Established in 1989, Lesbians on the Loose Magazine was a much-loved monthly magazine for lesbians in Australia. (You can find the entire digital archive of the magazine on www.lotl.com/archive ). A lifeline for many and a leading voice within the community, the brand has become a historic part of the LGBTQ community in Australia. Building on its foundations and aligning with today's live, LOTL produces daily content across various channels, including the web, socials, podcasts and film.
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Loretta Smith, celebrated as the bestselling author of A Spanner in the Works, the gripping biography of Alice Anderson, the 'garage girl,' now invites us into her extraordinary life in Corpus in Extremis. A life shaped by pain, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of creativity despite the constraints of Osteogenesis Imperfecta—a condition known…
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From Activism to Equality: Barbara Baird’s Insights in ‘Personal Politics'
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This groundbreaking book is the culmination of a nine-year collaboration between the authors and offers a provocative history of gender, sexuality, and Australian political life from the 1970s until today. #activism #lgbtqhistory https://tinyurl.com/3x4hnwtt Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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Unleashing the Power of Pride: BIG DYKE ENERGY Takes the Stage with Riotous Laughter
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Hannah Malarski, Tasmania's hidden gem in the queer comedy scene, triumphantly returns following her sold-out stints at the 2023 Melbourne Fringe and the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. #comedy #lgbtq https://tinyurl.com/3nnb9y4d Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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The Pauline Menczer Story – From Underdog to World Surfing Champion and Inspiration to Many. An Aussie underdog story like no other – think Rocky meets Puberty Blues – as Pauline Menczer overcomes sexism, homophobia and rheumatoid arthritis to become World Surfing Champion. https://tinyurl.com/muduxpzf Support the show Check out more content on www…
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From Medicine and Media to Politics and Activism, Dr Kerryn Phelps Shares her Remarkable Life of Changemaking
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Power of Balance is the landmark memoir from Dr Kerryn Phelps AM that explores the events and ideas that have inspired her to create change throughout her lifetime. LOTL sits down with Dr Phelps as she candidly details her struggles and achievements in medicine, media, and politics—from the fallout of her public outing in the Australian media to he…
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The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir Delivers ‘A Blast from the Past’ in Back to the 80s
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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir is thrilled to present one of its biggest performances, Back to the 80s, a jukebox concert of beloved 80s hits at the Seymour Centre this June long weekend, Saturday, 8th June. @sydneygaylesbianchoir-sglc5138 @sglcvideo https://tinyurl.com/5n7febp4 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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Jane Cavonough: The Artistic Alchemy of Landscape and Vision
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Sydney’s vibrant art scene is set to embrace the innovative works of Jane Cavonough, a distinguished artist with a unique blend of expertise in Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts. Check out Janes' website: http://janecavanough.com.au/ . You can book tickets for "the other Art Fair' here https://www.theotherartfair.com/sydne... Support the show …
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This exhibition is a timeline of lesbian representation and reporting by the long-running, lesbian-owned and staffed publication Lesbians on the Loose, now known as LOTL. It shows interviews with Sylvia Kinder, Gail Hewison, Robyn Plaister, and Robyn Kennedy, featured in an article for the 2018 Winter edition called "National Treasures—portraits of…
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Melissa Etheridge Speaks To LOTL About Her 'I'M Not Broken Tour'
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Grammy Award-winning rockstar and activist Melissa Etheridge returns on the road in 2024 for her ‘I’m Not Broken Tour’. @melissaetheridge For more info on the tour http://tinyurl.com/tsw4ushh Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Polarized: A Film That Shows There is More Than One Way to Be Palestinian
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Polarized is a British-Canadian drama film that premiered in 2023 at the BFI Flare Festival. It tells the story of Lisa, a young farm girl from rural Manitoba who falls in love with Dalia, a manager at an urban farm, despite their differences in race, religion, and sexuality. The film explores the themes of racism, intolerance, identity, and authen…
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Tina Fielding Debuts Wild And Colourful New Web Series ‘Out Of Here’
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Western Australian filmmaker, actress, and artist Tina Fielding has released a new web series, Out of Here, the highly-anticipated follow-up to her groundbreaking 2021 short film Sparkles. LOTL speaks to Tina and Jacqueline Pelczar, who directed the series. #livingwithdisability #lgbtqdisability #queerpodcast http://tinyurl.com/2s3ays6x Support the…
