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Acting Up!

Booking Overview

Acting Up! is resistance-radio that traces social movements through activist archives and connects them to voices of dissent today. The show is useful for PR pitching because it consistently covers how collectives and campaigns form, mobilize people, and sustain change—making it a strong fit for experts in activism, social justice, and community organizing.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 71.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

programming@3cr.org.au

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
People with direct, practical involvement in activism and resistance movements (community media leadership/management; campaign or rally speakers) rather than purely academic public profiles.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in community-based organizations, Frontline or coordinating roles in campaigns/rallies, Program/community-facing roles that support mobilization during crises

Recent Guest Discussions

Gab Reade - How Current Affairs Coordination And Content Decisions Played Out For 3cr During Covid-19 Lockdown

Rachel Kirby - Operational And Programming Challenges For A Small Community Radio Station During Covid-19 Lockdown; What Kept The Station Going

Pilar Aguilera - Challenges And Support For 3cr Community Radio Station During The Early Covid-19 Lockdown; How The Station Guided The Community Through The Crisis

Ishtar Hope - Issues And Messaging At The Protect Our NDIS Rally

Christian Astourian - Issues And Messaging At The Protect Our NDIS Rally

Recent Topics

Activism, Social Justice, Organizing, Protest, Campaigns

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Yarra Drug and Health Forum: Celebrating thirty years!

September 21, 2026

The Yarra Drug and Health Forum is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year. The Forum was established in 1996, when the Premier’s Drug Advisory Council, chaired by public health expert Professor David Pennington, produced a report which recommended that the “State Government encourage and support coordination of local responses and establish statewide structures to monitor and advise on the future development of Victoria’s drug response”. We’ll hear from Vera Boston, who called the me...

Making radio in a pandemic: 3CR’s response to Covid-19

June 20, 2026

In 2026 3CR Community Radio Station is celebrating 50 years of Radical Radio. 3CR is widely recognised as the first community owned and community run grassroots radio station in the country. Broadcasters come from 3CR’s diverse local community and the station provides a platform for the many issues and people misrepresented and underrepresented in the mass media.But at the end of January 2020, the emergence of Covid-19 in Victoria changed everything and by March the station had to go into dee...

Protect Our NDIS Rally

May 09, 2026

Protect our NDIS Rally, State Library of Victoria, 9/5/2026Recorded by Danielle HassallMC: Hannah ThomasSpeakers: Andrew Bretherton, Gi Brown, Naomi Farmer, Anasina Gray-Barberio, Christian Astourian, Ishtar HopeMusic removed from podcast but available through following linksI Care About You - Zig ZagMeltdown in a public place - WashedNuke The Moon - ArboristsA Donk Don't Come For Free - Our Carlson 

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Acting Up!?

Its publicly listed email is programming@3cr.org.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Acting Up!?

The publicly listed email for Acting Up!: programming@3cr.org.au.

How many listeners does Acting Up! have?

Podseeker estimates Acting Up! reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Acting Up!?

Acting Up! typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: People with direct, practical involvement in activism and resistance movements (community media leadership/management; campaign or rally speakers) rather than purely academic public profiles. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in community-based organizations; Frontline or coordinating roles in campaigns/rallies; Program/community-facing roles that support mobilization during crises. Recent guests include Gab Reade, Rachel Kirby, and Pilar Aguilera.

How hard is it to get booked on Acting Up!?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Acting Up! cover?

Recent episodes cover Activism, Social Justice, Organizing, Protest, and Campaigns. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

programming@3cr.org.au

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