Queering The Air

Hini from the Queer Death Collective, an art and advocacy group that explores death literacy through the lens of queerness, spirit, and culture. Check out their upcoming event here and follow them on Instagram @queer_death_collective We hear audio from a vigil this morning in memory of Rodrigo, a Peruvian trans man who died in Indonesian state custody.Non-binary queer 'inter-galactic' musician Dirty Versachi speaks on their artistic inspirations, their launch event 'The Birth of Dirty Versachi', and their latest track Rainbow Light Beam. Follow them on Instagram @dirtyversachi MusicFuneral Sisters by Sylvan Esso, Collections of Colonies of BeesResting Power by Dirty VersachiRainbow Light Beam by Dirty VersachiHouse Mix 5 by DJ Miss Katalyna

The Three Generation of Trans Immigrantsw/ presenter Sasja Sÿdek These trans migrants imagined a better life in Australia - Did they find it? Join three trans womxn of colour, Sasja Sÿdek, Latoya Hoeg and Robin Chandla share their stories of their lived experience living as an immigrant in Australia.

Youth parliamentarians Hades Slater and Holly Ellis share their experiences of LGBTQIA+ inclusive education as regional youth, and discuss the Gender, Sexual, and Romantic Minorities Inclusive Education Bill 2022 that they presented to Youth Parliament.Rapstress and Leo icon Julai speaks on their artistic inspirations, and unpacks the meaning behind the lyrics from their latest tracks 'Coffee n Sex' and 'Baddie Bttms'. You can check out all things Julai on their website here. (18+)Songs:Femininity by Emma VolardBaddie Bttms by JulaiCoffee n Sex by Julai

We hear from artist Yi-Lynn about her latest EP Foul Water (here on Bandcamp). (follow her on Instagram, Facebook). The EP Launch is at the Gasometer on August 19 Later, we hear from artist and researcher Lilahk about disability pride month to what's lesser discussed in this climate of attacks on intersex and trans people to their art and history research. MentionedHomeless in hotels MusicDown City Street - Archie Roach and Ruby HunterPixelate - Yi-LynnCut it Loose - Yi-LynnDon't Let a Good Girl Down - Thelma PlumOg Luv Kush - Kaiit

Queering the Air is trilled to present you Georgie Yovanovic. Miss Yovanovic is co-identify as Trans - Intersex Fem, non- binary who uses pronouns She/Her. She is currently a board member for the Zoe Belle Gender Collective, and an advocate working on the Transfemme resource. Miss Georgie was an LGB Trans-Intersex advocate for Sistergals and Brotherboys in Alice Springs, NT. She is a member of Intersex Human Rights Association, IHRA, and was a working member of the Darlington Statement, ACON LGBTI Aged care project, National LGBTI Health Alliance for mental health project, Northern Territory Aids and Hepatitis council, and Disabilities service. Our co-host: Sasja Sÿdek and Georgie Yovanovic had a discussion on a serious topic that made the headline recently in regards to an intersex womxn that was being taken to Yatala Labour Prison for men. An intersex prisoner, who identifies as female, was placed in a male prison where she was exposed to "ridicule" and "cruel and degrading treatment", despite a magistrate

Kitty Obsidian is a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi burlesque sideshow performer who won the 2022 VIC NAIDOC Pride award. They speak about their art and what pride means to them.  The Queer Indonesia Archives is a digital archiving project committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of queer Indonesia. Sasja and Jacob spoke with Beau Newham and Sidhi Vhisatya from the Queer Indonesia Archives to learn about the archiving process, and some of the special discoveries on display in the exhibitions.

