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Richie 1250 of Stone Love on PBS radio in Naarm visited Mparntwe for a special Slow Grind Fever dance party at the Black Wreath supported by 8CCC. He touched down at the airport at 12.50PM (!) and was whisked straight from the airport to the studio to play a very special exclusive all vinyl Slow Grind Set for 8CCC.
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Feature Album

Charlie Ivan Band – Where The Dogs Go To Die

Charlie Ivan Band – Where The Dogs Go To Die

8CCC Feature Album 9 October 2024

Released today October 9, 2024, this week’s Feature Album is recorded on Arrernte country and produced by dylan young. Where…

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Desert Festival 2024

Desert Festival 2024

8CCC Community 3 October 2024

8CCC have supported Red Hot Arts’ Desert Festival for a number of years and were a proud partner, with our…

International Haiku Deathmatch Championships 2024

International Haiku Deathmatch Championships 2024

8CCC Community 26 August 2024

Held in the 8CCC Carpark this Red Dirt Poetry Festival event is a Haiku highlight.International Champions Joseph & Vic with…

Nakba Day Report 2024

Nakba Day Report 2024

8CCC Community 8CCC Community Journalism 29 May 2024

Community reporter Harry Hayes’ created an exclusive feature length report on the recent Nakba Day event at Desert Knowledge Australia.

Latest Content

Dylan River’s newest project to screen at MASIFF

Dylan River’s newest project to screen at MASIFF

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 10 October 2024

The inaugural Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival (MASIFF) is in full swing, screening local and international films across three local cinemas: Araluen Arts Centre, the Alice Springs Cinema and Alice Springs Desert Park. Brought to us by Red Hot Arts, with support from Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) and the Darwin Film Society, the Film Festival runs until 13 October.Screening tomorrow at Araluen Theatre is Thou Shalt Not Steal, a special screening of Stan’s original series written and directed by the ever unfolding talent, Mparntwe-born Dylan River. Dylan is joined by Kim Haworth, Creative Director of Red Hot Arts Central Australia, on The Big Brekky to tell us all about it.

Akshy Athu – NT Life

Akshy Athu – NT Life

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 9 October 2024

The Big Brekky Show is really excited about the opportunity to interview Akshy Athu. He perfectly encapsulates the beauty and culture of the Northern Territory in his new single ‘NT Life’. The single pays homage to the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of Australia’s Northern Territory, inviting listeners on a sonic journey through its breathtaking landscapes and traditions. It showcases the talents of an array of musicians, including Melanie Gray, Prayer Corby, and Max Fredericks on vocals, Mathilde Mercadier on backing vocals, and contributions from traditional drummers and instrumentalists.

MHACA – Stressless in the Plaza 2024

MHACA – Stressless in the Plaza 2024

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 9 October 2024

Josefina from MHACA came in to share the activities they have organised this week, including workshops and Stressless in the Plaza from 10am on Friday, with everything from DJs Shilo and Darcy, to free massages.

NT Chamber of Commerce – October 2024

NT Chamber of Commerce – October 2024

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 9 October 2024

We have Nicole Walsh from the NT Chamber of Commerce. They are hosting Open Business at Sunset at Olive Pink Botanic Garden on Thursday night with Minister Joshua Burgoyne and Olympian Tom Wickham. Tom actually grew up in Alice Springs and moved to pursue his Hockey career. This afternoon from 5.30 you can also attend a session to support migrants in business at MCSCA, a collaboration with them and Lhere Artepe and Yaye’s Cafe. 

Alice Springs Cinema – October 2024

Alice Springs Cinema – October 2024

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 8 October 2024

The Big Brekky Show regularly features the manager of the Alice Springs Cinema René Sutton, who talked us through this month’s highlights, which include the first ever MASIFF – Mparntwe Alice Springs International Film Festival and the Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA). 

Barkly Council Election 2024 – Greg Hibble

Barkly Council Election 2024 – Greg Hibble

Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark 7 October 2024

After being in limbo since October last year, the Barkly Region is soon set to head to the polls on Saturday, November 2. The Barkly Regional Council were officially dismissed after an eight-month investigation into their conduct, leaving the 12 councillors and one mayor position on the Council vacant. We were joined on the Big Brekky Program by the NT Electoral Commission’s Senior Project Officer of the Barkly Regional Council Election, Greg Hibble to discuss the nomination process and the cutoff date as midday 10 October.

Industry Profiles

Richie 1250 Exclusive ‘Slow Grind’ Set for 8CCC

Richie 1250 Exclusive ‘Slow Grind’ Set for 8CCC

Local Music

00% vinyl slow grinders. Richie 1250 of PBS radio in Naarm touched down at the airport on July 5th at 12.50PM (!) and was whisked straight from the airport to the studio to broadcast a very special exclusive ‘Slow Grind’ Slow-Cast for 8CCC. This one’s a repeater. Enjoy.

Local Music

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News & Current Affairs

8CCC Community Journalism

2024 NT Election – 8CCC Local Candidate Profiles

2024 NT Election – 8CCC Local Candidate Profiles

8CCC Community Journalism Content News and Current Affairs The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark

The NT Elections are fast approaching on Saturday 24 August. Learn more about your local Central Aus and Barkly candidates with 8CCC.

50-year Old Brick Machine Roars Back To Life

50-year Old Brick Machine Roars Back To Life

8CCC Community Journalism Content The Big Brekky w/Andy, Kate and Mark

Wilya Janta’s 50-year-old brick making machine is back in business thanks to funding from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal. The newly solar-powered, carbon-neutral machine will allow Tennant Creek residents to locally source and produce their own renewable bricks for construction. Listen in on The Big Brekky Show as Jimmy Frank and Dr Simon Quilty tells us more.

Water Is Life Tour Hits Tennant Creek

Water Is Life Tour Hits Tennant Creek

8CCC Community Journalism Content News and Current Affairs

Arid Lands Environment Centre brings their Water is Life Tour, featuring Mudburra musician Ray Dimakarri Dixon and Jingili singer-songwriter Stuart Joel Nuggett, to Tennant Creek to advocate against fracking through the power of music. While in town tour organiser Hannah Ekin, Stuart and Ray dropped by the Barkly studio for a chat with 8CCC’s Shauna Upton…

The Wire

A stitch in time: survey highlights consumer habits to inspire clothing waste reduction

A stitch in time: survey highlights consumer habits to inspire clothing waste reduction

The Wire

Australian consumers are confused about how to responsibly discard worn-out clothing, according to the first nation-wide survey into clothing waste…

Report: struggles faced by migrant and refugee women in Australian workplaces

Report: struggles faced by migrant and refugee women in Australian workplaces

The Wire

A report from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), explores the links between sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination…

Gathering calls for Indigenous leadership in disaster resilience

Gathering calls for Indigenous leadership in disaster resilience

The Wire

A year and a half on from the horrific floodings in Lismore, the town hosted a three-day National Indigenous Disaster…

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