Mark Bensted

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On Arvo’s with Andy, we have local folk singer songwriter Barry Skipsey. Barry’s music can describe our national identity, this identity can seem to not change between generations, and his music helps to associate with our Australian identity. Barry will be appearing at the Bean Tree this Father's Day.

Owen is the Chief Judge for the Red CentreNATS. He will judge the Champion for the Elite Shed to Show n Shine, plus Webby’s World at Lasseter's Hub. The interview recognised the purpose of Owen’s role as Chief Judge is to showcase the high calibre of cars on show. Owen Webb is Australia’s most experienced car show judge, with decades of expertise in Show’n Shine, custom builds, and elite-level competition.

On Arvos with Andy we have Jodie Zanini from the AIS. Jodie is here to highlight the Alice Mini Paralympics. Thursday 4th September 2025 – 10:00am – 2:00pm. This event features athletics, wheelchair basketball, boccia, and more — offering an engaging opportunity to experience these sports in a supportive and accessible environment.

Charlie Maher Jr is Western Arrernte man who has become the first Indigenous Australian man to complete all seven World Marathon Majors. From New York to Tokyo, Boston to Berlin, Chicago, London, and now Sydney Charlie has run them all. For 15 years, he’s been part of Rob de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project, inspiring the next generation of First Nations runners.

Cameron Sinclair rider on show for FMX High Air’s first-ever appearance at Red CentreNATS.  Cameron has had an incredible motocross and freestyle career, building excitement for us this Father’s Day weekend crowd – the only show of its kind in the world! Saturday 6 September at Alice Springs Inland Dragway. Tickets at redcentrenats.com.au. 

Ben Crawford is a proud Alice Springs local whose 1993 Suzuki Sierra will be on show at this year’s Red CentreNATS. For Ben, the car is more than just a build – it’s been a lifeline. After suffering a stroke a couple of years ago, he used the project of rebuilding his Sierra to retrain his brain, rebuild his skills and reconnect with his passion for cars. 

Ben Crawford is a proud Alice Springs local whose 1993 Suzuki Sierra will be on show at this year’s Red CentreNATS. For Ben, the car is more than just a build – it’s been a lifeline. After suffering a stroke a couple of years ago, he used the project of rebuilding his Sierra to retrain his brain, rebuild his skills and reconnect with his passion for cars.

On Arvos with Andy we had Jez Conlon from MusicNT. Jez gave us a rundown about the Bush Bands Bash that is happening on Sunday the 14th of September at the Telegraph Station. The Bush Bands Bash is an annual event in Alice Springs, Australia, that celebrates and promotes Indigenous music from remote communities. Presented by MusicNT, it features live concerts showcasing talented Indigenous bands and solo artists, and it is preceded by a four-day music development workshop. The event is a platform for these artists to share their culture, gain performance and business skills, connect with a wider audience, and build a stronger music industry for remote communities.

On Arvos with Andy we had Jez Conlon from MusicNT. Jez gave us a rundown about the Bush Bands Bash that is happening on Sunday the 14th of September at the Telegraph Station. The Bush Bands Bash is an annual event in Alice Springs, Australia, that celebrates and promotes Indigenous music from remote communities. Presented by MusicNT, it features live concerts showcasing talented Indigenous bands and solo artists, and it is preceded by a four-day music development workshop. The event is a platform for these artists to share their culture, gain performance and business skills, connect with a wider audience, and build a stronger music industry for remote communities.

Jon Rose who is promoting Corrugations 25, that is happening on Thursday the 28th of August at 6pm till 7pm (doors 5.30) our amazing guest will be Cathy Milliken. One of Europe’s top oboists and composers, born in Brisbane, resident in Berlin, Cathy will be performing a variety of music, including Albinoni’s famous Adagio, some of Morricone’s film music hits, Stockhausen’s epic Spiral, and a new Taylor/Rose birdsong piece. 

Ian McAdam the Director from the Rusted Gems Program highlighted a hands-on program where students from Yirara College and community members restore and decorate classic cars. It’s more than just cars – it’s about pride, leadership, health, culture, and purpose. This year is the fourth year of the program being part of Red CentreNATS. Around 20 students from schools like Yirara College and Yipirinya School, and from communities such as Papunya and Harts Range, are taking part. At least five vehicles will be proudly displayed and driven at RCN 2025. The cars are the entry point – what really matters is the confidence, direction and community pride that grows out of this program.