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4ZZZ community radio station celebrates 50 years of being Brisbane’s ‘voice against injustice and bullshit’
- 4ZZZ marks 50 years on air, highlighting its long-standing role in Brisbane’s radical and local music scenes.
- The station began broadcasting in 1975 and used music to document local and political culture.
- 4ZZZ faced eviction in 1988 but reoccupied the space and continued broadcasting.
- The station has hosted and supported LGBTQI and transgender programming since the 1970s.
- Volunteers and staff credit 4ZZZ’s resilience to community support and volunteer work.
- The 50th anniversary includes exhibitions, concerts, and a book documenting 4ZZZ’s history.
- The Guardian describes 4ZZZ as a central force in radical Brisbane throughout its existence.
- 4ZZZ has documented government pressure and police action affecting concerts and local venues.
- The station’s archives and library preserve a history of posters and recordings from decades past.
- 4ZZZ’s headquarters moved to the Barry Parade site in Fortitude Valley, retaining historic significance.
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