming memoir All About Yves: Notes from a Transition. Bent Street – A Journal of Australian LGBTIQA+ Arts, Writing & Ideas 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, Cheryl Overs and Tanya George. Organiser Jason Tuazon-McCheyne reflects on the Better Together 2021 Conference. Better Together 2021 — The Equality Project Sex Work policy expert Cheryl Overs discusses the decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria. Cheryl Overs - Wikipedia Musician Tanya George chats about her new single Can't Do Anything Right. Tanya George – Singer | Songwriter | Melbourne, Australia (tanyageorgemusic.com.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Alison Thorne and Romi Kupfer. Alison Thorne from Radical Women discusses 'Feminism, Transgender Liberation and the Stonewall Rebellion'. She also discusses the differences between Radical Women, which is a socialist feminist organisation, and radical feminists. And she talks about the rise of authoritarianism, her emergence as a socialist feminist in 1979, and pays tribute to the Stonewall Generation, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Radical Women - Australia | Facebook Artistic director Romi Kupfer discusses her new Holocaust production 'Singing Swallows' at Theatre Works in St Kilda, Melbourne from June 23 to July 4. The production is aimed at children, to inform them about the Holocaust in a sensitive and ethical way. In our interview, Romi shares her grandfather's story as a child during the Holocaust and reflects on the current social and political climate. Singing Swallows | Theatre Works 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Noah Riseman, Alastair Lawrie, Nevena Spirovska. Dr Noah Riseman discusses his new academic article 'A history of transgender women in Australian Sports 1976-2017'. Alastair Lawrie discusses One Nation's anti-trans motion in the Australian Senate, their homophobic and transphobic religious freedom and anti-trans kids bills in New South Wales and the anticipated return of the Australian Government's Religious Discrimination Bill. Nevena Spirovska updates us about the multitude of campaigns the Victorian Pride Lobby is working on for the LGBTIQ Community. Thank you to everyone who donated to our Radiothon. We really appreciate your wonderful support. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Nick Charles, Teddy Cook & Bradley Storer chat with James. UK radio host and podcaster Nick Charles talks about radio, lockdown, body image and being a role model. NICK CHARLES (@itsnickcharles) • Instagram photos and videos Teddy Cook discusses One Nation's Education [Parental Rights] Bill in NSW and his experience speaking at the bill's recent parliamentary inquiry. TransHub Bradley Storer discusses his career as an actor and cabaret performer, including new works. Bradley Storer | Facebook 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Update: Nick Charles now broadcasts weekdays from 1 pm, UK time, on Gorgeous FM.
Interviews with Just Shy & Guy James Whitworth. DJ Boyd Kelly & Just Shy have just released Mirrorball. Just Shy chats with James about their new track. Just Shy | Facebook Boyd Kelly | Facebook Guy James Whitworth discusses his new book Enough Of Your Nonsense. Enough of Your Nonsense – Clouds of Magellan Press | Guy James Whitworth 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
We've packaged interviews with musician Thea Riley, filmmaker Caroline Layt and Sport Inclusion expert Kirsti Miller into a new episode. Musician and producer Thea Riley chats with James, shortly after the release of her instrumental album Sleepy Wolf, including experiences that led to its creation: insomnia, transphobia, mental health and Covid isolation. She also reflects on her experiences as a trans woman in the music industry and upcoming releases. Since our March interview, Thea released new singles It'll Be Over Soon and It's Magic. Thea Riley | Facebook Filmmaker Caroline Layt discusses her documentary Is this Queensland in the 20s? about the community controversy over the Rainbow Beach Stairs in Queensland. Since our interview last November, the documentary appeared at festivals around the world and received multiple awards. Caroline Layt - FilmFreeway Sport Inclusion expert Kirsti Miller discusses why she's working with Martina Navratilova's policy working group, her journey with testosterone and she updates us on Caster Semenya in Athletics and World Rugby's ban on trans women players. Since our March 2021 interview, Kirsti announced her candidature for the next federal election. Kirsti Miller (@KirstiMiller30) / Twitter Our intro music this week is the end of the track Vandorlo by Australian band My Friend The Chocolate Cake. QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Nevena Spirovska and Reggie Chang. Nevena Spirovska from the Victorian Pride Lobby discusses the call for police not to march in uniform at Midsumma's Pride March. She also discusses the Victorian State Budget and updates us about the Lobby's local government inclusion campaign. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Midsumma Festival - Midsumma Festival - Home Reggie Chang from the Centre For Excellence in Child and Family Welfare discusses Fostering Connections, an out of home care programme run by the Centre. They also discuss homelessness and mental health and share their own out of home care experiences. Home Page | Fostering Connections CFECFW - Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare QLife 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Luke Forester & Lyn Johnson-Vestjens. Luke Forester talks about his life in the local queer pop culture world and his new podcast. And he calls out racism in Australia, including on Drag Race. Luke Forester | Facebook Lyn Johnson-Vestjens discusses the Melbourne Candlelight Vigil she's organising on May 28 in memory of LGBTIQ folks lost to Family Violence. And she calls out the Australian Government for its inadequate Family Violence funding in the Budget. Update: the Vigil has been postponed, due to Melbourne's Covid situation. Candlelight Vigil to remember LGBTQI people lost to family violence | Facebook Sexual Assault Counselling Australia 1800 211 028. LGBTIQ+ Violence Service 1800 497 212. Rainbow Door 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Rick Spencer and Sam Biondo. Rick Spencer from Maribyrnong Residents for LGBTQIA+ Equality in Melbourne's West talks about their vision and ideas to make the municipality more inclusive and safer for LGBTQIA+ folks and how Maribyrnong Council can help. Maribyrnong Residents for Lgbtqia+ Equality | Facebook Sam Biondo from the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association [VAADA] discusses the Embracing Equality Charter, an initiative supported by a diversity of peak bodies in Victoria to address inequalities experienced by LGBTIQ people. VAADA is one of the signatories to the Charter. 'Australian first' – Victoria’s social peaks pledge to support LGBTIQ+ communities with Embracing Equality Charter - Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (cfecfw.asn.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Michael Butera and Kristen Smyth interviews with James McKenzie. Michael Butera chats about his music and songwriting and we feature his new single Space Alien. Michael Butera - Home | Facebook Actor Kristen Smyth discusses Midsumma play The Gospel According To Jesus, Queen of Heaven and her personal journey. Midsumma Festival - The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Ruth Katerelos and Dr Noah Riseman. Ruth Katerelos chats about Goddesses of Jazz, a Midsumma cabaret show she will perform with Maude Davey on May 2nd. Midsumma Festival - Goddesses of Jazz @ Chapel off Chapel Dr Noah Riseman chats about Pride in Defence, a book he co-authored with Shirleene Robinson about the history of LGBTI people in Australia's Defence Force. He also discusses transgender history in Australia. Pride in Defence, Noah Riseman, Shirleene Robinson — Melbourne University Publishing (mup.com.au) QLife 1800 184 527 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dean Arcuri & Nevena Spirovska. Dean Arcuri chats about his Midsumma kinky cabaret show To Sir With Glove and reflects on his career and life as a queer performer in Melbourne. Midsumma Festival - To Sir with Glove Nevena Spirovska from the Victorian Pride Lobby talks about their Chechnya campaign and petition, the LGBTIQ inclusion controversy at the City of Port Phillip, equal opportunity and anti-vilification reforms, and the needs of queer community organisations as we approach the Victorian state budget. Update: the City of Port Phillip passed a motion on April 21st to introduce rainbow reforms, including the establishment of a LGBTIQA+ advisory committee and action plan. Home - Victorian Pride Lobby (vicpridelobby.org) Petition · The Australian Government must help end LGBTQ+ human rights abuses in Chechnya · Change.org 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Nathan, Nicole & Patrick from Brave Network discuss Victoria's new Conversion Practices law, their journeys with the Brave Network and the work that still needs to be done as the legislation is fully enacted by 17 February 2022. Thank you so much, Nathan, Nicole & Patrick for so generously sharing your insights and experiences with us. Trigger warning: includes discussions around trauma. Brave Network | Brave Network Melbourne is a network of Christians wanting to promote and explore LGBTI inclusion, theology and faith in a safe and informed environment. (thebravenetwork.org) QLife 1800 184 527 Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention. Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 (legislation.vic.gov.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with pioneer HIV/AIDS journalist Adam Carr and visual artist Ben Youdan. Journalist and activist Adam Carr discusses co-founding Melbourne's gay and lesbian press in 1979 and reporting on HIV/AIDS during the early years of the epidemic. He also discusses co-founding the Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men's Health Centre, now called Thorne Harbour Health. Thorne Harbour Health - supporting LGBTI communities and people living with HIV | Thorne Harbour Health UK artist Ben Youdan discusses his visual art, Tom of Finland and the influences the Leather Community has on his work and identity. http://benyoudanart.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Originally broadcast 4 September 2020.
