4ZZZ Radiothon

Overview

It seems that too often we forget (myself included) that Triple J is not the only alternative to commercial radio stations. Does your regular radio station have a program called Dykes on Mykes? Or a morning show is called Breakfast Will Tear Us Apart? Triple Zed does. They've been flying the community radio flag for 36 years and have become a much-loved fixture on the airwaves, but are often forgotten about due to Triple J's domination and the general uncoolness of Brisbane's youth (kidding, kind of).

One of the ways the 4ZZZ institution stays afloat is via their annual radiothon, which this year spans across 10 days with $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. And here you were thinking local radio was something to be sniffed at! The theme of this year's event is Streets of Our Town, aimed at showcasing Brisbane's laneways, streets and malls, as well as gathering new and old listeners together to support local musicians. Lunch With 4ZZZ will be the centrepiece this Saturday, featuring markets and live music, as well as the chance for participants to win daily from the epic prize pool. You can score Dendy movie passes, Hi-Fi gig tickets and even a new scooter if you're lucky.

It all kicks off this Friday, so do yourself and your city a good deed and get down and support a worthy cause.