Darwin folk-country singer songwriter, Crystal Robbins, has released her third single from a forth-coming album expected in 2024. The single, ‘As Far As The Stars’, was released on December 1st, was recorded in Darwin by Christie Audio Productions, and features Aden Mackay (pedal steel/guitar), Tom Jones (bass) and Mark Smith (drums). Tune in to The Big Brekky Show to hear Crystal's story behind this track, and more on touring and performing. 

Crystal Robbins was a finalist in the 2023 Northern Territory Music Awards for her single 'Unravel'.

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The Big Brekky Show had a special guest Dan the Underdog join them this morning for a chat about what he's been upto and share some new content.

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Josh Arnold spoke on the Big Brekky Show about his single Cobb & Co Country, which he was commissioned to write by the Cobb & Co festival. Josh spends most of his time travelling around to schools and producing song collaborations with them.

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Ted Egan, AO and Nerys Evans co-authored Foundation Day, the story of Matthew Flinders' circumnavigation of Australia with Bungaree and Trim the cat. Beautifully illustrated by Thor F Jensen, it also comes with a QR code that links to the video and song, performed by Nicholas Williams, Chris Phillips and Glenyss Rae. Andy and Ted enjoyed swapping stories and memories around town.

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The District Officer  for NTPFES, Central Australia, Stephen Hunter visited the Big Brekky Show. He gave us an update on our current level of fire risk after the recent rain events and how we all need to prepare for a dry January and February.

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The Big Brekky Show welcomed the new manager at the Alice Springs Library, Jordan Phillips, who gave us an update on what's going to be happening this holidays and how you can get involved!

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Kim Watling and Geoff Bates chatted with the Big Brekky crew about their new Christmas song, If it's OK with Santa, which aims at reflecting an Aussie approach to the celebration.

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Kesh Keerthi from NT Cricket (Growth & Participation Lead for Alice Springs) and The Big Brekky team interview 13-year-old Rhett Souter, a cricket player for 'Complete Constructions', who has just scored 106 runs in a record-breaking match last weekend. Tune in to hear about Rhett's connection with his team and the game, and his aspirations.

Australia's largest indigenous cricket festival, the Imparja Cup, begins on February 17th, with divisions inclusive of men's and women's regional communities and primary schools.

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The Hon Ngaree Ah Kit MLA is currently visiting Mparntwe from Darwin in her 6th week in the job. Her large portfolio sees her as the Minister for Territory Families, the Minister for Urban Housing, the Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the Minister for Disabilities.

She is in Alice Springs to get a greater understanding of issues that face our community, and has been touring with the Police force. Hear all about it on The Big Brekky Show as she talks on issues around safety and security; on passing legislation for security officers to carry pepper spray; youth programs and overnight accomodation/safe places; children and the justice system; the new youth detention centre; the Royal Commission recommendations; the independent NDIS review; and housing for people with disability in Mparntwe.

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Tune in for some live music from Lemon & Tangerine, an emerging local duo comprised of local musicians Shiloh Monkland and Yasmine. They played for the first time last week at Music NT's Live on the Lawns event.

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