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4ZZZ (pronounced "Four Triple Zed" or simply "Triple Zed") is an independent community radio station operating in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at the frequency 102.1 FM.
History
Station philosophy and funding The motto for the station is agitate, educate, organise. 4ZZZ aims to challenge the mainstream media by providing access for the community to radio, by supporting local bands, artists and events, by providing training for station volunteers, and by disseminating alternative news and current affairs. All fundraising is run by the station. The main sources of income are subscriptions, promotions and 4ZZZ events. 4ZZZ collaborates with local businesses, gig promoters, etc. to provide incentives such as discounts for subscribers. Programming As a community radio station 4ZZZ broadcasts a wide variety of music and news. Presenters do not have to follow a playlist. Instead the station maintains a equal proportion between international, national and local bands, female and male artists. Programming is divided into two types of shifts, 'strip' shifts that broadcast a wide variety of music and information and 'block' shifts that cater to a specific group of listeners. Block shows currently on air include: The Anarchy Show, Demo Show, Jazz Show, News, Prisoners' Show, Nothing But The Blues, Rock 'n Roll Show, Punk Rock Show, Peace & Environment Show, Queer Radio, Dykes on Mikes, SkaTrek, Movie Show, New Zealand Show, New Release Show, Zed Top Five, The Yard, Brisbane Line, Crucial Cuts, Art to Lunch, World Beat, Megaherz, Hell Metal, Black-beat, Urban Method, and the Phat Tape Hip Hop Show. Strip shift presenters play music of their choice but follow guidelines: a minimum of 15% local content, 30% Australian content, 30% songs by female artists and 30% new releases must be played during each show. 4ZZZ events Since New Year's Day 1977 the station has broadcast the results of a music poll called the Hot 100. Throughout its history 4ZZZ has run yearly outdoor festivals of local music, called Market Days. Due to organizing difficulties and lack of funds, Market Day saw a haitus between 2002 and 2005. October 2005 saw a successful, well attended Market Day, another is planned for October 2006. A yearly Radiothon, with prizes is held to gain new subscriptions and encourage the renewal of subscriptions. 4ZZZ also promotes numerous concerts and events throughout the course of the year. 1996 market day riots Cybernana Market day was held on 19 October 1996 in Musgrave Park, West End. During the night, a large police presence was seen patrolling the area outside the fence around the Park. There were several arrests for alleged drug possession and other minor street offences. At around 8.20 p.m. a severe storm hit without warning and organisers were forced to close the event. Within 10 minutes more than half of the crowd had left and police began to appear in larger numbers. It is estimated that more than 100 police were mobilised, including mounted police, military police, and police from the Public Safety Response Team equipped with riot gear. The arrival of such large numbers of police at less than 10 minutes notice indicated that police were on stand-by for the event. Crowds sheltering in tents were physically forced from the park, people attending the event were beaten with batons and arrested. Police had claimed to the media that they were responding to a 'riot situation'. Complaints were made to the Criminal Justice Commission but no police were ever reprimanded. | ||||||||||
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