Interviews with activists Brian Greig and April Holcombe. Brian Greig from Just Equal discusses the WA election result, the lgbtiq reforms that need to be passed in WA, the gerrymander in the state's Upper House, the recent Australian Senate motion attacking the gender diverse community and the Federal Government's Religious Discrimination Bill. just.equal April Holcombe from Community Action For Rainbow Rights discusses One Nation's Education [Parental Rights] Bill in NSW, its message and ramifications if it is passed and the failure of the ALP and Liberals in NSW to condemn the Bill. She also discusses the Mardi Gras Board standing down two of its members for organising the recent community march in Sydney's Oxford Street. Community Action for Rainbow Rights - Home | Facebook Here's the link to 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast podcasts: Binary Busting Broadcast | 3CR Community Radio 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Kirsti Miller and Dr Senthorun Raj. Sport inclusion expert Kirsti Miller talks about her work with Martina Navratilova's policy working group, her journey with testosterone and she updates us about Caster Semenya in Athletics and World Rugby's trans women ban. Law lecturer, author and human rights activist Dr Senthorun (Sen) Raj discusses issues for queer asylum seekers, the rise of the Far Right, the Religious Discrimination Bill, LGBTIQ activism in Australia and his work as a law lecturer, author and activist in the United Kingdom and Australia. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. QLife
Interviews with Thea Riley and Neil Pharaoh. Musician Thea Riley chats about her new album Sleepy Wolf and the journey that led to its creation, including insomnia, transphobia, mental health and Covid isolation. And we hear her track Five Alive from the album. She also discusses upcoming releases and shares experiences as a trans woman in the music industry. Political commentator Neil Pharaoh discusses the 40th anniversary of homosexual law reform in Victoria, potential future law reforms, the federal Religious Discrimination Bill and scandals plagueing Australia's Government. He also discusses his journey as a donor dad, his tree change to country Victoria and his mentoring of potential political candidates from the queer community. Thea Jane Riley | Facebook Home - Neil Pharaoh Content warning: includes discussion about transphobia and mental health: QLife. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Alastair Lawrie and Guy James Whitworth. LGBTIQ policy expert Alastair Lawrie discusses the return of the Religious Discrimination Bill to Australia's Parliament. Queer artist and writer Guy James Whitworth from The Sydney Sentinel talks about art, Mardi Gras and politics. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. alastairlawrie | lgbti advocate & activist, writing about anti-discrimination and vilification law reform, equality and human rights Home – The Sydney Sentinel
Interviews with Linzi Kurileff and Deb Tsorbaris. Melbourne queer media legend and community treasure Linzi Kurileff talks about her journey after an amputation and chats about the ghosts at iconic lesbian pub The Glasshouse. Deb Tsorbaris from the Centre For Excellence in Child and Family Welfare talks about Care Day 2021 and their work, including queer folks providing out of home care for young people. CFECFW - Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Please support progressive and independent radio and subscribe to 3CR. Show your support by subscribing to 3CR | 3CR Community Radio
Interviews with Graeme Watson, Rodney Croome & Florin Douglas. Graeme Watson discusses the WA election campaign and LGBTIQ news from Out In Perth. Rodney Croome discusses Conversion Practices legislation in Australia and the need for federal legislation. He highlights the Australian Government plans to move its Religious Discrimination Bill into Parliament soon and discusses the political machinations for the Government and Labor Opposition. Florin Douglas from Transgender Victoria discusses the free virtual TransForum on February 17 and 18 and the community building issues it will explore. TransForum (tgv.org.au) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Joel Murray and Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia. Joel Murray discusses QueerAbility, an Australia-wide toolkit from ACON to help queer folks access the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Fascism expert and historian Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia from Texas State University discusses the American Insurrection. People with Disability -ACON – We are a New South Wales based health promotion organisation specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health Louie Dean Valencia – Academic, theoretical space inclined to consider subaltern questions… or a blog on youth, history, comic books, (post)colonisation, Europe, Spain, and everyday life (burntcitrus.com) 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Ali Cupper and Jacob Thomas. Independent MP Ali Cupper discusses her Mildura electorate, social justice issues, including conversion practices, and her new coalition with Fiona Patten's Reason Party. Update: Ali Cupper announced on 13 May 2021 that she had withdrawn from the Reason Coalition. Performer, activist and advocate Jacob Thomas discusses their mental health awareness journey. QLife 1800 184 527, 3 pm to Midnight every day. Rainbow Door (Victoria), 10 am to 6 pm every day, phone 1800 729 367, sms 0480 017 246 or email support@rainbowdoor.org.au Lifeline 13 11 14. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Switchboard's Libby Jamieson and teacher Rick Spencer. Libby Jamieson is the Teleweb Manager at Switchboard Victoria. She discusses violence in and towards the Queer Community and systemic issues, including funding gaps and data. Rick Spencer is a teacher and education researcher. They're also the Sociology of Media in Australia Convenor for the Australian Sociological Association. Rick discusses violence, bullying, erasure and discrimination towards gender diverse teachers. Content and trigger warning: this episode includes discussions about intimate partner and family violence, transphobia, queerphobia, erasure, bullying and suicide. QLife 1800 184 527, 3 pm to Midnight every day. Rainbow Door (Victoria), 10 am to 6 pm every day, phone 1800 729 367, sms 0480 017 246 or email support@rainbowdoor.org.au Lifeline 13 11 14. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Heart Of A Tiger documentary and Dyan Tai interview. In 1995, 3CR's Peter Davis from the People Living With AIDS Radio Working Group produced and broadcast Heart Of A Tiger, featuring Beng Lim, a gay Asian man living with HIV/AIDS. The documentary explores the cross-cultural, health, family and spiritual issues that Beng experienced before he passed away in 1995. We are honoured to re-broadcast this historic documentary during AIDS Awareness Week to celebrate Beng's life and to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1st. Thank you to Peter Davis for unearthing his wonderful documentary for us to play and to Florenz Ronn for converting it from tape to digital. Dyan Tai is a queer performer, songwriter, musician and DJ. Dyan chats with James about their music, performances and productions and we feature their new single Freedom. Dyan Tai| Music| Sydney| Kuala Lumpur 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Kristy Apps and Gabrielle de Vietri. Songwriter Kristy Apps chats about her music and we feature her new single These Streets. Queer politician and newly elected City of Yarra Mayor Gabrielle de Vietri discusses social justice issues and her journey from artistry to activism to local government. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with queer documentary filmmakers Caroline Layt and Kathy Sport. Caroline Layt discusses her documentary Is this Queensland in the 20s? about the community controversy over the Rainbow Beach Stairs in Queensland. Caroline Layt - FilmFreeway Kathy Sport talks about her historical documentary About Vivien and the fundraiser to have the film restored and digitised. About Vivien is a short film about gender diverse World War Two soldier Walter Lee. This interview includes discussion about transphobia that may distress listeners. Qlife https://www.qlife.org.au/ https://www.pozible.com/profile/about-vivien 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with DL Turnbull from Misfit Toys Productions and music journalist & blogger Brian Peel. Dad Jeans & Early Days playwright DL Turnbull discusses their works and why they established a theatre company to tackle difficult issues, including mental health. Qlife https://www.qlife.org.au/ Music journalist Brian Peel chats with James about his blog The Aussie Word. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misfittoys/theatrical-double-bill-early-days-and-dad-jeans?ref=user_menu https://theaussieword.com/author/thebrianpeel/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Documentary with queer artists and musicians during Covid. Features Jacob Thomas, Philip Soliman, Fabio Perozzi, Kitty Chrystal & Nite Fruit, Joshua Francis, Bradley Storer, HeartAttracks with Hny Mlk, Guy James Whitworth, Benedict, Joshua Pocius, Lore Burns, Ben Youdan, Michael Butera, Benjamin Trillado, Skye, Tanya George. Includes songs by the musicians. Interviews recorded remotely, May to October 2020. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia and Kirsti Miller. Fascism historian Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia from Texas State University discusses Trump and the Far Right during the election campaign. http://burntcitrus.com/ Diversity in sport expert and former world champion athlete Kirsti Miller critiques World Rugby's ban on transgender women players. She also discusses the inclusion progress made by many sporting codes in Australia, including rugby. https://www.qlife.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with April Holcombe, Ghassan Kassisieh and Graeme Watson. April Holcombe from Community Action For Rainbow Rights talks about their protest in Sydney last weekend against One Nation's Education Bill. Ghassan Kassisieh from Equality Australia discusses their campaign to abolish the Gay Panic Defence in South Australia. Graeme Watson chats with James about the latest LGBTIQ news in Out In Perth. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://www.facebook.com/sydneyCAAH https://www.outinperth.com/ https://www.change.org/p/protect-lgbtiq-people-from-hate-crimes?recruiter=63550206&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=08abb2fe-e581-4723-a51d-2b914ece06d7 https://equalityaustralia.org.au/stoponenationsbill/ https://equalityaustralia.org.au/ignoranceineducationbill/
Interviews with actor Lore Burns and filmmaker Alfred Pek. Lore Burns chats about their non-binary identity and their acting, including upcoming play Early Days. They also chat about pirates, cancel culture and asexuality. Alfred Pek discusses his documentary Freedom Street, about refugees stranded in Indonesia. https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/freedom-street/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misfittoys/theatrical-double-bill-early-days-and-dad-jeans?ref=project_build&fbclid=IwAR0f3ptO-l1LEU2ktJ1vQmy33v3DP-du39gpTpr-Z3TdGyCBW1Ks88PcPTg 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Luke Forester and Joe Ball. Queer performer Luke Forester discusses life after the Gays Are Revolting and sexual racism in the community. https://www.instagram.com/lukeslikeanant/ Switchboard CEO Joe Ball discusses their new Rainbow Door support service for the LGBTIQA+ Community. https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with queer activists Brent Allan Kidd and Neil Pharaoh. Brent Allan Kidd discusses Mental Health and how he battled Australia's discriminatory Immigration regime to remain in Australia with his partner and won. He also chats about life in rural Victoria during Covid. Neil Pharaoh shines a light on astroturfing and how to spot it. He also chats about Give Out Day, polarising media coverage of Victoria's Covid restrictions and politics. https://giveout.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://www.qlife.org.au/
Interviews with artist Fabio Perozzi and community worker Suzy Malhotra. Fabio Perozzi chats about Covid in Milan, his migration to Australia and his artwork and journey as an illustrator. https://www.instagram.com/undermyskin73/ Suzy Malhotra discusses her work at Living Positive Victoria, the peak body for People Living With HIV in Victoria, and her journey working with the Living with HIV Community. https://livingpositivevictoria.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/LivingPositiveVictoria/videos/346906883126728/?extid=DKbTocI51tAlf2NU 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Skye talks about their new single Love Like That. Tanya George chats about her new single Normality. Dr Catherine Barrett discusses two of her latest projects: Queer Strong and The Kindness Pandemic. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://www.facebook.com/watch/iamskyemusic/ https://www.tanyageorgemusic.com.au/ https://www.thekindnesspandemic.org/#/ Thank you to our sponsors Thorne Harbour Health.
