Loud and proud on Access
Hamilton’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities get loud and proud on Community Radio Hamilton with the
new Access radio show ‘Flat Out Pride’ at 11.30am, on Fridays. The launch of the show on 23 November comes just in time
to find out all the gossip on Hamilton’s first annual Pride Week on 1-9 December.
Show hosts Geoff Rua‘ine and Jaxin Gilmor promise to camp it up every week, though they plan to educate as well as
entertain. “We want to support our community by giving it a face in the media – to get safe sex messages across, and to
communicate with a wider audience,” explains Jaxin.
Originally from Thames, Jaxin has always had an interest in broadcasting, and has been “out there” in any way he could
since high school as an advocate for gay youth. He says “Coming out at 14 years old in a small town I have had to deal
with it all. I am really lucky to have a supportive family.” Co-host Geoff Rua’ine is also active in local gay issues,
as a health promoter for the NZ AIDS Foundation.
Community Radio Hamilton’s general manager Phil Grey welcomes the latest addition to the station’s diverse lineup. “The
GLBTT community is strong in Hamilton, but often below the radar,” he believes. “If this show can strengthen the
community, or educate friends and family and the wider community about gay issues, then we’ve served our purpose as an
Access station.”
Flat Out Pride will also be available on-demand from Community Radio Hamilton’s website.
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