Loud + Queer Talks

Naarm/Melbourne-based comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa are on the lineup of 'Crackpot Comedy' - a Queer comedy extravaganza in what they're calling "the best suburb in Melbourne": Brunswick.  They talk to Loughlin Patrick about queer identity, pushing the line with their material and bringing their personal lives on stage.   Freddie Arthur is a local gig pig and the MC of 'Crackpot Co...

Meanjin/Brisbane-based band Worm Girlz have dropped ‘Cool Girl’ — a track about calling out decidedly uncool behaviour.  Loud + Queer contributor Sam Perryman talks to band members Lauren and Niko about their ferocious call to arms.   Hear 'Cool Girl' where you listen to music and follow @wormgirlz to keep up with the band.   Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers and...

Self-described ‘Gaysian Empress’ Dyan Tai has turned his hyperpop sound on casual racism with their track ‘Ni Hao’.  Loud + Queer contributor Pranati Narayan Visweswaran talks to Dyan about the track and about moving to Australia from Malaysia.   Hear 'Ni Hao' where you listen to music and follow @dyan_tai to keep up with Dyan.   Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer culture shapers...

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN.   Tom Nethersole and Robert Baxter join Loughlin Patrick fresh off the release of their tracks 'Meant To Be Alone' and 'Tokyo'.  Tom says working as a wedding photographer led him to overhear a groom confess to cheating on his bride with a bridesmaid who was walking her down the aisle.  And Robert sa...

It's up for debate in the media, but for AP Pobjoy, it's personal.  The trans director brings the stories of nine transgender high schoolers to the forefront in 'Unerased,' an online documentary series aiming to empower these young people to tell their own stories.  They sat down with Liz and Loughlin to discuss how the series came about and how the mammoth project came together behind the scenes....

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN.   Elizabeth Fouldes and Loughlin Patrick share their takeaways from the premiere of 'Unerased' - following transgender high schoolers - and their chat to its trans director AP Pobjoy.  Then, Sarah Davenport talks coming out all over again and navigating feelings of validity and shame when it comes to...

Loud + Queer is still bringing you queer conversations with L+Qx a whole host of shows across SYN.   Loughlin Patrick brings listeners an update from Victoria Health on Mpox transmission and how to stay protected - after a chat with Thorne Harbour health's Jacinta Hennekam.  Then, Elizabeth Fouldes and Sarah Davenport are put to the test in your new favourite gameshow: 'Queer Coded or Brunswick Pr...

Personal, profound and wholly unique: connection to the queer community is different for everyone.  Some don't quite know where they fit.  Others are very certain.  Many are on their own dynamic and evolving journey. We've spoken to queer change makers and culture shapers from around Australia and the world, and to each we put one question: what is your relationship to the queer community?  Hear t...

In the past weeks on Loud + Queer, we've been covering key issues impacting the queer community.  Here's what researchers, advocates and leaders have been telling us about a turbulent year for the queer community.   This is just some of what we've covered on Loud + Queer this year.  Hear the full conversations anytime online with your preferred podcast platform; just search 'Loud + Queer Talks'. M...

20 minutes, 11 artists to watch: this is the Loud + Queer Mixtape for 2023.  Across genres and communities – we've found queer artists from around Australia and the world, then gone behind the music to hear their stories.  Here are our picks:   (00:23) Cecilia Brandolini talks the long process creating break-up track 'Stay' (01:55) PENI PARKER on performing 'Disrupt' and overcoming an awful 2022 (...

Health Educator Jacinta Hennekam coordinates Thorne Harbour Health's Peer Education and Outreach programs, training team of dedicated volunteers.  They also present and produce 'Well Well Well' on JOY 94.9.  Hennekam answered some burning questions from Loughlin Patrick about STIs... and then they hit record - discussing stigma, prevention, disclosure and how the queer community overcame last year...

Perth/Boorloo-based queer artist Grace Newton-Wordsworth fronts band Joan and the Giants, performing new release 'Cool Kid' in Melbourne this month.  The charged single charts the aftermath of coming out - one of the scariest things Newton-Wordsworth's ever done.  She reflected on her upbringing, connection to the queer community and music journey with Loughlin Patrick.   Follow Joan and the Giant...

