Singer-songwriter Maddy Simioni originally hails from Melbourne, but now calls Mparntwe home.  

Known for Bullet Train, a regular number on the Big Brekky Show, Maddy combines powerhouse vocals with compelling personal and political lyrics, and makes folky pop with undertones of hip-hop/rap. Her latest song Faded, which she plays here live, will be released on all platforms on International Women’s Day, 8th March.

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The Big Brekky spoke with the General Manager of the Alice Springs Cinema, René Sutton, to update us as to what's on at the Alice Springs Cinema for the month of March.

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Faron Peckham and Ky Sumac are in the studio to tell the Big brekky listeners what to expect at the 6 March event at Alice Springs Cinema from 6pm, Our Story, Our Sacred Sites. 

Featuring films and poetry from Mparntwe custodians. 

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It's World Hearing Day today and the Big Brekky Show is speaking with Ruby Bethune from Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory to talk to us about middle ear disease. 

IHHP artists Kaylah Tyson, Michael Farah, Grayson Huddart and Aman Bayatly teamed up with 'The Department of Health', 'Northern Territory Government', Central Australia Hearing Health Program NT and Owairtilla (Canteen Creek) School as part of their hearing health program to create 'Drum, Drum' a song to promote strong messages focussed on ear health.

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The Big Brekky Show spoke with the Membership Marketing Manager for Tourism Central Australia, Emma Wilmot. She came into the studio to chat about the Stories from the Heart Campaign - A project that aims to encourage the whole community, local businesses and visitors alike to celebrate the region's culture, beauty and spirit through the voices of those who know it best and love it. 

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Speaking with keyboardist Ryan Karkadoo after a successful performance from Nannup Festival, The Sandridge Band are on their way to gigs in Fremantle and Darwin. Their rock ‘n’ roll, reggae sound, with a dash of roots and blues, reflect life in their community and cultural story from their elders. Their set includes new songs that build on their 2019 album, Brolga Dreaming, amplifying the language and stories of the Yanyuwa, Gurrawa, Mara, and Gurdanji clans.

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Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter, Katie Harder, has released her latest single, 'Discover Me', marking the second offering from her eagerly anticipated forthcoming album. Katie shares her journey on The Big Brekky.

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Epenarra-based gospel country singer, Kalvin Ladd, has released a new single, 'Lonely Road To Calvary', produced by Josh Kreusler from the Winanjjiki Music Centre. A successful painter and a member of The Country Gospel Band, Ladd is currently working on a solo album. He tells the Big Brekky Show his story. 

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A preview of this week’s local news headlines for the Central Desert at The Centralian Today, an independent source of local news, with journalist Charles Geary (February 2025). 

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On The bIg Brekky Show, Alice Springs Town Council‘s Mayor, the Hon. Matt Paterson, updates us on proceedings of the recent general council meeting held on Tuesday 25th of February in the Council Chambers. 

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