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Yesterday · 18 min
MusicNT in Tennant Creek November 2026
MusicNT crew Liz Archer and Jez Conlon caught up with 8CCC Brekky this Ausmusic month to get the word out of their forthcoming trip to Tennant Creek, delivering a chance to make music and open mic at Peko Park or get some serious musical instrument repair, from Bron the talented luthier. The gender equity survey is also still open, so have your say. All this and more including AusMusic Tshirt Day, when you listen back Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 22 min
Chase and Grace Projects
The 8CCC Brekky Show had a chance to find out all about Chase and Grace Projects when Charlotte Grace and Duane ‘Cairns’ Chase dropped into the studio. Providing bicycle-related youth projects & unique, independent and person-centred disability support work since 2021, they bring passion and commitment to the young people of Central Australia involved with or at risk of entering the justice system. Both their qualifications and lived experience here in Mparntwe Alice Springs for over 10 years, ensure they are active and vocal advocates for young people in the NT. They are also accredited MTB Foundations Instructors, currently providing workshops with headspace as well as knowing all there is to know about bike mechanics and sharing this enthusiasm with all who come into their orbit. Check out there website link above to find out more of their long list of qualifications and achievements. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday · 12 min
Multicultural Community Centre Progress Report 13 Nov 2026
The Alice Springs Multicultural Community Centre project: what we know so far. Updated quotes from stakeholders including Elder Doris Stuart Kngwarreye, Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro and the full statement by Multicultural Services of Central Australia MCSCA Manager Apajok Biar and Chair Mona Ulak, which will be published in their newsletter. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 23 min
Crow and the Blue Sky Where Cooperblack Gets the Daw Treatment
Cooperblack, the recording project of Jez Conlon, an electronic musician and producer based in Mparntwe Alice Springs, has released the second track off the upcoming album Amnesia Procedure, Crow and the Blue Sky. 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson spoke with Jez about the creative journey for this song with the track moving through memory, loss and the traces people leave behind. Images of buried things, old trees, distant shores and a crow beneath an open sky create a landscape where grief and tenderness sit side by side. They were joined by Jonathan Daw, an animator based in Mparntwe, having produced that extends the song’s atmosphere into another dimension, bringing his visual language to its shifting emotional currents: a 'lush animation ... to compliment the song - this makes me cry,' writes Jez. During the conversation they talk through previous collaborations, including Daffodil with Kasia Töns and the beauty and strength of stop motion in 2026. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 5 · 28 min
Olive Pink Botanic Garden in Nov 2026 with Sam Hussey
Sam Hussey, Curator of Olive Pink Botanic Garden, joined Kate Lyons-Dawson on Brekky to debrief October in the Garden including the success of the Bird Count (pictured), the plant sale and Buffel update and what's coming up in November. They're looking to developing new tourism opportunities and offerings, utilising the beautiful grounds and gathering points. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
November 2 · 25 min
Mparntwe Speaks with Dr Luke Steller
Big Brekky had a visit from Mparntwe Speaks' Tonielle Dempster and their special guest Dr Luke Steller, ahead of his talk this Tuesday at Hartley School form 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Entitled - What does meaningful community collaboration look like in education? - it draws on lessons from around the world, alongside examples from Alice Springs and across the Northern Territory. Luke will share stories, practical insights and reflections on what makes community partnerships successful and will be of interest to anyone working in community engagement and education, as well as anyone keen to learn more about the Churchill Fellowship program. Luke is Questacon's Northern Territory Regional Leader and was 2024 Churchill Fellow How Authentic Community Collaboration can Empower STEM Education in Australia. Register ahead of the talk, free snacks and drinks are provided. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 30 · 28 min
Mayor Asta Hill On the October 2026 Council Meeting
8CCC Brekky caught up with Mparntwe Alice Springs Mayor Asta Hill, to talk through the main topics of the October Town Council meeting. Regarding the Todd Mall traders' concerns, there was an update on the staged development for the remainder of the year, the current surplus with MyTodd Mall vouchers and the progress with the Renew Australia project. Council passed the motion by Cr Newport, on the back of the Summer Ready forum hosted by ALEC where public access to drinking water was identified as a high priority for summer preparation, including a campaign to encourage businesses to offer cool water to the public. The figures for the storm debris so far taken at the Tip were provided, as well as celebrating the awards from the NT Chapter of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) for Newland Park Regional Skate and Play Precinct and the Alice Springs Greening Strategy. Finally, we asked about a recent Centralian Today article regarding the Masters Games, which was published without any comment from the Mayor, and she shared with us a clear and full account. Next Alice Springs Town Council meeting is on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 5pm. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 27 · 13 min
Alice Noir Halloween with Oly and Anna