Illinois/Bodéwadmiakiwen-based queer artist John Greska has just released 'Sweater Aesthetic' a deeply personal, low-tempo folk-pop song.  The track explores Greska's different interpretations of the sweater we use to protect ourselves from the world.  He spoke to Sammy Perryman about his music technology background, latest foray into game design, and exploring queerness through his artistry.   Fo...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Dirty Versachi brings their latest track 'Don't Go Thru My Phone' and a surprise debut to Thursgay this week.  The track continues the Dirty Versachi story of an alien creature assimilating on Earth through a drag queen persona.  They spoke to Sammy Perryman about finding an unlikely party city on tour, their gigging highlights this year, and developing their sou...

Sydney/Eora-based queer filmmaker Sophie Saville has emerged victorious from the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's 'Pitch, Pleez!' competition.  Saville's winning pitch for 'Pineapple' - a sequel to her short comedy film 'Peach' - will debut later this year.  Saville tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh the 'fruity anthology' draws upon from her "amusing" love life.   Keep up with Saville's work @storymillstudio...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Greg Gould is set to headline Darwin's pride festival next week.  His track 'Marching On' has been picked as the festival's anthem - and remixed by Dave Aude to pump up the energy.  He spoke to Elizabeth Fouldes about the politics of pride and the mantra which drives his performances.   Follow Greg Gould @greggouldmusic on Instagram and find his songs where you l...

Melbourne/Naarm-based author Danielle Scrimshaw is a historian researching queer women’s narratives in Australian history.  Her debut book 'She And Her Pretty Friend' explores the stories of convicts, a pastoralist, a doctor and the owners of Melbourne’s first female-only gym.  She spoke to Mia Ranaletta about the challenges of writing as a newly ‘out’ queer person.   Keep up with Scrimshaw's work...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Tom Nethersole has re-released his first two singles - speeding them up to give them new life on TikTok.  The tracks engage with emotional moments in the artist's life - including grief, self-image and situationships.  He took some tricky questions from Sarah Davenport about the stories behind the songs.   Follow Tom Nethersole @tomnether on Instagram and find hi...

Melbourne/Naarm-based mental health advocate and motivational speaker Brad Guy provides education on PTSD and rehabilitation.  His new book 'Freefall' chronicles his journey of survival following a skydiving accident which changed Guy's life 10 years ago.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about his strategies to manage trauma and experience as an openly gay radio host in regional Victoria.   Keep up w...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Myllo's latest track 'DAWN' reflects on his fleeting experiences and desires as a gay man. The project by Tim McDonald originates from his bedroom studio.  He spoke to Mia Ranaletta about his production process and exploring a newfound identity through music.   Follow Myllo's music @mymyitsmyllo on Instagram and find 'DAWN' where you listen to music.   Tune in to...

Brisbane/Meanjin-based advocate Ben Bjarnesen marks the fourth LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day today - launched by his foundation in 2020.  Bjarnesen also coordinates the Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liason Officer program.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about how he's driving change to ensure queer people impacted by domestic violence are #SeenAndBelieved.   Keep up with Bjarnesen's work...

Melbourne/Naarm-based non-binary trans woman Cerise Howard has been announced as the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's new program director.  The festival's upcoming November program will be its 33rd edition.  Howard tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh it's important to showcase queer community's storied cultural history through the festival.   Keep up with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival @melbqueerfilmfest o...

Sydney/Eora-based queer artist Sarah Yagki invites listeners into her dark and cinematic world with her latest single 'Alone'.  Born in Australia but staying true to her Lebanese heritage, Sarah is quickly showing her capability to write uniquely emotive songs.  She spoke to Loughlin Patrick about her background and developing her sound.   Follow Sarah Yagki's work @sarahyagki on Instagram and fin...

Melbourne/Naarm-based researcher Gene Bawden and the XYX Lab will open its latest exhibit 'Consenting Cities' in Melbourne tomorrow.  It offers startling glimpses into the experiences of women and gender diverse people in our cities.  Bawden tells Liz Fouldes heteronormative design practices can exclude queer people from public spaces.   Follow the XYX Lab's work @xyxlab on Instagram and visit 'Co...

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Kaiyah Mercedes will soon set her latest track 'Hide With Me' into the world.  She says the track was inspired by 'Heartstopper' -  a show she binged three times in two days!  Mercedes also told Mia Ranaletta how her autism helps her songwriting process.   Follow Kaiyah Mercedes' work @kaiyahmercedes on Instagram and find 'Hide With Me' where you listen to music....