In this powerful pre‑recorded conversation, Vision Australia Radio presenter Jason Gipps speaks with multidisciplinary artist, author, musician and Deaf advocate Asphyxia, whose creative work spans circus, puppetry, visual art, bestselling fiction, and groundbreaking accessibility projects.

Recorded especially for the 2026 Midsumma Carnival Day broadcast, the interview explores Asphyxia’s extraordinary artistic journey — from circus performer to author of Future Girl, and now the creator of Amplio, an innovative project designed to make music more accessible for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing audiences.

Asphyxia discusses the deep connection between her art and her activism, reflecting on how discrimination and lived experience fuel her creative expression and her commitment to shifting the cultural landscape for Deaf and disabled people. She shares why accessible music matters, how Deaf audiences relate differently to sound and performance, and what drives her to continue expanding the possibilities of inclusive art.

This conversation offers listeners a rare, intimate insight into one of Australia’s most inventive and influential Deaf creators — a must‑listen (or read - check out the transcript below) for anyone passionate about accessible arts, disability representation, and expanding the way we understand creativity itself.

This Vision Australia Radio broadcast was possible with thanks to a collaboration with JOY 94.9