Queering The Air

Jay/Jacob speaks with the wonderfully talented Naavikaran about their album 'Brown Church', their relationship with masculinity, and queer community night Mothprocess. Check out Naavikaran's De-Colonial Living here for more. We hear from Dr David Gould about his upcoming book 'Survivors and Thrivers: Male homosexual lives in post war Australia', sharing stories of the institutional challenges and underground fun of gay men in the 40s, 50s, and 60s in Australia. The book will be coming out in late May, available at International Book Shop and Hares and Hyenas.Songs:Where Are You From? by NaavikaranShow You How It's Done (Untucked) by NaavikaranEntire City by NaavikaranWatch Me Read You by Odette

Jacob revisits Transgender Day of Visiblity Rally, we hear from a range of trans and gender diverse speakers.We speak live with Mikhael Burnard (they/them) from Pride in Protest about today's TDOV rally in Eora/Sydney & the need for solidarity in the fight for trans rights. Trans Sisters United & Trans Pride March Melbourne cofounder Sasja Sÿdek speaks about what TDOV means to her.Speeches from TDOV Naarm Rally on Friday:3CR legend and trans activist Sally Goldner speaks on the fight against Nazis & trans rights.Fa'afafine and trans advocate Amao Leota Lu speaks about the need to protect trans women of colour and the community at large.Switchboard CEO Joe Ball tackles misconceptions around womens sports and continuing the trans rights movement.Songs:Round & Round by Mani BlüJust For The Night by Robert BaxterMotorcycle by June Jones & Geryon

RAMADAN - QUEER IFTAR Queer Iftar is an event that brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community focusing asylum seekers, migrants and refugees during the holy month of Ramadan. It's a celebration of the intersectionality of being Muslim and queer. The event aims to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Muslims who often feel excluded during religious events due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The traditional Iftar meal is shared, and discussions on various topics relevant to the community takes place. It is also an opportunity to celebrate diversity, promote acceptance, and create a sense of community among LGBTQ+ Muslims.Azlan, Sasja, Ayesha, Basem & Wael who met at Sydney World Pride Human Rights Conference a few weeks ago, are the organisers for this year's Queer Iftar by BridgeMeals. They explained what Queer Iftar is all about, what attendess can expect from it, and why it's so important to create this space for their community. They want everyone to come together as they build connections, bridge cultures, create memories & laughter and experience communal healing.---------------------BridgeMeals is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from marginalised communities living in Naarm/Melbourne to meet and connect without judgement over food, community and culture.This Ramadan, BridgeMeals is organising weekly iftars for LGBTQIA+ Muslims and those from Muslim backgrounds.Dates: Saturdays, March 25th, April 1st & 8th and Sunday, April 16th, 2023BridgeMeals will also be holding an All Women's Iftar in collaboration with Trans Sisters United on April 2nd. All cisgender and transgender women and people who identify as women are welcome to attend this iftar.Where: Locations will be shared with confirmed attendees. To register your attendance, contact us at [email protected] Women’s Iftar location will be shared with confirmed attendees. To register your attendance, contact us at [email protected] your attendance by emailing us, and keep an eye on our socials!Please email BridgeMeals to know more about the BridgeMeals Weekly Queer Iftar or to RSVP at [email protected] or SMS at 0432 293 496 | 0435 675 958We hope to see you there and have a blessed Ramadan!This project is supported by welcomingaus and vicgovdffhMusic:Ramadan by Najwa FaroukRamadan Tiba by OpickTakbir Lebaran by Kelana Purba

TW: this episode discusses transphobia, police violence, and the rise of far right/fascist ideologyJacob speaks with queer electronic musician & aged care worker Alex Antunes, who operates under the moniker of ALX; GoSlow + trans musician Penny Euniq. The pair have collaborated on a new track called 'We Play Bingo' and will be performing live at the Worker's Club this Thursday 23 March. Tickets available here. //Queer & trans activist and convenor of the Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education Amy Sargeant & trans musician Eddie Phillips speak about the horrifying scene that played out on the steps of Victorian Parliament House yesterday. Nazi groups made headlines after gatecrashing an anti-trans rally organised by prolific TERF Kelly Jay Kean. A coalition of pro-trans groups confronted the rally with a strong counter action, but were met with violent police pushback, as Victorian police formed a wall to protect Nazis, permitting them to salute, chant, and hold transphobic banners. //Kin Francis and Alex Brittan from Good Trip Events discuss their new low sensory club night for queer neurodivergent people. Check out their first event on March 30 at subclub here. Songs:We Play Bingo by ALX; GoSlow and EuniqDon't You Worry by Electric Fields

