Brisbane Open House: 4ZZZ Radio

After being evicted from the University of Queensland by the conservative student union in 1988, our search for a new home led us in the direction of 264 Barry Parade in Fortitude Valley, then owned by the Brisbane chapter of the Communist Party of Australia (CPA).

264 Barry Parade was built in 1936 for Brisbane resident Clarence Beckingham, who operated his business Brisbane Spare Parts Co from the premises when he wasn’t busy organising socialist activities around town. 

That Sound Over The Fence 2026

That Sound Over the Fence is back for 2026!

Get geared up to get down and have a damned good time!

A celebration of all the wicked things our community does—come check out these incredible, diverse sounds.

Once again, all proceeds are heading straight to 4ZZZ to keep our community radio champions representing the voices that don’t get heard in the mainstream.

Annnd... we're back at Norman Park Sports and Community Club because NOTHING compares to the bowl vibes!

All ages and family-friendly—this one’s for everyone!

DOGS? You bet.

Featuring:

INTERVIEW: Scientology Speedruns to e-bike takeovers - Why social media is built to reward public nuisance

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Last month, hundreds of teens stormed the Brisbane CBD following the rise of two separate social media trends: Scientology speedruns and Takeovers. 4ZZZ spoke to Digital Anthropologist and author of TikTok and Youth Cultures, Crystal Abidin, about how the algorithm is trending toward bad-faith content.

Tranzmission's T.I.T. Together in Transition Show

Get loud for a cause. T.I.T. Together in Transition is a high‑energy fundraiser bringing community, noise, and solidarity together under one roof.

On 23 July, head to The Cave Inn from 6pm for a stacked lineup featuring The Snouts, Soft Cnts, and Emmy Hour three trans and gender diverse bands delivering raw, unapologetic sound raising money for our most vulnerable members of the community.

This event is raising funds for Project 491, supporting trans kids to access vital gender affirming care.

Femme Fatale 1st Birthday Show

Hosted by Olive & Aysha, Femme Fatale which broadcasts Mondays from 1-3PM has become one of our must listen to indie, pop and alternative rock shows! The program is now turning one!

To celebrate, they’re throwing a massive female-fronted birthday party in The Triffid Garden on Friday 3 July from 6:30PM. This is a free and all ages event.

In just a year, the show has built a strong local following and featured interviews with artists including Momma, Way Dynamic, GUM, Genesis Owusu, The Jungle Giants, The Horrors, and Phantastic Ferniture, among many others.

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