Queering The Air

Madison chats with Naavikaran, ALX GoSlow, and plays excerpts from Out of the Pan on 3CR with Sally Goldner.Plus- Wicked Words - Dyke Hands- The historical nature of policing queer people

Madison interviews ALX; GoSlow  https://alxgoslow.bandcamp.com/

In this episode:We hear from the cast and crew of the work-in-progress documentary "The Emerald Archipeligo", which inquires about what the world can learn from the Indonesian queer experience, and calls upon all allies in Australia and the global North to play an active role.Slimbi, Naarm-based musician, writer and organiser, discusses their insights into authentic trans and queer gathering and protest, within the context of the Trans Day of Vengeance Rally.Madison interviews LXRP,  naarm based chorus pedal drum machine post punk post pop music for the heart. https://lxrp.bandcamp.com/

On this episode we:Spoke with Vadim, who escaped Russia and is currently living in Kazakhstan. He describes the conditions for queer folk who currently reside in Russia, why he absolutely had to flee his country of origin and how we can help those left behind.Spoke with Dr Yves Rees, about publishing as a form of resistance; including within the queer community. They will be part of a panel discussing resistance through publishing at theFootscray West Writers Fest at 2pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.Joining us as a studio guest was Sunny Youngsmith, to reflect on being a drag king (and thing), the joys of receiving and responding to hecklers and their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show ‘Cabin Pressure’, at the Motley Wherehaus, from 23rd March to 5th April at 6:15pm; bookings via www.comedyfestival.com.au.

Madison speaks with Oscar and Anna about their experience and reflections of having attended two separate Annual General Meetings of queer organisations. This included a concerning keynote speech at one of those AGM (which does not necessarily reflect the thoughts of the organisation itself) that seems to be symptomatic of a shift away from activism towards a more conservative professionalism amongst those who represent queer folk to the wider mainstream community.

On this episode, we discussedthe horrific podcast episode produced and released by the Equality Project, organisers of the Better Together conference.the less than satisfactory post-incident response from the Equality Project.how the conference itself played out over the course of the two days, as described by our on-the-spot correspondent Oscar.why it is perfectly reasonable to expect the Equality Project to step aside and forfeit their current socio-political position within the queer community.how we deserve more informed leaders and must expect a real reckoning following an incident of this kind.how queer elitism is consolidating itself here in Australia and how this incident acts as a warning sign.

On this episode of Queering The Air:Our 'Meow, Meow, Meow' section, where we discuss what events are happening in the Queer world, included a discussion on a number of Naarm-based drag performers and their recent and current (sometimes meta, sometimes primary) contributions to our queer culture.A retrospective chat about Leigh Bowery, that also covered Australian artists who venture elsewhere to make it big, resisting othering via the performance of a sharp identity, and the perils of posthumously attributing politics to performers of past periods in popular culture.

On this week's edition of Queering the Air, Madison Moffat:Speaks further with Marcel Liemant about queer book self-publishing and their views on the future of queer literature.Explores a little about a fundamental queer and trans icon: Wendy Marcos, co-inventor of the Moog Synthesiser and legendary electronica composer and soundtrack producer.Revisits where the Melbourne LGBTIQA+ left the subject of Victorian Police marching at the Midsumma Pride March, the challenges that may therefore lie ahead and the need to therefore get on the front foot in late 2025 to avoid another traumatic 'debate'.Community Events: 'Unlikely Authors' writing workshop, coordinated by Vic Pride Centre staff member Ivy Crago. Saturday 13th September 5am, Flemington Library, 313 Racecourse Road, Flemington. Free Event.LGBTI+ Ageing Community Social Club, September 15 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda.Artists Expressions of Interest Now Open for Victorian Pride Centre Gallery exhibition – 'Exhibition of Life'. Exhibition to be held 13–27 October 2025. Deadline for submissions: 14 September 2025.Expression of Interest form.Art Express, Tue, 9 Sep, 5:30pm - 7pm, Affirmation Station, 279 Lygon Street, Brunswick East.Move in Pride! Sport Expo, Sunday, September 14, 10am - 5pm, Victorian Pride Centre - Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street St Kilda. Free event, but please register. Move in Pride! Yoga Workshops, next workshop is Tuesday 9th September, 6:30pm to 8pm.Book launch, Dr Paula Gerber's Sex, Gender & Identity: Trans Rights in Australia Event. Being held by Hares and Hyenas. Thursday 11th September 7pm til 9pm, at VPC Theatrette, 79 – 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda.SHOW YOUR SOLIDARITY for the Wungening and Hope Exhibition; fundraising for gender affirming care for those having difficulty accesssing it. Exhibition planned to show from January to February 2026.If you are an artist who can donate art to sell, please fill in the following online form: https://forms.gle/YTwWbyDPRDBRar297.If you are someone seeking financial support for gender affirming care, please fill in the following online form: https://forms.gle/ZjVHDpospHWsQnhM6

During this episode, we spoke with queer community treasure Roland Thomson; who has been serving the community as our prime queer book vendor for too many years to count. We spoke about how it began, the various incarnations of Hares and Hyenas over the decades, and how it continues to beat the odds in an oppressive commercial world.

Madison Inteviewed Zara Jones of Thorne Habour Country about the monthly meet-up Bendigo Morning Cuppa. They discussedcreating spaces for regional queer communal gathering and information sharinghow such spaces can encourage greater understanding between members of various intersections of the queer community.Madison also spoke to Piani, a Morning Cuppa participant about the benefits of joining in.We also heard from trans disability advocate Jax Brown, as they were a panelist for Rainbow Inclusive Voices' celebration of LGBTIA+ Disability Pride. They spoke tothe differences between advocacy and activism,how disability access can be problematic at the most 'inclusive' of venues,how sexuality and intimacy remains a realm requiring disabilty activism,the challenges in gaining continuity in funding for disability rights issues that cannot be solved with the funds from one short-term grant.Madison then outlines some of the insights shared by the Rainbow Inclusive Voices panel, before allowing Skye de Vent, an audience member at this celebration, to have the last word.