Organizers of Alice Noir Oly and Anna dropped into 8CCC's Brekky show for a chat about this weekend's upcoming Halloween screening at Olive Pink Botanic Garden of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, honouring the great Tim Curry, which will be followed by the seriously spooky Blair Witch Project. Come dressed in your best outfit and settle in for the double feature, or just watch the first film before heading to your Halloween festivities! Costumes are optional but encouraged, with prizes for best dressed. The Bean Tree Café will be serving a bespoke menu, with dinner and drinks from 5:30 – 7pm. There will also be free popcorn provided by Alice Springs Cinema. BYO chair / swag / recliner and get comfy for a spooky movie night under the stars! This is the last screening they'll be doing for the year, so be sure to come along! Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 26 · 26 min
Birds of Omen EP
Birds of Omen are duo George Ivens and Jez Conlon (Stellar Sea, Storm Chasers Inc, Cooperblack), who joined Kate on 8CCC Brekky following the release of their self-titled EP. Recorded live with guitar and Irish bouzouki, it was engineered by Jez in his studio Left of Elephant Sound, with the two tracks co-written in the red wine moments of a folk festival. Cover art: George Ivens Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 26 · 21 min
Jami Ashenden Sings for Peace
Following her performance as part of MHACHA's Stressless in the Plaza, local musical artist Jami Ashenden spoke on 8CCC Brekky about her latest release Peace. A beautiful song written about losing a friend to suicide, it reflects on grief and the wish for someone struggling to have found peace. She shared her thoughts on the importance of connections with other artists and teachers, as well as current opportunities which include playing piano with Warren H Williams. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23 · 8 min
Protest on the Dancefloor Director Talia Spears-Liddle
Local filmmaker Talia Spears-Liddle chatted with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her short film Protest on the Dancefloor, screening this Sunday at 2pm at Araluen Art Centre as part of MASIFF. Recently the recipient of the 2026 Uncle Jack Charles Award at MIFF and named among the contenders for Best Short Film at the 2027 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, Talia developed the short through the Sovereign Shorts partnership between VicScreen, NITV, and MIFF, featuring artists like Paul Gorrie, Nayuka Gorrie, and Skye Thomas. Protest on the Dancefloor was written and directed by Talia and explores how Blackfellas in Melbourne use music and dancefloors to create spaces of sovereignty, connection and liberation amidst an ever-changing political climate. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23 · 8 min
Opening of Bindi Digital Art Prize Exhibition 2026
With hundreds of entries from across Australia, join Bindi Enterprises in celebrating this year’s finalists for the Bindi Digital Art Prize 2026. The $3000 winner and $500 highly commended will be judged and announced by Asta Hill - Mayor of Alice Springs and Briana Alexander with host Alyssa Mason. This is a free community event, with live music by the iconic Alice Kings and Jacksen on the decks. Plus free food and bubble tea by Jennifer Almirez Ginger Rankin, Digital Arts Facilitator visited the Brekky Show to give us the lowdown of what went into organising this year's Prize and Exhibition. 47 Elder Street Ciccone, Mparntwe. Friday 23rd October 2026. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23 · 34 min
Apochromatix releases Ceasefire ahead of Change The Narrative
Change the Narrative is on at Ilwempe Ilwempe / White Gums this Saturday from 6-9pm. A huge lineup includes Splinter Sisters, The Shavings, Red Bird Basil from Super Raelene, Anchor & Kite, Andy Sorenson & Kathryn Johnston, Emma Trenorden and Apochromatix. The event is a fundraiser for the Central Australian Youth Justice (CAYJ) Coalition. BYO picnic dinner and drinks. Both new tracks Guria and Ceasefire will be part of our Feature Music this week! Local musician and poet Emma Trenorden visited 8CCC Brekky to invite everyone along, as well as chatting about NT Book Award she won in Non Fiction, for HIGH FIRE DANGER and the NT Writers Centre Poetry Award for her poem Guria in Me, which she read an excerpt on the show. The track Guria, which means earthquake in kuanua, was produced from the poem, about her maternal grandfather. John Vuia was a proud Tolai man who lived his whole life on the volcanic island of Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Her partner Liam Campbell joined us later, to announce their new song Ceasefire, written in response to the deaths of Kumanjayi Walker and Kumanjayi White. Liam and Emma collaborated with Warlpiri Elder Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves and Music Producer Andy Sorenson, releasing it under the name Apochromatix, a project band from Mparntwe Alice Springs, featuring them both as well as other musicians. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22 · 12 min
Duprada Dance Company on Aus Art Day
Duprada Dance Company Senior Artist, Tryphena Phillis, took time out to visit 8CCC studios on Aus Art Day. Today is your chance to support this jewel of Alice Springs Mparntwe and help their goal of touring the NT in 2027 come true. Under the banner Sunsets & Soliloquies: Territory Touring 2027 the Company aim to take their original classical and contemporary works choreographed by NT artists Lynne Hanton, Erin Selleck, Miriam Nicholls and Leisa Jackson, while also offering workshops. Duprada Dance Company is supported and funded by their not-for-profit organisation DDC Performing Arts Incorporated - a charitable organisation raising funds for Live Theatre and the Performing Arts. Be involved - before, on or after the dedicated giving day of 22nd October - check this out! Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22 · 12 min
