Out of the Box

The guest today is an absolute powerhouse, and no stranger to the FBi airwaves. They are a DJ, an organizer of one of Eora’s most important party series, and a host here on the station. The passion and love that runs through everything that they do is heartwarming! Isa Thurn is interviewed by Tanya Shukla about her life, her creative practise & where she finds inspiration in this crazy world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Sin, the saviour of professional wrestling, joins Kate Saap in the studio to peel back the curtain with us about all things wrestling, music and being a sinner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is an inspiration to those that want to surprise themselves. Interviewed by Emily Elvish (on her last show with OOTB), Kat Rose is a stylist, photographer and designer who has worked with the likes of Eartheather, and Mulalo. Under the alias of Rose Pure, Kat's life has been defined by her passions and the creative journey of worldbuilding.  --- The OOTB team would like to thank Emily Elvish for all her hard-work, dedication and passion she has shown over the past 5-months. As an incredible story-teller, and even better friend - Em will be missed & the team wishes her all the best with all her future creative projects <3 <3 <3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest reminds us of the power we have within ourselves to shape the world around us. Zi Nori has lived a remarkable life - he is currently the Director & Co-Founder of Umi Nori - a bespoke tailoring studio, but his love for creativity & people, has shown itself throughout his life. Whether it was skate-boarding, or even playing the guitar, Zi has always been drawn the deeper feelings of life.  In this episode, listen back to hear Kate Saap interview one of the coolest people in Eora, about how trying new things is the key to a fuller, richer life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you hear on "Out of The Box" wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for today's guest. Tanya Shukla is OOTB's Executive Producer, who platforms and nourished community storytelling. As a broadcaster, she honours the passion of local creatives. As a friend, she is a beacon of love & light.  Listen back to hear Emily Elvish & Tanya, explore her life, the things that bring her meaning and what songs have shaped who she is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s guest on OOTB, Mara Schwerdtfeger, has accomplished a lot throughout a life in audio. From scoring films, dance and installations, to her practice as a sound artist, designer and curator, Mara’s practise is far reaching. Listen back, to hear Kate Saap and Mara chat about her life, and what key moments shaped who she is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Emily Elvish is joing by Dane Gorrel, Director/Music Director of one of Eora's oldest clubs; Club 77. Dane has had a full career, and an incredible journey up until this point. From travelling the world, being a competitive surfer to running multiple successful clubs, Dane is known for living a passionate life.  Listen back to hear Emily and Dane explore his love for nightlife & the culture that grows alongside it, as well the music that has shaped him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Out of the Box, producer Béla Hajdu is joined by an absolute corner-stone of Eora's wider music scene.  Widely known as "Godriguez", Dave Rodriguez has accomplished a lot throughout a life in music. From producing Sampa the Great's seminal debut "The Great Mixtape", to being the brains behind expansive Eora jazz collective GODTET and releasing a solo album under GODRIGUEZ, Dave's musical journey is one that seems to be forever expanding.  Dave joined Béla in the studio to chat about how multiculturalism has shaped him as an artist, and to listen to some of the music that has soundtracked his life.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After only being in Eora for 8 months, today's guest has already left his mark. Laurie Macfarlane is a multi-disciplinary English-Australian artist, hailing from Oxfordshire in the UK. Laurie came to Sydney on a one year exchange from Edinburgh uni and has made waves in every arts scene imaginable. From poetry readings, album launches, art making, and working behind the scenes as a booker, there’s nothing he hasn’t done.  Find Laurie's work here: BandcampSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Emily Elvish is joined by Lucy Keirle - artist, illustrator and librarian whose life is an embodiment of her love of expression. Together, both Emily and Lucy explore the importance of spaces (as a vehicle for creativity and contemplation) as well as how Lucy's life has shaped her art, and how art has shaped her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an extra special EP, this week we take the opportunity to introduce another member of the "Out of the Box" team - producer Béla Hajdu. Interviewing each other, Kate and Béla delve into their own musical upbringings and life learnings, whilst exploring the odd psyop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest on Out Of The Box is a force to be reckoned with. She was actually the first voice that Emily Elvish ever heard on FBi radio! As a presenter on Tuesday Arvos, an actor, a musician (Dead Witch), and a curator - Jamiee Taylor-Nielsen is easily one of Eora's most beloved voices. There is soulfulness & passion that carries through whatever she does, and on today's episode, Jamiee sheds light onto what moves her, what shaped her and how the power of love gives hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your a stan of FBi, then you are definitely familiar with today's guest! Broadcasting on "Bare Necessities" where they soundtrack your Tuesday sunsets, or on "Mi Gente/My People" where they take you through your Sunday afternoon, Paulo Flores is a powerhouse!  