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Ayman Barbaresco was a remarkable member of our community as an advocate, volunteer, contributor, motivator, inspiration and friend.

Sadly we never got the chance to record Ayman’s Queer Island Discs with him, so instead this tribute plays the 8 songs he selected and tells some of his story through those that knew him.

It was an absolute honour to make this recording.

 

Thank you to:



* Daniel Bryen [Thorne Harbour Health]

* Ro Allen [Victorian Commissioner for Gender & Sexuality]

* Joe Ball [Switchboard Victoria]

* Daniel Witthaus

* Catherine Barrett [Grateful Rainbow]

* Ali Hogg [Drummond Street Services / Queerspace]

* Megan Smith [The Victorian Pride Centre]

* Stacey Halls [The Victorian Pride Centre]



 

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Queer Island Discs is changing the show format during this period of physical distancing and remote broadcasting.

We believe that right now, it is more important than ever to connect with our LGBTI community, and we are doing that through the music that tells your stories.

 

This week we have Queer Island Discs from Perry, Kate of Clifton Hill, Andrew of Fitzroy and one from one of your QID hosts.

Thank you all for getting in touch, and letting us tell your stories and play your songs.

 

Email us YOUR songs and stories at QueerIslandDiscs@joy.org.au or contact us through Facebook Twitter or Instagram

 

Queer Island Discs airs Saturdays at 1pm on JOY 94.9.

JOY. Your voice, your radio station, your Queer Island Discs.

 

Queer Island Discs is changing our format during this period of remote broadcasting and physical distancing.

We believe that right now, it is more important than ever to connect with our LGBTI community, and we are doing that through the music that tells your stories.

 

This week we revisited a few highlights from previous episodes of QID and we shared some listeners’ stories. Thank you Clayton, Elizabeth and Catherine for getting in touch, and letting us tell your stories and play your songs.

 

Email us YOUR songs and stories at QueerIslandDiscs@joy.org.au or contact us through Facebook Twitter or Instagram

 

Queer Island Discs airs Saturdays at 1pm on JOY 94.9.

JOY. Your voice, your radio station, your Queer Island Discs.

 

Our latest castagay is an exercise scientist, yogi, kirtan enthusiast and lover of sound.

Aleisha Leonard is passionate about our LGBTIQ+ community, and specifically about participation in inclusive health and exercise activities and the social connections that brings.

She also has a fascinating mix of music in her 8 Queer Island Discs; from songs inspired by her love of yoga and meditation, to a throwback to 90’s girl power, to a particularly romantic connection with English pop group Hot Chip.

 

Queer Island Discs airs Saturdays at 1pm on JOY 94.9.

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Michelle Sheppard is the latest member of our community off to the Queer Island.

Momma Mish is well know for her work as a trans advocate in Australia for many years, but through 8 songs she took us back and told the story that got her to the place where she is now. Michelle held little back in a very honest and emotional musical journey.

 

THIS EPISODE OF QID CONTAINS SOME DISCUSSION OF ISSUES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SUICIDE.

If these are issues that affect you, help is available:

Q-Life [3pm – midnight] 1800 184 527

LifeLine [24 hr support] 13 11 14

 

Queer Island Discs airs Saturdays at 1pm on JOY 94.9.

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Co-founder of Melbourne Bisexual Network Ruby Mountford joined us in studio to share their Queer Island Disc.

Ruby’s songs tell the story of someone who had dealt with and worked through a lot in their almost 30 years. It also reveals someone who loves a bop!

 

Ruby sits on the Autism Spectrum Australia LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee. They are also the Communications and Administrations Officer at Pride Foundation Australia.

Queer Island Discs airs Saturdays at 1pm on JOY 94.9.

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