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Nabhtali, Victor, Jonothan, Frankie, Lloyd, Kaleb, Aaron & Kelly from UTJU Band were in the CAAMA Studio’s laying down tracks for there up and coming album..

Alice Springs rounded the day of with an Auction to support the Strachan family and show that they don’t stand alone…Money raised will go towards travel costs between Adelaide & Alice Springs… The generousity of people showed on the night with all auctioned items exceeding there value… Faye, Lara & Strachy wish to thank all those for there kindness.

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Yet another fundraiser for Strachy on a day where the temperature rose to 41deg. They gathered here in Alice Springs to play slow pitch on the oval….Fire Brigade showed to bring the Temperature down…a day that all had FUN!

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Teams donned Jumpers for a clash of the Old & New at Treager Park. It was a fundraiser like no other with family & Friends gathering to raise funds for Peter Strachan (Strachy), wife Faye & Lara. Strachy was diagnosed with Leukemia and since then the family have been travelling back & forth to Adelaide hospital..so funds are low and Alice Springs thought they could help…

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CAAMA CEO Michael Robertson tried his hand at the recent Jayco Tamworth Country Music Festival. Michael was part of the Red Carpet Press Gallery.

CAAMA on-line Producer Curtis Marriott giving CAAMA CEO a lession in microphone techniques…

Albulm Cover Photo Courtesy of Universal Music Australia

The McClymonts – Brooke, Samantha and Mollie McClymont have taken the country music world by storm.

Their three-part harmonies, soaring vocals and stunning onstage presence, have seen  The McClymonts become the hottest recording and touring act in Australian country music.

G Man caught up with the girls LIVE on CAAMA Radio at the 2012 Tamworth Country Music Festival.

If you missed this amazing interview…or can’t view the video be sure to listen to the audio from the interview below!

Gman Interviews McClymonts LIVE 2012

Haven’t seen the video yet?  http://caama.com.au/?p=24912

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Sunny Cowgirls Sophie and Celeste Clabburn are inspired by the bush…and their new album Summer radiates warmth and the Aussie spirit.

“It’s a happy, fun album full of good times and good feelings. We love our lives and we love this country, and that’s what we’ve tried to capture in the songs,” Celeste says.

The G Man caught up with the Sunny Cowgirls LIVE at the 2012 Tamworth Country Music Festival yesterday.

If you missed this awesome interview, be sure to check it out below!

Gman interviews SUNNY COWGIRLS live 2012

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Former world champion marathon runner Rob de Castella is calling on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men and women to consider competing in one of the biggest running events in the world…the New York City Marathon.

The Project…founded by Mr de Castella…annually selects a group of Indigenous men and women to compete in the New York City Marathon with just 6 months of training……and they are calling on men and women aged between 18 and 30 to take up the challenge and apply for this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project…

Applications for 2012 close next Monday, the 13th February, so make sure you apply or nominate NOW!!

Successful applicants will be coached and supervised by Mr de Castella, attend a number of training camps around Australia compete in fun-runs and running events… undertake a special Certificate III in Community Recreation with a focus in Indigenous Health…and compete in the world famous New York City Marathon.

Mr de Castella say he encourages everyone who is interested in distance running…and wants to be an inspiration, should apply.

Rob speaks to Nerida Currey on CAAMA Radio about the project.

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You can apply over the phone, by calling (02) 6260 5750, on or online through their website, www.imp.org.au. Or by clicking here

FINALISTS 2011 National Indigenous Music Awards

Cover Art – 4 finalists
1/ Nirvana Nights, Leah Flanagan
Designed by Chayni Henry Vitamin Records
2/ Palya, Iwantja
Designed by Russel Bradley, the Hive design
3/ Malk, Saltwater Band
Designed by Carlo Santone & Michael Hohnen Skinnyfish Music
4/ Rrakala, Gurrumul Yunupingu
Designed by Carlo Santone & Michael Hohnen Skinnyfish Music

Film Clip Award – 5 finalists
1/ Rain Dancer, Tableland Drifters
Produced by Street TV / Josh Thomason
2/ Gopuru, Gurrumul Yunupingu
Produced by Carlo Santone / Michael Hohnen
3/ Gathu Mawula, Gurrumul and Blue King Brown
Produced by Carlo Santone
4/ Local Knowledge, Rrawun Maymuru
Produced by The Mulka Project
5/ September Song, Leah Flanagan
Produced by Tim Parish

