Queering The Air

On this show that delved into the concept of white fragility within queer spaces. Sasja, Shehrazade, Gustavo and Jacob committed and explored this topic in-depth, aiming to shed light on what it truly means and the impact it has on their communities.During the show, they engaged in thoughtful discussions, bringing in diverse perspectives and lived experiences to foster a comprehensive understanding of white fragility in queer spaces. Their goal is to provide a platform for honest conversations, addressing the challenges and complexities surrounding this issue.By diving deep into the subject, they hope to empower individuals to recognize and confront their own biases, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable community. This exploration will serve as an opportunity for collective growth, ultimately strengthening our shared commitment to diversity, justice, and true equality within queer spaces.Joined them as they embarked on this important journey of understanding and challenging white fragility in queer spaces. Together, we can create a more inclusive and affirming environment for everyone.Every Sunday 3-4pm on 855am 3CR Community Radio or stream live: https://www.3cr.org.au/streaming Music:Cozy by Beyoncé People Get Ready by Shea Diamond

This episode, the focus was on NAIDOC Week - For Our Elders. Sasja shared her experiences at the NAIDOC Pride gala night, where she received the esteemed Deadly Fem sash. Additionally, she discussed the NAIDOC march that took place on 7th July 2023 at midday, where Miss Katalyna joined her, followed by attending the NAIDOC concert at Federation Square. Sasja played several speeches by our respected elders from the NAIDOC march 2023. Art by Bobbi Lockyer a proud Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyulnyul and Yawuru artist, born and based on Kariyarra Country in Port Hedland, is the winner of the prestigious National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition for 2023. NAIDOC 2023Songs:Pukulpa by Electric FieldsYou're The Voice - Mitch TamboKing Brown - Barkaa Queering The Air 3CR every Sunday on 855amCan you guess how many times Sasja said "amazing" in this episode? :)

Our talented new co-host, Shehrazade made their debut on Queering The Air. They has the opportunity to engage in a conversation with an  artist, Lane Milburn. Additionally, they provided updates on the happenings of NOIDOC WEEK at the 3CR radio station, as well as the various events taking place in and around Narrm. Lane MilburnA working artist by day, and a sleepless writer by night, Lane Milburn is a full-time multidisciplinarian. Lane works as a tattoo artist, preserving his painting, illustration, and writing as mostly private pursuits, that see light of day on his terms with exhibitions and spoken word performances. In tattooing, Lane is both wizard and witness to transformation, setting standards for inclusion, consent, and body positivity. Studio rules: Come as you are. Leave whenever you like. In his personal practice, Lane explores themes of home, identity, and metaphysics, rejecting palatable storytelling in favour of dreamlike visual art, prose, poetry, and prickery. Fuelled by caffeine and chained to a desk at night, every bio he writes about himself in the third person is closer to a cry for help of someone held hostage by commas than it is a description of who he is. He spent too long in the closet to be put in any box.Photo by Valentin Zhmodikov UPCOMING EVENTS: NAIDOC WEEKEID AL ADHA by LGBTQIA+ MUSLIMSMUSIC Sah sah by Nancy ajram and marshmellow Got weird by Dodie James Dean by kairokee Pink light by MUNA  ___________________Disclaimer:At queering the air, we aim to use our platform to celebrate a diversity of individuals in our community. As a national broadcaster, we also understand the potential reach of our content and the responsibility that holds. While we aim to always get it right, we are aware that this is not always possible and endeavour to be transparent with our audience with regards to this. We therefore would like to disclaim that our guests do not always represent us or our views, we do not condone any discriminatory or disrespectful actions they undertake outside of our broadcast.

This episode touched upon a sensitive topic as Sasja bravely shares her experience of facing racism and transphobia from an Uber driver last weekend. Joining her in this important conversation was a proud trans woman of colour, Lily Chang. Along with that, we're thrilled to introduce our new co-host, Shehrazade, who joined Sasja and Lily in the studio. Through their own words, they described their passion for joining Queering The Air.Lilly Chang (She/Her) Lilly is a woman of color who is proudly trans and was born and raised in Malaysia. She is of Chinese descent and migrated to Australia in the early 2000s. Since 2011, she has been a prominent voice in the trans community, advocating for trans rights. She is also a YouTuber and founder of the show TsChitChat, where she interviews local trans and gender diverse individuals. Throughout filming for her channel, Lilly has had the honor of meeting trans celebrities from around the world. Lily is currently working at Queer Space Drummond Street — an organisation dedicated to upholding the wellbeing and mental health of Melbourne’s LGBTIQ+ community, who consist of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual people.Shehrazade (They/She) Shehrazade is a non-binary queer writer, poet and healer. They're artistic practice (and general life practice) focuses on elevating the voices of queer and trans people of colour. They are extremely excited to join the team at queering the air and hope to use the platform to share the unique and personal experiences of local qtpoc heroes, advocates and all round awesome human beings. Every Sunday 3-4pm on 855am 3CR Miss Fa'afafine Victoria 2023Please get intouch with Rainbow Door if you are feeling distress after listening to this episode

