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Beau Newham discusses history project Tracing Our Memories.  It pieces together community activism and organising since the early days of HIV in Australia.  The project is underway.  National Association of People with HIV Australia 

In a world controlled by AI, a child emerges.  Patrick Livesey and Mary Helen Sassman peform director Briony Dunn's theatre adaptation of EM Forster's 1909 sci-fi novella The Machine Stops.  Plays at Theatre Works, 22 to 30 August.  The Machine Stops | Theatre Works  Our image of Patrick at 3CR was taken in the studio after a previous chat on In Ya Face.  

Producer Josh Sanders chats about Dial M For Murder at Theatre Works, August 7 to 16.  Dial M for Murder | Theatre Works

Sally Goldner chats about her new venture as a wrestling commentator and ring announcer. the_zali_gold • Instagram photos and videos

Bloomshed tackles current issues in their version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.  Actor Lauren Swain joins us for a chat.  Plays at the Darebin Arts Centre, 401 High St, Preston, 30 July to August 10. Bloomshed's Pride & Prejudice Darebin Arts BLOOMSHED 

Music Director Mark Bradley chats about Green Room Award winning show Songs For A New World at Chapel Off Chapel, August 5 to 10.  Songs for a New World | Chapel Off Chapel

Reality theatre as performer Krishna Istha meets potential sperm donors in Melbourne Fringe production First Trimester at Arts House, North Melbourne, October 16 to 18.  Melbourne Fringe Creative Director Simon Abrahams joins us.  Krishna Istha - First Trimester | Melbourne Fringe

Charlie Lane joins us for a chat about her album I'm Okay Now But I Wasn't.  Charlie Lane

Samuel Gaskin joins us for a chat, following the release of their new single The Gift.  Samuel Gaskin (@samuelgaskinmusic) • Instagram photos and videos

Mr VicBears 2025 Billy Mather and James Anfruns from the VicBears Committee join us in the studio to chat about Melbourne's Bear Community.  VicBears - Home

Greg Gould joins us for an interview before he and Emily Williams perform their George Michael and Whitney Houston tribute show Keep The Faith at the Brunswick Ballroom tonight.  Official Site   Home - The Brunswick Ballroom

Sonia Marcon joins us for an interview about The Importance of Being Earnest by Misfit Toys Productions at The Motley Bauhaus, August, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 13.  Directed by DL Turnbull.  Misfit Toys Productions | Facebook

Psyarchy joins us in the studio and we feature their new single Mr Jones from their upcoming EP 17.  Psyarchy (@psyarchy) • Instagram photos and videos

The Rockstar and the Krill narrator and director Moira Finucane joins us.  Cabaret for the climate with a focus on Antarctica, July 9 to 12.  The Rockstar and the Krill - MPAC – Monash University Performing Arts Centres

Robert Meldrum performs STILL for the Victorian Theatre Company, July 10 to 26 at Theatre Works' Explosives Factory.  Six late works of Samuel Beckett orated as a 50 minutes' piece.  Drected by Richard Murphet.  Home | Victorian Theatre Company

Flip That Groove joins us for a studio chat and we feature his new EP Hip Tactic.   Music | Flip That Groove

Trans music creator Thea Riley joins James for Radiothon.  Thanks to everyone donated, your support is much appreciated.  GiveNow - In Ya Face, 3CR

DJs Scott Anderson and George Roussos join us before they play at Woof Club at The Peel on Sunday, 8 June.  We celebrate 20 years of Woof.  Home

Madam Nightingale joins us at 3CR.    Madam Nightingale (@madamnightingale) • Instagram photos and videos

Soldier Boy director Beng Oh interview.  Soldier Boy is in the 2025 VCE Theatre and Drama Syllabus.  Plays at Theatre Works, St Kilda, Melbourne, 19 June to 5 July.  Soldier Boy | Theatre Works

Sean Mulcahy from Rainbow Local Government discusses IDAHOBIT and news about LGBTIQA+ heritage sites in the City of Yarra, including The Laird and AIDS Memorial Garden.  Rainbow Local Government is a Victorian Pride Lobby campaign. Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby

A young person meets a lesbian couple and searches for answers about turkey basters in short queer film Fourteen and Nine months.  Screens at the Victorian Pride Centre, 15 June, 2 pm, with seven other short queer films for the St Kilda Film Festival's Pride Without Prejudice: LGBTIQ Showcase. Fourteen and Nine Months | SKFF

Australian-based actor Alana Louise is studying at clown school in Étampes, France and plans to bring her new immersive clown show The Deadmouse and Peabrain Dreams to Australia later this year, after taking it to Edinburgh.

