Gavin Moore
Billabong Beats on 3CR Community Radio concept is modelled on a traditional style “camp” & Aboriginal Customary Lore in that our philosophy of respect is based on the Sacred Fire (116 Aust. Constitution) which is corner stone to our production. The Sacred Fire opens a portal to The Dream-Time & connects the listener to the Lore of the land & to the Spirit of the land. Billabong Beats intends to give a voice to both Western Kulin & Kulin First Nations Peoples.
Billabong Beats is about bringing people together in the “spirit of peace” & de’tente to encourage healing pathways associated with Fire & the environment. The health of our environment can also reflect the state of mind. We also intend to highlight the issues that affects not only First Nations Peoples but everybody when it comes to social justice, human rights & the environment.
THE WATER HOLE/RIVER
The Water Hole is where we meet & profile a different Spirit Animal/Totem every week… We will examine the meta-physical & physical nature of each animal spirit that visits the local water hole/river as well as the ones that live in it. We will also investigate the state of their local environment in which they live & talk to locals.
THE SACRED FIRE
The Sacred Fire is a segment where the main “business” is conducted – Philosophy, Astrology, health, environment, current affairs or “thought for the day”- plus issues that affect aboriginal peoples such as; water, cultural heritage, Treaty & other Social Justice matters faced by First Nations Peoples. “The Sacred Fire” segment also brings people together. We also meet with local guest artists/performers.
TRIBAL VOICES
Tribal Voices is a segment on Billabong Beats that engages with Elders to create a dialogue on the current political climate & invite them to voice their thoughts on Social Justice, Land & Cultural issues.
Who doesn’t love a rummage through some books and CDs on a Saturday morning? Come join us at the 3CR garage sale - Saturday 16 November, 9am-2pm in the 3CR carpark at the rear of 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy. There’ll be CDs, records, cassettes, books, household goods, 3CR merchandise and much more! Curated by the weekly show The Sporting Record and all proceeds go directly to the station. This event is part of the Garage Sale Trail.
Applications are now open for DJing, DJ production (Ableton live) and darbuka workshops as part of the 3CR Salaam Radio Music School. We have limited places available for each of the three streams of training and all workshops are free of charge. Applicants from the SWANA diaspora and First Nations communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The aim of the workshops is to solidify the participants skills to be able to perform (if they wish) by the end of the training course live on Salaam Radio Show. More detail and the application form are here. Applications are due by 5pm on Friday 18 October to projects@3cr.org.au. This project is financially supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
Are you part of a community organisation dedicated to connecting and engaging your community? 3CR is a great place to voice your culture and connect with community in your language. Programming at the station provides a platform to share your organisation's activities as well as music and stories by and for your community. We provide training and technical support for members to develop skills and gain experience in broadcasting and media communication. Share your language and culture through the power of radio at 3CR! For more information read our Community Organisation’s Guide to 3CR or contact Innez 03 9419 8377 / volunteers@3cr.org.au (Artwork by Aysha Tufa, 2017)
