4ZZZ

4ZZZ 4ZZZ is Queensland’s longest running FM radio station. Mostly, we are passionate about Brisbane and the things happening in our city.
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As a not-for-profit community broadcaster, we have been reliably pumping out alternative music, news and culture since we began as the official student radio at the University of Queensland in 1975. Four and a half decades and plenty of history later, we’re broadcasting from Barry Parade in Fortitude Valley, connecting and amplifying the voices of our community across south-east Queensland and str

eaming throughout the world. Whether it's music, arts, LGBTQIA+, First Nations or local issues, we endeavour to empower local communities through community broadcasting. We are run by a small team of paid and volunteer staff, governed by the 4ZZZ Board of Directors and like many community radio stations, powered by volunteers. From the voices you hear on the radio, to the people who process your CDs or run events with our name on it, everyone at 4ZZZ loves what they do. You’ll hear it when you tune into 102.1FM or listen to our digital channel Zed Digital on your DAB radio, both available to stream online.

19/09/2025

TONIGHT!!! 4ZZZFM 102.1 8-10PM

PHAT TAPE HIP HOP SHOW TAKE OVER!!!!!

DJ Katch returns to 4ZZZ bringing along the classic crew that built Phat Tape into a nationally renowned Hip Hop radio show during the 90s, 2000s & 2010s.

Pass the Mic is a free community radio training program for First Nations folks run by 4ZZZ and the CMTO. Become a quali...
18/09/2025

Pass the Mic is a free community radio training program for First Nations folks run by 4ZZZ and the CMTO.

Become a qualified 4ZZZ announcer and learn everything there is to know about making radio in the process!

The training course is held over 4 days across two weekends in October at Triple A (West End) and 4ZZZ (Fortitude Valley) on the lands of the Turrbal, Jagera and Yuggera people.

For more information, head to: https://4zzz.org.au/training

18/09/2025

Zedheads! I am so excited for today's show, I am lucky enough to be bringing you a recording of a keynote by Dr Emmy Rākete (Ngāpuhi), co-founder and spokesperson of People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) and critical Marxist scholar at University of Auckland, whose work bridges activism and academia and is grounded in struggles for liberation for incarcerated Māori and q***r people. (See links below to find out more about Emmy's work, and about PAPA).

This keynote was part of an event called ‘Organising for Prison Abolition’ held back in June at Trades Hall in Naarm, hosted by Flatout, People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA), and Dr Emma Russell as part of her 'Reconceptualizing Risk' ARC DECRA research project.

Dr Emmy Rākete's keynote - which was, rare for an academic talk, both academically brilliant and genuinely funny - asked why movements for police and prison abolition (and, indeed, the room at Trades Hall!) are so full of q***r people. She also dug into the formation of People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA), the historical development of prisons in relation to capitalism, importance of class struggle, and what the work of collective liberation asks of us.

So tune in from 9-10am on 4ZZZ for this brilliant speech, and plenty of new and local music, or catch up later on demand at the 4ZZZ website (and subscribe to the Radio Reversal Podcast on whatever podcast app you use!)

🥁 TOP 20 | 6th - 13th September 🥁 1. The Double Happiness - Spacetime2. People Mover - Cane Trash3. Platonic S*x - Undoe...
17/09/2025

🥁 TOP 20 | 6th - 13th September 🥁
1. The Double Happiness - Spacetime
2. People Mover - Cane Trash
3. Platonic S*x - Undoes (Single)
4. Quality Used Cars - One Hundred Million (Album Of The Week)
5. Selve - Breaking Into Heaven
6. Big Thief - Double Infinity
7. The Beths - Straight Line Was A Lie
8. Keep On Dancins - Eraser (Single)
9. LEAKER - HAPPYHOUR
10. Bumpy - Feel Good (Single)
11. Sunny Luwe - It Won't Be Long Til I See You Again (Single)
12. The Worm Turns - February Into March (Single)
13. Feeding Fauna - House Party (Single)
14. Clea - Every Version Of Love
15. My Friend Chloe - I Can't Wait To Live (Single)
16. The Valery Trails - Everything Is Temporary
17. Locust Revival - Goth Sport (Single)
18. Hatchie - Lose It Again (Single)
19. Fault - Nobody's Love (Single)
20. The Genevieves - Standing In Your Way (Single)

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

🥁AOTW | Selve - Breaking Into Heaven 🥁From the AOTW Committee - “It’s been quite a journey for local funsters since the...
15/09/2025

🥁AOTW | Selve - Breaking Into Heaven 🥁
From the AOTW Committee - “It’s been quite a journey for local funsters since their Pink Hotel forays, and 4ZZZ has been along for the ride. Latest album ‘Breaking Into Heaven’ has already been a hit at the station, with the title track having topped our weekly Top 20. The LP was aptly recorded at Abbey Road, a studio synonymous with musical adventures. Heavenly.”