It's Jacob's final show for 2023, and we're doing a big queer music extravagenza highlighting some of the local talent here in Naarm!We speak with Remy Ondrey and Umbra Moon, about their new hit tracks and the arduously awesome process of making music.Samuel Gaskin drops in to share the joy of creating blak and brown queer spaces at AUNTY, performing at Midsumma and World Pride, and introduces some of their hit songs. Fierce performer LION shares with us their new track 'Not Your Fetish'. Songs:Only U In The End by Umbra MoonBlind in Love by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)Temporary Healing by Umbra MoonHaven by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)RECKŌNING by Samuel Gaskin and Piri & PaulaRĀIN by Samuel Gaskin and The MerindasNot Your Fetish by LION

TRANSFABULOUS: DJ Stev Zar! @stevzar Fast paced and hard-hitting, Stev Zar weaves worlds when she DJs. Drawing on her expansive tastes and her cultural and queer experience, she moves with her mood to blend fierce percussion, bass-heavy club, experimental electro, and southside rap with classic acapellas and cinematic scores. Her sets are firmly rooted in the now, with tongue and cheek references folded into the chaos. The aim is body euphoria. Her goal is to uplift trans bodies and challenge her audience to move beyond genre to connect with the heart of the sound.Currently based in Naarm, Stev Zar’s resume spans DJing, production, and curation. Her work has led her to perform alongside LSDXOXO, Skin On Skin, UNiiQU3, Leonce, Dinamarca, Tygapaw, Estoc, Junglepussy and the Veronicas, with sets at Soft Centre Festival, Dark Mofo, Laneway, Melbourne Music Week, Redbull Music Festival, Rising Music Festival, and guest mixes on Eora’s FBi Radio and Nomad Radio, Aoetearoa’s Friendly Potential, and Triple J. She recently made her Boiler Room debut both performing and co-curating for UMAMI Collective.As a curator she spotlights artists in so-called Australia’s QTBIPOC community and crafts spaces for this community to celebrate themselves and each other. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) at RMIT with hopes to use her degree to continue to champion marginalised voices in the industry.Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/stevzarInstagram - https://instagram.com/stevzar/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevzar —— 'Great Dane' (Single) by 3awadi  Mohammad Awadls aka 3awadi is a Queer, Arab, Muslim rapper from Western Sydney here to talk shit and make hits from the area to the world. His debut single 'Great Dane' is an absurd, camp and hilarious hip-hop song about dating in this tragic queer scene. The steamy music video is also out now on youtube. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_3awadi Music Video - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/3awadi/great-dane  —— Euphoria Social presents a Pride Month Celebration!  An inclusive event for all with a splash of queer creativity, a night to celebrate our incredible LGBTQIA+ people. The venue offers plenty of space to dance, quiet spaces, outdoor area and low lighting. They don’t focus on labels and encourage everyone to come and feel safe and included at their events.  "Our lives matter, together we are stronger"Featuring:DJ Eloise Etto Dancer’s Blayk & Jacob Performances by Iva GrandeJoni VovoTrixie Lah DaisValencia DilonceThis will be a fundraising event with a percentage of ticket sales will going back to a Switchboard Victoria.They have haircuts, glitter, make up, Sayf Mental Health, limited complimentary beverages from Pals, nibble and more.  Date: 17 JUNE 20237pm – 12amWolfhound on Brunswick386 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 Giveaway tickets entry is closed!Early Bird is Sold Out, GA tickets go on sale 17th May, giving you exclusive access in the mean time. PURCHASE TICKETS -->>> https://events.humanitix.com ______ Music Pangaea by Dj Stev Zar  Great Dane by 3awadi T4T by Bobby Sanchez  Firestarter by The Prodigy  ______ HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER HO!