New Talent of the Year – G.R. Bururrawanga Memorial Award – 3 finalists
1/ Iwantja
2/ Young Brother
3/ Rrawun Maymuru

Traditional Music Award
The Mulka Manikay Archives
Djambawa Marawili – Madarrpa Clan
Yumutjin Wunungmurra – Gurrumuru
Mathulu Munyarryn – Dhalinybuy

Song of the Year – 6 finalists
1/ Diamonds on the Water, Stiff Gins (c) Nardi Simpson / Kaleena Briggs
2/ September Song, Leah Flanagan (c) Leah Flanagan
3/ Beggars, The Medics (c) K Wallace / A Thomson / J Lawrie / C Thomas
4/ Calling Your Name, Frank Yamma (c) Frank Yamma
5/ Gathu Mawala, Gurrumul Yunupingu (c) Gurrumul Yunupingu
6/ Mala Rrakala, Gurrumul Yunupingu (c) Gurrumul Yunupingu

Album of the Year – 5 finalists
1/ Nirvana Nights, Leah Flanagan – Vitamin Records
2/ Malk, Saltwater Band – Skinnyfish Music
3/ Rrakala, Gurrumul Yunupingu – Skinnyfish Music
4/ Get em girls, Jessica Mauboy – Sony Music Entertainment
5/ Country Man, Frank Yamma – Wantok Music

Act of the Year – 3 finalists
1/ Jessica Mauboy
2/ Gurrumul Yunupingu
3/ Dan Sultan

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS
Friday 19 August
Time: 7pm, gates open 6 pm
Venue: The Amphitheatre, Darwin Botanic Gardens Price: $ 25 and $20 concession.
Bookings: 08 89 434 222 or www.darwinfestival.org.au

After last year’s ‘wipe out’ success Ikuntji drummers are back with special guests Santa Teresa drumming group to present the freshest and most exciting West African percussion beats from bush kids. Ba boom (Shontal Klose and Svetlana Bunic) have been working closely over 2009-2010 with these groups on complex rhythm compositions.

Gillard hands back NT land to owners

Nerida Currey interviews the Prime Minister Julia Gillard

RIBS Rocket & Roving Reporter in Alpurrurulam …

Ted the RIBS Roving Reporter and I left Elliot early on the 15^th to drive to Alpurrurulam,  nd luck was on our side at Tennant Creek, when we called into the Police Station for a road report the Austral Downs Road was open, so being able to go through the Barkly, down Austral Downs & just a few kilometres east on the Sandover Highway cut our recommended travel time by up to 5 hours, excellent from our point of view.  Ted & I were travelling with the Tobacco Education Officer for the Barkly Region, and so with company it was a much easier trip to undertake.

We arrived at Alpurrurulam at about 3:45 of the 15^th, and spent about an hour with the SSM there Jeff Iversen, who introduced us to the town, explained who did what, and showed us the very impressive Community Centre they are putting together over there, including the Internet Café in the afternoon … this is where the RIBS Studio is and so I was able to get a good look at that and check the equipment for any faults.

I had a great talk with the senior teachers at the Alpurrurulam School about a Youth Radio program as well, so later in the year we’re going to really work on getting that up and running as well.

Alpurrurulam (20°58′S 137°55′E / 20.967°S 137.917°E / -20.967; 137.917), is also known as Lake Nash, is a small town located in the Northern Territory, Australia, 600 km east of Tennant Creek and 20 km from the NT-Queensland border. The 2006 Census counts 343 residents, with nearly 94% of them Aboriginal. The town is located at the end of the Sandover Highway, which floods each year during the wet season and cuts all road access to the community.

The Alpurrurulam town is of the Barkly Shire, and boasts the only school in the area, as well as an Australian Rules Football club.

Confusion exists as to whether the town is called Alpurrurulam or Lake Nash. Essentially the town is referred to as “Lake Nash” in everyday speaking and for mail delivery (via Mount Isa) and “Alpurrurulam” for all official matters, such as a census. Alpurrurulam was established in the early 1980s as a 1,000-acre (4.0 km²) excision from the 3-million-acre (12,000 km²) Lake Nash Station. The main language group in the area is Alyawarre.

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I look forward to further visits to both Alpurrurulam and Lake Nash, especially as they now tell me there are small fish in the Lake. It’s all good news for CAAMA and Alpurrurulam RIBS Radio!!!!

