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Kate and Brian bring you local stories, music and interviews live from Mparntwe Alice Springs & Tennant Creek

  1. Reel News May 2026 with René Sutton

    4 DAYS AGO

    Reel News May 2026 with René Sutton

    Alice Springs Cinema General Manager joined Kate Lyons-Dawson in the 8CCC studio for the regular wrap  up of all things film and entertainment. This month's highlights include NZ's Pike River and local-based Wolfram still screening, with the much awaited Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 2D & 3D arriving this week. Get your craft bag packed and enjoy this month's craft-a-noon movie, 10 Things I Hate About You and don't forget it's Ani-May! Enjoy the delightful Ponyo this Friday and finish off the month with My Neighbour Totoro. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  2. Moongaze Debut EP is Out!

    4 DAYS AGO

    Moongaze Debut EP is Out!

    What a great time for local music in Mparntwe Alice Springs! Local duet Sophie Collins and Bron Watkins aka Moongaze have just released their self-titled debut EP.  A celebration of love, a call for justice and a hymn to home, the EP was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jez Conlon of Left Of Elephant Sound and released at the end of April. Following their eco tour of Australia, they just played at The Top Half Folk Festival at Ross River Resort and the Ilparpa house concert. Get in touch with Bron, the only orchestral luthier of the NT, available for training and workshops in instrument repair. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  3. BDOIH 2026 with Mona, Diva & Sinchan from the Nepalese Community

    5 DAYS AGO

    BDOIH 2026 with Mona, Diva & Sinchan from the Nepalese Community

    The Nepalese Community of Mparntwe Alice Springs was ably represented by the Chair of MCSCA Mona Ulak, and young performers Diva & Sinchan on the Brekky Show to tell our listeners of what is coming up on 30 May from 12pm at the Council Lawns. After the parade around the block, enjoy over 200 performers representing their cultures in our community, as well as food and activities. Diva and Sinchan discuss the hard work behind the scenes practising their dance for this much beloved community event, happening since 1999. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  4. Through Teddy's Eyes with Faith Duffy and Rosemary Plummer

    15 MAY

    Through Teddy's Eyes with Faith Duffy and Rosemary Plummer

    Eighteen years in the making, the book Through Teddy's Eyes: A Year in Two Worlds by Faith Duffy has been published; a story told from letters back to family in the UK in 1971-2. Faith's memoir captures her time in Tennant Creek, working alongside Warumungu elder Teddy Plummer, navigating the contrasts between Warumungu traditional ways and the dominant white legal system and inherent racism. The author was joined by Rosemary Plummer on 8CCC Brekky Show with host Brian Coleman, where they discuss some of the changes that have happened over those 50 years. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. Steiner Students talk up Autumn Fair 2026

    14 MAY

    Steiner Students talk up Autumn Fair 2026

    8CCC Brekky Show has some assistants today in the studio to tell us about Alice Springs Steiner Autumn Fair! Steiner students Zoe, Astrid, Hazel, Otis, Arwen and Ava shared their enthusiasm and insider knowledge of the annual event, beloved of the whole Mparntwe Alice Springs community. Get your raffle tickets beforehand at supported outlets in town or buy them on the day, along with plant. crafts, preserves and other yummy foods while soaking in the music provided by classes and local buskers. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  6. Banff Film Festival 2026 with Jemima Robinson

    12 MAY

    Banff Film Festival 2026 with Jemima Robinson

    Adventure Reels' Jemima Robinson has the enviable task as Australian Festival Director to choose the films for the Australian tour of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, now in its 50th year! She spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson about the selection for Thursday's screening at Araluen Arts Centre from 7pm. From all corners of this beautiful world, featuring kayaks, mountain bikes, big wall climbs and the changing traditions in Mongolian eagle hunting, this year is bound to delight the adventurous of heart! Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  7. Felix Meyer opens new Youth Media Centre in Mparntwe

    12 MAY

    Felix Meyer opens new Youth Media Centre in Mparntwe

    Felix Meyer, behind Maybe Eat Media - a Central Australian digital media and immersive technology company, joined Brekky in the 8CCC studio to talk about their progress towards a long-term staged development model, beginning with location-based virtual reality entertainment and expanding into education, training, cultural preservation and wellbeing initiatives over time. Through multiplayer VR experiences, free-roam gaming, school programs, private events and community engagement activities, the first stage makes accessible emerging technology for people across Alice Springs and the wider Central Australian region. Next stage will expand into digital media education and immersive training resources, supporting skills development in areas such as creative technology, storytelling, digital production and workplace learning. A core focus of this future development is the creation of immersive educational and training content delivered in both English and First Nations languages, ensuring local cultural knowledge and accessibility remain central to the work. Beyond entertainment and training, the long-term vision of Maybe Eat Media is to develop culturally safe mental health and wellbeing resources alongside a permanent digital archive where Centralian people can host, preserve and share stories, knowledge and lived experiences for future generations through immersive and interactive media formats. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. Olive Pink Botanic Garden May News with Sam Hussey

    11 MAY

    Olive Pink Botanic Garden May News with Sam Hussey

    Sam Hussey, Olive Pink Botanic Garden's Curator visited 8CCC Brekky Show for the monthly update of activities. Besides the Mothers Day markets, OPBG launched their new photographic competition, have moved their Buffel Beats to the last Saturday of the month from 8am and will celebrate Botanic Gardens Week 18-26 May. Listen back for all this and more. Support the show: https://8ccc.com.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
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