QMusic announces recipients of the Queensland Government’s stART Music Grants
stART Grant music recipients announced
Brisbane's oldest FM radio station 4ZZZ are heading into another Radiothon, where they go all out for their 10 day subscriber drive, asking listeners to become financial supporters of the station.
The carnival is coming to town for Radiothon this year, and 4ZZZ subscribers are getting the full experience!
Community radio is a vibrant sideshow alley full of colourful characters who come together every week to platform local issues and music from all corners. So for 10 days this August, the station are inviting all of their loyal listeners to subscribe or pledge to the circus of 4ZZZ by becoming financial supporters of the station.
From Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 18th, subscribing to 4ZZZ will land you in the running to win some amazing prizes on top of the usual benefits, plus the warm inner glow of helping support independent and alternative Brisbane media for another year!
In huge news for musicians, this year's prize list includes 4 x BIGSOUND Purple Passes thanks to QMusic! Any band or solo artist over the age of 18 who pays their subscription before midnight Sunday 18 August will go in the running.
“50% of the stations operating revenue is raised in the next 10 days and (Radiothon) is vital for the station...it’s exciting but exhausting. It's really about communicating the value of community radio.”
Grace Pashley
4ZZZ Station Manager
The station broadcasts 85 original programs on 102.1 as well as further offerings on its digital channel.
You can subscribe online, call the 4ZZZ phone team on 07 3252 1555 or head down to 264 Barry Parade (or find a merch stall at one of the many Radiothon events) to subscribe in person.
Click below to find out more and view the full list of prizes.
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