Echa Waode, the general secretary of Indonesian LGBTQIA+ organisation Arus Pelangi, speaks on the fight for queer and trans rights in Indonesia, including the recent criminalisation of same sex sexual activities. Special thanks to Ari Tampubolon for translating!Mani Blü drops in to share her latest track ‘Nightmare’.Queer Palestinian activist Fahad Ali speaks about Israeli pinkwashing during Tel Aviv Pride, and queer liberation in Palestine. Check out the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign.Songs:Only U in the End by Umbra MoonDwell by OdetteNightmare by Mani BlüRound & Round by Mani BlüPangaea by Stev Zar

Jacob speaks with trans activist and founder of the Trans Justice Project Jackie Mae Turner about combatting disinformation about trans and gender diverse people, and the recent surge in anti-trans rhetoric. We also hear from classical historian Tobias Fulton on their research into queerness in Ancient Greece and Rome. Check out their upcoming event Queer Love. Songs:Black Tie by Grace PetrieDon't Go Thru My Phone by Dirty Versachi and Jamaica MoanaApollo's Mood by The Olympians

Sasja invited a very special guest from her hometown, Singapore.Kay is a 28 year old trans guy who’s no stranger to change. He started transitioning right before he quit his job and recently moved to Narrm, Melbourne, and began studying to be a counsellor. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and reading, and has recently taken up knitting. If all goes well, he might have a beanie right before the weather turns truly cold.Sasja and Kay discussed everything Singapore of course and the recent repeal of 377A - Singapore’s parliament has decriminalised sex between men, but has amended the constitution to effectively block full marriage equality. The British colonial-era law penalised sex between men with up to two years in jail, although the statute was not actively enforced. The law had long been criticised as discriminatory and stigmatising to the LGBTQ+ community.Amao's powerful speech at Trans Day of Visibility Narrm 2023Music: Unholy by Kim Petras and Sam Smith Queering The Air 3CR - Every Sunday 3-4pm with Sasja Sÿdek and Jacob Gamble

Whittlesea Pride Festival Sasja spoke to two of Whittlesea Pride Festival organisers, Anas & TommyAnas is a gay Palestinian man who has been living in Melbourne for 10 years. He works for a community organisation called Whittlesea Community Connections based in Epping. As a queer migrant working in the community services sector, Anas is passionate about creating safe spaces for LGBTQA+ people from multicultural backgrounds. Through organisational development and community engagement, he has been working to create these spaces in the northern suburbs of Melbourne particularly for young LGBTQA+ people. He has a special interest in the significance of lived experiences in taking an intersectional approach to community support.Tommy is a passionate, determined, and highly motivated individual, who is strongly committed to promoting inclusivity through advocacy, to alleviate the disadvantages lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, intersex, as well as gender and sexually-diverse communities, along with other culturally and linguistically diverse groups, can experience with accessing equitable, safe, and inclusive services. As a local member of the Whittlesea community, as well as member of the gay community, he understands the need for equitable healthcare that is non-discriminatory, and emphasises on utilising a strength-based and person-centred approach, to promote positive health outcomes. Tommy places strong emphasis on empowerment, self-love, and positive affirmations as integral factors to reaching your highest potential, and taking pride in who you are.___________________Whittlesea Community Connections and partnering organisations have come together to plan the first ever Whittlesea Pride Festival on Sunday May 7th 2023 at Meadowglen International Athletics stadium.They invite you to come and be a part of the magic as they transform the stadium into a vibrant rainbow of colour, music and dance.There will be something for everyone to enjoy at the Pride festival, from delicious food trucks to interactive activities.A lineup will be confirmed closer to the day of the live performances, so stay tuned!They are committed to creating a welcome and safe environment where everyone, from all identities, backgrounds and orientations can be themselves and express their unique cultural identity.Whittlesea pride festival is the perfect opportunity for families to come along, enjoy the day and show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs.Please find all key information and free ticket registrations via the Eventbrite link below or scan the QR code on the flyerhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/whittlesea-pride-festival-tickets-570358667127?fbclid=IwAR3u74eiNoBdRlibEb2gfzVp095uR3xAuB3Xc7t5Vkx9118ES1EQJmhx9H8 -----------------------------------------------------------------------Justice for Kimberly McRaeSasja had a discussion with Matthew Roberts on the murder of Kimberly McRae.Kimberly McRae was killed at her Coogee apartment in January 2020 by a Colombian student, Hector Enrique Valencia  who has been found not guilty of murdering Kimberley but guilty of her manslaughter.https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/student-admits-to-killing-sydney-trans-author-and-sex-worker-kimberley-mcrae/221168?fbclid=IwAR1Ug5g-9lSba8SmZ8keJVqJ1VhNRbNLViT9Gu0RmOsoHLdGWr1d6D4Dq8wMatthew Roberts is a gay male sex worker and policy officer at sex worker peer-led organisation Sex Work Law Reform Victoria. He was a leading voice to help decriminalise sex work in Victoria in 2022 and is passionate about fighting for fair laws for all sex workers. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria