JOY Weekend Breakfast

Jason Parker joins us to talk about Starbound Musical Theatre's summer workshop program. Designed to give 14 - 21 year olds an intensive experience of musical theatre, the workshops finish with 3 nights performing a dazzling showcase of 21 unforgettable Musical Theatre songs.

Dolly Diamond joins us on the phone from Castlemaine to reflect on the wonderful year she has had, and the things she loves (and hates) about Christmas.

Molly Millington joins us to discuss our Weekend Banger, Me and My Denial. It's one of the songs on her new EP, 5 Stages. Inspired by the five stages of grief, the EP leverages Molly's ability to process her feelings out loud through her music. Her deeply personal reflections are carefully wrapped in a tenderness and comfort that ensures that, at their core, there is space for every listener to bring their own experiences.

James Parr, Melbourne-based model and disability advocate and proud Wiradjuri man, joins us to discuss representation, tokenism, and inclusivity. We also hear all about his experience of the GQ Men of the Year award night - he was the Model of the Year!

Three amazing, unsigned, queer artists join us in the Joy studio to share one of their own tracks and a Christmas favourite.

Just Shy performs his new track, He's Everything, and a cover of Chris Rea's 'Driving Home for Christmas'.

Umbra Moon performs 'Temporary Healing' followed by a cover of Sia's 'Snowman'.

And Maikee (Mark Jozinovic) gives us a sneak preview of his upcoming January 2024 release 'Fall into the Sunrise', closing the show with a gorgeous cover of Wham's 'Last Christmas'.

ISHAN joins us for a Joy Live Studio event, performing The Blue from his newly launched EP, The Cycle of Codependence.

Chase Zera joins us to share Zeratonin Vol. 1, her new DJ mix celebrating the 1 year anniversary of her EP, Disco Runway.

'The perfect blend to get your hips moving', the mix is full of upbeat dancefloor vibes that are guaranteed to delight.

Aaron, David, Montel and Sheldon from The Engagement join us to talk about the writing of their new single On My Own. It's a very personal song from David, who found it easier to express his coming out journey in music rather than conversation.

We talk about the lifelong process of coming out, what support looks like from bandmates, and the idea of 'inviting in' rather than 'coming out'.

On My Own drops in 2024.

Connor and Oscar from Mister Co join us in the studio with their collaborator Lia to discuss their new single 'Better Lives'. We talk about making music in community with other musicians, the support provided by The Real Songwriters of Melbourne, and about hitting the right notes.

Jesse Scott, director of Casus Creations, joins us to talk about their latest circus show Apricity. A family-friendly symphony of aerial apparatuses, ground-breaking acrobatics, and graceful movement, Apricity seeks to illuminate the power of human connection in times of  darkness.