Andrew Harrison
My show showcases local talent, community groups, community events and issues that effect us all. I like to bring forward local talent that is earthy and real. I’m all about positive stories that help bring flavour to this great place of Alice Springs.
I like to bring forward local talent that is earthy and real. I’m all about positive stories that help bring flavour to this great place of Alice Springs.
Hi I’m Andy Harrison, I first started in radio at Charles Darwin University back in 1997. I had a show called Friday Country. Since that time I am more actively involved in local community radio with three radio shows now on 8 CCC. At present I am doing studies and research in Screen and Media at CDU to improve my scope in the media industry. I’m a Territorian to the core! My shows showcase local talent, community groups, community events and issues that effect us all.
On Demand
Brekky With Andy Podcast
27 Jan 2022, 9pm Simon Jenkins – live music at the Juicy Rump Simon popped in to tell us about the live performances coming up on the deck at the Juicy Rump. Check it out.
27 Jan 2022, 9pm Matt Paterson – new mayor update New mayor Matt Paterson dropped in to the studio to update us on all the goings on at council and fielded some curly questions from Andy.
25 Jan 2022, 9pm Dee Seaman: Oz day Beach Party at National Road Transport Hall of Fame Dee Seaman dropped in to the studio to tell us about the family fun day at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame. Wander around the exhibitions and spend some time in the Ghan gardens with mini ghan rides, a traditional BBQ, Ice creams, giant waterslide, paddle pools for the little ones, water and sand play and so much more. This is a family friendly, NO alcohol event. 9am till 2pm. FREE ENTRY. More info here.
25 Jan 2022, 9pm RAViE: Beatles Without John A veteran of the entertainment business, Adelaide based Ravie has a long and colourful career to draw on with many great stories. Traversing musical boundaries with his music, this latest single sits happily in the pop/country/alt-rock canon and showcases a killer voice and some solid songwriting too. He’s joined by guitarist Toni Clark and bassist Shireen Khemlani. Check out the website here.
25 Jan 2022, 8pm Madi Colville-Walker: Less Than A Man Madi is a proud Yorta Yorta woman with a captivating talent that transcends boundaries and refuses to be confined to just one musical box. “Less Than A Man” is Madi’s first release with Red Rebel Music and was produced by Darlinghurst’s Jason Resch. Of the song, Madi says, “Less than A Man is about heartbreak, it’s also about personal growth”. More info here.
17 Dec 2021, 3pm Kyanne Cardona – From Alice to Melbourne Kyanne Cardona is a talented netball player in the NT competition. She appreciates that transitions can be a challenge for young people leaving the Northern Territory. She is now pursuing her dream of being a remote area nurse moving to Melbourne and studying at RMIT. Kyanne has learnt the sacrifice of leaving the NT lifestyle and family to fulfill her life ambition. It was important to acknowledge on the Brekky show the cost involved for many young Indigenous people leaving home to obtain a degree and career interstate.
17 Dec 2021, 3pm Will Tomlinson – Boxing Promoter On Andy’s Big Brekky we discovered the background of Will Tomlinson. Will is an Australian boxing promoter and retired super featherweight boxing Champion, based in Melbourne. He now views boxing from a different perspective from being a champion to a promoter. Will helps to guide fighters to international and world title success.
16 Dec 2021, 12pm Bradley Mccaw – It’s Christmas Queensland artist Bradley McCaw is set to release two Christmas tracks coming out on the 10th of December. The Christmas cheer features world class musicians. Music for this time is something not to miss. As the world slowly begins to reopen and we all return to a version of normal life, Bradley returns with a brand new rock’n’roll Christmas single to lift people’s spirits and bring joy to the air waves! Here’s his website.
15 Dec 2021, 10pm Javier – Falling Deeper Javier has done it again with this new release Falling Deeper. Bringing the promise of happy times and wonderful romances for this summer. A positive and upbeat track beautifully written and performed. Here’s his website.
15 Dec 2021, 10pm Jack Rayne – Hurricane Rayne combines the traditional rustic nature of roots/Americana music with a unique vocal flair, creating a sound that is all his own. Rayne has the ability to tell emotional tales without sacrificing musicality, especially when he surrounds himself with some of the finest young touring musicians in the country to form the Jack Rayne Band. Jack Rayne’s website.
14 Dec 2021, 10pm Eduardo Jordan – The Wire Eduardo is executive producer at The Wire, an independent current affairs radio program, and came to Alice Springs/Mparntwe to facilitate four days of community media training. He sat in on the Big Brekky Circus to witness the madness first hand and offer some feedback. He also generously submitted himself to an impromptu interview just for fun. In the pic is the Christmas with Elvis album that we featured during the show. Community Media Training Organisation info.
14 Dec 2021, 10pm Kaz Philips – Westside Community Garden Kaz dropped in to update the Big Brekky team on all the exciting developments at Westside Community Garden. More info here.
14 Dec 2021, 7pm Duncan Ferguson Duncan Ferguson – a musician who likes Soul Music and has particularly been influenced by one of the pioneers of soul – Sam Cooke. Hi Duncan, can you tell us more about music and what else has flavoured your musical style. This be his online presence.
13 Dec 2021, 7pm Douglas Jones – 2021 Sustainability wrap up How to live more sustainably in our everyday lives. Sustainability is Care for our Common Home and Care for One Another. Douglas Jones wraps up his 2021 series of studies into the many areas of sustainability for the year. Very informative and not entirely depressing! More about it here and here and here!
