Queering The Air

Frankie reads poems by Aisyah Shah Idil: The Naming, Allison Gallagher: Parenthetical Bodies and Emily Crocker: Girls and Buoyant which are new chapbooks published through Sydney-run independent literary organisation Subbed In. Subbed In, based in Sydney, is an independent literary organisation which aims to provide support for new and underrepresented voices as well as help emerging writers to achieve publication or performance.  Lucille Bogan, “B.D. Woman Blues”, recorded in 1935.Janis Ian, "At Seventeen", 1975 album Between the Lines. Akihiro Miwa, "Song of the Black Lizard", written for the 1968 Fantasy/Thriller Black Lizard directed by Kinji Fukasaku.June Millington, "Right Time", 1981 album Heartsong.Arthur Russell, "Me For Real", 1994 album Another Thought.June Millington, "All That You Need",1983 album Running. Tracy Chapman, "Crossroads",1989 album of Crossroads.Kelela, "Take Me Apart", 2017 album Take Me Apart.

We hear from Bea, a member of Undercurrent. We have a wide ranging discussion about intimate violence which occurs in 1/3 of relationships in LGBTIQ+ communities: from 'love is love', the monster myth, beyond the necessity of consent, violence against women, to systems of oppression and prison abolition.*There is a mention of Reina Gosset on tbe extraction of black trans poor disabled life underpinning the creation of David France's 'fi'lm', The Life and Death of Marsha P Johnson.Events mentioned:Bahdoesa Tote TakeoverCocoa Butter ClubTwo steps on the water with boats launch

Dawn is a queer trans woman of Thai background, an illustration student and occasional poet. In her creative works and in studies she has been drawn to grapple with various feminisms, oppressions and identities salient to herself and her loved ones - among them transmisogyny, queerphobia, and racism. She dreams of building a career around creative and performance art outreach, education, therapy, and protest around the social justice issues closest to her. Dawn has been on the show before when Thanh Hằng was a host, and whose poetry (as Xen Nha) really helped Dawn find her own voice.We had a track from Yelris, who performed at TRANSTRVAGANZA organised by Myriad Collective last weekend. Yelris is a Queer Person of Colour - they are a genderfluid Electronic musician who performs instrumental and spoken word over music to explore their gender and cultural identity. Yelris is a child of asylum seekers stemming back from the Vietnam War, identifying as diasporic cantonese chinese. Hold the line is a song about res

We hear from Claire from PO PO MO CO (post post modern comedy), a 'debauched queer comedy troupe' about their show in Fringe. We then hear from Zakaria about TRANSTRAVAGANZA, involving 5 talented trans and gender diverse artists. We then hear Mary Tomsic, who co-wrote an article entitled 'Marriage Stinks' in Overland, discussing the need to be critical while supporting the 'yes campaign' for same gender marriage. There's also a shout out to the event Strength in Visions at Fringe. 

Iris talks to Mama Alto about her upcoming performance, Exquisite, at the National Theatre, plus a few of her Fringe projects, Church, and Transcendent. The campaign for Justice for Elijah is foregrounded #JusticeforElijah. See details of where you can't donate here.Iris interviews Simona Castricum on ageism and exclusion in the queer community, and a discussion about trans women in sport.

Iris is joined in the studio by Zen who talks about the new Buffalo Gals club night, a QTIPOC run  femme and gnc-focused hip hop, old school rnb & trap! every thursday @ Hugs&Kisses.Iris then talks to Shane from Housing for the Aged Action Group who talks about the importance of understanding age and ageism in relation to queerness, class and more.Iris then reads from an action in the US, where the POC and Black led #NoJusticeNoPride group shut down WashingtonDC's Pride parade because its ties to corporate sponsors, police, racism and oppressive structures.

Iris interviews Chi Tran, a writer and artist, currently based in Narrm Melbourne. They produced a poetry / prosody work, entitled 'I occupy space, which is to say, i am always grieving'. You can find their publication at the Incedium Radical Library. We touch on what their work means to them, writing influences, and more. Also mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/alteritycollective/ 

We broadcast a conversation with Robbie Ahmed, author of "How I learned to Handle Boundaries and Found Self-Worth as a Queer South Asian Torn Between Cultures" on Gaylaxy Magazine.A brief intro: "Robbie Ahmed is a South Asian transman working as the Men's Sexual Health Coordinator at Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) where he runs support programs for queer South Asian men. He uses his experience growing up in Russia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Toronto to help queer South Asians reconcile their queerness and cultural identity." (http://www.gaylaxymag.com/author/rahmed/)Our conversation touches on a few topics including themes of the West's universality recreating marginalisation & invisibility and living & being a queer person in South Asian cultures and places with contexts.We also read an excerpt from an article written by the Black trans woman artist Star Ah Mer Ah Su, who recently visited the occupied lands of Australia from the US. Article:https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/prescription

Mikaila/Frankie talks queer friendships, with recordings from the Narrm Melbourne launch of graphic memoir Eyes Too Dry, speeches from co-creators Jessica Tavassoli and Alice Chipkin, as well as their editor Emma Jenson. We read a poem in Jess Hanman's name and also play tribute to him, as it was the 1st anniversary of his passing on April 2nd 2017. Thinking across the airwaves about brother-friends, lover-friends.Buy a copy of Eyes Too Dry here.Tunes:Arm Around You -- Arthur RussellBach's Prelude Yo-Yo -- Two Steps on the WaterYou and Me Both -- Arthur RussellHeld Apart -- Arca  

Iris is joined in the studio by Sister Zai to discuss some trouble at the Loving Feminist Literature's Decolonising Feminism and Building Solidarity event. There is discussion of racism and trans exclusionary transmisogyny. Relevant reading:http://archermagazine.com.au/2017/03/terfs-gatekeeping-womanhood/ 

Iris and Regan play some recordings from International Women's Day and are joined in the studio with Lisbeth for a trans feminist discussion. 

