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JOY Radiothon 2025 Schedule

JOY Radiothon 2025 Schedule

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Celebrate Radiothon 2025: See What’s On This Week

Radiothon is JOY 94.9’s biggest fundraising event of the year, running non-stop from May 10–16, 2025.

This year’s theme, Stronger Together, celebrates the power of community and the connections that make JOY a vital part of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ media landscape. Radiothon is not just about raising essential funds – it’s about bringing our community together, sharing stories, and showcasing the diversity and creativity that defines JOY.

Throughout the week, every show on JOY 94.9 will be doing something special to connect with you. From exclusive interviews and live performances to extended broadcasts and community spotlights, our presenters are pulling out all the stops to make Radiothon 2025 unforgettable. Whether you’re tuning in for your favourite show or discovering something new, you’ll find plenty of reasons to celebrate, participate, and support your station.

Check out the schedule below to see what’s happening each day during Radiothon. Don’t miss these special edition shows and join us as we prove we’re truly stronger together!

Monday 12th May

JOY Breakfast
7-9am

Wayne joins Joss live in the studio and they are taking you on the donation stretch with a range of goals and rewards! Plus special guests Fiona Newton from Chicks Talking Footy, Drag King Will Wurn-Her and Tim Lai from Gogglebox!

 


JOY Afternoons
12-4pm

Join Kermie and a range of special guests including Dean Arcuri, Joe McLean and Bea!

 


JOY Drive
4-6pm

LIVE AT 5! Every weekday at 5pm on JOY Drive, one of JOY’s favourite music artists will perform live-to-air in the studio.

Monday – Emily Williams
Fresh from her starring role in The Bodyguard (UK), the multi-platinum recording diva will raise the JOY roof!


The Sound of Now
6-7pm

Join Katie and Triana for this special edition Miss Chatelaine and The Sound of Now collab!

 


Geeks Out & Out Takes
7-9pm

The Geeks Out & Out Takes teams ultimate collab! Expect a range of friendly quiz and film challenges.

Tuesday 13th May

JOY Breakfast
7-9am

Join Tamzyn & LJ as they face their fears for donations! Plus a range of incredible guests including Tania Doko from Bachelor Girl and Elise McCann from Beetlejuice.

 


JOY Daytimes
9am-4pm

Join Henry and Pete as they take you through your workday – plus for every donation made Pete will top it up by $10!

 


JOY Drive
4-6pm

LIVE AT 5 – Tuesday Greg Gould
Australia’s Got Talent runner up and friend of JOY sings unplugged.

 

 


Science Queeries
6-7pm

Science Queeries brings the joy and curiosity of science. Join Dr Cat on this special episode involving Science Karaoke and a heap of myth busting!

 


Nouveau
7-8pm

Join Mietta and Mia on this special episode which includes your tear off section of Dolly Doctor and live calls for donations.

 


Big Bi+ Questions
8-9pm

Join Dave, Jase and Tamzyn on this special episode where John Deeks will be calling in from overseas and for every donation received will do a special recording for you!

 


Hide and Seek
9-10pm

Join the sexperts this Radiothon and you can win BIG! Tune in from 9pm to find out what’s on offer when you take out or renew your membership.

 


Living Life Single
10-11pm

Yiannis and John are bringing Living Life Single to you LIVE from the JOY studios. Plus listen in during the show to find out how you could win a one night stay at Hotel Indigo Melbourne!

Wednesday 14th May

JOY Breakfast
7-9am

Join Brett & Tim for a bumper Radiothon edition of Wednesday Breakfast with guests including James Barr, RIP Youth, Kween Kong, Tom Ballard and Nige will check in with the team too!

 


JOY Daytimes
9am-12pm

Join Little Jase for Cosy Wednesdays – where everyone who enters the studio must wear a onesie PLUS Jase will sing a lullaby for every $100 donation received!

 


JOY Daytimes
12-4pm

The Fabulous Adz is in the studio with a plethora of giveaways with their guess the tune and movie competition, plus they will be joined by guest presenter John Wintle!


JOY Drive
4-6pm

We are continuing our LIVE AT 5 Radiothon sets

Wednesday – Aubrey Haive
You know and love her from Drag Race Down Under. “Shantay she stays!”

 


Game On
6-7pm

This special edition of Game On, in collaboration with The Open Table, features a live cross to Jacs at the Victorian Sport Awards for an update and an introduction to the show’s Radiothon specail. Joining Craig in the studio are Warren Pinto from Queer Curling Australia, who will talk about the sport and queer representation, and Theodore Zepplin, a queer First Nations person from Far North Queensland, who will share insights on being queer, Indigenous, and sporty.


The Open Table
7-8pm

Join Craig and Ethan for this special edition of The Open Table. They will chat with a range of guests including Aiv Puglielli about the importance of JOY.

 


Knowing Me Knowing You
8-9pm

Join Trent and Ando for the first ever LIVE KMKY show, as the boys unpack their comfortability by exploring Exposure Therapy.

Thursday 15th May

JOY Breakfast
7-9am

Join Joel & Dave for their special Radiothon edition of JOY Breakfast, including a range of guests and hilarious banter.

 


JOY Daytimes
9am-12pm

Join Mietta as she gets you through your Thursday morning with some incredible live music acts including up and coming Australian singer songwriter Sophie Theodsi and Queer Australian singer Isadora Lauritz.

 


JOY Daytimes
12-4pm

Join Joss for her Thursday arvo shift where you can have the chance to win a copy of Transpire.

 


JOY Drive
4-6pm

We are continuing our LIVE AT 5 Radiothon sets.

Thursday – Tom Nethersole
Singer, model, actor and all-round local heart-throb goes pop.

 


The I In Us
6-7pm

Paul is joined in the studio for this special episode by Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities, Joe Ball and the world’s first known intersex and non-binary mayor and public officeholder, Tony Briffa.


Backstage Confidential
7-8pm

Join Rachael and Adam for some live singing of gay anthems along with a range of special guests.

Friday 16th May

JOY Breakfast
7-9am

Gillian, Claire and Henry sail us home for the last day of Radiothon! Jam packed with live performances from Tina Del Twist, JOY CEO Paul Scott-Williams and Gillian herself.

 


JOY Daytimes
9am-12pm

Join the Fabulous Adz as they celebrate being Stronger Together, with a guest co-host and range of giveaways.

 


JOY Drive
4-6pm

It’s the final day of Radiothon and we’re going out with a bang! Your last chance to renew your membership, and if you do you could WIN an overnight stay at Hyatt Centric including Buffet Breakfast for Two.

Plus it’s our final LIVE AT 5!

Friday – Tuck Shop Ladies

What better way to wrap up the week than with a hilarious folk duo wielding ukeleles?!


Friday Night Live
6-8pm

THIS IS IT! The major prize winner will be drawn during Friday Night Live. Entries close 6:45pm so make sure you have your membership in. David will be taking your song requests.

 


Turn the Beat Around
8-11pm

It’s time to celebrate the week that was – join us for the epic Radiothon Afterparty with Robbie Molinari!

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