Spectacular Red Desert theme for Desert Rouge
Desert Diamond performer Jordan Vander Schuit visited the Brekky Show to chat about the staging of Desert Rouge at Araluen Art Centre on Saturday 30 October. We chat about the history of Desert Diamonds as well as what to expect on the night. There's pre-show entertainment, immersive roving entertainment, and themed cocktails and cheese platters available for pre-purchase, before audiences are taken on a spectacular two-act journey filled with high-energy performance from the best of NT theatre performers, and desert-inspired decadence. After the final curtain, the music continues with bar open until 11pm. Dress to theme: The Spectacular Red Desert. There's a Flash Sale for $40 tickets on now, plus a chance to win tickets today and tomorrow, by texting 8CCC on 04 1021 8333 when you hear the Desert Rouge promo on air! Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21 · 16 min
MusicNT Gender Equity Survey
Liz Archer, Central Australian Manager at MusicNT, visited the Brekky Show to explain the MusicNT Gender Equity Survey. It's over 5 years since MusicNT’s initial consultation and You Gotta See It To Be It Report (2021), it's therefore timely to review the state of gender equity across the NT music scene to ensure the industry is safe, fair and equitable for all. They're keen to hear from anyone who is - or has recently been - involved in the NT music industry, and ask you to complete the survey. You can remain anonymous if you wish to. You can also participate in an in-person consultation session being held in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs throughout mid-late Oct or make time to meet individually with lead consultant, Liz Archer. All responses will be de-identified in any reporting. Any information we keep will be stored securely. Responses are due by COB 15th November, 2026. For more information, contact liz@musicnt.com.au or call (08) 8981 1995 and ask to speak with Liz Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 19 · 14 min
Ella Hooper is Our Featured Artist
Ella Hooper had a chat with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about her latest album Overnight Success and our current Feature Album. Ella speaks candidly of the origins of her love for Americana and Alt country, her Nashville crush, plans to share her poetry and her joy in stepping into her confidence as an artist and performer. Image: Eloise Beath Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 16 · 21 min
Lighting The Dark with Dancenorth
If you love superheroes and you think Bansky rocks, then you're in for a treat on Saturday 17 Oct. Chris Dyke has brought a truly spectacular dance work to Araluen Arts Centre, commissioned by the internationally recognised Dancenorth. Chris is a dancer and choreographer with Down syndrome who took time straight off the plane to chat with Kate on 8CCC Brekky, joined by Co-Artistic Director Amber Haines and fellow dancer, singer and co-composer Felix Sampson, about how the show was developed over many years. It comes complete with an amazing composition, super costumes and of course, dance and Chris' aim is to leave the audience feeling a sense of happiness, love and connection with one another. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 16 · 12 min
Our Choir Has Always Been Travelling Screens at MASIFF 2026
8CCC's Brekky team had the opportunity on the inaugural 3-way broadcast from Tennant Creek, Alice Springs AND Darwin to speak about a local short film screening as part of MASIFF 2026. Our Choir Has Always Been Travelling is an animated story, which charts the international legacy and intergenerational impact of the Ntaria Choir, formerly the Hermannsburg Choir. Directors are Judith Pungarta Inkamala, Marjorie “Nunga” Williams & Nelson Armstrong and while it is a documentary, it utilises animation by Nelson and the great artwork from Ntaria Hermannsburg. The Hermannsburg Potters Manager Ness Sims took some time out to explain some of the work that has gone into the making of this important documentation of our history in Central Australia. An exhibition is planned with the support of ArtbackNT. Bus image Rona Rubuntja, courtesy of Hermannsburg Potters Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 12 · 14 min
Justine Davis on the Gambling Harm Prevention Bill
Independent Member for Johnston, Justine Davis, joined Baini on the Big Brekky Show to discuss the gambling reform bill she is putting forward to the NT Legislative Assembly this week. Ms Davis believes that her bill provides a unique opportunity for the NT to show national leadership by putting people before gambling industry profits. “The aim of the bill is to try and prevent some of the harm that is done by gambling to Territorians, but also to all Australians. People may not know this but the Northern Territory, as the smallest government in Australia, has ended up being in the role of regulating the national online gambling industry.” The core of the reforms proposed by Ms Davis include banning harmful gambling inducements, applying limits to what young people can spend on gambling, and introducing stronger penalties for gambling operators that fail to meet their obligations. “At the moment, there are penalties for companies if they break the rules, but they are so insignificant. This is a $50 billion industry and at the moment the maximum penalty is under $200,000. It’s nothing. It’s a drop in the ocean…they need to be properly held accountable… That penalty needs to be either $10 million dollars or 10% of their annual profit. It’s significant because we want companies to take this seriously, as they should be.” The Gambling Harm Prevention Bill will be tabled at 3pm on Wednesday 14th October by Ms Davis. Members of the public are able to attend the Assembly in person at the NT Parliament House, or via broadcast here. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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