 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

&nbsp;Go behind the mics of this year&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll hear reflections on the day&rsquo;s format&mdash;Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;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&ndash;2:00pm joint simulcast&mdash;and the intention behind spotlighting community voices, artists, and advocates across the festival.
This interview captures the energy of Melbourne&rsquo;s largest annual queer arts event and the shared commitment by both stations to inclusive media, practical accessibility, and stronger community connections

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

 Midsumma Festival 2026, Carnival Day - Interview with Conrad Browne, Vision Australia Radio - Audio Manager & Paul Scott-Williams, CEO JOY Media.

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