Interviews with Adam Carr and Ben Youdan. Journalist and activist Adam Carr discusses co-founding Melbourne's gay and lesbian press in 1979 and reporting on HIV/AIDS during the early years of the epidemic. UK artist Ben Youdan discusses his visual art, Tom of Finland and the influences the Leather Community has on his work and identity. http://benyoudanart.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Bradley Storer and Alastair Lawrie. Bradley Storer discusses Dark and Weimar Cabaret and his move into acting. We play his cover of Nick Cave's Little Water. Alastair Lawrie explains how One Nation's Education Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill erases the rights of queer and gender diverse kids in New South Wales schools under the guise of parents' rights. He discusses the impacts on teachers and staff and the politics at play. https://www.facebook.com/bradleystorercabaret/ https://alastairlawrie.net/ https://www.qlife.org.au/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with three non-binary guests: Kitty Chrystal from queer music duo Nite Fruit and activists Jacob Thomas and Joel Murray. Nite Fruit are Kitty Chrystal (pic left) and Prani Harrison. We open the show with their new single Mine, from their newly released EP Disintegrate and chat with Kitty about their music. https://www.facebook.com/nitefruitband Jacob Thomas talks about their activism, artistery and teaching during lockdown. https://www.facebook.com/jacob.thomas.7737 Joel Murray shares their experiences after recently coming out as non-binary. https://twitter.com/joelamurray 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://www.qlife.org.au/
Interviews with Dr Joshua Pocius, Dylan and Peaches from Vixen Collective and novelist Peter Polites. Dr Joshua Pocius discusses Post AIDS Cinema, porn from an academic perspective, bio politics and health ethics. http://joshuapocius.com/ Dylan and Peaches discuss issues for sex workers during Melbourne's Stage Four restrictions and Victoria's Sex Work Decriminalisation Review. An emergency fund has been established to help sex workers experiencing hardship during lockdown. https://chuffed.org/project/sex-worker-support Peter Polites discusses his life in Western Sydney and its influences on his writing and identity. Peter is the author of Down The Hume and The Pillars. https://twitter.com/PeterPolites 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. This episode includes discussion of adult themes.
Interviews with Benedict and Justine Dalla Riva. Benedict talks about her new single Warzone and music video and we play the track. Justine Della Riva discusses the Victorian Pride Centre and its community vision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9D4bfMkN_g https://pridecentre.org.au/ Pride Centre update: building sub-contractors may now work on multiple sites under Victoria's Stage Four restrictions. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Thank you to our sponsors Thorne Harbour Health.
Interviews with artist Guy James Whitworth and Pink Advocate editor Jesse Jones. Includes music. Guy James Whitworth talks about how the miners' strikes in the UK, when he was a child, instilled a punk and anarchist ethos in his art that is expressed today through social justice symbolism. Jesse Jones talks about sex workers' rights and welfare, community health, trans people in rugby, queer boxing and correcting his gender marker on his birth certificate. https://guyjameswhitworth.com/ https://pinkadvocate.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Linzi Kurileff, Michael Butera and Nevena Spirovska. Linzi Kurileff chats about her years on Bent TV and her time managing lesbian bar The Glasshouse in Melbourne. Michael Butera talks about his new single The Green Garden, his music career in Canada and the United States and his theatrical work in Melbourne. Nevena Spirovska talks about the newly named Victorian Pride Lobby, formerly the Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, and the issues it is focussing on. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Dr Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia and Cheryl Overs. Louie Dean Valencia-Garcia is a queer person, author and Fascism expert. He is the Assistant Professor of Digital History at Texas State University. He discusses Trump's handling of the current pandemic in the United States, Trump's Far Right policies and Fascism and the upcoming Presidential Election. http://burntcitrus.com/ Cheryl Overs is a pioneer sex worker advocate and community educator in Australia and overseas, spanning four decades. She discusses sex workers' responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Australia during the 1980s, Victoria's Sex Work Inquiry in the late 80s, Victoria's current Sex Work Decriminalisation Review and her community education work in over 20 countries. https://swvoicesvic.com/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interview with Dean Lim about Victoria's Sex Work Decriminalisation Review. Dean is a sex worker, advocate and broadcaster. He participated in a recent consultation by Sex Workers' Voices Victoria to ascertain issues and insights from male-identifying sex workers for a submission to the Review. Sex Workers' Voices Victoria is a pop-up project of the Michael Kirby Centre for Public Health at Monash University.Submissions to Victoria's Sex Work Decriminalisation Review close Friday, 17 July. The Review is chaired by Fiona Patten MLC. https://fionapatten.com.au/ https://swvoicesvic.com/ https://sexworklawreformvictoria.org.au/ https://www.vixencollective.org/ http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/
Interviews with Rick Spencer and Spiro Economopoulos. Rick Spencer is a non-binary person, teacher and researcher, who advocates for safe spaces and best practice policies for queer and gender diverse students and teachers. They are the Sociology of Media in Australia Convenor for the Australian Sociological Association. Spiro Economopoulos is the Program Director at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and chats about the Festival in a Covid-19 world. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. https://www.qlife.org.au/ 1800 184 527 Thank you to our sponsors Thorne Harbour Health.
Interviews and new music from queer musicians HeartAttracks & Benjamin Trillado. We hear four beautifully polished demos from HeartAttracks aka Alexandre Dubois, including a collaboration with Yvonn Raphael aka Yoann Pareja. HeartAttracks talks about the tracks and the emotional journeys that inspired their creation. Instagram @heartattracks https://soundcloud.com/heartattracks Benjamin Trillado chats about Worth, his new single that he penned as a LGBTIQA+ Community anthem. He also chats about his journey as a musician, his family's love of karaoke, and his upcoming live stream performances and virtual tours of his house. Instagram @benjamintrillado https://open.spotify.com/artist/38Cm8ajLwm2UYStRTokQzS 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country. Please support 3CR's Online Appeal to keep our amazing community radio station on air and flourishing. https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442 Our outro track this week is Miles by Christina Perri. Language warning: this episode includes coarse lyrics.
Interviews with Joe Ball, Switchboard & Rodney Croome, Just Equal. Joe Ball discusses the impacts on Switchboard's clients and staff during the pandemic, changes to Switchboard's service delivery during Covid and the need for $100,000 in additional funding for Switchboard to meet LGBTIQ Community demands during this time. QLife https://www.qlife.org.au/ 1800 184 527. Rodney Croome discusses the significance of the US Supreme Court decision about workplace discrimination, the Morrison Government's Religious Discrimination legislation, Just Equal's campaign to overhaul blood donation policy in Australia, and the Polish Government's far right policies towards the LGBTIQ Community. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country. Please support 3CR's Online Appeal to keep our community radio station on air. https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442
Queer Wiradjuri Mitch Hibbens gives an extended interview, including connections to country, family and community, systemic racism in Australia, Blak Lives Matter and racism within the LGBTIQ community. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country. 3CR's Online Appeal runs throughout June to keep our community radio station on the airwaves. https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442
Music in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Our music selections were inspired by the protests in America and issues that evoked them. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country. Events have moved very quickly in Australia since we pre-recorded the show and went to air. 3CR has produced a riveting podcast of the speeches from Melbourne's Blak Lives Matter protest on Saturday, 6 June. Download: https://www.3cr.org.au/sites/default/files/audio/SpecialBroadcasts/BLMrally.mp3
Artist Philip Soliman chats about being a Virtual DJ in social isolation. Includes music. https://www.facebook.com/philsolimanartist http://philsoliman.com/wp/ 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Simo Soo Guest DJs on In Ya Face. First broadcast on 3CR 11 January 2019. Language warning: includes coarse lyrics. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Ruan Uys and Joshua Francis. Ruan discusses their Living with HIV/AIDS support work at the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation in Sydney and their own personal experiences and insights living with HIV. Melbourne queer arts producer Joshua Francis discusses their work and shares their insights about living as a queer artist during Covid-19. 3CR broacasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Ryan Alexander and Lyn Vestjens. Ryan Alexander discusses No Meat May, a global campaign run by him and his partner Guy James Whitworth to encourage alternatives to meat production and consumption. https://www.nomeatmay.net/ Anti-violence advocate and educator Lyn Vestjens discusses the increase in family, domestic and intimate partner violence in Australia, as a consequence of Covid-19, including within the LGBTIQ community, and the impacts on refuges and other support services. Content warning: this episode includes discussion of family violence issues that may distress some listeners. https://www.dss.gov.au/help-is-here-campaign?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Generic%20%7C%20Family%20Violence%7C%7C%20Aus%20%7C%20BMM%20%7C%20Search&utm_term=%2Bfamily%20%2Bviolence%20%2Baustralia&utm_content=Family%20Violence&gclid=CO6xh7e6oOkCFRRBjgoddmwJTA Update: the federal government has responded to community concerns and published advice for people in abusive relationships about the Covid Safe App.
Interviews with Johnny Valkyrie, Peaches & Daniel Comensoli. In our May Day episode, trans activist Johnny Valkyrie discusses recovery from affirmation surgery and work issues. Peaches from Vixen Collective talks about issues for sex workers during Covid-19 and the Victorian Government's Sex Work Decriminalisation Review. Daniel Comensoli from the National LGBTI Health Alliance discusses their Health Pledge campaign, designed to help service providers support the LGBTIQ Community during the Covid-19 pandemic. This episode includes discussions about mental health issues. Qlife 1800 184 527. https://www.qlife.org.au/
Interviews with Greens' MP Dr Tim Read and political commentator Neil Pharaoh. Dr Read calls on state and federal governments to ease restrictions on men who have sex with men giving blood. Neil Pharaoh discusses current political and social issues with a LGBTIQ community focus, including IBAC and the Hares and Hyenas raid and the "revisionism" of the Turnbull memoir. We feature queer music and open the show with new music from Heartattracks featuring Hnymlk.
We feature Queer Australian Music because it's important to support our homegrown Queer Artists at this time. Featuring Courtney Barnet: Walkin' On Egg Shells. Loka Nunda: Born Slippy. Mandy Rollins with Love Tattoo: The History of Disco. Simo Soo with HeartAttracks & Racerage: Clown Cars. The Mavis's: Planet Earth. Yoann Pareja, Riddick. Paul Mac with Peta Morris: Just The Thing. Winter Witches: Knightsbridge. HeartAttracks: Rid of Me. Earnest Raw: Tech Cis. Martin Gladman: The Universe. Loka Nunda & Wendy Rule: Have You Gone. Language warning: includes coarse lyrics.
In 1993 to '95, the People Living with AIDS Radio Working Group produced a satirical drama series at 3CR called Absolutely Positively Everything. The cast were all volunteers at the Positive Living Centre when it was in Acland Street, St Kilda, here in Melbourne. To celebrate the twenty-five year anniversary of its completion, 3CR broadcast a condensed version of the series in one episode on In Ya Face and re-packaged it in this podcast. The series was produced when HIV/AIDS treatments were much less advanced than they are today and many of the drama's cast are no longer with us. We celebrate their lives and their theatrical legacies with this fabulous drama. Pictured are two of the series' late great stars: Gerry Murtagh, who played Todd, and Brian Roberts, who played Baby Jane. Special thanks to Peter Davis, the original producer of the series, who has also produced the condensed version for us all to enjoy. Written by Peter Davis & Duncan Graham in collaboration with the PLWA Radio Working Group. Directed by Chuck McKinney. Sound production by Rex Watts & Paul Huntingford. Dedicated to the memories of cast members Adrian Collingwood, Tom Pisceki, Chuck McKinney, Gerry Murtagh and Brian Roberts. The original series was recorded and broadcast on 3CR in 1993 and 1994 and ran for two hours and fifteen minutes. Additional production was done in 1995 when the popular series was re-broadcast by 3CR. Includes adult themes and coarse language.
