Go behind the mics of this year’s Midsumma Carnival Day broadcast as Vision Australia Radio and JOY 94.9 team up for a special live collaboration. In this candid conversation, Conrad Browne and Paul Scott‑Williams share how the partnership came together, why amplifying the intersection of queerness and disability matters, and what it takes to deliver an accessible outside broadcast from the heart of Alexandra Gardens.

You’ll hear reflections on the day’s format—Vision Australia Radio’s 10:00am reading hour (listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/interview-highlights/midsumma-festival-2026-carnival-day-broadcast-reading-program) followed by the 11:00am–2:00pm joint simulcast—and the intention behind spotlighting community voices, artists, and advocates across the festival.

This interview captures the energy of Melbourne’s largest annual queer arts event and the shared commitment by both stations to inclusive media, practical accessibility, and stronger community connections