Director & Choreographer Belle Hansen joins us to chat about Love and Information at Theatre Works, May 29 to June 14.  Written by Caryl Churchill. Love and Information | Theatre Works

Comedian Sarah Bartolo joins us in the studio before she takes her show Daddy Issues to the Sydney Comedy Festival, May 7 to 9.  Sarah Bartolo (@sarahtbartolo) • Instagram photos and videos

Musicians Mister Co joins us for an on-air interview. Includes chat about their music festival and new EP.  Mister Co. (@misterco.melbourne) • Instagram photos and videos

Caleb Thaiday & Elijah Money from The Motherless Collective join us in the studio to chat about their YIRRAMBOI Festival production Three Blak Ravers, May 1 to 3, 7.30 pm at The Uncle Jack Charles, The Beckett, Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne.  A queer horror production set at a rave.  Three Blak Ravers | YIRRAMBOI

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Chairperson Carolyn Gillespie discusses health policy priorities for parties to commit to during Australia's federal election campaign, including funding amounts.  LGBTIQ+ Health Australia  QLife - Support and Referrals

Ben Graetz is Tina Turner in YIRRAMBOI Festival's Tina - A Tropical Love Story at the Melbourne Recital Centre, 7 May.  Includes a stellar line-up of guest performers. TINA - A Tropical Love Story Program 2025 | YIRRAMBOI 

Interview with Senate candidate Fiona Patten, Legalise Cannabis Party.

Equality Australia released its Rainbow Votes report after it surveyed over 5000 LGBTIQ+ voters.  Legal Director Heather Corkhill joins us. Federal Election 2025 - Equality Australia

Author Omar Sakr is running for Blaxland in western Sydney for the Greens at the federal election.  He joins us for an interview.

The Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration is a free event that focuses on women's social, economic and cultural empowerment.  Presented by the City of Darebin, Wednesday, 2 April, with orations starting at 7 pm, Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St, Preston. Speakers are Kristine Olaris, Nadine Christensen, Sheena Mathieson and Zena Cumpston, who joins us for an interview.  Bookings: https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Whats-on/Molly-Hadfield-2025

Interview with Sean Mulcahy about the Victorian Pride Lobby's Rainbow Local Government campaign.  Dr Mulcahy also calls out the failed attempt in Victoria's Parliament to cease the Rainbow Libraries Toolkit.  Rainbow Local Government - Victorian Pride Lobby

Interview with aspiring Senate candidate Monique Toms.  A proud trans woman and former Australian Navy member, the Independent discusses her policies and calls out Clive Palmer and Nine Media over anti-trans political advertising.  Monique Toms 4 the Senate - Empowering Our Community Together

A trans thriller by playwright Eva Rees and produced by Bullet Heart Club, Djuna plays at the Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, March 12 to 23.  Eva Rees joins us in the studio for a live to air interview.  DJUNA | BULLET HEART CLUB

Just Equal's Rodney Croome outlines what Labor and the Coalition should promise the LGBTIQA+ community during Australia's federal election campaign. LGBTIQA+ Advocacy & Action | Just.Equal Australia

Dean Arcuri joins us from Daylesford for ChillOut.  ChillOut Festival

Film director Onir joins us from India to discuss Nandini in My Melbourne.  Four directors from India direct four stories in the film My Melbourne.  The film opens in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, 6 March and in India, 14 March.  Onir begins our interview by discussing the storyline in Nandini.   My Melbourne | Book Tickets | Movies | Palace Cinemas  cinemanova.com.au/films/my-melbourne  My Melbourne | HOYTS Cinemas

Thea Riley joins us for a live phone chat and we play her singles Nirvana and Stuck In Traffic, featuring US rapper Darwin.   Thea Riley Vocals & Production (@thearileymusic) • Instagram photos and videos

Robert Baxter joins us for a live-to-air interview and we feature their new single Camboy from upcoming EP Stargirl. robert baxter ★ cupid (@robertbaxtr) • Instagram photos and videos

Theatre Works presents Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, directed by Greg Carroll.  Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson joins us for an interview about the production.

Cr Ella Svensson discusses the successful Rainbow Crossing motion and the unsuccessful Palestinian Flag motion at the Merri-bek Council meeting this week.

Freddie Arthur hosts queer comedy line-up Crackpot Comedy, 18 February at Wheat, Wine & Whisky, 284 Smith St, Collingwood, starts 8 pm. Freddie joins us for a chat at 3CR. Crackpot Comedy

Lawrence English discusses The Prey And The Ruler at Asia TOPA, 6 March, Club 8, Arts Centre Melbourne. The Prey And The Ruler | Asia TOPA 

Hana Assafiri speaks at Thorne Harbour Health's Wise Words, A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling at the Fitzroy Town Hall - the Reading Room, Thursday, 6 February, 6.30 pm.  Midsumma Festival - Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling  Hana is the author of Hana, the audacity to be free. Available from: All Products | Moroccansoupbar

Possible Prince X joins us and we feature their new single xo baby from their second album Disco Shady.  Possible Prince X – possibleprincex

Madison Moffat from Trans Justice Alliance Victoria discusses the organisation's three urgent demands of Victoria Police.

Ziegfeld Boy Josh Sanders discusses De-Nuded, a double bill with Mama Alto's De-Flowered at Chapel Off Chapel for Midsumma, February 7 & 8.  Midsumma Festival - Ziegfeld Boy: De-Nuded  Midsumma Festival - Mama Alto: De-Flowered

Artist Eureka O'Hanlon discusses his queer life drawings.  Update: Queer Life Drawing PARADISE will not proceed on 1 February.  Midsumma Festival - Queer Life Drawing PARADISE

Police won't march in Melbourne's 2025 Midsumma Pride March.  Activist Frank Gafa discusses the decision.