Step into the opening hour of Vision Australia Radio’s special Midsumma Festival 2026 Carnival Day broadcast — a celebration of queer arts, community, and inclusion.

In this episode, you’ll hear the dedicated radio reading program that kicked off the day’s coverage at 10am on Sunday 19 January, featuring curated readings from LGBTIQA+ publications, mainstream media, and Midsumma Festival’s own materials. This segment sets the tone for a full day of connection, storytelling, and intersectional perspectives, highlighting the lived experiences of queer communities and people with disability.

The reading hour precedes the joint Vision Australia Radio × JOY 94.9 simulcast, offering listeners an accessible and meaningful gateway into one of Melbourne’s biggest annual queer cultural events. Tune in, listen deeply, and enjoy a snapshot of the voices and stories that shape Midsumma Festival 2026.