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Send For Nellie Is A Thrilling New Cabaret Show That Unearths The Great Untold Story Of Singer, Nellie Small
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1931, Sydney. West-Indian Australian singer Nellie Small puts on a sleek top hat and tails at a little Oxford Street venue, and a legend of Australian vaudeville and cabaret is born. Send For Nellie is a thrilling new Cabaret Show that unearths the great untold story of Singer, Nellie Small. Written by Helpmann Award-winning playwright Alana Valent…
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Qtopia Sydney: A Beacon Of Queer History And Culture
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Qtopia Sydney is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to empowerment, inclusivity, celebration, challenge, and education. LOTL speaks to Liz Bradshaw, the lead curator of Qtopia. #lgbtqihistory #lgbtqimuseum Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Jazz Money: The Radiant Poet And Artist Gracing The Adelaide Biennial 2024
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Jazz Money is a poet and artist of Wiradjuri and Irish heritage based in Gadigal Country in Sydney, Australia. With a practice centred on poetics, Jazz produces work across various mediums, including visual art, film, performance, audio and print. Jazz speaks to LOTL about her upcoming "This is How We Love" installation. #poetry #artinstallations #…
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Wallis Bird Announces 2024 Australian Tour
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In a stirring testament to self-discovery, the Irish native, Berlin-based WALLIS BIRD, returns to Australia in January 2024 for her fourth Australian tour. LOTL chats to Wallis about her upcoming tour and challenges, including organising a naked tour in the near future. To listen to our last interview about Wallis Bird new Album "Hands", click here…
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Kate Box on her latest role in a provocative new Drama Series 'Erotic Stories'
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SBS’s deliciously provocative new series, Erotic Stories, explores sex and intimacy with a star-studded cast like you’ve never seen them before. Read more https://tinyurl.com/yc4wwky4 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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It’s A Brave New World With The Men Away!
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There’s a fizz in the air and change is afoot with the SBS Original series "While The Men Are Away". A delightful revisionist history with a twist of truth. It is warm-hearted and clever and full of characters you will fall in love with. LOTL speaks to co-producer and writer Kim Wilson. https://tinyurl.com/5n8enyp4 #SBSAustralia #WhileTheMenAreAway…
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The Lesbian Action Group's Exemption Request: Balancing Rights And Inclusion
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In a move that has sparked debate and raised questions about inclusivity within the LGBTQ+ community, the Lesbian Action Group (LAG) has applied to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) for a temporary exemption from anti-discrimination laws. Listen to our interview with Lesbian Rights Activist Nicole Mowbray from the Lesbian Action Group S…
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SMART Recovery Australia Expands Addiction Support Services For LGBTQIA+ Community
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LOTL speaks to SMART Recovery Australia CEO April Long, who says: "LGBTIQA+ people face unique challenges when it comes to addiction, which requires unique approaches to support them out of it. #addictionrecovery #lgbtqi https://tinyurl.com/32w4asjt Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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CUSP Is Screening As Part Of The Pride Without Prejudice Program At St Kilda Film Festival
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The Program highlights include CUSP (Director Erika Felton), screening as part of the Pride Without Prejudice program at SKFF, held at Victorian Pride Centre. Erika Felton is a director, producer, actor, and proudly queer woman who treasures stories that normalise everyday queer characters in worlds that we know and love. Stories that make you reme…
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Australia’s First Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Online Mental Health Platform
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Australia's first-ever dedicated LGBTQIA+ mental health platform, Unboxed Pride, offers qualified and in-context local psychological services nationally for the LGBTQIA+ community. LOTL speaks to Laura Rizzuto, a clinical psychologist with expertise in anger management, gender identity and helping patients to navigate coming out. #mentalhealth #lgb…
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When the international service organisation Rotary was founded 118 years ago, membership was reserved for “adult male persons of good character and good business or professional reputation,” as outlined in its then Constitution. Women were not officially allowed to be members of Rotary Clubs until the 1980s when the US Supreme Court ruled that Rota…
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The Hidden History Of Australian Women Who Love Women.
