JOYful Days

The BBC First British Film Festival 2015 presents some of the best films British cinema has to offer. The program consists of 21 feature films, including 10 classic British films on the theme of LOVE ACTUALLY.

Sonja speaks with Festival director Kim Petalas about the festival’s provenance, the incredibly high quality of British cinema in this year’s festival and perhaps most importantly, the LGBTIQ and homoerotic content! This includes all-time favourite My Beautiful Laundrette as well as Women in Love.

The British Film Festival 2015 will run in Melbourne from 28 October to 18 November. You can buy your tickets online too.

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Leo chats with singer-songwriter Jason Singh on the Friday Morning Show.

Jason reflects on his success as lead singer for Aussie band Taxiride – scoring two top 5 platinum albums and an ARIA award for Breakthrough Artist – touring the country and overseas and the recent reforming of the band.

Jason also chats about his debut solo album, 2014’s Humannequin, his new single Quicksand, the first single part of The Jason Singh Project.

Jason has committed to releasing six singles over a 12 month period, taking fans behind the scenes through the writing process, recording in the studio, photo / video shoots and hitting the promotional trail.

Quicksand is available now on iTunes.

Visit Jason’s website for all the updates, connect with Jason on Facebook and Twitter and watch his video weekly diaries on his YouTube channel.

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Leo chats with entertainer Michael Dalton and writer / director John Livings about the new show Bugle Boys – a salute to 30s/40s group The Andrew Sisters.

Michael reflects on his career from appearing on stage at the West End production of Oliver at age 10, moving to Australia, backing singer for comedian Julian Clary and his alter ego Dolly Diamond.

The writer and director of Bugle Boys, John Livings, chats about how he came up with the concept of the show, the other performers in the cast – Jon Jackson and Andrew Deskman and what audiences can expect from the show.

Connect with Bugle Boys on Facebook and Twitter.

Bugle Boys starts at Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran on Tuesday 27 October and runs through to Sunday 1 November. Tickets on sale now!

Michael Dalton as Patty in Bugle Boys

L-R – Jon Jackson as Maxine, Michael Dalton as Patty and Andrew Deskman as LaVerne in Bugle Boys

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Stephanie chats to Reece Mastin about his new album Change Colours and the brand new single Even Angels Cry.

Reece reflects on his incredible journey as a young star in the public eye and how far he’s come since taking out the X Factor in 2011.

Reece also chats about recording the new album, having more creative control over his career and is special fans.

Visit the Reece Mastin website and follow Reece on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The new album Change Colours featuring the new single Even Angels Cry is available in store and on iTunes now.

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Stephanie Chats to Jessica Peart who speaks all about her recent experience as a finalist at the Miss Universe Pageant 2015.

She talks about what goes on behind the scenes and the amount of preparation it takes to get to that pageant stage.

Jessica speaks in depth about her love for looking after others and wanting to be a role model to lot’s of young women to be independent and strive for their dreams.

She also speaks of her next venture Miss Globe in the Philippines and her plans for the future.

For more on Jessica Peart visit her website or follow Jessica’s journey on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with singer-songwriter Robby X on the Friday Morning Show.

Robby chats about her life with husband – Australian country music star Lee Kernaghan, working with Lee over the years on his various projects and raising her two sons.

Robby chats about her debut album Obsession and working with producers Lindsay Rimes (Tina Arena, Troye Sivan, Taylor Henderson) and Ciaran Gribbin (Madonna, INXS, Paul McCartney).

Robby also chats about her new single Close To Me and the special meaning behind the song and the upcoming live shows with husband Lee Kernaghan.

Visit the Robby X website and follow Robby on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Download the new single Close to Me from iTunes.

The debut album Obsession is available in store and on iTunes.

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Personal Trainer / Model / Underwear / Swimwear & Male Stripper Ash Edelman.

Brian Peel goes one on one with Ash Edelman.

Ash Edelman is an Aussie boy who pursued his dreams after working in the Australian mines.

Ash kick started his career change by starting out as a qualified fitness personal trainer before becoming a swimwear and underwear model.

Ash along with a few other boys took judges by surprise when they stripped down to bare bones on a raunchy episode of Britain’s Got Talent – from that moment on Forbidden Nights were born!

In this special JOY 94.9 interview, Ash speaks to Brian about his PT training sessions, eating habits and what it’s like for him now as a model and losing his clothes on stage for one of the UK’s premier male variety shows.

Brian also addresses that posing question…. “Boxers, Briefs… or Commando”.

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Tuesdays on JOY 94.9 The Gazman is all about bringing you great value radio on ‘The Great Value Radio Show’, 9am til midday. You don’t get better value than this JOY members, in this podcast Gaz speaks to rock legend of the 70’s Mr John St Peeters.

Gaz looks back on an eventful career, the highs, the lows and the guys get excited about music from this unforgettable era. During the interview John shares info on ‘Legends of the Great Southern land – Sing For Good’, a charity JOY 94.9 has gotten behind both in 2015 and 2014.

Sing for Good is Australia’s biggest community singing project. Families, workplaces, sports teams, choirs, everyone is welcome to submit a video and challenge friends. There are heaps of categories, plus cash prizes for schools. Donations support people in need through Creativity Australia’s With One Voice program.

Do good. Feel good. Register now at singforgood.org.

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Unleash your inner superhero to support Anonymous X! Sonja speaks with Michelle Rofique from amazing homelessness support group Anonymous X about their upcoming fundraiser CAPES & COCKTAILS.

On Friday 23rd October, The Eureka Hotel in Richmond will be the stage for Melbourne to unleash their inner superhero. CAPES & COCKTAILS is a new event concept with a superhero theme bringing together heroic themed cocktails, great entertainment, prizes and more to raise awareness and funds for Anonymous X.

Anonymous X superheroes share a common belief, that we can #MakeADifference and together create change for the homeless and less fortunate.

And because Anonymous X loves JOY as much as we love them, JOY listeners can, for a limited time, get a 20% discount off their tickets for the night with discount code “JOY”.

To buy tickets to this incredible event, go to Sticky Tickets or visit the Anonymous X website to find out more!

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Ti spoke with Swedish DJ/producer Otto Knows ahead of his gig at Alumbra at Central Pier, Docklands on Friday, 2 October 2105. Otto spoke about how he got his start, what it’s like being mates with Swedish House Mafia, his new single Next To Me and his plans for the future. Is an album in the works?

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