Interviews with queer musicians Mama Alto, Thea Riley and Simo Soo. Recorded at 3CR with James McKenzie and originally broadcast August 2017, November 2019 and May 2018 respectively. Includes music by Thea Riley and Simo Soo. Language warning: includes coarse lyrics.
Interviews with David Menadue, Michael Traeger and Creatrix Tiara. Survivor David Menadue discusses HIV/AIDS Activism in the 80s and 90s. Michael Traeger discusses his research about STIs and PrEP. Performer Creatrix Tiara talks Gaymer Activism. Recorded at 3CR with James McKenzie in June, April and May 2019 with special thanks to Nicky Stott.
Interviews with queer feminist activists Joan Nestle and Alison Thorne, recorded at 3CR with James McKenzie in February and June 2018.
Rodney Croome dissects the Australian Government's broken promise to protect LGBTIQ students from discrimination in religious schools. And he discusses Canada's legislation to ban conversion practices and the recent robot call poll in Tasmania about gender diversity. Dr Catherine Barrett and Sally Conning from Alice's Garage discuss their Kinfolk resources about gender diverse elders. https://alicesgarage.net/kinfolk/
Interviews with British entertainer and performance artist Harry Clayton-Wright, Russ Mulry, Fostering Connections and Spiro Economopoulos, the 30th Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
Interviews with Raphael Farmer, Sam Elkin and Moira Finucane. Raphael Farmer discusses his writing, YouTube blogs and love of animation. Sam Elkin from Victoria's LGBTIQ Legal Service discusses their new LGBTIQ Inclusion Toolkit for legal centres and services. Legendary performer Moira Finucane shares community insights from throughout her career and chats about current projects, including 'Wise Words, A Night of Intergenerational Story Telling' at Hares and Hyenas in Melbourne, Wednesday, 4 March, a lead-up event to International Women's Day, and 'The Shop Of Hope'. https://www.facebook.com/events/797366700746177/
Interviews with Paul Kidd, Felicity Marlowe and Alastair Lawrie. Paul Kidd discusses community concerns about cameras at the Mardi Gras Fair Day in Sydney. Felicity Marlowe from Rainbow Families talks about new IVF legislation introduced by the Victorian Government. Alastair Lawrie discusses the community backlash about the Australian Government's proposed Religious Discrimination legislation.
Interviews with Joe Ball from Switchboard & LGBTIQ policy specialist Joel Murray. Joe discusses Census exclusion, surgery on infants with Intersex variations, religious discrimination and conversion practices. Joel discusses the parliamentary inquiry in NSW into gay and transgender hate crimes. QLife 1800 184 527.
Interviews with Johnny Valkyrie, Joan Westenberg and Rodney Croome. Johnny discusses the controversy surrounding drag story time in Brisbane and religious discrimination activism in Queensland. Joan discusses their Trans Inclusion policy for tech companies. Rodney discusses the current politics of religious discrimination in Australia. Qlife 1800 184 527. Lifeline 13 11 14.
Interviews with MP Sam Hibbins, performer Weird Alice & gay novelist Kevin Klehr. Sam Hibbins discusses a Greens' Amendment to Victoria's Equal Opportunity Act that would prohibit discrimination towards students and teachers in religious schools. Weird Alice talks about their Midsumma production The Drop Deadly Gorgeous Pageant at Melbourne's historic Abbotsford Convent. Kevin Klehr discusses his new fantasy world novel Winter Masquerade. https://www.facebook.com/weirdalicedrag/https://kevinklehr.com/
Interviews with Jonathan Homsey, Hayley Ricketsen and Rainbow Rebellion's Rochelle Johnson & Lyn Vestjens. Jonathan and Hayley discuss their Midsumma productions: Lunar New Year Disco at Melbourne Museum and Black Apple Theatre's play Untouchables. Rochelle & Lyn discuss Melbourne's February 9 rally in protest of the Australian Government's proposed Religious Discrimination legislation. https://jonathanhomsey.com/ https://www.blackappletheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rainbowrebellionmelbourne/ https://qlife.org.au/
James McKenzie interviews Neil Pharaoh about Australian politics and Jason Tuazon McCheyne from The Equality Project about LGBTIQA intersections conference Better Together. https://www.theequalityproject.org.au/
James McKenzie DJs all female vocalists. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
James McKenzie DJs 90s music. Language warning: includes coarse lyrics that may offend. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
James McKenzie DJs a music episode of In Ya Face. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Interviews with Nicky Bath, Dr Noah Riseman and released, gay, asylum seeker Sultan. Nicky Bath from the National LGBTI Health Alliance discusses the campaign for adequate questions about the LGBTIQ Community in Australia's 2021 Census. Dr Noah Riseman updates us about his research about the history of the Trans and Gender Diverse community in Australia. Asylum seeker Sultan chats with us from Sydney, days after his release from an immigration detention centre. If you would like information to assist you to make a submission to the Australian Government's consultation about the Census, go to https://lgbtihealth.org.au/
Alastair Lawrie analyses the new Religious Discrimination Bill. Gay, detained, Saudi asylum seeker Sultan speaks from inside detention shortly before and after his partner Nassar is released on an Australian bridging visa. Joe Ball from Switchboard discusses Sultan's and Nassar's plights and LGBTIQ asylum seekers inside Australia's detention regime.
Interviews with Richard Keane, Holly Durant and Holly Brooke. Richard Keane from Living Positive Victoria discusses access to HIV Treatments for overseas residents in Australia. Artist Holly Durant chats from her 80-hour, non-stop art event Dermal Dimensions at RMIT in Melbourne. Holly Brooke from activist group Pride in Protest joins us from Sydney to discuss their controversial motions at the Mardi Gras AGM, including condemning pharmaceutical giant Gilead for its prices of HIV treatments overseas. Holly also discusses Pride in Protest's motions regarding ANZ, QANTAS, refugees and the need for an organisational ethics charter at Mardi Gras. https://www.facebook.com/PrideInProtest/
Author Holden Sheppard discusses his novel Invisible Boys. Activist Jane Green discusses Victoria's Sex Work Inquiry. And in our radio and podcast documentary QR Code, Nathan, Roe, Katecia and Abba discuss LGBTIQ conversion practices and ideology from survivors' perspectives. Content warning: this programme includes discussions about homophobia, transphobia, violence and suicide and may distress some listeners. Qlife 1800 184 527. https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline 13 11 14. https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://thebravenetwork.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/QMEACA/about/
Interviews with athlete Caroline Layt and musician Thea Riley. Two inspirational women who excel in their fields chat with James McKenzie.
Kate Broun from the Cancer Council Victoria talks about their new LGBTIQ community health campaign Public Cervix Announcement, a collaboration with Thorne Harbour Health. Najib and Grace from Footscray's Due West Festival discuss their production Behind The Counter. Margot Fink from Transgender Victoria discusses Trans Awareness Week. https://duewestartsfestival.com.au/event/behind-the-counter/
Interviews with Joel Murray, Devon Taylor and Joe Ball. Joel Murray discusses the NSW Government's plan for mandatory HIV and blood borne virus testing. Devon Taylor discusses the Women's Circus's latest production The Drill in Melbourne. Joe Ball from Switchboard Victoria discusses LGBTIQ Census exclusion, Out and About for LGBTIQ elders and Switchboard's suicide awareness and podcast series. http://www.switchboard.org.au/ Lifeline 13 11 14.
Bec Reid from All The Queens Men chats about The Coming Back Out Salon, a ball for LGBTIQ Elders and their friends and families. Gabriel Filpi discusses YOUth&I, a new publication for young people with Intersex variations. LGBTIQ community activist Rodney Croome discusses the Australian Labor Party's response to the Australian Government's religious discrimination legislation. https://ihra.org.au/35862/youthandi
Interviews with Rad Mitic & Dr Catherine Barrett. Rad discusses his work as Mr Gay Pride Australia, including his focus on LGBTIQ mental health. Catherine discusses her work at Celebrate Ageing and Alice's Garage and highlights that LGBTIQ Elders have not been included in the Australian Government's National Elder Abuse Strategy.Qlife 1800 184 527Lifeline 131114
Maximillian Strewe from Angstrom Space joins James in the studio to chat about Angst Fest at Colour in Melbourne on October 26. They play tracks from four of the musicians who will perform at the event: Lupa J, Callan, Earnest Raw & Enola Gay. https://www.facebook.com/angstromspace/ Bexx from Queerspace discusses the new QTIPOC resource (in)visible and discusses issues for queer, young people of colour. https://thedrum.ds.org.au/program/invisible/ 3CR broadcasts from the lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded.
Dr Noah Riseman from the Australian Catholic University discusses his research about the emergence of transgender identity in Australia. Equality Australia's Community Engagement Officer Paige Burton discusses LGBTIQ exclusion issues in the 2021 Australian Census. https://equalityaustralia.org.au/countusin2021/
LGBTIQ community policy expert and blogger Alastair Lawrie discusses the Australian Government's Religious Discrimination agenda. Dancer and choreographer Jonathan Homsey chats with James in the studio about his dance show Thrice For the Third Culture Kid at the Emerge In Yarra Festival. Quit Victoria CEO Sarah White discusses smoking in the LGBTIQ community and a short film competition in collaboration with Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Thorne Harbour Health to encourage quitting. https://www.quit.org.au/articles/quit-flicks/ https://jonathanhomsey.com/ https://alastairlawrie.net/
Writer and academic Joshua Badge analyses the Australian Government's Family Law Inquiry and the politics behind it. Diversity and inclusion in sport policy expert Kirsti Miller critiques the AFL's diversity and inclusion policy on Grand Final Eve in Melbourne. Three queer sex workers discuss sexual health, peer support and the law in our QR Code series funded by the City of Yarra. https://www.3cr.org.au/qrcode 3CR proudly broadcasts from the lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
Activist Roz Ward discusses Melbourne's Climate Rally, the Australian Government's proposed Religious Discrimination legislation, and reflects on Safe Schools. Britt Baillie from Queerspace at Drummond Street Services discusses their Futures Free From Violence programme. Jason and Em from Adelaide duo Girl chat in the studio with James about their Melbourne Fringe show Masc In Progress. Content warning: this episode discusses intimate partner violence in the LGBTIQ community and may trigger some listeners. Switchboard: 1800 184 52. https://www.queerspace.org.au/our-programs/futures-free-from-violence/ 3CR broadcasts from the lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country.