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RIBS Rocket-On The Road to Elliot …

The drive to Elliot was without incident on the 13^th  February for the RIBS Rocket and Ted, The RIBS Roving Reporter… traffic was steady & driving quite safe. Elliot Studio is in the North Camp at Elliot … Gurungu Radio … and Jason is currently providing local broadcasts from 7:30 through to midday. I was able to present him with  the TCBL licences to place on the wall, and some new & fresh posters which brightens the place even more.

Jason is able to promote events in the community and visits by service  providers and he, like all RIBS Broadcasters, is available to help local members understand things that are happening by having interviews and discussions with visitors to their communities during the programs.

Broadcasting from such a remote region has its own particular issues, including musical content … its very expensive to go to the community store to buy cd’s yet there is no other choice, for both the broadcaster and other individuals, yet they do, and they pay a fairly hefty price for them, much greater than we do in the larger centres.

Jason is well supported by his family & the Community … Excellent stuff Jason, you’re doing a great job!!!

It has been  a big couple of weeks for RIBS getting
the RIBS Programs up & running after the break …  all Remote Radio Broadcasters and Stations have started up now. Keep an ear out for the Local Content program starting up throughout  the Region … also, the Pilot Schools Program starts shortly at Ntaria, and it’s exciting getting Youth Programs started locally ….  Anyone wanting further information about this just contact Robyn by email at  r.toi@caama.com.au

It’s been big travel again for the RIBS Rocket … twice to Ltyentye Apurte and Ntaria, with Areyonga thrown in for good measure to replace faulty equipment or return equipment …and next week is a big run up to Elliot, then across to Apurrurulum ..of course we all
want the flooding to just go away and make our driving lives a little easier …
but the ‘long way round’ seems to be the only course for this trip … The Rocket is
in getting a service as we speak!!! Ready for the road!!!

The Request lines for CAAMA RIBS Programs are Areyonga 08 8954 8039, Titjikala 08 8956 0844, Ntaria 08 8956 7838, Ltyentye Apurte 08 8956 0882 & Rum Jungle 08 8939 7109

As part of the RIBS Broadcasting Team I’d like to thank all our listeners for the great support our programs get and encourage everyone to listen in, phone in and keep on enjoying our shows …

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Getting to know the Alice Springs Community, our new member of staff became a “Roving Reporter” today ….sharing Christmas Cheer to one and all!!!! Visiting the Hospital, talking with Paramedics, and catching up with old friends …and meeting some new friends while making precious  memories ….

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Former world champion marathon runner Rob de Castella is calling on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men and women to consider competing in one of the biggest running events in the world…the New York City Marathon.

The Project…founded by Mr de Castella…annually selects a group of Indigenous men and women to compete in the New York City Marathon with just 6 months of training……and they are calling on men and women aged between 18 and 30 to take up the challenge and apply for this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project…

Applications for 2012 close next Monday, the 13th February, so make sure you apply or nominate NOW!!

Successful applicants will be coached and supervised by Mr de Castella, attend a number of training camps around Australia compete in fun-runs and running events… undertake a special Certificate III in Community Recreation with a focus in Indigenous Health…and compete in the world famous New York City Marathon.

Mr de Castella say he encourages everyone who is interested in distance running…and wants to be an inspiration, should apply.

Rob speaks to Nerida Currey on CAAMA Radio about the project.

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You can apply over the phone, by calling (02) 6260 5750, on or online through their website, www.imp.org.au. Or by clicking here

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NT Thunder’s new Coach Daniel Archer is in Alice Springs this weekend…and has
had his first opportunity to check out the Central Australian football talent.
He attended the Southern Region squad training session yesterday (Friday).

CAAMA’s Nerida Currey had a chat to Daniel during the training session yesterday.

Daniel Archer New NT Thunder Coach in Alice

The Club’s new CEO Jarred Ilett and Talent and Coaching Manager Wally Gallio as
well as the club’s High Performance Manager Kia Naylor also came to the Alice
to check it out.

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Thunder took on Ainslie yesterday in Alice Springs, in what was the NEAFL Cross Conference Grand Final. Thunder defeated the Morningside Panthers last Sunday to claim their chance at becoming the Inaugural 2011 NEAFL Season Cross Conference Premiers, with Ainslie defeated the Sydney Swans Reservers.

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Federals WON 114 – Rovers 87

Womens AFLCA held there first Grand final in Alice Springs this past weekend… Thousands showed up to witness the inaugural womens AFLCA Grand Final..

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Pioneers Won the First Grand Final…