Recording of the speakers (by Regan) on the Coloring the Rainbow: Blak Queer and Trans Perspectives panel, plus a mention of the #BlockTheBill campaign (the campaign against the lifetime ban on asylum seekers). Guest speakers include:"Dr Dino Hodge – author and honorary senior fellow with the Centre for Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne.Dr Mark McMillan – a Wiradjuri man from Trangie, NSW and the first Indigenous Australian to join the University of Melbourne Law School when he was appointed a Senior Lecturer in 2011.Laniyuk Garcon-Mills – lives a transient life from her home town of Darwin through to Adelaide and Melbourne. Her queer and culturalexperiences have been intrinsically connected, helping her strengthen her identity and find healing through storytelling."Kai Clancy– Wakka Wakka brotherboyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1435472433166686/ *#BlockTheBillhttp://riserefugee.org/blockthebillcampaign/ 

Iris is joined by Jess Ison to discuss queer critiques of the institution of marriage. 

On today’s episode of Queering the Air, Frankie and Iris are joined by Bobuq and Roj to discuss the justice for Ms Dhu campaign. Bobuq and Roj are organising a fundraiser for the campaign for justice for Yamaji woman Ms Dhu, who died in custody after being detained for unpaid fines. There are reflections on community activism, positionality and whiteness. We also have some critical thoughts on Midsumma.Events / groups mentionedJustice for Ms Dhu Sunday Fundraise

On today's episode of Queering the Air, Thanh Hằng  explores the sentimentality of film photography with San Franscisco based photographer, Vivian Fu. We also chat about sexuality on film, as well as the meaning of self-portraits. photo: Self-Portrait Floating August 2015 Vivian Fu MUSIC:mitski - i bet on loosing dogs Puberty 2 Thao and the Get Down Stay Down - Nobody Dies - A Man Alive Yuna - Crush feat. UsherXeno Genesis - Empty Room - This Hearts Alien Land 

We chat to poet, editor & essayist Omar Sakr about his new collection of poetry set to come out early 2017, he reads some of his work & floors us. Also we catch up with countertenor diva, jazz singer and cabaret artiste Mama Alto about her new show and hear about her project The Divine Femmes, a trans and gender diverse choir.   Omar Sakr is an Arab Australian poet whose work has featured in Meanjin, Overland, Mascara Lit Review, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper and Junkee, among many others. He has been shortlisted for the Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets, as well as the ACU Poetry Prize. You can purchase a copy of his collection of poetry, ‘These Wild Horses’ here. Mama Alto is a countertenor diva, jazz singer and cabaret artiste. Fierce, femme and fabulous, she has been lauded as “divine” (Havana Tribune, Cuba), as “near flawless” (The Age), and “a knockout” (The Herald Sun). She fascinates audiences with “an idiosyncratic mix of statuesque fragility” (The Music), and th

 Queering the Air says goodbye to long-time presenter Amy and does tag team to new Queering the Air host and presenter Frankie/Mikaila.Frankie chats to Embittered Swish, a theatre/performance art/experimental artistic collective made up of queer and trans super-humans; Krishna Istha, Bobuq Sayed, Mick Roe, Romy Seven, Mossy and Cinnamon Templeton.Amy talks to Rory from VoiceFest about the upcoming VoiceFest 2018 -- Difference is Strength.Follow Embittered Swish on their Facebook page.Music:Mykki Blanco -- High School Never Ends (Mykki, 2016).Romy Seven -- Chapel.

On this special LIVE broadcast, Thanh Hằng, examines the sensory and sensual aspects of 'our skin' 'my skin' 'your skin' and its relation to sexuality.Em is joined in the studio with Nayuka, Bex and Nam-Chi.  LIVE music performances by KANDERE (music project of Lakyn Tarai and Wahe Kavara) & Guest DJ WAHE. We talk. We read. We listen.  *photo of KANDERE at 3CR taken by Thanh Hằng Phạm 

In this Episode of Queering the Air, J & T interview Amir Ashour from IraQueer- Iraq's LGBT Movement. The Show also showcases beautiful & insightful poetry and music.

On today's episode of Queering the Air Thanh Hằng presents an interview that she and Erik Ly did with the Queer Vietnameseness Film Documentary Crew including Director, Quyên Nguyen-Le and cast, Rosi Vo Nghiem, Natalie Newton and Shannon Le. We also hear about Natalie Newton's involvement in the 2013 campaign for LGBT inclusion in the Westminster Tet Parade in Orange County California.All music by Lê Cát Trọng Lý