MusicNT

We have the Chair of Friends of Araluen Kalika live in the studio. Kalika is highlighting the Festival of the Piano that is happening on the 25th of October at 7pm. The performance will have local and national artist’s showcasing the Grand Piano. Guests will be able to appreciate music of Classical Gospel, New Orleans Jazz and Cabaret in the Malene Dietrich style.

Latest single from Larrakia based MC SizzMacc, MARS was produced, written, mastered and performed by the artist himself. Full of layered word play and raw emotion, this track is backed by a punchy beat. SizzMacc mentioned that he “had a lot of fun making this film clip on the beach once the tide was out with a majority of footage captured and edited by fellow MC Pxpkxrn”.

On Jaidyn’s Rock Nation we had the pleasure of interviewing Elsie Lange. Elsie is best described as a folk-pop singer/songwriter from a Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Elsie was delighted to launch her debut album "The Normal Discontents of Living" last week on October the 4th at the Epilogue Upstairs.

Darwin based artist Erin Conaghty has produced something special as Erin & The Conartists. Their latest single “Indecisive” is based on incomplete information from lovers. This song has strong, propulsive rhythms, anchored by amplified electric guitars, drums and a base guitar, with a strong sense of energy, expressed through passionate vocals

On the Arvos with Andy we have alt-county/folk /songwriter Alice Cotton. Alice is about to go on tour to southeastern WA tour with the Sandhills Band. The Sandhills have just launched Fire on the Mountain on September 28. The performances at the inaugural New Farm New Country cosmic country festival, as well as Margaret River and Denmark WA. A folky love song layered with picked guitars and a tremolo ukulele, sounding a little bit like The Shins, Fire on the Mountain celebrates those moments after a lovers' quarrel, as anger fades and love brings reconciliation. It's about that sheepish look on your face, right before you apologise. Recorded and produced by Chris Hann, the single confirms the acoustic, folky direction of The Sandhills' last EP, Prairies, and is paired with hand-made merch available for purchase on Bandcamp.  

Darwin based artist Charlie Prowling and the Black Pepper Band. Originally said in jest, the members decided to shamelessly steal it so now they are known and promoted as Charlie & The Black Pepper Band. Their current line-up includes Charlie’s partner in crime Melanie Macauley, on backup vocals and the young dynamic guitarist James (Gravy) Brown. Charlie indicates his early influences have instilled in him a love of musical narration. Charlie reflects on how he has “always tried to emulate the style of storytelling within my music”. They have just released their 4th album Movin’ On.

Dave Crowe electronic producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dave is about embark on music export program bring Northern Territory music to Germany with MusicNT. The REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL 17-20 Sept 2025. This Festival is one of Europe's biggest club festival & platform for international pop culture. The Conference’s line-up of around 190 events includes everything from keynotes, discussions, workshops, networking formats to practical sessions. It is aimed at professionals from all segments of the international music industry – from recorded music, live entertainment and publishing to media, technology, management and politics.

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.

Musician and poet Emma Trenordan spoke with Big Brekky about her MusicNT's Live on the Lawn set this Wednesday. Hollis Taylor will kick off at 12.30 with Absolute Bird, then Emma will play a duet with Rosie Ballard. At the NT Writers Festival Emma will be part of the Friday opening night event The Winds of Change at 7.30pm as well as Our Stories Heal Us panel at 2.15pm Saturday 31st May.

Central Australian Manager for MusicNT Liz Archer dropped into the Mparntwe 8CCC Big Brekky Show to tell us about the Live on the Lawns 2025 EOI which close 4 April, as well as to promote their Meet N Greet this Thursday 27 March from 5pm at MusicNT, in the old Courthouse, Hartley St. Come in and connect!

MusicNT’s Regional Areas Music Program RAMP provides skill development and performance opportunities in communities across the NT. This morning, Program Manager Jeremy Conlon is busy packing and prepping their PA gear to hit the highway up to Tennant Creek, but first, they’ve taken the time to have a quick chat to us on the Big Brekky Show.