Tara Tiba headlines Big Day Out In Harmony

This year's Big Day Out in Harmony is going to be bigger than ever with over 230 performers and the headline act will be Australian-Iranian musician Tara Tiba. Now based in Perth, Tara released two studio albums: A Persian Dream (2014) and OMID (2019) (which means Hope), which she dedicated  to all…

Chloe Reid & HuaXuan Society at Big Day Out In Harmony

As part of the 8CCC highlight of Big Day Out in Harmony, 8CCC spoke with Chloe Reid who has played a key part in arranging the HuaXuan Society’s participation in BDOIH for the last couple of years, as well as a huge role in organising Lunar New Year. The HuaXuan Society’s activities focus on provid…

Dr Felix Ho is Australian Volunteer of the Year 2026

Dr Felix Ho has dedicated more than three decades to volunteering, beginning with St John Ambulance cadets at just 13 years old, and now his years of volunteering have been recognised in winning the inaugural Australian Volunteer of the Year award. A highly respected volunteer leader, clinician and…

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…

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 Elepha…

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 perfor…

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 contr…

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 ra…

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 C…

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 educa…