Victorian MP Fiona Patten discusses her Racial and Religious Tolerance Amendment Bill, introduced in Victoria's Parliament, and its benefits for the LGBTIQ Community. She also discusses the recent passage of Victoria's gender identity legislation and the "growing appetite" within the Victorian Government for sex work law reform. Ghassan Kassisieh from Equality Australia analyses the Australian Government's Religious Discrimination Bill from legal perspectives. Kimberley Twiner from queer comedy troupe Po Po Mo Co chats in the studio about their Melbourne Fringe show Flutter and Flounce.
Twenty-five years ago, 3CR broadcast the Joan Golding Story, a documentary about HIV/AIDS care and support activist Joan Golding and her son Martin, produced by Peter Davis at the station. To celebrate its anniversary, and Community Broadcasting Association of Australia award a quarter of a century ago, we are proud to re-broadcast and podcast the documentary on In Ya Face. Later in the show, James speaks with Rodney Croome about the Australian Government's draft Religious Discrimination legislation and the possible impacts if it is passed by Parliament.3CR broadcasts from the lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Activist Rochelle Johnson reflects on the passage of Victoria's Births, Deaths and Marriages Amendment Act this week in State Parliament. Political insider Neil Pharaoh discusses state politics and the federal government's legislation that threatens state governments' anti-discrimination laws, announced this week by Attorney General Christian Porter.Our latest episode of QR Code, with George Maxwell exploring LGBTIQ+ intimate partner violence issues, is available for download at https://www.3cr.org.au/qrcode/episodesQLife 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
Creatrix Tiara talks about touring with Sister Spit in the United States in 2020 and Mama Alto's surprise birthday party at Hares and Hyenas.Jacob Thomas discusses Stop Deportations To Danger, a campaign to stop QANTAS being a carrier for the deportation of refugees and asylum seekers.Katie Cullen and Kate Foord from Queerspace at Drummond Street Services talk about Renegade Pub Footy and inclusion in sport and its impacts on mental health.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.Language warning: this episode includes music by Sonic Youth with coarse lyrics.
Dennis Altman discusses his new book Unrequited Love, Diary Of An Accidental Activist.Sally Goldner discusses the passage of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Amendment Bill through the Victorian Parliament's Legislative Assembly.Jane Green from Vixen Collective discusses sex workers' rights, news and campaigns.Content alert: this episode includes references to transphobia and sexual assault that may trigger some listeners. QLife 1800 184 527 https://qlife.org.au/ https://www.rape-dvservices.org.au/3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
Diversity and Inclusion in Sport expert Kirsti Miller discusses Cricket Australia's new gender diversity policy and reflects on Caster Semenya in Athletics.Queer media and performance doyen Kaye Sera comments on the state of politics in Australia with satirical wit.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
Simo Soo chats in the studio with James and plays tracks from their label Yes Rave. Language warning: some lyrics may offend. https://yesrave.bandcamp.com/ Charlie Willbridge from MindOUT at the National LGBTI Health Alliance talks about their suicide prevention work. QLife: 1800 184 527. Lifeline: 13 11 14.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country.
Aram Hosie from Equality Australia discusses their community engagement work and shares their personal journey.HIV policy expert Joel Murray discusses the call by the New South Wales Police Association for mandatory infectious diseases testing.The latest episode of our eight-part, monthly queer healh series QR Code, with Anya Saravanan exploring access to healthcare for Trans & Gender Diverse folks, is available for podcast download at https://www.3cr.org.au/qrcode 3CR broadcasts on the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country.
We acknowledge Indigenous elders, past, present and emerging. 3CR broadcasts on the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.Writer and Trainer Jac Tomlins discusses their new Trans and Gender Diverse Parents' Guide. It's a ground-breaking resource, written in an Australian context. Launch is Thursday, 25 July in Melbourne. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/hares-hyenas/launch-trans-and-gender-diverse-parents-guide/2382032182079576/Gabriel Aleksandrs discusses the submission by Queerspace at Drummond Street Services to Victoria's Mental Health System Royal Commission.Human Rights lawyer Lee Carnie discusses the Joint Statement signed by 50 LGBTIQ community organisations in Australia about Religious Discrimination.This episode includes discussion around mental health trauma and issues that may be distressing to some listeners. QLife: 1800 184 527. Lifeline: 13 11 14.
We acknowledge Indigenous elders, past, present and emerging. 3CR broadcasts on the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.To celebrate NAIDOC Week, Mitch Hibbens shares his story as a Wiradjuri Queer Man and discusses Indigenous policy in Australia.Rochelle Johnson discusses Trans and Gender Diverse folks' human rights and the rally outside Victoria's Parliament House on Sunday, 14 July at 3 pm in support of the Victorian Government's Births, Deaths and Marriages Amendment Bill. https://www.facebook.com/events/351516425565500/Neil Pharaoh discusses the politics of religious freedom in Australia and shares his analysis of the 'plague' effecting Australia's Parliament.
Rodney Croome discusses the latest 'Religious Freedom' politics in Australia, with analysis of the Morrison Government's and Labor's policy rhetorics.Felicity Marlowe from Rainbow Families Victoria discusses recommendations in the IVF Review Report, commissioned by Victoria's Government.Poet Omar Sakr reads from his new book The Lost Arabs, recorded by Di Cousens from 3CR's Spoken. To hear Omar's interview with Di and more of his poetry: https://www.3cr.org.au/spoken-word/episode-201907040900/spoken-word-omar-sakr
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Riot at the Stonewall Inn. Thank you to all those activists over the generations who have enabled the LGBTIQ Rights we have today.Morgan Carpenter from Intersex Human Rights Australia discusses Intersex human rights and critiques the Victorian Government's bill that would enable gender diverse people to nominate their gender on their birth certificates: the Births, Deaths and Marriages Amendment Bill.Gene Lim from Monash University and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University discusses his research about discrimination in Australia's Gay Community towards Asian Queer Men.
LGBTIQ community lawyer Sam Elkin from Thorne Harbour Health and St Kilda Legal Service discusses the Births, Deaths and Marriages Amendment Bill in Victoria that would enable gender diverse people to select their gender on their birth certificate without undergoing reproductive organ surgery.Human rights advisor Indigo Daya from the Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council discusses the Mental Health Royal Commission in Victoria and her organisation's workshops to assist people lodge submissions. https://www.vmiac.org.au/Veteran activist Alison Thorne discusses the Stonewall Riot's significance, as it approaches its 50th Anniversary, and the Radical Women event to commemorate it in Melbourne Rainbow Warriors Unite. https://www.facebook.com/events/357658744954546/
Thank you to all the wonderful In Ya Face listeners and supporters who donated to our 3CR Radiothon show to keep independent, progressive LGBTIQA+ radio on the air.Jane Green from Vixen Collective discusses the latest news about sex workers' rights and the campaign for the full decriminalisation of sex work in Victoria.Nic Holas discusses HIV activism and campaigns, including U=U, where people with undetectable HIV viral loads have zero chance of transmitting HIV.Chris Lemoh from the Victorian African Health Action Network [VAHAN] discusses HIV awareness and campaigns for African communities in Victoria.Nicole Lee discusses Disability Rights and Family Violence Against Women Prevention.Presented by James McKenzie and Michele Vescio.
Matthew Wade, the Editor-in-Chief of historic LGBTIQ+ publication Star Observer, discusses its future.Jude Munro, the Chairperson of the Victorian Pride Centre, discusses its progress, funding and inclusion.David Menadue, a survivor of HIV/AIDS since the 1980s, shares his story of survival and the history of Living with HIV activism in Victoria.
3CR broadcasts on the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded in this country.To celebrate Reconciliation Week in Australia, artist and community worker Peter Waples Crowe from Thorne Harbour Health discusses his health promotion work engaging with Indigenous communities in Victoria. Peter's exhibition Inside Out is currently underway at the Koori Heritage Trust, Yarra Building, at Melbourne's Federation Square until July 28th.Entertainer and activist Kindred Surprize discusses the upcoming Podcasts of Pride at the Pride of Our Footscray Community Bar, where Queer folks can meet and share their stories and connect with the community.
Lawyer Paul Kidd discusses the mistaken police raid at Melbourne queer bookstore Hares & Hyenas from policy and law reform perspectives.Policy advocate and LGBTIQA+ rights activist Alastair Lawrie discusses LGBTIQA+ policy ramifications of Australia's federal election result.Artist, performer and gaymer Creatrix Tiara discusses gaming activism, including Return to Escape from Woomera, the Freeplay Independent Games' Festival, and her alter ego Queer Lady Magician.
In our federal election eve episode to celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia [IDAHOBIT], our guests shine the light on LGBTIQ+ socio-political issues. Karen Parker of Queerspace, Drummond Street Services, and the LGBTIQ+ Safe Housing Network, discusses LGBTIQ+ homelessness, its causes, and her insights and accounts of life for queer people without homes. Tristan Meecham of All The Queens Men discusses Dance Club: a monthly event in Melbourne, open to all members of the community, that focusses on social connections with LGBTIQ+ Elders. To volunteer at the dance, visit allthequeensmen.net
James speaks with sports diversity and inclusion educator Kirsti Miller about South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya's case against the IAAF's decision that requires female athletes with differences of sex development conditions and high levels of natural testosterone to medically lower them to be eligible to compete in events from 400m to a mile. James speaks with Tasmanian LGBTIQ+ activist and advocate Rodney Croome and Equality Australia CEO Anna Brown, about LGBTIQ+ policy as we approach the final week of Australia's federal election campaign.