We hear from members of the bands Insect Politicks (Willy, Oly, Max—& not on air: Ryle, Lucy) and Walking to the Grocery Store (April, Jasper—& not on air: En, Ryle, Crebs).News mentioned: NAIDOC week, Pay the Rent, “Our Kids Belong With Family”: a look into institutional child removal by Sissy Austin; COVID BA.5 crisis: Disability justice network fundraiser, latest AHPPC statement 'Statement on COVID-19 winter update and ongoing health protection measures to support our community', Comrade Closet. MusicDon't Let a Good Girl down - Thelma PlumVision - Electric FieldsE.R - Edith LaneGoblin Mindset - June JonesBed of Bones - Hunny MachetePoison - Dark Water 

Aurelia St Clair spoke about comedy, content creation, her upcoming show 'I Said What I Said', and the suburb of Richmond.Joshua Badge unpacked the queer tradition of cruising and how public sex is an act of rebellion against heteronormative ideals of sex and procreation. To read more of Joshua's work, check out their website here. Their piece 'In the Garden of Earthly Delights, the Queer Tradition of Cruising' can be found here. 

After some chat and music, including a reminder to donate to our radiothon, we hear from The Reginas, doing a show 'Queering the Pitch Pt. 2: Storytime with The Reginas' next weekend at the Harehole.Shout outs to: Minus 18 Queer Formal, Beers for Queers and Aurelia St Clair. We comment on the 44th anniversary of the Sydney gay solidarity Mardi Gras in 1978, which was brutually attacked by police (78ers website and zine 'It Was Riot!', and Star Observer article). Also mentioned: queers killed in Oslo, Blockade Australia raid (see Thursday Breakfast for an interview), and Dani Laidley and the Police Association (article).MusicMama Alto - The Blues Are Brewin' (Billie Holiday cover)Dosh Luckwell - Heterosexuality (It's no good for Me)The Reginas - I'm a slutTom Robinson Band - Glad to be GayBeyonce - Break My Soul 

It's June, and we need your financial support to keep Queering the Air and 3CR Radical radio going (Crowdraiser link!).We hear from Amy Sargeant on an update since the previous interview on gender affirmation leave, as the National Convenor for Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education (Amy on Twitter).We hear from two supporters: Leron and Dawn on supporting 3CR.Shout outs to: Wuurn of Kanak, ceasefire / no guns action, Queering the Pitch Pt. 1 - The Great Trans Band Jam, and By my Bed exhibition. Music Electric Fields - VisionAlice Skye and June Jones - Party Tricks (Remix)Edith Lane - Eden on the ParkDosh Luckwell - Heterosexuality (It's no good for Me)    

Danielle Goder is a queer artist, actor, producer and cofounder of the Dirty Pennies Theatre Project. Riley Galloway spoke with her about the project and her upcoming production, a queer psychological thriller. (interview begins at 9.45)The NSW Premier announced in April an inquiry into hate crimes committed against LGBTQIA+ people between 1970-2010. Nick Stewart from Dowson Turco Lawyers spoke about the inquiry, justice for the victims, and how police can improve their relations with queer and trans communities. If any of this content caused harm, please reach out to Q Life or Beyond Blue for support. (interview begins at 22.52)Drag performers Timberlina and Foxxe Faux from Newcastle NSW spoke to Jacob about their drag, and the power of bringing queer art to regional and rural areas. (interview begins at 39.04)Donate to our Radiothon and keep 3CR on the air here!Songs:Immaterial by SOPHIE

Following 3CR's live May Day Broadcast, Jacob delves into queer/trans peoples' experiences in the workplace. //Amy Sargeant, National Convenor of Queer Unionists in Tertiary Education, speaks about issues facing queer and trans workers, and their proposal for gender affirmation leave. //Tiffany speaks with the crew at Behind Closed Doors on her experiences as a trans Thai sex worker doing street work. You can tune into Behind Closed Doors on 3CR every Thursday at 6pm. // Songs:Work That by D-Boy and TjimbaHeterosexuality (It's No Good For Me) by dosh luckwell 

Educators Josh Miller and Remy Castan on delivering sex education that's inclusive for diverse genders and sexualities. //Artists Bo Bickmore and Bailey Turner on Taking Up Space, a multi-form art event championing queer bodies and self acceptance. Taking Up Space is happening at the Meat Market in North Melbourne from April 29 to May 1, tickets available here. // PhD Candidate Elliot Freeman on the complexities of queer archiving and unraveling queer histories in Australia. //Songs:Flip Me Out by Remy Ondrey

