ZED50

19/02/2026

This is appalling. The only green thing about this decision is the cash they can see. Green Music Australia

The Queensland government has approved a massive music festival and event site despite environmentalists saying it's "disgraceful" to put tourism before sustainability.

14/12/2025

4ZZZ have just defined 50 years of being on air - Monday 8 DEC... 1975! One final article in the Guardian this week. About time the national media covered this monumental point of Brisbane's community radio station. Yay! All the best to everyone whom has supported in anyway applicable - through your dedication. We hope to see you next year for ZED51.

Otherwise big thanks to Jack, Ruth, Denise, Ian, Liz, Pat and the entire array of station volunteers, presenters, board members, subscribers, supporters, fans, participants in any form etc whom added their support and enthusiasm for what we all entered into. Big thanks. Such an incredible community of music event to share together. Major group effort!

Once ‘a lone voice of resistance’ in a conservative city, the community station has survived eviction and Queensland’s Joh Bjelke-Petersen government to deliver half a century of radical politics and local music

05/12/2025

50th Anniversary Outside Broadcast This Monday

The 8th of December marks the day we've been celebrating all year- the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of 4ZZZ (then 4ZZ) from the basement of the Union Building at The University of Queensland. Join us as we relive the broadcast that began what has become 50 years of local music, stories, parties, solidarity, loss, and triumph - all built on the foundations of people power.

12PM - 3PM | December 8th | VENTSpace | FREE | All Ages

05/12/2025

Talk #3 Iconic Spaces

Saturday 6th December @ 4PM

Unpack the stories behind Brisbane’s legendary venues and community spaces. From the 4ZZZ building and history at UQ, White Chairs, Cloudland, Festival Hall, The Roxy/Arena, The Zoo, Rics, DIY venues and beyond. Featuring panel members Kellie Lloyd, Trina Massey, David Darling, Jane Grigg and moderated by Maggie Collins.

Join State Library as we mark five decades of 4ZZZ Radio—Brisbane’s trailblazing community radio station and a champion of independent media. Discover the music, art, fashion, design and radical creativity that have shaped the station and its community since 1975. From October 2025 to May 2026, ...

20/11/2025

4ZZZ Art Show Opening Tonight!

Scratch Bar has opened its walls, taps, and hearts to us over the years, and this month you can see a collection of art made by zedders on display! Come down tonight for the opening night, grab a beverage and congregate with the good folk of Milton.

Huge thanks to Dave Whitfield and Josh Murphy for pulling the show together, and thank you to everyone who submitted a piece!

https://www.facebook.com/thescratchbar

20/11/2025

Stranded: celebrating 50 years of 4ZZZ

Join State Library of Queensland as we celebrate 50 years of independent broadcasting with Stranded — a festival of conversations, workshops, showcases and collection highlights exploring 4ZZZ’s radical roots, origins of punk and enduring influence on Queensland’s culture.

Hear from some of Brisbane's key figures in independent media and music, including Kellie Lloyd, Stephen Stockwell, Patience Hodgson, Stefan Armbruster, in our Stranded conversations. We’ll explore the subcultures, stories, and voices that changed Brisbane — from punk and underground gigs to Murri Radio, Q***r Radio, D***s on Mics, and more.

About the program For five decades, Brisbane’s community radio station 4ZZZ has amplified the voices, sounds and stories of a changing city. Watch rare 1975 footage of 4ZZZ’s studio being…

20/11/2025

ZED TALKS: Zed + First People's Voices

Join us for an inspiring panel exploring the vital role of independent media in elevating First People’s storytelling and voices. This conversation will delve into how community broadcasting supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices through music and programming, fostering greater representation and cultural expression.

Powerhouse | November 22nd | 1PM | All Ages | Free

Join us for an inspiring panel exploring the vital role of independent media in elevating First People's storytelling and voices.

20/11/2025

The Blak Out

The Blak Out Party, Curated and Hosted by Fred Leone Migandjin based First Nations music stalwart 4ZZZS is throwing the biggest and blakest celebration of First Nations artists that have been heard over the 4ZZZ airwaves throughout the generations.
Blute's Bar | November 22nd | 6:30PM | 18+

Tickets from

The Blak Out Party, Curated and Hosted by Fred Leone Migandjin based First Nations music stalwart 4ZZZ is throwing the biggest and and blakest celebration of First Nations artists that have been heard over the 4ZZZ airwaves throughout the generations. Featuring Kaylah Truth Joe Geia Band  Jungaji ...

