8CCC Local Connections is a celebration of Northern Territory music featuring 12 original artists recorded live in Central Australia and The Barkly. 

With a commitment to broadcasting 1/3rd NT and 1/3rd Australian music 8CCC Radio loves our local music scene. Recorded between 2020 and 2022 these are feature tracks from a series of 12 live streamed and broadcast sets – check out 8CCC Radio’s Youtube channel to watch 8CCC Local Connections. 

Amplifying one of Australia’s most remote music scenes – 8CCC Local Connections Vol.1 captures just some of the diverse genres and voices of our region’s thriving live music community. 

Album cover art: Original lino print by Greg Barnes 

8CCC Local Connections is a Territory Art Project Supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Releasing 28/02/25

TRACKLIST: 

1 Come On!!!Live for 8CCC Local ConnectionsKarrku Reggae Band  

2 Todd River TearsLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsMidnight Rangers

3 SaulėLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsXavia  

4 Arelh Alywarra (Alywarra Woman)Live for 8CCC Local ConnectionsDesert Eagles 

5 When I Hate EveryoneLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsBambadino   

6 InevitableLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsPurple Patch  

7 Carve Like WaterLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsCloud Sequence  

8 SpaceshipLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsRare Earth Heavy Metal  

9 Sing It OutLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsKatie Harder  

10 Jarnba NuLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsHarold Dalywaters  

11 Burning – Sun Live for 8CCC Local ConnectionsStellar Sea  

12 Endless SkyLive for 8CCC Local ConnectionsAlice Sings Featuring: Paul Ah Chee, Xavia, Resin Moon, Bambadino, Casii Williams