ZED Lovers will be coming to you soon at The Cave Inn, 19-20 September from 6 PM—presenting four of Brisbane's best love...
12/09/2025

ZED Lovers will be coming to you soon at The Cave Inn, 19-20 September from 6 PM—presenting four of Brisbane's best loved bands: Dream Poppies, We All Want To, Isis and Sarah Stockholm to celebrate 4ZZZ's 50th birthday.

Don't miss out on Dream Poppies's Poppycock album performed in full!

Claim your tickets here: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/b47fc8de-e4fc-49b9-868f-df7fde8159ab

11/09/2025

QUEERIE: RUOK?

Tomorrow, the second Thursday of September, is the annual RUOK? Day - though, you CAN ask "Are you ok?" ANY day! We are pleased to chat to a regular guest, Aislinn Sharp - RUOK? Day Ambassador (and a great singer/songwriter too!)

Currently dropping via online/social media outlets is HOOPS part of a series of documentaries about transgender sports people and Brody chatted with basketballer Lexi Rodgers (she/her) about the video documentary series which focuses on Lexi's journey as a proud trans woman confronting bigotry and official blocks to her participating in a sport she loves

All this and MORE NEW TUNES (!) at 20:00 AEST on 102.1FM or 4ZZZ DAB/DAB+ or the Community Radio Plus app - or- online live stream (and later on-demand replay option) www.4zzz.org.au

Anthony The Accountant is always ready to put his body on the line in the name of winning your hearts and subscriptions....
11/09/2025

Anthony The Accountant is always ready to put his body on the line in the name of winning your hearts and subscriptions. Take the plunge today and subscribe to 4ZZZ so we never have to hear him use the words 'bowel shaking' again!

11/09/2025

With the 4ZZZ 50 years celebrations in full swing, and the upcoming ZED50 festival getting ever closer we had Bec catch up with Ben Ely to see what 4ZZZ shen...

Each week on Talking Zeds we'll feature a rotation of special guests, historical figures and the people who shaped 4ZZZ ...
10/09/2025

Each week on Talking Zeds we'll feature a rotation of special guests, historical figures and the people who shaped 4ZZZ into what it is today. This Thursday, the 11th of September we're continuing our 50th celebration special programming with the return of Wake and Bake!

LOOK OUT! Our 50th birthday events are beginning to sell out, don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Head to https:/...
09/09/2025

LOOK OUT! Our 50th birthday events are beginning to sell out, don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Head to https://4zzz.org.au/4zzz50 to find our what's on and get your tickets.

🥁 TOP 20 | 30th August - 6th September🥁 1. Platonic S*x - Undoes (Single)2. Selve - Friday Night (Single)3. The Double H...
09/09/2025

🥁 TOP 20 | 30th August - 6th September🥁
1. Platonic S*x - Undoes (Single)
2. Selve - Friday Night (Single)
3. The Double Happiness - Not A Saint (Single)
4. Mt. Nadir - Clandestine (Single)
5. Keep On Dancins - Eraser (Single)
6. Clea - Every Version Of Love (Album Of The Week)
7. Binger Geer - Bitch Please! (Single)
8. Full Flower Moon Band - Harder Man (Feat. Nicholas Allbrook) (Single)
9. Lunar Dirt - Peace Of The Void (Single)
10. Fault - Nobody's Love (Single)
11. WAAX - Ur A Rat (Single)
12. Leaker - Spinemelter (Single)
13. The Beths - Straight Line Was A Lie (Single)
14. Phoebe Rings - Aseurai
15. People Mover - James Street (Single)
16. Hott S*xx - MC Drunk (Single)
17. The Holy Rollercoasters - This Is The Last Will And Testament Of
18. Super Hotel - Shaq Attack (Single)
19. Bumpy - Cosy Comfy (Single)
20. Gut Health - Beat To Beat (Single)

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

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264 Barry Parade
Fortitude Valley, QLD
4006

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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4ZZZ is Queensland’s longest running FM radio station. As a not-for-profit community broadcaster, we have been reliably pumping out alternative music, news and culture since we began as the official student radio at the University of Queensland in 1975. Four decades and plenty of history later we’re broadcasting from Barry Parade in Fortitude Valley, connecting and amplifying the voices of our community across south-east Queensland and streaming throughout the world. Mostly, we are passionate about Brisbane and the things happening in our city. Whether it's music, arts, LGBTQIA+, First Nations or local issues, we endeavour to empower local communities through community broadcasting. We are run by a small team of paid and volunteer staff, governed by the 4ZZZ Board of Directors and like many community radio stations, powered by volunteers. From the voices you hear on the radio, to the people who process your CDs or run events with our name on it, everyone at 4ZZZ loves what they do. You’ll hear it when you tune into 102.1FM or listen to our digital channel Zed Digital on your DAB+ radio, both available to stream online.