Pioneering broadcasters and the rise of FM radio contributed to LGBTQIA+, First Nations, women, non-English speaking, and young listeners hearing themselves for the first time.

Gaywaves went to air in 1979 as Sydney’s first gay and lesbian radio program.

Gaywaves was Sydney’s first gay and lesbian radio program.

Gaywaves was Sydney’s first gay and lesbian radio program.

An interview with members of the Gay Liberation Quire broadcast as part of Gaywave's Stonewall Special in 1981.

Excerpt from the podcast version of Joy 94.9 FM's coverage of the 2018 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. 

We celebrate diversity in Australia's radio broadcasting history and the NFSA collection.

Gaywaves members talk to Dennis Altman and Margaret McMann on the first live broadcast of Gaywaves in January 1980.

In this episode of Critical Hit on JOY FM, Luke, Kev and Phil discuss popular movies that were turned into bad video games.

Doris Day's remarkable career is celebrated in this comprehensive report, originally produced by Maria Miranda for Gaywaves in 1987.