4EB ๐Ÿ“ก Brisbane Meanjin & South-East Queenslandโ€™s Only full-time Multicultural Radio Station, broadcasting 24/7 in over 50 languages. Beautiful Brisbane" call sign.

Tune into Radio 4EB 98.1 FM, GlobalDigital or listen to our 4EB Podcast Hub on 4eb.org.au
๐Ÿ“On Jagera and Turrbal Country Specialised Radio to suit people who speak a language other than English as well as those of you who have a keen interest in culture. Brisbane's only multilingual radio station broadcasting 24/7 'Sharing the World with you' in over 50 different languages including a variety of

programs in English. 4EB FM 98.1 has studios located at 140 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane under the Story Bridge with a sound proof digital recording studio. HISTORY:

Ethnic Radio in Brisbane has come a long way. From its humble beginnings above a Greek Bakery in West End, Radio 4EB has made its mark as one of the more successful ethnic radio stations, and probably one of the better community broadcasters in Australia. But 4EB's story starts well before its days in West End. The First test broadcast of the Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland (EBAQ), formed by a group of Brisbane residents interested in creating an ethnic radio station, took place from the top floor of the Ridge Motel, Spring Hill in 1977. In August 1978, the EBAQ applied for an "S" class public broadcasting license. The license was granted, and on 1 December, 1979, Radio 4EB commenced broadcasting above the now legendary bakery. The studio, if it could be called that, was hardly bigger than a domestic pantry, but the members of 4EB were proud of it! At this stage there were around 20 language groups involved and approximately 800 members. Broadcasting took place after 4pm and before 11am, the rest of the time was spent training panel operators to keep up with the demand for on air programming. Emmy Stephan was a volunteer with 4EB for 27 years who also did the "Dutch" program and was well known for her "Hello! She organised the R.A.T.S. "Mum" (Radio Active Teenage Show), which included people such as Anthony Frangi, Scott Maimen and Damian Currie who have gone on to Careers in Radio and Television. By 1981, 4EB moved to new larger premises in Montague Road, West End, and commenced full time broadcasting, 24 hours a day. But 4EB's sights were set on bigger and more permanent things, and in 1984 fundraising began in earnest to raise enough money for the station to buy its security in land and a building. At the same time the frequency was changed from 1485am to 1053am and the power was increased from 107 watts to 500 watts, ensuring the sound of 4EB truly serviced the ethnic communities of greater Brisbane. In 1988, a new beginning for 4EB began when a purpose built heritage style building was completed at 140 Main Street in Kangaroo Point and the station finally had secured a permanent home and its future. Today, 4EB has over 4500 members and facilitates over 50 language groups from around the world, providing them with state of the art technology to broadcast information, entertainment and education out to listeners, both to their community members, and to the wider community who may be interested in the richness of our multicultural society. To many listeners, 4EB is their only source of information recent arrivals to Brisbane, it is the primary source of local community information and settlement advice. Wolfgang Kreuzer who has been with 4EB prior to the first broadcast 1979, is still involved broadcasting today alongside many long term volunteers who have dedicated themselves to the community through 4EB. On 1 December, 2001 at 12.01 pm Radio 4EB commenced broadcasting in stereo at 98.1FM. The progress at 4EB has taken place with large amount of hard work and dedication by staff, the board and volunteers and funding. As 4EB FM has grown, so too has the listenership: 4EB FM is the only full time local ethnic broadcaster based in Brisbane, Queensland. Over 300,000 people living in Brisbane were born overseas Queensland's population is continually increasing as more people migrate to the region 4EB FM offers programs that many people from English speaking backgrounds prefer as an alternative to commercial radio As well as these language groups, 4EB broadcasts a variety of entertainment and information programs including Brisbane Spectrum, news from the Queensland University of Technology, Women's Profile and more.