James speaks with LGBTIQA+ Outreach Community Lawyer Sam Elkin of St Kilda Legal Service and Thorne Harbour Health, about the event Change Your ID Day. The event enables gender diverse people to change their identity documents at a one-stop shop in a safe and supportive environment. The event is happening in Melbourne on Wednesday, May 15th at Meat Market Melbourne, 3.30 - 6 pm, and is presented by St Kilda Legal Service and Transgender Victoria. James speaks with Rachel Payne, General Manager of Eros Association and Reason Party candidate for the seat of Menzies (Melbourne), about LGBTIQ+ policies, abortion rights, climate change, sex worker rights, and small business structure, in the context of Australia's upcoming federal election on May 17.
Interviews with Morgan Carpenter of Intersex Human Rights Australia and Nicky Bath of the National LGBTI Health Alliance. This week, an alliance of LGBTIQ+ organisations hosted an online election forum with Senator Louise Pratt representing the ALP, Senator Janet Rice from The Greens, and Andrew Bragg, a Liberal Senate candidate for NSW. Morgan and Nicky co-hosted the forum with Anna Brown from Equality Australia, who have released a summary paper about political parties’ LGBTI policy positions ahead of Australia's May 18 federal election.Listen to QR Code's first episode on cisheteropatriarchy and structural factors that impact LGBTIQA+ mental health via 3cr.org.au/qrcode. Presented by 3CR's George Maxwell.
James speaks with Michael Traeger of Burnet Institute about a new study released this week (in collaboration with Alfred Health) that found an increase in STIs among almost 3000 gay and bisexual men on PrEP in Victoria. The study found condom use wasn’t a significant predictor of acquiring STIs.More information here.Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions about sexual activity and strong language, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527). James speaks with Victorian Greens LGBTI policy spokesperson, Senator Janet Rice. In a wide-ranging political interviewing focusing on LGBTIQ policy, Janet also shared her experiences being a bisexual woman in Australia’s Parliament with a gender diverse partner. Political issues discussed include Brunei’s death penalty and her response to the petition to ban Royal Brunei airlines, discrimination at religious schools and by religious institutions, the Greens proposed Senate Inquiry into all aspects of discrimination against LGBTI people and the creation of a Minister For Equality.* Since our interview with Senator Rice, the ALP has announced its policy that it will amend the Fair Work Act to stop discrimination towards LGBTI teachers at religious schools. James speaks with Roen Meijers from Transforming Tasmania, a gender diversity advocacy and policy reform group, about legislation passed by Tasmania’s Parliament this week that has been hailed amongst the world’s best for Trans, gender diverse and non-binary rights and social policy. Roen outlines those rights and the political dramas involving the state government’s attempts to thwart the legislation, resulting in the Speaker crossing the floor and casting the deciding vote in the Act’s favour.Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains mentions and discussions about sex and sexually transmitted infections, that may be distressing to some listeners. If the segment has raised questions or caused distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).
James speaks with Cameron Bloomfield, public speaker, activist, and member of Rainbow Rights and Advocacy - a self-advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability who identify as LGBTIQ. They discussed how the group advocates for queer people with intellectual or cognitive disabilities, human rights, and the importance of the navigation of services and inclusion of people with disabilities within the LGBTIQ Community.Hear the Rainbow Rights Anthem performed by members of Rainbow Rights and Advocacy, via YouTube.James speaks with Neil Pharaoh, former national co-convenor Australian Rainbow Labor, and former Labor Candidate for Prahran, progressive activist and campaigner, about his Megaphone petition demanding Australia’s government ban Royal Brunei Airlines from Australia in the wake of Brunei’s death penalty for men who have sex with men and gender diverse people who engage in ‘sodomy’, human rights violations, and the importance of queer solidarity.Sign the petition here.Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions about the death penalty, execution, homophobia, and torture, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).James speaks with Sam Elkin, Victoria's first dedicated LGBTIQ+ outreach lawyer with LGBTIQ Legal Service, a partnership between St Kilda Legal Service and Thorne Harbour Health. They discussed their LGBTIQ community survey about sexual harassment in Australia’s workplaces and its submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Inquiry into workplace sexual harassment, its reporting system, and investigative powers in workplaces.Read the research here.Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions about people’s experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace, invasive questions about body parts, and gender-affirming surgeries, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).
This episode is a prelude to, and recognition of, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.James speaks with Ari Dunphy, a Child and Family Practitioner at Queerspace, specialising in supporting trans adults, young people, and their families. They discuss non-binary representation within mainstream Australian and trans communities, including discussions on misgendering and pronouns, resisting and creating visibility, the notion of being ‘not trans enough’ or ‘completely trans’, and the binary construction of gender. For more information, visit queerspace.org.au.James speaks with Sally Goldner AM, activist, 3CR Out Of The Pan broadcaster, and Transgender Victoria Treasurer, about TDOV. They discussed the need for affordable health care for trans people and the ‘huge out of pocket expenses’ for hormone therapy and surgery, increasing support for trans men, the upcoming federal election campaign and giving a platform to issues of importance for the trans and broader LGBTIQ community, and the Victorian government’s intended ban of conversion practices.Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains descriptions or discussions of trans surgery and mental health and may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).3CR's Out of the Pan is hosting a special live broadcast at Hares and Hyenas in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Sunday, 31 March to celebrate and recognise TDOV. 3CR's Sally Goldner AM and performer/ trans activist Mama Alto will host a panel discussion on Trans Women of Colour. Details
James speaks with Los Angeles based filmmaker Finn Grey Paul, about trans people in the US military, Donald Trump presidency and the trans community, the representation and inclusion of trans people in the US film industry, the works of pioneering trans activist and writer Leslie Feinberg, and a critique of Caitlin Jenner’s TV series.We also discussed Finn’s film shorts about queer hook-ups, screening 22 March at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) and the upcoming MQFF plenary ‘Can Sex and Love Save the World?’, Sunday 24 March at ACMI, 2 - 3 pm. Details.James speaks with Felicity Marlowe of Rainbow Families Victoria, about her inclusion in the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, Rainbow Families issues during Australia’s upcoming federal election campaign, discrimination at religious schools during the election campaign, and the recent launch by Victoria government’s resources for people with intersex variations and the debate about banning conversion therapy in Victoria.James speaks with Jill Faulkner, Project Coordinator All of Us and Practice Lead, QRespect at Queer Space/Drummond Street Services, about working with women who have used force or interpersonal violence in heterosexual relationships and LGBTIQ+ folk using interpersonal violence in their relationships, and the logistics of these therapeutic programs offered through Queerspace.Content/trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains mentions of interpersonal and intimate partner violence, that may be distressing to some listeners. If the segment has raised questions or caused distress to you, contact Lifeline or iHeal – Family Violence Recovery Support.
James speaks with Professor Gilda Tachedjian of Melbourne’s Burnet Institute, about what is scientifically behind reports of an HIV cure. We also discuss issues for women living with HIV and studies about injectable monthly HIV treatments and PrEP. James speaks with Dr Denton Callander of the Kirby Institute, University of NSW, and University of New York, about his research focusing on male sex workers in Australia. We also discuss the unplanned component of this study - its inclusion of a sample of trans male and non-binary assigned male at birth sex workers, a world first. James speaks with Jane Green of the VixenCollective, a sex work activist and sex worker peer support advocate, about a Melbourne tabloid newspaper’s inaccurate portrayal of sex work, how peer support for sex workers is unfunded, and the importance to push Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos to place sex workers' rights on the agenda.
3CR celebrated International Women's Day 2019 with 24 hours of all-women and non-binary radio.Supporting Our Sisters: in this episode, Stinky [aka Dale Bridge] features women who support women in Melbourne's music scene: Marilyn Rose, the founder of Women Who Rock in Melbourne and Kat O, the creater and founder of Music Mamas, and more.
3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.James speaks with Adam Pulford, Greens Candidate for Wills and social justice and queer rights campaigner, about the details of his candidacy and campaign, including discussions on refugee rights, Adani, sex worker rights, and religious freedoms.Follow Adam via Twitter and Facebook.* Since our interview with Adam, the ALP has announced its policy that it would amend the Fair Work Act to prevent religious schools from legally discriminating against LGBTI teachers and staff and the Federal Government has restored funding to Switchboard's Out and About program. James speaks with Peter Waples Crowe, a Ngarigo queer artist and Aboriginal Health Educator exploring the intersections of the Aboriginal and queer communities, about his article in IndigenousX entitled ‘Inside Out’, and the intersection of his own indigeneity and queer identity.Follow Peter’s work via his website.
3CR broadcasts from stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge elders past, present, and emerging, and that sovereignty was never ceded. James speaks with LGBTIQ policy advocate Alastair Lawrie about the recently released Senate Committee Report into whether the federal Sex Discrimination Act should be amended to prevent religious schools from being lawfully able to discriminate against LGBTIQ students and staff. Report and Senate Committee details here. James speaks with queer artist Klari Agar and Indigenous drag performer Tre Turner, about the one-day Let’s Take Over Festival that showcases young, queer artists in Melbourne. The event is happening at Northcote Town Hall on Saturday, 4 March. Details. James speaks with Mo Musil and Bobuq Sayed from Queerspace at Drummond Street Services about their Individual and Family Mentoring services for young LGBTIQ people. The programs assist queer young people and their families navigate the intersections and complexities they may experience with the support of mentors. Register your interest via mo.musil@ds.org.au or 0436 820 805.Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware this interview contains descriptions and discussions suicide and mental health, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).
James speaks with Nicky Neville-Jones, director of The Laramie Project, which explores the brutal death of 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard, and how his murder became a watershed historical moment in civil rights in America. The Laramie Project is presented by BottledSnail Productions, a not-for-profit production company run by and for legal professionals.The Laramie Project opens 21 February and runs until 2 March 2019. Tickets via Chapel off Chapel website.Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains descriptions of homophobia, torture, and death, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527). James speaks with anonymous, an artist, vocal human rights advocate, political dissident, and a queer Arab/Muslim woman. They discuss her personal narrative and experiences as a queer woman and her upcoming storytelling performance at Queerstories Melbourne, a monthly LGBTQI+ storytelling night and podcast that gives the LGBTQI+ community a platform to share their stories and histories.Queerstories Melbourne is happening Wednesday, 21 February, 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Purchase tickets via Moshtix. 3CR respects anonymous’ right to privacy, protection, and empowerment, by providing a safe platform for her to tell her story on her terms.
Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth & 3CR's James McKenzie discuss gay conversion practices and the Victorian Government's promise to ban them.
