We had a monumental weekend of live music and community love at Roma Street Parklands with ZED51 and Sunnyboys Australian Exclusive Show.

On Friday 23rd, we got ot revel in the music of Sunnyboys, The Clouds, vSpy vSpy and Mick Medew and The Ursula 4. Then… on Saturday we got to party with Mudhoney, Custard, Fred Leone, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Dem Mob, Mitch, Please, Baby Cool, Still Full From Lunch, Super Hotel and more.

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone that came out and celebrated with us, even if it was in the rain. From our amazing 4ZZZ volunteers that helped the day run smoothly to the market stall holders and bands, it days like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. 

On October 9th, Radio Reversal, Anna was joined by very special guest Remah Naji to reflect on three years of genocide and resistance.

Remah is a Palestinian linguist, writer, activist and political organiser based here in Magan-djin/Brisbane, and one of the spokespeople for Justice for Palestine Magan-djin.

She joined Anna in the studio to talk through the past three years of grief, rage, and the fight ahead. From the ongoing desperate struggle for freedom in Gaza, to the growing global movements against imperialism everywhere, they reflected on what we have learnt from the past three years of horror, hope, and rebellion.

From the limits of liberal tactics of change, to the need for mass movements against all forms of imperialism, they talked about what it will take to create a new vocabulary for justice in the aftermath of this ongoing atrocity.

Listen back to the interview here...

September 30th marked 34 years that 4ZZZ has called 264 Barry Parade home! In the early days, 4ZZZ only occupied the 291 St Pauls Terrace side as Barry Parade was still in use by Coronation Press/Printing - the Queensland branch of the Australian Communist Party.

We have a rich history and legacy, and our building is a really important part of that! Not many community radio stations are lucky enough to own the building they occupy, yet at 4ZZZ our iconic colourful building has been a home to many stories, different communities and a place we are extremely proud of.

Yesterday also marked 34 years of Queer Radio and by extension Dykes on Mykes, originally known until 1996 as The Lesbian Show. Both shows were formed out of the 'Gaywaves' collective that had been broadcasting on 4ZZZ since the early 80s, and rotated week in week out as a three way split - Queer Radio (male focus), The Lesbian Show (female focus) and Queer Radio (all the rest of our broad and brilliant rainbow community).

When 4ZZZ moved from Coronation Drive in Toowong, Queer Radio was the second program to air from the Barry Parade/St Paul's Terrace building.

Happy 34 years to Barry Parade, Queer Radio and Dykes on Mics!

Last Thursday from 3pm-6pm, 4ZZZ was set up at Goolwal Goolwal BIGSOUND for an outside broadcast celebrating First Nations music!

The afternoon was hosted by Tabatha, our First Nations Community Engagement Coordinator and host of Soul-Jah Sistars and Kihi of Indigi-Briz. They brought several artists to the airwaves including Coloured Stone, Roger Knox and Tasman Keith.

It was a very special afternoon of storytelling, inpiring conversations and amazing music. Thank you to Tab and Kihi!

Thank you so much to everyone that came out for Sounds Like Community Radio on Wednesday! It is truely one of our favourite days of the year, particularly the opportunity to celebrate all that is community radio with stations across Australia and the artists at the centre of it.

Out in the carpark and Studio 3, we got to revel in the bands at the heart of commuity radio from around Australia including Milly Strange, Djawarray, Public Figures, Say True God?, Super Hotel and Joey Leigh Wagtail.

A massive shoutout to Daria from The Arrivals Lounge and Exit Stage Zed and Claire from Right Here Right Now and The Hangover for hosting the afternoon across the airwaves. They had moving and really beautiful conversations with different community stations across Australia all about community, connection and music. 

Last week during BIGSOUND, 4ZZZ was apart of the AMRAP Listening Sessions where artists were able to meet music directors and volunteers from community radio stations and learn about how to get their music heard.

Our amazing music department wizard, Daria, represented 4ZZZ at the session and helped countless artists learn about our music processes, how to submit music and get heard across our 102.1FM airwaves.

Thank you so much to Daria! If you missed the session and want to learn about how to submit your music to 4ZZZ and get in touch with our music department, click here!

Our incredible longtime volunteer and announcer, Dr. Heather Anderson is a finalist in the Women in Music Awards for the Music Journalist Award!

This category recognises a female or gender-diverse music journalist, blogger or editor who has made a creative contribution and courageous impact in truth telling and innovative reporting in the Australian Music Industry.

Dr. Heather Anderson’s book, People Powered Radio, is central in capturing the oral and archival histories of 4ZZZ. The rich and deeply researched book documents the lasting contributions that 4ZZZ has made to promoting independent music, producing alternative news and fostering community.

This achievement is a real testament to the importance of Heather's book and the hard work, love and passion that went into People Powered Radio.

Huge congratulations to Heather!

We've wrapped up Radiothon, our biggest subscriber drive and annual fundraiser of the year!

We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who subscribed during the campaign! Whether it was your first time subscribing to 4ZZZ or you've been apart of the 4ZZZ family for decades, your support keeps us alive and broadcasting underrepresented voices and perspectives that you wouldn't be able to hear anywhere else.

At 4ZZZ, programs and announcer's have autonomy to platform their passions. We're only able to amplify the sounds, ideas and issues of our community because of our subscribers. Thank you so much for supporting independent media!

We also want to say a huge thank you to all of our volunteers. Everyone packing your subscription packs, putting extra effort into their Radiothon special show, selling merch or working door at a Radiothon event is a volunteer. We wouldn't be here without our incredible volunteers.

Thank you so much for your support and keeping us alive!

Current 4ZZZ subscribers are invited to the Annual General Meeting of Creative Broadcasters Ltd.

Tuesday, November 10th, join us at Soapbox Beer for a 6:30PM start (arrivals from 5:00PM.)

Please note, you must have an active subscription to vote at the AGM.