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This Radiothon from the 8th-17th of August we are celebrating 50 years of connecting and broadcasting the voices of our communities.

Since its beginnings at the University of Queensland, 4ZZZ has been a thriving hub of activists, artists, musicians, and journalists; everything from weird and wonderful creatives to frontline advocators of political and social change.

We’ve built a fiercely independent community of thousands of volunteers, artists and listeners who keep the spirit of community radio alive.

But we couldn’t do it without you, our subscribers.

So this radiothon, subscribe and help us build the next 50.

Thanks to all of our amazing radiothon sponsors

4ZZZ50

Sat 9 Aug

That Sound Over The Fence

Celebrating the sounds that are happening in our backyards, TSOTF is going back to the bowlo to enjoy a day of community, music and good times
Venue: Norman Park Bowls Club
Sat 16 Aug 

Talkin Bushwalkin Group Mountain Walk

Linda from 4ZZZ Alphabet Soup’s Talkin’ Bushwalkin’ takes you up to Little Mountain Lookout

Venue: Little Mountain Lookout
Mon 18 Aug

Submit Your Zed!

4ZZZ, with dissident design studio Inkahoots, are calling for a ‘Z’ created in any medium, dashed off or painstakingly constructed — a creative birthday present for Australia’s first community broadcaster, from our community.
Venue: The Great Expanse of the Human Imagination
Sat 30 Aug 

BEERSTOCK 25

Return of an epic Zed fundraising event
Venue: Crowbar
Sat 6 Sep

Carnage in the Carpark

Take one minute to say I love you to 4ZZZ by hugging a punk (with consent) at Carnage In The Carpark this September.
Venue: 4ZZZ
Fri 19 Sep

ZED LOVERS

Four of Brisbane’s best loved bands - Dream Poppies, We All Want To, Isis and Sarah Stockholm - come together at The Cave Inn over two nights to help celebrate the landmark 50th birthday of community radio 4ZZZ.
Venue: The Cave Inn
Sun 28 Sep 

Talkin' Bushwalkin' Oxley Creek Common Walk

Come along with Linda from 4ZZZ Alphabet Soup’s Talkin’ Bushwalkin’, as she wants to show you her favourite hikes around Brisbane! This walk is perfect for beginners as this track is very flat and well graded. We will take this leisurely walk through Oxley Creek Common, where we will get great views of Oxley Creek, visit a Secret Forest, and a lagoon featuring some wetland birds. After the walk everyone is welcome to stay for some snacks!

Venue: Oxley Creek Common
Thu 2 Oct

Brisbane Teenage Fanclub

Zeds family tree – children of Zedders
Venue: The Cave Inn
Sat 25 Oct

ZED50

ZED50 a Market Day Festival at Roma St Parklands
Venue: Albert Park, Roma St Parklands
Sat 8 Nov

Joint Effort 50

4ZZZ bringing back the past with a Joint Effort gig of old school live bands that supported us back at the start
Venue: The Hamilton Hotel
Fri 28 Nov 

Talkin Bushwalkin Group Water Hole Adventure

Linda from 4ZZZ Alphabet Soup’s Talkin’ Bushwalkin’ takes you to Northbrook Gorge in D’Aguilar National Park
Venue: Northbrook Gorge in D’Aguilar National Park
For a full list of 4ZZZ50 events visit our full program

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08.08.25

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Top 20

TOP 20[S] - SINGLE4ZZZ19.07.2025 - 26.07.20251. Platonic Sex - Face To The Flywire [S]2. The Randomizzzed Experience - 50 Years Of Zed (And We're Not Dead) [S]3. Dr Sure's Unusual Practice - Blue/Bubble (Album Of The Week)4. Emily Wurramara - Adore Me [S]5. People Mover - Cane Trash [S]6. Kee'Ahn - Heavy [S]7. The Double Happiness - Sister Bertrille [S]8. The Melancholics - Dash 8 [S]9. Selve - Loki Horror Picture Show [S]10. Tomorrow's Forecast - Speaking Terms11. Denzel Kennedy - The Lucky Ones12. DVD - I Want [S]13. Worm Girlz - Get Ugly [S]14. Blue Stockings - Impermanence15. Arugula - Roquette Music16. sleepazoid - 3AM [S]17. Solo Career - Interior Delirium18. Placement - Insect19. Wednesday - Pick Up That Knife [S]20. GAS Collective - Girl Called Bessie [S]

Thanks to Nick Jones for compiling the list from 4ZZZ announcers playlists using the Amrap Airplay Search service.

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LIMITED EDITION 50TH BIRTHDAY TEE AVAILABLE NOW

In traditional terms, the 50th anniversary is celebrated with GOLD. While we're not particularly interested in being traditional, this is one we can get behind. Since 1975 we've been broadcasting radical radio to South East Queensland, and to mark 50 years we're releasing a limited edition GOLD 4ZZZ50 tee! 

This AS Colour black tee features a purple and metallic gold print designed by our friends at Inkahoots. It's a celebration of lo-fi digital, DIY bitmap, pop-punk tech, the clash and colour of subcultures blending to form a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.

These shirts are strictly limited- don't miss out!

50 Years Of Zed!

2025 marks the 50th year of broadcasting for 4ZZZ! From our first broadcast on December 8th 1975, we've been connecting and amplifying the voices of our local community. Keep an eye out for our 50th birthday celebrations that will be taking place in later in the year- a smorgasbord of live music, visual art, panel talks and on-air celebrations awaits!

We're also collecting stories from zedders throughout the years- if you were ever a volunteer, announcer, or staff member we want to hear from you

As we reflect on the last 50 years we're also looking forward to the next 50! If you love what we do, there's never been a better time to show your support by subscribing, donating, and listening to Brisbane's realest radio. 

 

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