James speaks with Joe Ball, CEO of Switchboard, about the Federal government's $300,000 funding cut to Switchboard outreach program Out & About, and the funding decision should be overturned. The program outreach program that provides vital support and assistance to older LGBTI folk experiencing social isolation and loneliness.To support Switchboard, donate via this link.* Since this episode was broadcast on 3CR, Australia's federal government has restored funding to 'Out and About' following a grassroots community campaign. James speaks with actors Nathalie Kozak and Maddie Roberts, of Tooth n' Fang production Press Play, directed by Allanah Avalon and Lucas Olscamp. They discuss the production's themes of love and loss, queer intimacy, and the creative process involved in creating 'a queer apocalypse'. Press Play is showing February 6-9 at The MC Showroom. Purchase tickets via Midsumma.
James hosts a panel discussion with the creators of Mode Black, William Ainger, Donisha Duff, Tracey Edwards, and Dan McAullay, about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural, protocol, health, and community engagement, and their new project Nativoji. The project features stickers for smartphones designed to create community engagement and discussion about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures online.Learn more via Mode Black's Facebook page. James speaks with elite pentathlete, footballer, transitioned woman, sports diversity and inclusion educator and former prison governor Kirsti Miller. Kirsti speaks about her life pre and post-transition and gender dysphoria, working in a Broken Hill prison, living in the local community, her sporting career and experiences playing for the AFL, and her sports inclusion and diversity work.Kirsti describes herself as a transitioned femaleContent/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains some strong language and descriptions of verbal violence toward trans women, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).
James speaks with Alastair Lawrie, a long-standing advocate of LGBTIQ rights, about the Australian Senate Inquiry into whether the Sex Discrimination Act should be amended to remove religious schools’ capacity to discriminate against students based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status.Submissions to the Senate Inquiry into Labor's Sex Discrimination Amendment (Removing Discrimination Against Students) Bill 2018 closes Monday, 21 January. Submit here.James speaks with Ari Dunphy, a non-binary person and a counsellor at Queerspace specialising in counselling and supporting trans adults and young people and their families. They discuss non-binary identities and gender nonconformity, the importance of pronouns, and what these identities mean in our ever-evolving LGBTIQA+ language and spaces.Ari recently presented their thesis ‘Non-binary perspectives on transition’ at the Better Together conference. Read the summary here.
Simo Soo Guest DJs on 3CR's In Ya Face. Check out their label Yes Rave. https://www.facebook.com/yesraverecords/ Artists played include: Bilby, Blackheart, Tommy Genesis, Thianna Taylor, Rosebud Leach, Quell Chris & Jean Grae, Baby Mother, Donatachi, Fire Toolz, Anthea, Kate Bush, Simo Soo with Racerage & Heartattracks. Language Warning: this episode includes lyrics that may offend some listeners.
Michele and musician, dj, activist performer, and queer woman of colour, Niveen Abedlatty (aka DJ Hip Hop Hoe), co-host, discuss and play tracks, with a focus on music created and produced by QPOC, women of colour, and gender diverse/gender non conforming artists.Tracklist:‘I am, will be’ by Zaya Barroso‘Prove it on me blues’ by Ma Rainey and her Georgia Jazz Band‘If that’s your boyfriend (he wasn’t last night)’ by Meshell Ndegeocello‘I am her’ by Shea Diamond‘Be honest’ by Kiddy Smile‘Freq U’ by Miss Blanks‘Killing us softly’ by Candy Royalle + Freed Radicals‘Black Power’ by Divide and Dissolve
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.The tracks 'The Park' by Body of Work feat. Otter Lieffe and 'Transito' by Zaya Barroso, have been used with permission by the artists. 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).
December 17 is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, a day to remember those lost this year and renew commitments to the ongoing struggle for empowerment, visibility, and rights for all sex workers.James speaks with Sam Elkin, Victoria's first dedicated LGBTIQ+ Outreach lawyer, about the LGBTIQ Legal Service, a partnership between St Kilda Legal Service and Thorne Harbour Health and its work in relation to queer family issues, discrimination, employment, social welfare, family violence, and the vital work the service provides.For more information, contact Sam Elkin via sam@skls.org.au.James speaks withTimothy Jones, a historian of gender, sexuality and religion, and lecturer at La Trobe University, about the same-sex marriage postal survey one year on and its implications on the queer community, the Ruddock report into religious freedom, and his writing contribution to The Lifted Brow’s publication 'Going Postal'.Get the book here.James speaks with Jane Green, a sex worker activist and member of the Vixen Collective, about the collective’s campaign to decriminalise sex work in Victoria, the ongoing fight for sex worker rights, and the effects on sex workers resulting from Tumblr's ban of ‘explicit images’.Read Jane’s blog at sexliesducttape.me.
Activist Rodney Croome discusses the latest political developments regarding the Religious Freedom debate in Australia.Ari Milecki and Lara Gerrand from Women's Health East in Melbourne discuss Women's Health Promotion and current campaigns, including The Speaking Out Program, The Together For Equality and Respect Partnership and 16 Days of Activism.Since our interview with Rodney Croome, the Morrison Government released the Ruddock Review Report and Labor matched the Greens' policy to amend the Fair Work Act to outlaw religious schools discriminating against LGBTIQ staff.
James speaks with Dr Chris Lemoh, an infectious disease physician at Monash Health and president of the Victorian African Health Action Network (VAHAN), about the importance of HIV prevention in African communities, the stigma and the isolation experienced by PLHIV, the strategies used to increase access to HIV treatment and support, and the World AIDS Day 2018 Community Forum.World AIDS Day 2018 Community Forum, Saturday, 1 December, VU at Metrowest. Details. James speaks with Jane Green, a sex worker activist and member of the Vixen Collective, about the campaign to decriminalise sex work in Victoria, the serious pitfalls of the Nordic Model, and the divergent interests for sex workers of candidates in the upcoming Victorian State election.Read Jane’s blog at sexliesducttape.me. James speaks with Max Niggl, HIV educator, activist, and Speakers Bureau Coordinator with Living Positive Victoria, about the significance of World AIDS Day, his advocacy work, the perception of HIV stigma, the lived experience of PLHIV, and the World AIDS Forum in late November.World AIDS Forum, Friday, November 30, The Amrep Theatre. Details. James speaks with Heather M, Peer Support Program Coordinator at Positive Women Victoria, about her HIV promotion work for women of CALD backgrounds, the key issues for women living with HIV, the layers of challenges experienced in cultural communities, and the vital role of peer support and engagement.More information via positivewomen.org.au. If any of these interview segments have raised questions or caused distress to you, contact Lifeline, Qheadspace, QLife, or Switchboard Victoria.
Chris Williams discusses his new site about sexual health and well-being for men who have sex with men. Robin Litvin Salter from Queerspace discusses the We Deserve project. Fleassy Malay chats in the studio about her album Unhear This. We also play some of Fleassy's tracks, including Witches.
Damien Stevens-Todd from Thorne Harbour Health chats on the line from Bendigo in regional Victoria about LGBTI health.Documentary filmmaker Sam Matthews chats with James in the studio about her documentary Unboxed, screening at the TILDE film festival in Melbourne.
Rodney Croome discusses the Ruddock Review, the politics of Religious Freedom in Australia after the Wentworth by-election and reflects on Australia's Marriage Equality campaign. Simon Ruth from Thorne Harbour Health discusses Living with HIV policies during Victoria's state election campaign.
Musicians Yoann Pareja, aka Yvon Raphael, and Alex Dubois, aka HeartAttracks, discuss their music and we play their respective tracks Riddick and CCTV.Dr Noah Riseman discusses Serving In Silence, the book he co-authored with Shirleene Robinson, documenting experiences of LGBTIQ folks in Australia's military.Veteran LGBTIQ community activist Janet Jukes discusses religious freedom politics in Australia, possible hate crimes legislation in Victoria and the upcoming state election.
DJ, rapper and Yes Rave music label producer Simo Soo talks about their album Very Pretty. Brenton Geyer discusses the extraordinary life of Melbourne LGBTIQ community icon Yvonne Gardner.https://yesrave.bandcamp.com/
Former Mr Australasian Bear Patrick Greber discusses the refusal of his permanent residency application in Australia.Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli discusses new book Living And Loving In Diversity.Joel Murray from Positive Life NSW discusses HIV news from the ASHM Conference in Sydney.
Actor Andy Johnston discusses his play Twink Ascending at Melbourne Fringe.Chilean actor Nathalie Kozak discusses her play Julia A Lesbian at Melbourne Fringe.Jarryd Bartle, the Reason Party candidate for the seat of Albert Park at Victoria's election, discusses his policies.
Actors Katie McIntosh and Andy Millington discuss their Melbourne Fringe Festival play The Adam and Eve Protocol.Actor and Director Philip Soliman discusses his interactive Melbourne Fringe play Together.Felicity Marlowe from Rainbow Families Victoria and Dan Christie from Fostering Connections discuss LGBTIQ foster caring.
Today is Wear It Purple Day and International Overdose Awareness Day.We speak with Brock Galway, general board member with Wear It Purple, about the significance of Wear It Purple Day, its history, why it's vital to acknowledge the day, and how it empowers young LGBTIQA+ folks' sense of solidarity. We discuss the notice of intention by the Australian government to deny a visa to American activist, politician, and former United States Army soldier Chelsea Manning. We speak with William Elm, a multi-instrumentalist and avant-composer, about his new full-length album Spectrum, his queer and indigenous influences on his music, the creative process of new track 'Wake', and Twin Peaks. See William's upcoming performance dates here.Listen and purchase Spectrum via Bandcamp.Tracks Echo and Wake, performed and composed by William Elm, used with permission.
We speak with Dr Maurice Nagington, a researcher at the University of Manchester in the UK, about his research paper ‘The paradox of chemsex: bringing people together and breaking the gay community apart’. We discuss the cultural representations of sex and drugs as they relate to gay men in film, literature and artwork, and how chemsex impacts on gay capitalism and the gay scene.Content/ trigger warning: This interview contains discussions and/or descriptions of drug use and/or drug paraphernalia, sex, and strong themes and language, that may be distressing to some listeners. If the content raises questions or causes distress to you, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14), DirectLine (1800 888 236), or Turning Point National Alcohol and Drug Information Service (1800 250 015). We speak with Australian musician Julian Wa, about the release of his new single ‘Bloom’, and its b-side ‘Frankensteina’. We discuss Julian’s experimental music influences, his songwriting and creative process and how it relates to his music style.Download ‘Bloom’ via Bandcamp, and listen to his 2017 self-titled debut EP here. We speak with Caroline Ridler, coordinator for the QTIPoC Project at Switchboard Victoria, about the program’s professional development and community consultation, the meaning of intersectionality, anti-racism and racial literacy, and the vital role of self-reflexivity on power and inequality for the project.Switchboard Victoria is a peer-based LGBTIQ phone counselling and referral service. If you need assistance, call 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight), or via QLife webchat. The tracks 'Bloom' and 'Frankensteina’, written and performed by Julian Wa, have been used with permission by the artist.Disclaimer: In Ya Face does not condone or condemn people who use drugs for their choices. If you are concerned about your drug use or that of a friend, you can call Family Drug Support Australia on 1300 368 186, or check out your state-based service.
