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...

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...

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: Bandcamp See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"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...

"I feel like our mum's should hang out!"

This week, guest presenter Bindi Mutiara sits down with Dr. Catherine Keenan AM. Catherine is a multi-talented creator and wordsmith, and has not only been a friend and an educator, but also a motivator to many. Catherine and Bindi dive into her work as the co-founder and executive director of Story Factory, a not-for-profit creative writing center based in Parramatta and Redfern for young minds aged 7-17 from under-resourced communities. We tap into the various influences that have shaped...

You may know Nabihah Iqbal as a musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster on NTS Radio – but she's also a history buff, a curator, and a human rights lawyer. Tanya Ali chats to her about her earliest musical memories, her boundless interests, creating in the 2010s in London, and her stunning 2023 record Dreamer.  See Nabihah perform live as part of Sydney Festival on Saturday January 13. Tickets and info here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is a local designer Indigo Newbery-Chunn - her creative project is called Calli-Comical. She's a seamstress and screenprinter, making costumes for film, theatre, runway, and more. You might've seen Calli-Comical signature faux-fur huge horned hats which were worn by some iconic musicians such as Genesis Owusu.   This episode was produced by Kana Frazer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

imbi is an artist, mystic and activist whose art spans songwriting, collage and poetry. They sat down with Helenna Baronne-Peters to share stories of their schoolyard matchmaking, rediscovering their voice, and the songs that soundtracked it all - from Macy Gray to Sampa the Great.  This episode was produced by Helenna Baronne-Peters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Ali is no stranger to you - she's the host of Wednesday lunch, as well as FBi Radio’s managing director, so she drives a lot of what we do here at station. During our Supporter Drive, she joins Mia to talk about her story, the story of FBi, and how much the two play into one another.  We also learn about Tanya on a personal level - she’s a lover of Meg Washington, a fearless leader, a music maker, precocious, and a huge horse girl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antonia Gauci is no stranger to FBi Radio. She’s a former presenter, our current sponsorship producer, and we play her songs on the radio all the time (she’s a member of the alt-pop three piece GAUCI). But you probably know Antonia for something else - she’s a mixer, sound engineer and producer, so her hands and her ears have worked on a lot of songs you’ve most likely heard before.  On this episode of Out of the Box, Antonia speaks on the artists she’s worked with, burnout, dancing, music...

Chris Payne and Michael Gill are craftspeople, artists, radio presenters, snake rescuers, educators and owners of a wildlife refuge. Their story is about turning their interests into passions. They join Mia to talk through their epic 52-year love story, and all the things they’ve built, salvaged and saved along the way. This episode was produced and edited by Mia Hull. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over four decades, Stuart Coupe has been at the heart of the Australian music scene. He joins Mia at a crucial time: right off the back of publishing his first memoir (and 14th book), and right before FBi Radio turns 20 (AKA Stuart's 20th anniversary of presenting at the station). He speaks on his personal favourite moments across his very colourful career, the power that comes with knowledge, typing with one finger, and his battle with anxiety.  This episode was produced and edited by...