Loud & Queer

Brisbane/Meanjin-based advocate Ben Bjarnesen marks the fourth LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day today - launched by his foundation in 2020.  Bjarnesen also coordinates the Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liason Officer program.  He spoke to Loughlin Patrick about how he's driving change to ensure queer people impacted by domestic violence are #SeenAndBelieved.   Keep up with Bjarnesen's work @benbjarnesen and @lgbtq.dvafoundation on Instagram.   If this conversation raises issues for you, call 1800 RESPECT - the national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line - on 1800 737 732.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.More from us: https://linktr.ee/loudandqueersynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne/Naarm-based non-binary trans woman Cerise Howard has been announced as the Melbourne Queer Film Festival's new program director.  The festival's upcoming November program will be its 33rd edition.  Howard tells Nick Sarlos-Welsh it's important to showcase queer community's storied cultural history through the festival.   Keep up with the Melbourne Queer Film Festival @melbqueerfilmfest on Instagram.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.More from us: https://linktr.ee/loudandqueersynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney/Eora-based queer artist Sarah Yagki invites listeners into her dark and cinematic world with her latest single 'Alone'.  Born in Australia but staying true to her Lebanese heritage, Sarah is quickly showing her capability to write uniquely emotive songs.  She spoke to Loughlin Patrick about her background and developing her sound.   Follow Sarah Yagki's work @sarahyagki on Instagram and find 'Alone' where you listen to music.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.More from us: https://linktr.ee/loudandqueersynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne/Naarm-based researcher Gene Bawden and the XYX Lab will open its latest exhibit 'Consenting Cities' in Melbourne tomorrow.  It offers startling glimpses into the experiences of women and gender diverse people in our cities.  Bawden tells Liz Fouldes heteronormative design practices can exclude queer people from public spaces.   Follow the XYX Lab's work @xyxlab on Instagram and visit 'Consenting Cities' at the No Vacancy Gallery this week.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist Kaiyah Mercedes will soon set her latest track 'Hide With Me' into the world.  She says the track was inspired by 'Heartstopper' -  a show she binged three times in two days!  Mercedes also told Mia Ranaletta how her autism helps her songwriting process.   Follow Kaiyah Mercedes' work @kaiyahmercedes on Instagram and find 'Hide With Me' where you listen to music.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne-based queer author Ronnie Scott has released his sophomore novel 'Shirley,' which he shared at last weekend's Melbourne Writers’ Festival.  He spoke to Liz Fouldes about breaking into the Australian publishing industry, finding queer belonging as an air force kid, and telling stories to satisfy readers.   Find Ronnie's work at https://ronniescott.au/ and read 'Shirley' where you get books.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne/Naarm-based queer artist V released their latest album ‘Faithless’ earlier this year.  The “love letter to industrial music” involves a choir to reflect on loss, yearning and mental healthcare in Australia.  V told Mia Ranaletta the tracks on ‘Faithless’ centre the Federation Bells at the heart of the CBD.   Follow V's work @vlovescats on Instagram and find 'Faithless' where you listen to music.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne/Naarm or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne/Naarm-based broadcaster Jacob Gamble produces and hosts 3CR program Queering The Air. Gamble recently visited Darwin where they covered local tensions over a queer mural for print media.  The broadcaster told SYN Media's Sammy Perryman responsible and informed reporting is paramount when engaging with the queer community, particularly amid a rise in targeted public rhetoric.   Hear Queering The Air on 3CR and find Gamble's reporting @jacobagamble on Twitter.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm) or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sydney/Eora-based queer artist PENI PARKER has returned with her brand of anarcho-femme punk. Her latest single ‘Disrupt’ demands your attention with battle-cry lyrics and instrumentals with attitude.  PARKER told SYN Media's Sarah Davenport ‘Disrupt’ charts her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2022.   Stream 'Disrupt' where you listen to music and find PARKER @peniparkerband on Instagram.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm) or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne-based researcher Niamh White is researching how queer history is accessed in online spaces. She's exploring how young queer women are engaging with, sharing, and creating this content across a range of social media platforms.  The researcher told SYN Media's Taymi Brook queer history has never been more accessible online, with quick TikToks, Instagram infographics and Tumblr dissertations filling previous cultural gaps.    Visit lavenderhistories.com to learn more about Niamh's continuing research.   Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm) or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freemantle, WA-based queer artist Cecilia Brandolini released her single ‘Stay’ this week. The alt-pop track charts the artist’s relationship with her first girlfriend.  Cecilia told SYN Media's Loughlin Patrick ‘Stay’ provided a chance for self-reflection.  She also spoke about her experiences in the music industry and efforts to create change. Stream 'Stay' where you listen to music and find Cecilia @ceciliaplaysmusic on Instagram. Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm) or Geelong to listen locally. Stream Australia-wide on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app. And catch up with Loud + Queer anytime on your preferred podcast platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loud + Queer is the voice of Melbourne/Naarm's queer youth, broadcasting on SYN since 2018.   Hear new conversations with queer culture shapers and change makers on the 'Loud + Queer Talks' podcast every Sunday from 2 p.m.  And open up our closet of archived episodes with the 'Loud & Queer Closet' podcast anytime.   Listen locally: Tune in to 90.7FM or SYN DAB+ in Melbourne (Naarm) or Geelong.Outside Melbourne: Stream on the SYN website or the Community Radio Plus app.On Demand: Catch up with SYN programs anytime on your preferred podcast platform.   Loud + Queer broadcasts from eastern Kulin nation and respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri people.More from us: https://linktr.ee/loudandqueersynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.