Musician Alex Dubois aka HeartAttracks chats with James in the studio about their music and we play two of their new tracks. Jane Green from Vixen Collective discusses sex workers' rights and campaigns in the lead-up to Victoria's state election.
Martin Gladman from Thorne Harbour Health in Bendigo and the Loddon Mallee Region discusses their local peer support group for the transgender and gender diverse community. Zero Scar from Crucible Tattoos in Melbourne discusses tattooing in a safe space for the trans and gender diverse community. 3CR broadcasts from the lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded.
James speaks with writer, journalist, and co-creator of Queers Podcast(link is external) Benjamin Riley, about queerphobia(link is external), hook up apps(link is external) like Grindr and Scruff, intimacy, U=U/ HIV transmission, and about the creation of Queers Podcast, a fortnightly podcast tackling questions in queer politics and culture.More at queerspodcast.com(link is external). James speaks with VAC(link is external) CEO Simon Ruth, about VAC's annual If Report, global LGBTIQ discrimination, the effects of colonisation, support for queer asylum seekers, and VAC's ongoing support for LGBTIQ rights. Read the full report here.The gallery of portraits of 16 individuals from Victoria’s LGBTI and PLHIV communities can be viewed here.
Rachel Cook and Felicity Marlowe discuss the VAC and ACON Women's Conference in Melbourne. Phoebe Le Brocque discusses the Queer Collaborations conference in Queensland.
Jax Jackie Brown and Sally Goldner discuss It's More Complex That Yes, a Queerspace video they feature in that documents the experiences of queer folks during the marriage equality postal survey campaign in Australia.Author Margaret Merrilees chats with James about her new novel Take Big Rough Stones, a lesbian comedy set in Adelaide.
Nic Holas from the Institute of Many discusses the U=U Campaign and the science that people with undetectable HIV viral loads cannot pass on HIV. Veteran activist Alison Thorne discusses the politics and activism surrounding the original uprising at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 and Radical Women's forum Reviving The Spirit of Stonewall to commemorate its anniversary.
Em from queer Adelaide duo Winter Witches chats about their music and we play their tracks Knightsbridge and Lightly. Dr Ruth McNair from the University of Melbourne discusses their study about same-sex attracted women and alcohol.
Max Niggl from Living Positive Victoria discusses this weekend's International HIV/AIDS Candelight Memorial in Melbourne. Mark Camilieri from QHealth at Queerspace talks about LGBTIQ alcohol and substance use issues.
Terry Jaensch joins us on the line from Castlemaine to talk about the Insert Self Here Festival this weekend. Lucy Foley from Queerspace at Drummond Street Services chats with James about IDAHOBIT.
Musician and Yes Rave label producer Simo Soo chats with James in the studio about their music and we play some of their new tracks. Counsellor Jackson Fairchild from the Victorian AIDS Council (now Thorne Harbour Health) chats about their programs that focus on LGBTIQ intimate partner and family violence recovery.
Anouk Madorin from the University of Potsdam in Germany discusses the surveillance technology used in Europe to monitor refugees. Sex work performance activist Queenie Bon Bon joins James and Yvette in the studio to talk about her show The Mystic Hole.Content warning: this episode includes music with coarse lyrics that may offend.
Lenka Vodstrcil from the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre discusses their research about Bacterial Vaginosis. Filmmaker Philip Soliman discusses his documentary about gender diversity, Not Done Yet, created for Transgender Day of Visibility.
Comedian Nikki Viveca (aka Nikki Spunde) chats with James in the studio about her production The Lazy Show. Non-Binary and Gender Spectrum researcher Sav Zwickl talks about their research. Director Angie Black discusses new queer film The Five Provocations.Broadcast 23 March 18. Podcast posted 28 August 19.
Davey Thompson discusses U=U and the campaign's video he features in. Dancer & choreographer Jonathan Homsey chats about Mx.Red, their interactive, queer, utopian-world-beyond-the-spectrum show at the Festival of Live Art, Footscray Community Arts Centre in Melbourne. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded.
Yoann Pareja aka Yvon Raphael chats with James & MV in the studio about their music, image and performing at Club Cake and Honcho Disko in Melbourne. We also play their track Kisses That You Left. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country. https://www.facebook.com/YoannYvonRaphael/
Rob Stott, the editor of Junkee Media, discusses the Ruddock Review into Religious Discrimination in Australia, chaired by former Attorney General and Howard Government Minister Philip Ruddock. Robyn Kennedy, a 78'er from the first Mardi Gras in Sydney, gives a wonderful historical interview about the first Mardi Gras in 1978 and the activism that arose from it. She discusses the exhibition that celebrates its anniversary, 40 Years of Queer Art: Subversion and Rebellion.
Musician V joins James & MV in the studio to chat about their music, the scenes in Berlin and Brussels, and refugees in Germany. We also play two of their tracks: Blood and The Moon. Artist Ashleigh Laing discusses his latest controversial artwork in rural Australia and explores the social and political issues at work. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded.
Curator and artist Alec Reade chats with James & Yvette about their Midsumma exhibition Blak Queer Futurism and we also broadcast audio from the exhibition recorded by our producer Michele Vescio. Musician William Elm discusses their music and their new album Spectrum and we play its title track. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
LGBTIQ community treasure and herstorian Joan Nestle gives a memorable interview. Street artist Ms Saffaa talks about her amazing work.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.
On our Survival Day 2018 episode, author and ally Dr Clare Land discusses her book Decolonising Solidarity: Dilemmas for Supporters of Indigenous Struggle.3CR broadcasts on the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders, past, present and emerging.
James & Yvette interview curator Catherine Barrett about Never A Crime, a Midsumma photo exhibition by Lisa White & Alice's Garage, depicting men who have had their convictions expunged by Victoria's Government for consensual sex with other men. Melanie Eagle from Hepatitis Victoria discusses Victoria's Hepatitis A outbreak and the free vaccinations programme announced by the Victorian Government.
Director Dirk Hoult chats with James about his Midsumma play We Were There, that tells the stories of women who cared for People Living With HIV/AIDS in the 80s and 90s, including Melbourne LGBTIQ community icon Yvonne Gardner, who Dirk shares anecdotes about during the interview.
The Midsumma Festival's Daniel Santangeli chats about the 2018 Festival. Manus Island detainee Walid Zazai speaks with James and Yvette on the line from the island. Katheryn Cramp from Australian Lawyers for Human Rights discusses the plight of LGBTIQ asylum seekers.
Angela Bailey joins James and Yvette in the studio to talk about the We Are Here exhibition at the Midsumma Festival. Dani Weber chats on the line about the Family edition of Archer Magazine.
It's the day after Australia's Parliament passed historic marriage equality legislation. Dennis Altman discusses the result, how we got there, and what we may expect next.
Natalie Browne from Positive Women Victoria and author JC Burke chat with James & Yvette about HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day. Geraldine Fela from No Pride In Detention & the Refugee Action Collective discusses the plight of asylum seekers on Manus Island now that the Australian Government has closed its detention facility there.
It's the week the Marriage Equality Postal Survey result was announced and we broadcast the announcement and celebrations that followed with audio recorded by our producer Michele Vescio. James chats with Vote Yes activist Chris Kennewell about the result. Yvette chats with Van Badham about the Me Too Movement.
Construction worker and former men-who-have-sex-with-men health promotion officer Nathan Niessen discusses concepts of masculinity and post gay identity.
LGBTIQ human rights advocate Adam Pulford discusses the recent arrests and human rights abuses of LGBTIQ people in Egypt, sparked by the waving of rainbow flags at a concert. Georgia Kriz, the New South Wales Volunteers' Coordinator for the Australian Marriage Equality Campaign, analyses the Vote Yes Campaign as it nears the finish line.
Living with HIV advocate and activist Nic Holas, from the Institute of Many, discusses changes to the New South Wales Public Health Act, pertaining to people living with HIV. https://theinstituteofmany.org/
Andreas Harsono from Human Rights Watch in Indonesia discusses the human rights of the LGBTIQ community in Aceh with James McKenzie.
Charlie Cooper from Headspace discusses the impacts of Australia's Marriage Postal Survey campaign on the mental health of young LGBTIQ+ people. Dr Nilmini Fernando from WIRE speaks with Yvette Kean about issues for women in financially abusive relationships. https://headspace.org.au/ https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/ https://www.wire.org.au/ QLife 1800 184 527.
As Australia awaits a High Court decision about whether the Marriage Postal Vote Survey may proceed, Rodney Croome analyses the campaign so far with James McKenzie.
Mama Alto delivers an in depth interview with James McKenzie about her music as a platform to transcend oppression. 3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Writer Brandon Cook gives a candid studio interview and shares his thoughts on the Australian Government's proposal for the mandatory testing of young welfare recipients. https://www.qlife.org.au/
Beau Newham from Australian Volunteers For International Development discusses working in the HIV/AIDS sector at Yayasan Gaya Dewata in Bali, Indonesia.
Lisa Dib discusses Slut Walk Melbourne, its Slut Fest fundraiser and the global movement of empowerment behind the Walk.https://qlife.org.au/ https://www.rape-dvservices.org.au/
Human Rights activist Adam Pulford from Pink Wolves discusses reports about the killing of queer men in Chechnya. Little Ones Theatre Director Stephen Nicolazzo and actor Sapidah Kian discuss their production Merciless Gods, an adaptation of the writings of Christos Tsiolkas.
Matt Parsons & Russ Vickery from My Other Closet, The Cabaret, chat in the studio about their production. DJ Niveen Abdelatty, the trumpet player from Candy Royale And The Freed Radicals, joins James & Yvette later in the studio.3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation. Sovreignty was never ceded in this country.