20/11/2025

TOMORROW: Cracked Rhinestones

"Crack of Sparrows" and "The Rhinestone Cowgirl" are getting their giddy up on to celebrate 4zzz's 50th birthday with the inaugural Cracked Rhinestone gig.
Su***de Country Hour, The Black Dakotas, Sue Ray, The Walters & Hinterlander d'Amour ... and very special guest Jerry Coleby Williams from the ABC's Gardening Australia... bring along your brown thumb gardening questions...
The Cave Inn | November 21st | 7PM | 18+
TICKETS here:

4ZZZ's flagship country shows "Crack of Sparrows" and "The Rhinestone Cowgirl" are getting their giddy up on to celebrate 4zzz's 50th birthday with their inaugural gig on Friday the 21st November at the Cave Inn. Cracked Rhinestones will feature a bunch of their favourite local acts including Sui...

18/11/2025

Get RADIOACTIVE! with 4ZZZ!!!
GIG CITY times are now up.

GIG CITY
SAT 29 NOV 2025
2 STAGES - 20+ Acts!
DOORS OPEN - 3pm- 3am
AT The BRIGHTSIDE
27 WARNER ST FORTITUDE VALLEY
RAFFLES - GIVE-AWAYS - MERCH - FOOD ONSITE.
TICKETS VIA OZTIX
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/f071f77f-2838-4f69-a3b5-e9713d97b11c
ZED SUBS $60 PRESOLD
EVERYONE ELSE $70 PRESOLD
MORE ON THE DOOR.
Over 18 only. Bring ID.
SUBSCRIBE to keep 4ZZZ ALIVE!
Part of 4ZZZ's 50th’s celebrations - 50 years of People Powered Radio!

GIG CITY
Presented by PUNKFEST, LOCKDOWN, RENEGADE PLAYGROUND & community radio 4ZZZ
This November, as 4ZZZ’s EPIC 50th birthday program hits the home stretch, the creators of The EVIL ZED bring you an event set to wake up Brisbane’s underground! We’re acknowledging those who stood out when it was dangerous, and shaped the place where we all belong. GIG CITY isn’t just a party for 4ZZZ; it’s for the bands, DJs, dancers, promoters, activists, artists and fans who keep Meanjin’s alternative culture alive, kicking, and collectively electric!
With Zed as our guide through the decades, we’ve watched the counterculture evolve as Difference Became Defiance, and Defiance Became Community. We’re proud that our scenes are built on respect and raw creative energy!
Plug into that life force on Saturday, 29th November: 20+ acts, 2 stages, at The BRIGHTSIDE. A fearless lineup across genres and a night celebrating 50 years of People Powered Radio -4ZZZ - because without Zed, our town wouldn’t have much of an underground.
This November, as 4ZZZ’s EPIC 50th birthday program hits the home stretch, GIG CITY invites those who put passion before profit- to get amoungst it with a fearless line up across 3 stages at The Brightside on Saturday the 29th November.
Tickets start at $60 for this very Zed friendly event that celebrates 50 years of People Powered Radio.
Custard
The Johnnys
Gazoonga Attack
Monster Zoku Onsomb!
Mark N [Bloody Fist Rec.]
The Disables
Combat Wombat
Paul Abad
Dad Fight
Viper Sn**ch
Gogo Bumhole
Mitch Please
Gurridyula
Coral Outcrops Half Star Band
The Distained
The Square Tugs
The Stress of Leisure
Kunt
Red Devotchkin
Evil Dick Industries
Strange Stains
+ DUB CORNER w/selectors> Samedi Sound System, Fingerz, SAMp3. Toothy Swede & more!

04/11/2025

AMNplify ZED50!
https://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/zed-50-50-years-of-4zzz-radio-roma-st-parklands-brisbane-25th-october-2025/?portfolioCats=11236%2C11232
4ZZZ AMNplify

ZED 50 - 50 years of 4ZZZ Radio @ Roma St Parklands Brisbane, 25th October 2025 (THE SAINTS ’73-’78, Regurgitator, Tropical F**k Storm, Full Flower Moon Band, Big Noter, Butterfingers, Screamfeeder, Party Dozen, Dancingwater, DJ Kate Dubois, Platonic S*x, Velociraptor) Photographer Details Alec ...