James McKenzie
In Ya Face explores LGBTIQA+ issues with interviews, music and commentary, Friday 4 to 5 pm. On air since 1992. Email presenter and producer James McKenzie at iyf3cr@gmail.com
In Ya Face is created and produced on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respect to Elders, past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge the continued resilience of First Nation peoples in the face of ongoing colonisation and settlement. We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded, and a treaty was never signed.
Friday, 19 June 2026
DJ D-KRAM joins James for a chat and we feature his two new music releases In My Stride and Ruff With U (Slap It Ruff).
Matt Gleeson from 3CR's Burning Vinyl joins James for a chat about memorable interviews and live-to-air performances, including Cat Power.
Jacob Grech from 3CR's A Friday Rave chats with James about the Iran-US peace deal.
Thanks to all the wonderful folks who have donated to 3CR for our Radiothon. It's not too late if you would like to make a donation. GiveNow - In Ya Face 3CR Radiothon 2026
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3CR’s annual Radiothon fundraiser is on in June and this year we’re celebrating 50 years! We’re aiming to raise $300,000 to keep the station strong and with YOUR help, we know we can. No donation is too small or big, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. In 2026, 3CR is ‘Celebrating 50 Years’ and we look forward to YOUR donation during June. Artwork by Charlotte Allingham (@coffinbirth).
Our big birthday event approaches! We're celebrating 50 years on Saturday 4 July 11am-4pm at the Collingwood Town Hall. It’s free and you can RSVP here. There’ll be stalls, music, food, activities, a raffle, posters, photos from across our five decades, and much more! Please share the invitation widely! More details here.
Each year the station holds elections in March, and we’re pleased to introduce this year’s Committee, including new Chairperson, Dr Nat Grant - ‘I’m thrilled and humbled to be able to step into a role of support like this. 3CR has led the way in community-conscious broadcasting for 50 years, and its strength has always come from the people: volunteers, workers, programmers, activists, and communities who believe in independent media as a force for change. To be entrusted with the role of Chair is a great honour and responsibility: helping to ensure that 3CR remains strong, sustainable, and deeply connected to the values that have defined it for decades.’ Full member details online.
