Stranded: celebrating 50 years of 4ZZZ

State Library presents an exciting program of events, showcases and stories exploring 4ZZZ Radio’s profound influence on Brisbane’s cultural life over the past five decades.

🍌Visit level 4 of State Library 24 Oct to end of May 2026 for rare photos, posters and artefacts featured in our Extraordinary stories exhibition.

📺 Visit The Edge screens Dec through to end of Jan 2026 to check out a digital exhibition of 4ZZZ photos, gig posters and more!

👕Design your own sublimation-printed t-shirts and totes in our Make your own merch: Stranded workshops.

🧤 Take part in a free Stranded white gloves experience to handle a curated selection of rarely seen items from the 4ZZZ collection.

💬 Secure your seats in our Stranded conversations. These dynamic panel discussions explore independent media, music and culture, and iconic spaces that shaped the scene.

💲 $25 per talk. Promo codes for 2 ore more talks:
🎟 2 for $40 → promo code: 2FOR40
🎟 Full series for $50 → promo code: 3FOR50

Be part of the celebration of 50 years of Queensland’s first FM station; a story of independence, resilience and community.

https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/stranded

📷 Peter Fischmann, 1982, Brisbane John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

You may also like the following events from State Library of Queensland:

• Next Wednesday, 3rd December, 08:00 am, Stranded Conversation #1: Independent media in South Brisbane
• Next Thursday, 4th December, 08:00 am, Stranded Conversation #2: Music and culture in South Brisbane
• Next Saturday, 6th December, 04:00 am, Stranded Conversation #3: Iconic Spaces in South Brisbane

Also check out other Exhibitions in South Brisbane, Workshops in South Brisbane, Business events in South Brisbane.