Queering The Air

NO POLICE AT PRIDE!Last Thursday, Joshua Badge and Frank Gafa put on a community forum to talk about the strained relationship between Victoria Police and LGBTQ people at Harehole Melbourne aka Hares HyenasThe event was a panel discussion between Dylan O’Hara, Paul Kidd and Frank Gafa, followed by a Q&A from the audiences.No Police at Pride is fundraising $1500 to pay their artist and speakers + reimburse organisers for venue hire costs. Of course, they’ll pass on 10% to Pay the Rent. You can donate via Humanitix or direct bank transfer (see the Fundraiser FAQ).Illustration by @briar.rolfeThis episode was brought to you by Sasja Sÿdek.Pre-recorded audio edited by Iris Lee.https://nopoliceatpride.com

On tonight's episode with our co-host, Tony K. Fretton and guests: Fabio & Cainne 3pm - Fabio (Kingz Melbourne)Fabio was born in Portugal with Angolan background. Fabio is a passionate, skilled dancer who loves to express his feelings through dance and performance art. His love for dance started from a young age, growing up watching and being influenced by legendary artists such as Michael Jackson.

Fabio has gone from showcasing nationally at numerous corporate and commercial events. From being on the footy show to currently, being apart of the groundbreaking show -Matador as NUEVÉ, where he has been touring around Australia the past 3 years. Fabio also is the creator of the new gay R&B and hiphop party called KINGZ. Please follow KINGZ MELBOURNE for more updates and upcoming events. Cainne (They // Xim) is the founder of Cubby Art Party, Yahdy Studio and Critical Sex Theory. They are passionate about creating spaces that hold down and uplift multiply-marginalised and extra magical people. They have done cul

On this episode Sasja had a discussion with one of her oldest friend, Lily Chang here in Narrm. They talked about Lily's early days of transitioning, her you-tube channel, the iconic Taxi Club Sydney, her multiple past careers and why she decided to move back to Melbourne - the most livable city in the world. Lily was also at the Marsha Amini - Women Live Freedom's rally with Sasja and Merhsa, and they shared their experinces to why this needs to happen for changes to take place. Sasja invited Merhsa to her place to talked about her experinces being assaulted by Irainians Police for not wearing a hijab. (pre-recorded) Lilly ChangA proud trans womxn of colour, born & raised in Malaysia, Chinese descent who migrated to Australia in the early 2000s’. Lilly is a trans advocate and a youtuber since 2011 — a show called TsChitChat where she interviewed many local trans & gender diverse people, and have also met international celebrities trans people while filming for her channel. Lilly have lived in many states in

Jacob and Sasja spoke with Sam Elkin, Dan Hogan, and Anastasia Rose Lee about the new anthology of trans and gender diverse stories 'Nothing to Hide: The Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Stories'. You can head along to events at Chestnut Tree on Oct 2 and at the Victorian Pride Centre for Melbourne Fringe Festival on Oct 15.  Links discussed:ABC article on Abolish the Monarchy protestsSandy O'Sullivan IndigenousX Twitter thread on the QueenWarriors of the Aboriginal Resistence HEY Grants for youth LGBTQIA+ projects- apply by Oct 2Transfemme- resources for men in relationships with trans womenAlok Menon- non binary writer, speaker, comedian Songs:Break My Soul by BeyonceKilling My Time by G-FlipNative Tongue by Mo'Ju and Pasefika Vitoria ChoirMy Boy by Marlon Williams

Vale Jack Charles. We hear from Dr Matthew Mitchell from La Trobe University, one of the authors of the recent study Criminalising Gender Diversity: Trans and Gender Diverse People’s Experiences with the Victorian Criminal Legal System. Next, we hear from Raina Peterson speaking about their queer experimental Indian dance Fringe event, Narasimha – ManLion, which starts in a month. Lastly, we hear some more audio from the Justice for Rodri vigil in September, on the wider context in Indonesia around the injustice around the death of Peruvian trans activist Rodrigo Ventocilla who died in police custody in Bali in August. MentionedAlice Skye on Stay in BedDoin' Time show with Jack CharlesStar Observer on Jack CharlesAbolish the Monarchy | Thursday 22nd September 1:30PM Birrarung MarrSwitchboard - Rainbow DoorBeyond Bricks & Bars: Trans Gender Diverse Decarceration ProjectVictoria's police state MusicAlice Skye - Stay in Bed

Clean is a documentary highlighting the incredible life and work of our dear friend Sandra Pankhurst. The genuinely inspirational story of how ‘trauma cleaner’ Sandra Pankhurst responded to an unseen world with radical kindness. Sandra Pankhurst knew humanity at its worst, as well as its best, having lived many different lives: survivor of childhood abuse, suburban parent, drag queen, sex worker, funeral director, business owner, motivational speaker. Generous and formidable, she underwent transition in the 1980s and found her purpose running STC Services, a successful Melbourne trauma-cleaning business that she founded in the 1990s. For three decades, Pankhurst and her team – who’ve also survived tough times – have brought order and care to homes made chaotic by hoarding, addiction, violence and crime.Rebeckah Loveday, Miss Katalyna and our co-host Sasja Sÿdek discussed about their dear friend Sandra and her documentary film, and also Rebeckah’s role as Sandra Pankhurst in the film. Clean will be in your loc

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. //