Tony K. Fretton had the honor of chatting to BEBE BACKHOUSE & his new book "More than these bones".A descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of north-Western Australia, Bebe Backhouse is an award-winning writer and creative leader who’s called Naarm home for many years. Beginning his creative practice as a classical pianist and composer, Bebe later made a name for himself as a producer and director of theatre, festivals, and public art projects across Australia, including international dance and theatre projects in New Zealand, France, and Belgium. A leader in designing and delivering high-profile programs and strategic projects for Australia’s diverse communities, his senior leadership positions at prolific organisations across Naarm have allowed him to successfully foster many opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives to showcase their work in mainstream platforms, allowing Traditional Culture to thrive in a public space.A writer, poet, illustrator, speaker, and facilitator living on the unceded land of the Kulin peoples, Bebe's works encompass love, loss, identity, Aboriginal and gay existence, place, and Country.https://www.readings.com.au/events/book-launch-more-than-these-bonesSongs played:Electric Fields - 2000 and whatever.Baker Boy - MeditjinJessica Mauboy - Time After TimeSamuel Gaskin - ReckoningChristine Anu - My Island Home

Youth worker Lindsay Marchment (he/him) speaks about his experience growing up queer in the small country town of Warracknabeal, relationships with his family, his journey through mental health issues and drug addiction, and his work helping young men & gender diverse teenagers express healthy masculinity.

Cainne is an agender art worker body worker sex worker and cultural consultant based in Naarm. They are the founder all rounder at Cubby Art Party and currently studying HAPT with HypACCESS’ based on Turtle Island. They like sky gazing, music and rubbing their face in their cats belly.QTA3CR - Every Sunday 3-4pm on 855am 3CR Community Radio@beyonceskneesplease@cubbyartpartyCainne's Track - https://soundcloud.com/shenapala/october-trap-ish-wip?si=8ddaf3f213774124b6c78490e9d0e605&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingBreaking News - Sex Work Law Reform Exposed Disturbing Emails of Anti Sex Work And Transgender Politician Moira Deeming#sex#sexwork#queersexworker

Take a slice of a delicious intellectual pie on today’s show, where Jacob and Sasja speak to curator Kin Francis and artist Ari Tampubolon on their exhibition ‘The Body is More Than This’, embracing nihilism & working in proximity to whiteness.We also hear from PhD student Hao Zheng about her latest paper detailing the experiences of queer international students during COVID-19 lockdowns & finding community in Naarm.Cover photo taken by Suzanne Balding.

Jacob and Sasja unpacked their best Midsumma slays.A conversation with Eureka, a visual artist about his work in upcoming exhibition 'Men/Still/Shooting' and experincing intimacy as an older gay man.   Midsumma Events: 25th January - 12th Febuary - Men/Still/Shooting 3rd Febuary - First Nations Drag Festival5th Febuary - Midsumma Pride March5th Febuary - Euphoria Social Viewing & After Party 7th Febuary - No Pride in Racism11th Febuary - Aunty 12th Febuary - Victoria's Pride Street Party What's on at Midsumma Songs Track:Believe by CherRay of Lights by MadonnaPositions by Ariana Grande

In the lead up to Pride and Midsumma , we revisit the No Police in Pride LGBTQ Community forum held at the Harehole in Narrm Melbourne on the 27th of October, 2022. Speakers featured include Frank Gafa, Dylan O'Hara, Paul Kidd and facilitator Joshua Badge. We feature some of the audio we didn't have time for last time.MentionedNo Pride in Police campaign websiteWARBeyond Bricks and Bars fundraiserInside out fundraiserDecolonise sex work au (Instagram)