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Send us Fan Mail Melbourne DJ and electro‑pop artist NUSSY delivers a blissful, shimmering blast of electronic pop with her new single Down to Earth. Known for her sleek production, infectious hooks, and magnetic stage presence, NUSSY continues to establish herself as one of Australia’s most exciting new talents to watch. Her latest release blends dreamy synths with sharp pop sensibilities, showca...

Send us Fan Mail Unconscious bias and gender stereotypes are stopping teachers from stepping in when LGBTQIA+ students are bullied — and new research from the University of South Australia shows just how widespread the problem is. In this conversation, Linda Parkes joins us to discuss: • why LGBTQIA+ students experience higher rates of bullying • how teacher bias affects intervention • what school...

Send us Fan Mail One in four people say they are lonely — and for many, that loneliness becomes chronic, isolating, and deeply damaging. In this Queer Conversation, PJ from MCC Welfare Services discusses their project supporting people experiencing long‑term loneliness, why queer communities are disproportionately affected, and what meaningful connection and support can look like. If you enjoy que...

Send us Fan Mail For 24 years, MCC Sydney has given the city a remarkable gift: a Christmas Eve service where everyone is welcome with no exceptions. A place to reflect, connect, and experience the true meaning of Christmas — especially for those who may have nowhere else to go. In this Queer Conversation, PJ, Events Coordinator for the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), shares the heart behind...

Send us Fan Mail The Longest Weekend (2022), directed by Australian filmmaker Molly Haddon, has been named MQFF’s Australian Feature of the Year and will premiere in Melbourne as part of the festival’s standout program. The film follows three adult siblings navigating love, loss, and the messy, tender process of rebuilding family bonds. In this Queer Conversation, Molly Haddon discusses the creati...

Send us Fan Mail Australian‑Fijian singer‑songwriter Andrea Kirwin and her band are hitting the East Coast with a powerful two‑hour tribute show celebrating the music of Tracy Chapman. Featuring songs from all eight of Chapman’s studio albums, the tour showcases Andrea’s soulful vocals, rich storytelling, and deep respect for one of the most influential artists of our time. In this LOTL interview,...

Send us Fan Mail Australian‑born LGBTQIA+ and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell arrived in Sydney after being arrested in Qatar for his one‑man protest against the country’s criminalisation of LGBTQIA+ people. The protest took place in Doha on 25 October — just 26 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup — drawing global attention to Qatar’s anti‑gay laws and the treatment of LGBTQIA+ peop...

Send us Fan Mail Lesbian indie singer‑songwriter Darcy Fox dives deep into the emotional fallout of a toxic, closeted relationship in her powerful new single Ashamed. With gut‑wrenchingly honest lyrics layered over an infectious melody, Darcy lays everything bare — capturing the pain, secrecy, and self‑discovery that shaped the experience. Since coming out in 2017, Darcy has become a standout quee...

Send us Fan Mail Queer BIPOC performing artist Mel Ree speaks with LOTL about her upcoming Sydney show Mother May We — a poetic, deeply personal work that explores healing, identity, and the emotional inheritance carried by a first‑generation Australian woman, the daughter of a Black mother. Through spoken word, movement, and raw storytelling, Mel invites audiences into an intimate journey through...

Send us Fan Mail The Flying Bats FC, Inner West Council, Sydney Rangers FC and Pride Football Australia are hosting an inclusive LGBTIQA+ 11‑a‑side tournament during Sydney WorldPride.  Register now and get involved in this iconic community event. Socials: @LOTLMedia Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com

Send us Fan Mail Irish‑born, Berlin‑based songwriter Wallis Bird returns with a striking new studio album, introduced by a bold black‑and‑white cover featuring a single left hand — an image that reflects the raw honesty and self‑examination at the heart of her work. In this Queer Conversation, Wallis speaks with LOTL about the creative process behind the album, the stories that shaped it, and the...

Send us Fan Mail The American Arts, Film & TV Academy’s Carmen Duncan Scholarship returns with a renewed commitment to discovering and supporting the next generation of diverse Australian talent. Applications are now open, inviting emerging actors, filmmakers, and creatives to step forward and be part of a program designed to elevate underrepresented voices in screen storytelling. In this Quee...