Mental health advocate Franklin Hooper on his experience as a trans man accessing healthcare, and the mental health challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community. //Dr Sandy O'Sullivan, a Wiradjuri trans person from the Centre for Global Indigenous Futures at Macquarie University, on their research ‘The Colonial Project of Gender (and Everything Else)’, the relationship between colonisation and gender, and supporting Indigenous creatives. //Terence Humphreys and Jade King from Twenty10 LGBTQIA+ Homelessness Services, on homelessness among trans people and the housing sector's response. //

Queering the Airwith Jacob Ella Tooms from Wednesday Breakfast spoke to Rishaan from Community Action for Rainbow Rights about the Religious Discrimination Bill.Jacob spoke with Richard Keane, CEO of Living Positive Victoria, about World AIDS Day, recent challenges and successes of people living with AIDS, and ways that governments, communities, and individuals can support. For more information on Living Positive, visit the website here. We share an intimate conversation with Hunter Dillon, a queer transmasc person, tattooist, and sex worker with chronic invisible illnesses. Recorded by Queering the Air's MV for 3CR's Binary Busting Broadcast on Transgender Day of Visibility 2021. 

First (8:22), we hear from anon talking on anti-fascism, including on the rise of reactionary protests and the left's response, criticism of punitive state laws in the pandemic, trans day of remembrance, settler colonialism, pinkwashing and confronting transphobia in the left. Second (29:29), we hear from Jeanine Hourani speaking on the pro-Palestine community call to boycott, to pressure the Melbourne Queer Film Festival to stop pinkwashing Israeli apartheid, and more. Links: Pinkwashing exposed, Queer Cinema for Palestine,  BDS Australia and Free Palestine Melbourne. SongsKee'ahn - Better ThingsUnsanitary Napkin - TERF WarLowkey feat. Dam, The Narcicyst, Eslam Jawad, Hich-Kas, Reveal, Hasan Salaam, Shadia Mansour - Long live Palestine Part 2Tracey Chapman - Talkin' bout a revolution

We hear from glorious, vivacious drag queen Cerulean; Ellen from No Pride in Police Brisbane / Meanjin; and an interview from Monday Breakfast with Cody Smith from Intersex Human Rights Australia.TracksSimona Castricum - TriumphPapaphilia - All are syllables of the great tongue

This week on the show Em speaks with Sumarlinah and Daisy about their experiences working as different embodiment practitioners with queer and trans people.  More info on Transomatics can be found hereMore info on Feel Free Yoga can be found here  Songs featured on the show today were Shawty by BVT, Shadows by Pillow Pro, 4AM by Nitefruit ft Fairy Boy, The name of the sun is slowly spoken by Papaphilia 

We hear from Latoya Aroha Rule speaking on the Justice for Fella campaign, including the campaign nationally to legislate a ban on dangerous spit hoods, and on abolition politics—as well as news and tunes. Latoya is an Aboriginal & Maori, Takatāpui researcher, undertaking their PhD at UTS on Gadigal Land. Wiradjuri, Kokatha and Wirangu man, Wayne Fella Morrison, their brother, was a father, fisherman and artist. Wayne Fella Morrison died nearly 5 years ago in hospital after being restrained by prison guards on remand in Yatala prison,  Kaurna country in South Australia. Find the #BanSpitHoods. Stop Black Deaths in Custody petition here. Follow the Justice for Fella campaign on Facebook, and support the Gofundme. NewsSupport for Wilcannia donations information hereBobuq Sayed writing in Junkee, and the Action for Afghanistan petition TracksWe sing until sunrise - The MerindasOur Lives Matter - BarkaaWurega Djalin - Alice SkyeMotorcycle - June Jones and Geryon

 We hear from members of Rainbow Rights: Cameron, Greg, Mitchell, Cam, Colin and John, who speak on Rainbow Rights, a self-advocacy group for LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual disabilities, and more.Watch the Rainbow Rights Anthem. Other tracks played: Bronski Beats - Tell me why, Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts, LBGTI - Matt Fehati and ABBA - Waterloo.Second (from 48:34), we hear from Didin (Harapian Fian) and Alex about the urgent Covid-19 crisis in Indonesia, with LGBT and marginalised communities supporting each other amidst government abandonment. Donate to the gofundme here.