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A desire to ensure queer Australian history is more readily accessible to all led Scrimshaw to write She and Her Pretty Friend – a joyous look at the history of lesbian and bisexual women in Australia – from convict times through suffrage and liberation to today. For more, click here https://tinyurl.com/3zedts6y #lgbtqihistory #lesbianhistory #quee…
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New Research To Better Understand The Eating Disorder Experiences Of The LGBTQI+ Community
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InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders has launched a new study to understand better the mental health, body image, eating and exercise concerns of people within the LGBTQIA+ community. LOTL speaks to Shannon Calvert, 46 years old, Lived, experienced educator. For years, Shannon’s sexual identity was hidden behind a severe and enduring eating dis…
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Legacies of Lesbian Literature Project In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction
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This feature-length film brings together many of the most notable authors of lesbian literature from the previous century. It allows them to share, in their own words, their inspirations and how and why their groundbreaking works became woven into the fabric of the LGBTQ+ community. Featured authors include Sarah Waters, Dorothy Allison, Rita Mae B…
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Theia New Release 'Crucified By U' Pushes Boundaries Sonically And Lyrically
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Theia makes unapologetic alt-pop, which pushes boundaries sonically and lyrically. The singer and songwriter from New Zealand have been making waves since she first emerged in 2016 with her break-out hit ‘Roam’. Theia is excited to reveal the first singles from the album, the exquisite piano ballad ‘Pray 4 Me’ and the fast and furious ‘Crucified By…
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In Our Blood Follows A Pivotal Moment In Australia’s History
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Jane Allen is a Producer, Writer and member of the Script and Continuity Department for many projects including the first crime series which introduced a lesbian character: Janet King (2014) Her latest project, In Our Blood, is a four-part musical drama series inspired by Australia’s radical response to AIDS in the early 1980’s. LOTL speaks to Jane…
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Collapsible By Margaret Perry, A Funny and Furious New Play
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Co-directed by Zoe Hollyoak and Morgan Moroney and starring Janet Anderson (Overflow), this multidisciplinary new work blends theatre, live cinema, and XR technologies in exploring identity, anxiety and what it means to be ‘real’. THE DETAILS Previews: 9 – 10 March 2023 Season: 11 March – 1 April 2023 Tickets: $33 - $50 via https://redlineproductio…
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Meet Australia's LGBTQIA+ Indie Alt-Pop Darling MANE
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MANE has released her first single off her upcoming 2023 sophomore EP "Breathing Again". Twitter @manemusicAUS Instagram @mane.music Facebook @manemusic Watch the Music Video for Breathing Again https://youtu.be/wEd7rTiDqik On The Record: You can watch our 3-minute interview here https://youtu.be/yv1c55AGMe0 Support the show Check out more content …
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The Undisputed Queens Of British Folk Duos, While And Matthews, Continue To Come Up With The Goods
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Crowned the 2018 Port Fairy Artist of the Year, “The undisputed queens of British folk duos, While and Matthews, continue to come up with the goods,1st class songs delivered with to die for harmonies, immaculate musicianship & melodies that lodge themselves in your brain. #folkmusic #queermusic #lesbianmusic #lgbtqi #lgbt @whilematthews5418 @whilea…
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Cancer Council: Landmark LGBTQI+ Cancer Resource Released In Australia
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Cancer Council delivers first-of-its-kind publication for people affected by cancer in Australia’s LGBTQI+ communities. LOTL speaks to Prof Jane Ussher and Advocate Julie McCrossin to introduce the booklet. The information booklet is also available online at cancercouncil.com.au/lgbtqi If you, or anyone you know, has any questions about cancer, cal…
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The National Art School, UNSW Galleries and Sydney WorldPride present Eulogy for the Dyke Bar, an installation by American artist Macon Reed with accompanying programs and events. LOTL speaks to American artist Macon Reed and Catherine Woolley the Curatorial & Public Engagement Officer at UNSW Galleries Eulogy for the Dyke Bar 16 February – 5 March…
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The emerging love between two young women is complicated by their families’ histories, which bear the legacies of loss, migration and displacement. LOTL speaks to writer-director V. T. Nayani and editor Maureen Grant, about their feature film THIS PLACE. THIS PLACE is screening in Australia as part of Queerscreen and WorldPride: Sat, Feb 25, 4:15pm…
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Australian Composer & Pianist Charlie Chan
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Sydney musician Charlie Chan has launched Constellation, their collection of 52 solo piano albums, to be released once a week for a year. @charliechaniam @charliechancomposer . Please read our article or watch the interview here: https://tinyurl.com/3vkeb45v Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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We chat to Laneikka Denne, producer and writer of the inaugural play "FEMINAZI"
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FEMINAZI follows a self-proclaimed 'Feminazi' as she sets out to kill every man in the world, which results in an identity crisis. @twentyfive_a @laneikka @feminazi2023 @25a @feminazi2023 Find out more https://tinyurl.com/336cyfbm Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Brisbane’s Hope D Is Quietly Becoming One Of The Most Exciting Queer Musicians In Australia
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Set to release her debut album Clash of The Substanceon Friday, 10 February, Hope D announces a national tour. @hopedmusic https://tinyurl.com/mwfmpcem Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Blessed Union, A Hilarious Lesbian Divorce Comedy Starring Danielle Cormack And Maude Davey
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Blessed Union follows a powerful lesbian couple as they juggle jobs, kids, housework, marriage, and their commitment to the community, paving the way in representation for lesbian family stories. Maeve’s Queerstories is also taking the stage as part of World Pride at Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, with the national project now seven ye…
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Mardi Gras Film Festival: Top 5 Lesbian Must-Sees
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Celebrating the best of homegrown and international queer storytelling, Queer Screen’s 30th Mardi Gras Film Festival promises to awaken all the senses. The festival runs from 15 February to 2 March in Sydney, with selected films streaming nationally on demand. Here are the top 5 lesbian must-sees, chosen by Queer Screen Festival Director Lisa Rose.…
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Australia's Queen of Burlesque, Imogen Kelly, Celebrates LGBTQAI+ Burlesque Performers
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Australia’s notorious Queen of Burlesque, World Queen Las Vegas, Imogen Kelly, is returning her celebration of LGBTQAI+ burlesque performers to The Vanguard for one night only. @TheImogenkelly https://tinyurl.com/ztb3wujc Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Don't miss the Out & Loud & Proud International choral festival.