Send us Fan Mail Laneikka Denne is an award‑winning writer from Western Sydney whose voice has already reshaped Australia’s contemporary theatre landscape. She wrote her debut play Dead Skin at just seventeen, earning the State Theatre Company x Flinders University Young Playwright’s Award before the work premiered at Kings Cross Theatre in 2021 and was later published by Australian Plays. Now bas...

Send us Fan Mail The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is seeking an Australian LGBTQI creative — or creative team — to produce a unique and innovative work using digital items from the national collection. In this conversation, Gayle Lake joins us to discuss the commission, why the NFSA is investing in queer creatives, and how this project will help reinterpret LGBTQI history, c...

Send us Fan Mail Melbourne‑based queer singer‑songwriter Amanduh joins us on Queer Conversation to talk about her debut single “Old Flame” — a cathartic, empowering track born from the ashes of a toxic relationship. With raw honesty and a sharp pop sensibility, Amanduh transforms heartbreak into reclamation, turning pain into something loud, proud, and beautifully queer. In this episode, she share...

Send us Fan Mail Australian singer, composer, DJ, and visual artist TANZER returns with Fantasy — a bold new single accompanied by a gloriously camp retro‑future video that showcases her signature blend of glamour, drama, and queer imagination. In this Queer Conversation, TANZER shares the story behind Fantasy, her creative process, and her recent trip to San Marino to compete in the Eurovision se...

Send us Fan Mail LOTL chats to Kate Wickett, CEO of Sydney WorldPride 2023. “Gather, Dream and Amplify” is the theme of Sydney WorldPride 2023 — a global celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride, culture, and community. In this conversation, Kate walks us through the festival’s key events, including the opening and closing ceremonies, the Human Rights Conference, and the historic Pride March across the Sydne...

Send us Fan Mail We chat with Elliot Freeman, a queer archivist, researcher, and PhD candidate at Monash University, whose work examines the visibility — and invisibility — of queer histories and perspectives in institutional archives. This conversation explores: • how queer stories are preserved, erased, or overlooked • the politics of archival visibility • why institutional archives often fail L...

Send us Fan Mail Sydney finally has its own dedicated queer theatre company — a long‑awaited milestone for LGBTQIA+ artists and audiences. In this Queer Conversation, LOTL sits down with co‑founders Sean and Maddie to talk about the company’s mission, the launch of the Ripe Development Program, and how they’re building a platform that nurtures queer talent across disciplines. They share their visi...

Send us Fan Mail As Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the 94th Academy Awards, new research from Monash University sheds light on how LGBT inclusion in film shapes both cultural impact and box‑office performance. The study examines representation across major releases and explores how authentic queer storytelling influences audience engagement and industry success. In this Queer Conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Ally Morgan brings her acclaimed one‑woman cabaret Not Today to the Melbourne Comedy Festival, blending sharp humour, musical storytelling, and the anxieties of being a twenty‑something in a world on fire. In this Queer Conversation, Ally sits down with LOTL to discuss the evolution of Not Today, her hit web series How to Be Queer, and her short film Her Own Music. Together, these...

Send us Fan Mail On March 29, Celebrity Cruises launched a groundbreaking global campaign designed to transform the face of travel marketing and address the long‑standing under‑representation of diverse communities in travel imagery — including LGBTQIA+ people, minority ethnic communities, people with disability, and plus‑size travellers. In this Queer Conversation, LOTL sits down with Jesse Stoel...

Send us Fan Mail Matcha & Vanilla breaks new ground in Japanese queer cinema, telling the story of a lesbian couple navigating love, illness, and the weight of societal silence in a deeply conservative culture. When one partner is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the women must fight not only for their relationship, but for the right to be seen and acknowledged in a society that often refuses t...

Send us Fan Mail Twinemies is a queer teen rom‑com musical created and produced by Grace Valerie‑Lynette — a contemporary writer and honest storyteller with a love for experimental formats and emotionally heightened queer worlds. With a focus on queer teens coming of age in strange, tender, and wonderfully awkward ways, Twinemies brings a fresh, imaginative voice to LGBTQIA+ audio storytelling. In...

Send us Fan Mail The national debate on religious discrimination made one thing clear: neither major party was truly listening to the LGBTIQA+ community. By 2022, it was no longer acceptable for political leaders to decide our priorities for us — without evidence, consultation, or accountability. In this Queer Conversation, LOTL speaks with Dr Sharon Dane, lead researcher with Just Equal Australia...