JOY Weekend Breakfast

Off the back of singles 'Jealous' and 'Supernova', Chase Zera is back to discuss her new single 'Midnight', and the release of her EP Disco Runway. Combining Chase's strong passion for disco-pop, character styling, fashion and nightlife, this explosive 5-track EP is bound to have people sweating at disco parties, finding the courage to let go of what no longer serves them and completely embracing the people and places that make them feel like they are Miss Universe.

We talk with Adelaide entertainer Aaron Collis about his new show for the Feast Festival in Adelaide.

Aaron is ready to open his heart and express himself like never before in this fresh new cabaret Madonna Made Me Gay! Packed full of hits with a hilarious and heart-warming story, you're guaranteed to laugh, cry and get into the groove!

Darren Hayes joins us live from LA to share some of the stories behind his new album, Homosexual. Darren shares the story behind the beautiful song and video, All You Pretty Things, and speaks of some of the influences behind this fabulous album.

Lou Wall joins us to discuss their Melbourne Fringe Show Bleep Bloop. The show features music from their debut comedy album, described by Lou as a 'gay celebration of pop culture'.

 

Heath Thorpe, an Australian gymnast, joins us to talk about life as an elite gymnast and about why male gymnasts aren't encouraged to leap in their floor routines. We also discuss queer inclusion in sport in Australia, and why queer representation matters.

Annie Louey joins us to discuss her Fringe Festival show Flirting with Death.

David and Aaron from The Engagement join us in the studio to share their newest single, 'Fallin.

In collaboration with Melbourne producer Stu Watts and mixing engineer Brent Kolatalo (Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift), The Engagement take you on a journey with Fallin’ from their upcoming EP. Originating from the band’s instagram account being hacked earlier this year, Fallin’ is about overcoming obstacles during hard times.

Australian based talent, Tommy Harris, joins us to talk about his new single “Say Goodbye”. The track perfectly summarises the conflicting feelings of wanting to fuel romantic love between himself and a significant other, yet confronting internal issues that may jeopardise the relationship. The vulnerability jumping out of the song gives the listeners insight into Tommy’s passion for self expression, and is a testament to his openness in sharing his inner thoughts for the benefit of producing gorgeously raw and real tunes.

Jason Van Genderen joins us to talk about his documentary film, Everybody's Oma.

The film is a heart-warming Australian film about Oma, the grandmother with dementia and the home videos that became a global sensation.

Selected for the Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Cinefest Oz, Everybody’s Oma follows the incredible story of Jason’s mother Oma.

Jason, a filmmaker well-known for his films made on iPhones, was obsessed with making home videos about his family, and their Dutch matriarch, Oma. As the pandemic hit, and Oma’s shrinking world became even smaller, Jason and his wife Megan embraced caring for Oma’s dementia in increasingly whimsical ways, accidentally turning her into an online celebrity.

Now a heart-warming and life-affirming feature documentary, Everybody's Oma follows Jason, Megan and their children as they navigate Oma’s failing health under the spotlight of an enthusiastic audience of well-meaning strangers.

Everybody's Oma, will be having special event screenings from September 21 – World Alzheimer’s Day - to celebrate the roles of Carers within our community.

Tobias Madden joins us again, this time in the studio!

Tobias has followed the success of his first book, Anything But Fine, with a new swoonworthy YA rom-com set in the world of musical theatre!

Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell is a flirty, funny and heart-warming coming-of-age story about growing up gay in country Victoria (Ballarat) and performing in the local production of Chicago with your mum and your secret crush. What could possibly go wrong?

And if you want to learn more about Tobias's wedding dance TikTok going viral, you can find out more here!