Stranded: celebrating 50 years of 4ZZZ

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, immerse yourself in subcultures, stories and voices that changed Brisbane—from punk and underground gigs to Murri Radio, Queer Radio, Dykes on Mics and more.

Stranded at The Edge

From 3-6 December 2025, State Library comes alive with talks, workshops and experiences celebrating 4ZZZ’s legacy.

Stranded conversations

Ticketed, $25 per talk or grab 2 for $40 with promo code 2FOR40 or the full series for just $50 with promo code 3FOR50. You can purchase via the link below or direct through Eventbrite.

Mark your calendar for 3–6 December and celebrate the radical legacy of independent media and culture in Queensland.

Talk 1: Independent media

6-8 pm, Wednesday 3 December

A panel on democratic media, community broadcasting and the birth of 4ZZZ. 

Talk 2: Music and culture

6-8 pm, Thursday 4 December

From vinyl to Spotify—explore 50 years of subcultural shifts in music, fashion and art.

Talk 3: Iconic spaces

2-4 pm, Saturday 6 December

The stories behind Brisbane’s legendary venues, from Cloudland and Festival Hall to The Zoo and DIY spaces.

Digital showcase

Free, drop in

Throughout December, The Edge’s digital big screens will feature rare footage, posters, photos and art from 4ZZZ’s archives.

Stranded at State Library

White gloves experiences

Free, booking required (will open soon)

Handle rarely seen items from the 4ZZZ collection. Our White gloves experiences will run 4-6 pm Wednesday 3 December and Thursday 4 December.

Level 4 exhibit

Free, drop in

From late October 2025 to May 2026, step inside the level 4 gallery to explore 4ZZZ’s cultural footprint and Brisbane’s DIY creative scene, through rare collection items, ephemera and untold stories.

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