Queering The Air

It's Radiothon 2019! On this show, Iris and Frank play back excerpts from previous shows, review zines and talk about the history of Queering the Air.To donate to Radiothon, call 03 9419 8377 or sms 0488 809 855 - or online at 3cr.org.au.

We hear from Alex on supporting queer and trans community in Jogja, Indonesia. Support the gofundme. 

We hear from Peter Waples Crowe, a Ngarigo artist, public health worker based in Melbourne. Peter recently launched an exhibition InsideOUT on 4th May at the Koori Heritage Trust at Federation square, which is on until July 28th.We then hear from two speakers on the life and legacy of sociologist, sex worker, and trans rights activist, Roberta Perkins, who passed away around a year ago, as well as current campaigns including pushes to decriminalise sex work in multiple states.  First, we listen to Elena Jeffreys from Respect Inc. Second, we hear Cameron Cox from Sex Workers Outreach Project NSW. The interviews touch on the history and significance of June 2nd, International Sex Workers' Rights Day. Follow Vixen collective for sex worker campaigns and peer support in Victoria. 

Content/ trigger warning: This episode contains discussions and descriptions of homophobia, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental health that may be distressing to some listeners. Please call Lifeline (13 11 14), Queerspace (03 9663 6733), or QLife (1800 184 527) if needed. In this episode, we unpack the intersection of being queer and Muslim with Azlan, a queer Muslim refugee and racial justice advocate for queer people of colour, queer asylum seekers, and queer Muslims. We discuss Queer Ramadhan Social, his production called Queer Asians Anonymous, and being not only a sexual minority but also a racial minority in a predominantly white Australia.We then speak with Bobuq Sayed, social worker, writer, and coordinator of an LGBTIQA+ mentoring program for queer individuals and families, facilitated through Queerspace. We discuss the program's aims, the challenges of queer mental health, and the benefits of mentoring in queer spaces. More information via Queerspace or email bobuq.sayed@ds.org.au

In this episode, Frank interviews comic artist Dido J about queer disabled representation in media, the Cripple Punk movement, their publication Stigmata and their art in general. 

We hear news items: update on Djab wurrung campaign, Peter Waples Crowe InsideOut exhibition, injustice of a sports austhority banning Caster Semenya (Intersex Human Rights Australia), and RISE's election statement.Iris is then in conversation with Rowan Oliver, artist and filmmaker based in Birraranga/ Narrm, who loves spewing her opinions to the public when given the opportunity. We talk in a range of areas including politics, TERF, her art, activism, and beauty. Also mentioned: Contrapoints.   

Frank interviews comic creator and filmmaker David C Mahler. 

We hear from Erik on the RISE Queer Project and fundraising dinner. You can donate to RISE here, also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We then hear about Trans Day of Visibility with a speech from Laura at the Melbourne action, and a phone interview with Sid from Trans Action Warrang - Sydney.  Also mentioned: Djab Wurrung Embassy campaign. 

On International Trans Day of Visibility, Frank interviews Ruby Susan from Triple Bi-Pass on Joy 94.9 and the Melbourne Bisexual Network as well as Remmy Hooper from the LTSU Queer Department.

We hear about reflections on the International Women's Day rally (f SWERFs and TERFs), and fundraisers: support veteran 3CR broadcasters Robbie Thorpe and Viv Malo, the struggle for Debbing Creek (support WAR), and Sha Gaze You are fortunate card deck project. Shout out to Women's Strike UK.We then hear from the amazing performance artist Weird Alice on drag and much more. Check out Water is Life - First Nations fight for water justice on Earth Matters, and Failure the game show. We hear about the fundraiser for sistergirl Lilly (appeared in an podcast last year), March 23rd, Cross St, Brunswick East.Mention of tweet. 

Frank interviews Luke Sinclair, Helen Graham and John Stevens from the zine storefront Sticky Institute, where they discuss zines, how the queer community is fostered through zines and curating them in the State Library of Victoria. 

We hear from Tony Biffra on Midsumma, the call to end harmful non-consensual Royal Children's Hospital surgeries on intersex youth, solidarity with intersex communities and more.Check out Intersex Human Rights Australia.Later, we hear from Chameli, a Sri lankan lesbian vlogger (one-half of 'Lesketeers', documenting queer life in Sri Lanka) and Josh, one of the organisers of the Asian float at Midsumma 2019. They discuss identity and the different experiences of queer Sri Lankans in diaspora and in Sri Lanka.

After introductions and news, we chat to Bobuq in a wide-ranging conversation, including on the worrying construction of Cherry Creek prison to their editing work at Un magazine. (Stop Cherry Creek Youth Prison)Later, we talk to Azlan, including about where to post Queer Asians Anonymous.We finish with some chat about midsumma and Auckland pride, who have a march without cops and corporations. MentionedTanya Day petition'The government is criminalising the very women it should support'

Iris chats to creative producer China Aleisse about Floating Key, The Maids (on at Midsumma), codes of ethics and more. We then hear an interview with members of Queer Asians Anonymous, playing at Midsumma.Ongoing campaigns mentionedDjab wurrung trees campaignJustice for Tanya Day Petition

Iris, Yi-Lynn and Xen Nhà chat about Invasion Day and solidarity. The rally was hosted by the Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR) in Melbourne on January the 26th calling to Abolish Australia Day. Sign the petition for justice for Tanya Day. Check out www.invasionday.org for more info from WAR.Following, Yi-Lynn chats about her music, writing and and plays The Search Continues live in the studio. Bandcamp, Facebook.Finally, Xen Nhà talks about the launch of a Queer Lunar New Year zine with a party by Red Pocket Press on February 16th, at the Night Heron.

Logan Mucha talking about filmaking career and social justice around LGBTI.

Frank and Iris review a number of zines they have picked up this year which showcase the art of various queer individuals in Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as some book reviews and news. 

Iris speaks to Tilde Joy, who's involved in the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union. We speak on the problems with the SDA and the 'change the rules campaign', anti-poverty, transphobia, postal survey and the IWW. 

Iris speaks to Aliya and Lisbeth about Multitudes: QTIPOC forum. Aliya also talks about racial justice organisation Democracy in Colour. We then have a general conversation about queers, cats, and sexual violence.In the second half, Iris chats with Rachel Perks (writer) and Bridget Balodis (director) about Moral Panic.

This episode Frank and Iris interview zinemaker Amber is Blue about zine workshops and mental illness, and Bailee Rose about her role in Lou Wall's Drag Race, Unboxed, Coco Butter Club and upcoming Heaps Gay.