JOY 94.9

12/01/2026

Thanks for all of your messages, calls, and emails... yes, we know, we're experiencing a broadcast interruption right now, and our FM, website, and online streaming services are affected. We're working hard to get coverage restored, and our social media manager is clearly keeping busy too...

The good news is, if you've got a digital radio with DAB+, you'll still be able to hear JOY! We'll let you know when services have been restored in the comments. ⚡

08/01/2026

🌈 HOT & STEAMY IS COMING TO MELBOURNE! 🌈

Get ready to sweat, slay, and celebrate like never before!

Sunday, 25 January 2026 2pm – 11pm
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Australia's newest q***r celebration brings you a massive 9-hour day party packed with pride, belonging, and pure joy!

Headlined by Drag Race superstar KWEEN KONG 🔥 Plus:
2 epic stages
16 incredible performers
7 killer DJs including Kayty Banks, Ney, Like a Horses, Emerald Jones, Jesse Boyd & Super Disco Club, Salomigs, and Kelly Tee

Food trucks, tropical vibes, and high-energy production
Step into your authentic self, strut through our gates, and slay the dance floor in a safe, inclusive, strictly 18+ space that's all about amplifying q***r voices and unapologetic fun!

Tickets are on sale NOW via Midsumma Festival – and they're going fast! ⏰ https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/hot-and-steamy/

Hot & Steamy: Where luxury meets playfulness, and everyone belongs. 💖
See you on the dance floor!

Hot and Steamy is a proud JOY Sponsor.

07/01/2026

Through this heatwave, please take care of yourself and those around you.

Tips for extreme heat:
• Stay out of the sun as much as possible
• Drink water before you feel thirsty (please follow your doctor's instructions)
• If you don't have air con, consider public venues such as libraries, shopping centres, local council lobbies, cinemas, or even the Victorian Pride Centre!
• Check-in with at-risk loved ones and neighbours, including the elderly, children, and those with chronic health problems
• Ensure pets have access to water out of the sun
• Avoid walking pets on hot footpaths

In an emergency, call 000.

05/01/2026

Ahead of Wednesday's expected 41°C across Melbourne, Con from JOY Drive spoke with Associate Professor Theresa Larkin about what happens inside the body as temperatures rise, when heat becomes dangerous through exhaustion or heat stroke, and most importantly: how to stay cool!

Hear the full podcast:

Hot weather can change everything, from mood and sleep to energy and focus. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains what’s happening inside the body as temperatures rise, how we regulate heat... LEARN MORE

05/01/2026

Thank you🙏 Serge Thomann councillor, City Of Port Phillip for coming on Sunday Arts Magazine - Joy94.9 to chat about his wonderful relationship with artist Mirka Mora…he had some very funny stories…what a fun loving caricature & brilliant artist she was!!👍😘 Serge Thomann City Of Port Phillip JOY 94.9 Mirka Mora

04/01/2026

MARCH WITH US AT MIDSUMMA PRIDE MARCH 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Looking for someone to march with at Midsumma Pride 2026? Each year we open up the JOY marching group to JOY Members and listeners, marching alongside JOY broadcasters in a display of community and pride.

Register now: joy.org.au/marchwithjoy

24/12/2025

Leaving this here in case you (or someone you love) needs it. ❤

more: joy.org.au/support

19/12/2025

Congratulations to the team from Out Takes JOY 94.9 on celebrating ten years on air!

Listen to their full 10th anniversary special: https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/12/16/out-takes-celebrates-10-years-on-air/

Thanks to everyone who celebrated our 10th anniversary on JOY 94.9 - catch up on our special live show on all the usual platforms 🙌🏼 Cheers for your support and for listening to Out Takes! 👋 📻 🌈😘
https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/12/16/out-takes-celebrates-10-years-on-air/

18/12/2025

Congratulations to Neon Nights on ten years on air! 🎉

Catch up with their latest episode: https://joy.org.au/neonnights/2025/12/19/show-682-the-pleasure-principle-megamix/

As we wrap up our incredible 10th year as Neon Nights, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all our amazing listeners for your continuous love and support. Because of YOU, we’ve hit 10 years on air, smashed through 850,000+ downloads (683 shows) & have remained the #1 most downloaded music show on JOY 94.9.

From disco to house and everything in between, together we’ve put the neon into our nights and it’s been the most epic fun. Here’s to more music, more laughs, and an even bigger 2026!

In the meantime, check out our latest episode – Electric Youth – Part Two”. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/electric-youth-part-two/id1018716415?i=1000740849930. It’s our favourite show to date. You can take us out of the 80s, but you can’t take the 80s out of us.

Neon Nights is John von Ahlen & Costa Lakoumentas

Subscribe to Neon Nights Podcast :
Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/neon-nights/id1018716415?mt=2&ls=1

Android Podcast - https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/joy.org.au/neonnights/feed/podcast/

JOY Podcasts

18/12/2025

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We’re inching closer to show 400.

Join us to spread some festive cheer in languages other than English on this week’s show.

Tune in live to JOY 94.9 at 6pm AEDT on Saturday or catch up via the podcast at joy.org.au/babblepop

18/12/2025

From cabaret and music to theatre, talks, exhibitions and community events, there’s so much to discover across Midsumma’s 2026 program. Browse by category to build your perfect festival lineup and unlock savings while you’re at it.

Purchase full-price tickets to three or more eligible events in a single transaction and you’ll automatically receive 10% off at checkout.

Explore the full program at midsumma.org.au/whats-on

Midsumma Festival is a proud JOY Sponsor.

14/12/2025

JOY Media stands in solidarity with the victims, families and loved ones of yesterday’s horrifying attack at Bondi Beach.

We’ve witnessed an act of terror unlike anything we are familiar with in Australia.

This attack was targeted at the Jewish community as they were to begin observing Hanukkah.
As a marginalised community ourselves, our hearts go out to those affected. We condemn all violence, and stand with those impacted at this terrible time.

Take time to check in with your friends and loved ones.

Over the coming days and weeks, you may feel upset, anxious, or sad, even if you weren't there or don't feel like you're directly affected. Support is available if you need it.

joy.org.au/support