Also known as LUNY, Paulo has done it all - touring the world, creating new genres of music, managing his own record label to being a positive impact within his communities, in today's special episode Paulo chats with Kate about his life, and what gives him meaning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ingrid Dieckmann is an accomplished MC and performer, a regular on Sydney’s underground cabaret scene. They also work as Head of Programming at Golden Age Cinema and were Director at Pink Flamingo Cinema - a cinema dedicated to "niche, avant-garde, genre and trash cinema". Their path in cinema is defined by incredible chapters, and in today's special episode with Marcus Whale (composer, musician, artist), Dieckmann unpacks these pivotal moments, whilst sharing insight into how they see the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know Basjia as one of Eora’s most impactful voices; a creative director, dancer, model, and a Ballroom community member (House of Silky). In these spaces, her work celebrates and empowers the body in all forms.  But beyond her own practice, she works tirelessly to shift the narratives and landscapes around her. Her activism for inclusion and representation can be found in the fashion and performance spaces.  In this week's show, Emily Elvish explores how Basjia creates art to empower and celebrate the black femme body and to show how powerful and sacred all bodies are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is triple-threat co-founder, program producer, and filmmaker Claud Bailey. You might have seen the premiere of performance art program Stories from the Heart at world pride last year, Claud Bailey and TRANS MEDIUM is the brains behind the project. Today, we dive into Claud's own creative practise as a writer/director, their influences, and how music intersects with their filmmaking. Kate also discussed Claud's queer community organising with TRANS MEDIUM, as well as MISC. at the Sydney Opera House, and why it's so important to support queer teens as they come into their own.  Claud gave us a beautiful insight into their music taste, shared some of their biggest musical influences as well as some intimate, tender and silly stories of how these tracks come into their life. Watch their film 'Right Here'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever tuned into FBi Radio on a Thursday morning, you’ll be very familiar with Dyan Tai. As one of the co-hosts of "Kings & Queens" on Up For It, you would’ve woken up or driven to work alongside them, sharing queer news, events, and chatting with some of the most influential voices from so-called Sydney & beyond.  But Dyan's impact extends so far beyond the panel.  As a broadcaster and founder of "Worship Queer Collective", they work tirelessly to empower queer & BIPOC voices throughout the community. As a musician, producer and performance artist, they fearlessly push the boundaries of electronic music, bringing traditional Southeast Asian Soundscapes into the hyperpop space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Izabella Antoniou is a political activist with interests in renters rights, migration, the arts, and music. On this week's episode, Kate speaks with Izabella (Izo) about her work within the political landscape, as well as what art means to her. It is an episode that brings together Izo's worlds - writing and justice - and speaks to where the world currently is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box, Emily Elvish is joined by a guest whose work you would hear daily here on FBi - SOLLYY. He’s crafted beats for the likes of Latifa Tee, 1300, and PANIA, among countless others. His joint EP with Dxvndre, OPPBOYZ, was easily one of the rawest projects released last year! But beyond the studio, SOLLYY's world is layered and constantly expanding. He is a storyteller, a dreamer, a friend, and easily one of the hardest working creatives in so-called Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Maybe he’s reignited your love of bass by suggesting to test new headphones with 'Get Low by Ludacris'!" Derrick Gee has built a massive platform across social media channels talking about music and hifi. Working hard to bring music lovers all across the world together, Derrick is a force to be reckoned with.  In this week's episode, Kate and Derrick explore the nature vs. nurture of music, being a social media creator and the euphoria of hearing a song for the first time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.