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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir, in association with Sydney WorldPride, is delighted to announce a 500-strong massed choir at the Gala Concert of the Out & Loud & Proud International choral festival on Thursday, 23 February in the magnificent Sydney Town Hall. https://tinyurl.com/4d35k3k8 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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How LGBTQ+ Family Violence Victim-Survivors Engage with Intervention Order Systems
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LGBTQ+ people in Australia generally benefit from the same legal rights as cisgender heterosexual people, such as the right to marry, parent, and, importantly, to access legal protections from family violence. https://tinyurl.com/yc3dhan2 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Don't Miss This Award Winning Emerging Indigenous Artist: Kee’Ahn At WOMADelaide
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As WOMADelaide gears up for its return as a truly global festival, the wide range of acts and genres from all around the world and closer to home will deliver a wonderful four days at Adelaide’s Botanic Park/ Tainmuntilla. @keeahn @kee.ahn https://tinyurl.com/ybp959su Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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If Star Trek and The L Word Had a Weird, Hilarious Audio Baby
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A new queer sci-fi/comedy fiction podcast Starship Q Star, created by the real-life couple and co-writers Meegan May & Lauren Anderson. @starshipqstar https://tinyurl.com/yc7yyre6 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Grace Petrie Announces Australian Tour
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UK’s Grace Petrie makes a return to Australia this January, bringing her polemical folk anthems, acerbic lyricism and open-hearted performance style to venues all over the eastern part of the country. https://tinyurl.com/4ynxs2jp Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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What did it take to build the Victorian Pride Centre?
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The Making of the Victorian Pride Centre is a thoughtfully composed and lavishly illustrated book, commissioned by independent fundraising organisation The Pride Fund, that explores the history of Victoria’s LGBTIQ+ communities and charts the conception, design, construction, and opening of Australia’s first purpose-built Pride Centre. @vicpridecen…
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Pasifika Artist Sarah Carroll Explores Her Katy Perry Obsession in her new Show 'Cherry'
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It's a little bit cabaret, a little bit comedy and a whole lot of Katy Perry @MidsummaFestivalMelbourne Check out our interview https://tinyurl.com/294r93cs Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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Robyn Kennedy on Australia’s Largely Unknown Queer History
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The Pride movement in Australia began with the founding of the Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP) in Sydney in 1970. A new book, CAMP: Australia’s pioneer homosexual rights activists by 78ers Robyn Kennedy and Robyn Plaister, brings to life the vital role of CAMP activists. They inspired and initiated a social movement that continues to this…
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THE FORMAL Season 4 Premieres After The Smash-Hit Success Of The First 3 Seasons.
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After the smash-hit success of the first three seasons, the fourth and final queer online series, THE FORMAL, launched on November 30, with 5-minute episodes. We chat with co-producer, co-writer and actress Mon. For more, click here https://tinyurl.com/wj4t5bh4 Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.com…
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Queer Conversation with Comedian Robyn Reynolds on her one woman show: CAKE
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CAKE: Sweet, delicious, award-nominated hour of comedy Robyn Reynolds is hilarious . She’s left her soggy London home behind and is slowly falling in love. For the first time in her life, things are looking up. Hilarious anecdotes, shockingly funny family trauma, and plenty of CAKE. From Nazis to Nutella, this show has something for everyone. Check…
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NUSSY, A Seriously Impressive New Talent To Watch
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Melbourne DJ and electronic-pop songstress NUSSY dishes up a blissful blast of Electro-Pop ‘Down To Earth'. @NussyMusic Read more https://tinyurl.com/ma6wzv6m Support the show Check out more content on www.lotl.comAv LOTL
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