The Saltwater Flagship Show was the very first show we aired and you can listen in every second Wednesday from 7-8pm. The Flagship Show platforms different local guest presenters from all walks of life within our vibrant and beautiful Top End community, covering important local issues and sharing their favourite play lists.

3 Jun 2026, 8:11pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 34 Baini and Remi chat about the importance of slowing down. Plus, Lake Echoes comes into the studio for a chat and a song on their way to Barunga Festival this weekend.

3 Jun 2026, 9:22am Saltwater Radio at Gecko Climb Join us at Gecko Climb for our second live broadcast of the year. Live music from Tutup Mulut and Sugarbooger, Egyptian food from Pharaoh's food truck, and rock climbing… who knew this combo could work so well.

13 May 2026, 8:11pm Saltwater Sip at NT Defence Week Demonstration Tonight's episode was recorded at NT Defence Week, where we spoke to Hillary, a "management" of war profiteer Thales.

22 Apr 2026, 8:14pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 33 Saurabh and Baini join you tonight for Saltwater Radio with a selection of dance and club tracks to keep you energised midweek.

8 Apr 2026, 8:13pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 32 Saltwater Rafio is on tonught with Baini getting hyped for dry season gigs coming soon, as well as some great interviews from the Darin Internationsl Lofi Film Festival red carpet.

31 Mar 2026, 8:46am Saltwater Radio – Live from Flora's Temper Join the Saltwater crew for the first gig of our 2025 residency at Flora's Temper. We'll be treated to a live performance by Pele Savage followed by DJ Spinafx spinning some soulful records.

25 Feb 2026, 8:18pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 30 Tonight's flagship epsiode is brought to you by Vani (aka DJ V) and Baini, exploring the depths and origins of some classic blasts from the past.

11 Feb 2026, 8:15pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 29 Join guest host Dani, chatting to Carlo about the tracks that inspire her as a local muso from the NT and beyond.

28 Jan 2026, 8:13pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 28 We're back for 2026 with an Invasion/Survival Day killer playlist from two new presenters – Pele and Tahlia.

26 Nov 2025, 8:15pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 27 Another Winnie and Jacq classic to get you through the post cyclone blues. This week is all about dramatic songs to accompany the rainy season.

19 Nov 2025, 8:14pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 26 This AusMusic month Sib and Alice share salty treats from Larrakia Country and across the Top End. Plus, we get excited about our first birthday party, and Sib shares some of the excellent gigs they went to in Darwin this month.

5 Nov 2025, 8:11pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 25 Sib and Maude discuss Maude's obsession with Suzi Quatro and the new music they've recently uncovered. They are also joined by Kesh, the founder of Queer Prom, to chat about this fabulous event.

22 Oct 2025, 8:14pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 24 Harri and Rhiannon from Home on Stilts share their brand new EP 'Nice for Some'. They'll also be play some lovely tunes that inspired them along the way.

8 Oct 2025, 8:46pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 23 Winnie plays requests from her recent road trip with some old ladies of the east Kimberly, and Jacq gushes a lot about RONA's new release from the desert.

25 Sep 2025, 9:18am Saltwater Radio – Episode 22 The build-up is here! Baini and Sib bring you a saucy saltwater radio ep to sweat to, lie under the fans with, and get into the reflective spirit the humidity brings. Featuring tracks from Dennis, Earthlike, Wilson Tanner, Professor Z, Florence Adooni, El Michel's Affair, Yasiin Bey, and the sultry, sweaty sounds of Kali Uchis.

15 Sep 2025, 8:25am Saltwater Radio – Episode 21 This is a very special vinyl episode from Baini and Kat. As local record collectors and emerging vinyl DJs, the two share their experiences performing in the top end, and play a few local, national, and worldwide gems in their collection.

27 Aug 2025, 8:57pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 20 Join Carlo and Winnie chatting all things dry season. Music, events, crocs, it's all up for discussion. And they're definitely NOT spreading misinformation.

13 Aug 2025, 8:12pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 19 In this episode we were lucky enough to catch up with Feras Shaheen while he was visiting us here on Larrakia country in July. Feras is a Palestinian artist, curator and community organiser. We linked him up with the amazing Dr Ahmad Syahir Mohd Soffi who has been super active based on Larrakia Country as one of a few organisers for the Palestine Action Group Garramilla.

16 Jul 2025, 8:15pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 18 Saltwater Radio is back with a very special NAIDOC week episode. We are very lucky to have NT opposition leader Selena Uibo @selenauibo and co-host Rachel Chisolm steer the ship this episode. They take a dive into some important First Nations issues facing the territory, as well as a bit of music, and some light hearted discussion.

2 Jul 2025, 8:13pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 17 Join Sam Bowden as she shares with Johnnie Jablonka the soundtrack of her past 20 years in Darwin – the learning, activism, allyship, joy, love, sweat, grief and wonder. This episode is part social history, part love letter to the Top End and part passing on of important stories of this chapter in the ongoing intersectional struggles for queer people’s, women’s, First Nations people’s rights and equality on Larrakia country and beyond.

25 Jun 2025, 8:12pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 16 This is a very special episode to celebrate Pride Month. Our two presenters, Keren and Antony are joined by Dr Dino Hodge – polytalented author, activist, paediatric audiologist, playwrite and co-founder of Darwin Pride Festival. This brilliant conversation delves into Darwin’s rich queer history through story and song.

11 Jun 2025, 8:13pm Saltwater Radio – Episode 15 Tonight's episode took place at Barunga Festival, 37th year since Barunga Statement signed. The first half of the episode calls for justice to the death of Kumanjayi White, highlighting speech by Auntie Lisa Mumbin (Chair of Jawoyn Association), and interviews with Anna and Jade, members of Justice Not Jails.
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