“You’re listening to 4ZZ-FM Brisbane bringing you stereo FM rock on a frequency of 105.7 megahertz," John Woods 12 noon December 8 1975.
4ZZZ’s first broadcast in December 8 1975 signaled a revolution in Australian radio.
4ZZZ went from a germ of an idea in the late 1960s to become one of Brisbane's largest independent media organisations.
4ZZZ has been actively supporting Brisbane’s entertainment scene for over 3 decades, fostering new talent, supporting artists and musicians, organising festivals and events.
After 35 years 4ZZZ still plays an important part in the community and is a hub for specialist music, alternative ideas and niche interests.
Run by a large dedicated team of volunteers, 4ZZZ is DIY radio that everyone in the community can access to learn new skills, meet new people, organise events, listen to great music and have fun!
4ZZZ relies on subscriptions and sponsorships to fund the station running costs and Radiothon is the biggest annual fundraiser with a veritable hive of activity for the week long celebrations!
The Radiothon 2010 Subscription Drive will see thousands of dollars worth of prizes offered up to anyone who subscribes during the celebrations.
Some of this year’s amazing prizes include: The Zoo - Annual Gold Pass, Surf Connect - A Kite board and Kite Surfing lessons, The Dendy - Annual Gold Pass, Mana Bar - Use of the bar for a group of friends with a $2000 tab and many more awesome prizes to be announced very soon!
During Radiothon there will be two very exciting events taking places:
2010: A Zed Odyssey ExhibitionAs part of this year’s Radiothon and 35th Birthday celebrations, 4ZZZ will once again partner with the Bleeding Heart Gallery to present an exhibition of epic proportions!
Volunteers at the station have been working hard to restore and collect a bucket load of memorabilia and fantastic historical recordings to share with the general public.
Launching with an opening night party on Friday August 13, the exhibition will run for a week and feature aural, visual and textural delights.
On display will be posters, photos and publications as well as some audio recordings covering fascinating political and musical moments from Brisbane's past.
This promises to be an amazing event as Brisbane's longest running community radio station displays memento's from a rich, diverse and sometimes controversial past.
Beyond The Banana Curtain 35th CD LaunchFollowing on from the success of the Behind the Banana Curtain CD compilation released in 2000, 4ZZZ now presents Beyond the Banana Curtain! The next decade of Brisbane bands and their songs that featured prominently in the 4ZZZ Hot 100's and on the airwaves from 2000-2010.
Funds raised from sales of the benefit CD compilation will go towards the continued growth and maintenance of one of Australia's oldest community radio stations, celebrating 35 years on air.
4ZZZ we will be launching Beyond the Banana Curtain on Saturday August 14 at iconic Brisbane venue The Zoo and will feature a fantastic line up of local artists, with SixFtHick, Turnpike, Monster Zoku Onsomb! and Nikko all performing live.
Door open from 8pm, $10 for 4ZZZ Subscribers and $15 for everyone else. Beyond the Banana Curtain will be available on the night so come along to grab your copy and checkout some amazing Brisbane bands.
Radiothon 2010: A Zed Odyssey is an opportunity to reflect on the past and look into the future.Download Radiothon 2010 media release: Prizes Announced!Download the 1st Radiothon 2010 media release here
