Queering The Air

We hear a bunch of rad music and commentary. (1) Rest in Power Laura Orsto fundraiser and memorials (since having ended—check out Tiwi Sista Girls video page here for memorial videos), (2) Solidarity with BLM organisers (write up in The Age), (3) Disability Day 3CR Broadcast on 3rd of December, (4) remembering the dead in the anti-queer anti-trans shooting at Colarado Springs (cops don't keep us s...

Mon Schafter, the Content Lead of ABC Queer, speaks about their podcast 'Innies and Outies', the visibility of non-binary people in Australia, and how to media can better serve LGBTQIA+ communities. The podcast brings you fascinating stories from diverse LGBTQIA+ Australians about coming out or staying in, and is available to listen to on all streaming platforms. //Rebeckah Loveday, founding membe...

NO POLICE AT PRIDE!Last Thursday, Joshua Badge and Frank Gafa put on a community forum to talk about the strained relationship between Victoria Police and LGBTQ people at Harehole Melbourne aka Hares HyenasThe event was a panel discussion between Dylan O’Hara, Paul Kidd and Frank Gafa, followed by a Q&A from the audiences. No Police at Pride is fundraising $1500 to pay their artist and speakers +...

On tonight's episode with our co-host, Tony K. Fretton and guests: Fabio & Cainne 3pm - Fabio (Kingz Melbourne)Fabio was born in Portugal with Angolan background. Fabio is a passionate, skilled dancer who loves to express his feelings through dance and performance art. His love for dance started from a young age, growing up watching and being influenced by legendary artists such as Michael Jackson...

On this episode Sasja had a discussion with one of her oldest friend, Lily Chang here in Narrm. They talked about Lily's early days of transitioning, her you-tube channel, the iconic Taxi Club Sydney, her multiple past careers and why she decided to move back to Melbourne - the most livable city in the world. Lily was also at the Marsha Amini - Women Live Freedom's rally with Sasja and Merhsa, and...

Jacob and Sasja spoke with Sam Elkin, Dan Hogan, and Anastasia Rose Lee about the new anthology of trans and gender diverse stories 'Nothing to Hide: The Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Stories'. You can head along to events at Chestnut Tree on Oct 2 and at the Victorian Pride Centre for Melbourne Fringe Festival on Oct 15.  Links discussed:ABC article on Abolish the Monarchy protestsSandy O'Su...

Vale Jack Charles. We hear from Dr Matthew Mitchell from La Trobe University, one of the authors of the recent study Criminalising Gender Diversity: Trans and Gender Diverse People’s Experiences with the Victorian Criminal Legal System. Next, we hear from Raina Peterson speaking about their queer experimental Indian dance Fringe event, Narasimha – ManLion, which starts in a month. Lastly, we hear...

Clean is a documentary highlighting the incredible life and work of our dear friend Sandra Pankhurst. The genuinely inspirational story of how ‘trauma cleaner’ Sandra Pankhurst responded to an unseen world with radical kindness. Sandra Pankhurst knew humanity at its worst, as well as its best, having lived many different lives: survivor of childhood abuse, suburban parent, drag queen, sex worker,...

Hini from the Queer Death Collective, an art and advocacy group that explores death literacy through the lens of queerness, spirit, and culture. Check out their upcoming event here and follow them on Instagram @ripcindymarie @alex.in.agedcareWe hear audio from a vigil this morning in memory of Rodrigo, a Peruvian trans man who died in Indonesian state custody. Non-binary queer 'inter-galactic' mus...

The Three Generation of Trans Immigrantsw/ presenter Sasja Sÿdek These trans migrants imagined a better life in Australia - Did they find it? Join three trans womxn of colour, Sasja Sÿdek, Latoya Hoeg and Robin Chandla share their stories of their lived experience living as an immigrant in Australia.

Youth parliamentarians Hades Slater and Holly Ellis share their experiences of LGBTQIA+ inclusive education as regional youth, and discuss the Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities Inclusive Education Bill 2022 that they presented to Youth Parliament. Rapstress and Leo icon Julai speaks on their artistic inspirations, and unpacks the meaning behind the lyrics from their latest tracks 'Coffee n S...

We hear from artist Yi-Lynn about her latest EP Foul Water (here on Bandcamp). (follow her on Instagram, Facebook). The EP Launch is at the Gasometer on August 19 Later, we hear from artist and researcher Lilahk about disability pride month to what's lesser discussed in this climate of attacks on intersex and trans people to their art and history research. MentionedHomeless in hotels MusicDown Cit...

Queering the Air is trilled to present you Georgie Yovanovic. Miss Yovanovic is co-identify as Trans - Intersex Fem, non- binary who uses pronouns She/Her. She is currently a board member for the Zoe Belle Gender Collective, and an advocate working on the Transfemme resource. Miss Georgie was an LGB Trans-Intersex advocate for Sistergals and Brotherboys in Alice Springs, NT. She is a member of Int...

Kitty Obsidian is a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi burlesque sideshow performer who won the 2022 VIC NAIDOC Pride award. They speak about their art and what pride means to them.  The Queer Indonesia Archives is a digital archiving project committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of queer Indonesia. Sasja and Jacob spoke with Beau Newham and Si...

We hear from members of the bands Insect Politicks (Willy, Oly, Max—& not on air: Ryle, Lucy) and Walking to the Grocery Store (April, Jasper—& not on air: En, Ryle, Crebs).News mentioned: NAIDOC week, Pay the Rent, “Our Kids Belong With Family”: a look into institutional child removal by Sissy Austin; COVID BA.5 crisis: Disability justice network fundraiser, latest AHPPC statement 'Statement on C...

Aurelia St Clair spoke about comedy, content creation, her upcoming show 'I Said What I Said', and the suburb of Richmond. Joshua Badge unpacked the queer tradition of cruising and how public sex is an act of rebellion against heteronormative ideals of sex and procreation. To read more of Joshua's work, check out their website here. Their piece 'In the Garden of Earthly Delights, the Queer Traditi...

After some chat and music, including a reminder to donate to our radiothon, we hear from The Reginas, doing a show 'Queering the Pitch Pt. 2: Storytime with The Reginas' next weekend at the Harehole. Shout outs to: Minus 18 Queer Formal, Beers for Queers and Aurelia St Clair. We comment on the 44th anniversary of the Sydney gay solidarity Mardi Gras in 1978, which was brutually attacked by police...

It's June, and we need your financial support to keep Queering the Air and 3CR Radical radio going (Crowdraiser link!).We hear from Amy Sargeant on an update since the previous interview on gender affirmation leave, as the National Convenor for Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education (Amy on Twitter).We hear from two supporters: Leron and Dawn on supporting 3CR.Shout outs to: Wuurn of Kanak, ceasefi...

Danielle Goder is a queer artist, actor, producer and cofounder of the Dirty Pennies Theatre Project. Riley Galloway spoke with her about the project and her upcoming production, a queer psychological thriller. (interview begins at 9.45)The NSW Premier announced in April an inquiry into hate crimes committed against LGBTQIA+ people between 1970-2010. Nick Stewart from Dowson Turco Lawyers spoke ab...

Following 3CR's live May Day Broadcast, Jacob delves into queer/trans peoples' experiences in the workplace. //Amy Sargeant, National Convenor of Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education, speaks about issues facing queer and trans workers, and their proposal for gender affirmation leave. //Tiffany speaks with the crew at Behind Closed Doors on her experiences as a trans Thai sex worker doing street w...

Educators Josh Miller and Remy Castan on delivering sex education that's inclusive for diverse genders and sexualities. //Artists Bo Bickmore and Bailey Turner on Taking Up Space, a multi-form art event championing queer bodies and self acceptance. Taking Up Space is happening at the Meat Market in North Melbourne from April 29 to May 1, tickets available here. // PhD Candidate Elliot Freeman on t...

Mental health advocate Franklin Hooper on his experience as a trans man accessing healthcare, and the mental health challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community. //Dr Sandy O'Sullivan, a Wiradjuri trans person from the Centre for Global Indigenous Futures at Macquarie University, on their research ‘The Colonial Project of Gender (and Everything Else)’, the relationship between coloni...

Queering the Airwith Jacob Ella Tooms from Wednesday Breakfast spoke to Rishaan from Community Action for Rainbow Rights about the Religious Discrimination Bill. Jacob spoke with Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria, about World AIDS Day, recent challenges and successes of people living with AIDS, and ways that governments, communities, and individuals can support. For more information o...

First (8:22), we hear from anon talking on anti-fascism, including on the rise of reactionary protests and the left's response, criticism of punitive state laws in the pandemic, trans day of remembrance, settler colonialism, pinkwashing and confronting transphobia in the left. Second (29:29), we hear from Jeanine Hourani speaking on the pro-Palestine community call to boycott, to pressure the Melb...

We hear from glorious, vivacious drag queen Cerulean; Ellen from No Pride in Police Brisbane / Meanjin; and an interview from Monday Breakfast with Cody Smith from Intersex Human Rights Australia. TracksSimona Castricum - TriumphPapaphilia - All are syllables of the great tongue