4EB FM 98.1 was previously known as Radio 4EB 1053am and then changed to 4EB FM 98.1 on the Fine Music Band. Broadcasting from AM to FM On 1 December 2001 at 12.01am, 4EB 98.1 commenced broadcasting in the FM band. After many years of planning, 4EB's move to the FM band was well within sight. The ABA (Australian Broadcasting Authority) released their final LAP (Licence Area Plan) for Brisbane which recommended a change in frequency for 4EB from 1053kHZ AM to 98.1Mhz FM. The official process of submitting a form for a change of "technical operating conditions" was completed and the ABA forwarded the much coveted FM licencewithin a few weeks. At the time, we have to buy 2 new transmitters - one main and one standby, negotiate a place on Mt Coot-ha and organise a way of getting our signal there. This was a long process of careful planning, followed by a long process of implementation. We have listeners from as far away as Gympie in the North, over the border in New South Wales and west to Toowoomba.

Introducing our new LGBTQIA+ show, "Insomnia After Dark" which features on Global from 10pm to midnight, and again on 98...
14/01/2025

Introducing our new LGBTQIA+ show, "Insomnia After Dark" which features on Global from 10pm to midnight, and again on 98.1 FM on Mondays from 10pm to 11pm ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Proudly presented by Mark, who creates a safe space to discuss the LGBTQIA+ through fun facts, interviews, news, and music.

You can listen to Insomnia After Dark On Demand. ๐ŸŒ https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/insomnia-after-dark/

13/01/2025
Introducing 4EB's newest show to the station - The Yard!  Tune in each week on Fridays 9-10pm on 98.1 FM, when selector ...
13/01/2025

Introducing 4EB's newest show to the station - The Yard!

Tune in each week on Fridays 9-10pm on 98.1 FM, when selector Basmati presents the world of reggae music. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Don't miss this hour of captivating, vibrant music!

You can also listen to this program On Demand ๐ŸŒ
https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/the-yard

09/01/2025

Kia orana and Happy New Year from CICQ!

I trust you all had a fantastic break through out this festive season. Following on from our last meeting please note your calendars. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

1 February 2025 will be our final leaders meeting before the AGM.

8 February 2025 will be the AGM.
Both meetings shall be held at the Beenleigh Darts Club in Lagan Central commencing at 9am sharp. Please attend or send a representative.

A formal notice of the AGM will be released via social media platforms and radio 4eb to ensure we are reaching out to all Cook Islanders here in Brisbane.

Atawai Wolo and God Bless.

23/12/2024

Behind the scene footage from the Cantonese Language Program on the 21st December 2024 ๐Ÿ˜

Listen to the full program on "On Demand" https://www.4eb.org.au/

Each year, the Lord Mayorโ€™s Multicultural Business Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of mul...
05/11/2024

Each year, the Lord Mayorโ€™s Multicultural Business Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of multicultural business leaders who shape Brisbaneโ€™s economy and community through their creativity, innovation and resilience.

Join Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner on Friday, 8 November 2024, at Brisbane City Hall to honour this yearโ€™s winners. Book your tickets now: https://bnecouncil.cc/3Tj2Kdp

The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Awards celebrate the contribution multicultural businesses make toย the Brisbane economy and community through their creativity, innovation and resilience.

Ending the abuse of older people begins with a conversation. Porre fine all'abuso sugli anziani inizia con una conversaz...
19/09/2024

Ending the abuse of older people begins with a conversation.

Porre fine all'abuso sugli anziani inizia con una conversazione.

For more information, please visit

If you need help tackling elder abuse, start here.

 Presented by Brisbane Festival, Pasifika Made is about amplifying & celebrating cultural + contemporary powerhouse arti...
06/09/2024


Presented by Brisbane Festival, Pasifika Made is about amplifying & celebrating cultural + contemporary powerhouse artists, creators + makers and community talent from the Pacific diaspora!

This first year of Pasifika Made brings the community together to enjoy live performances featuring incredible renown artists Olivia Foa'i Taitu'uga, Polytoxic's - Lisa Fa'alafi MR MR Heilani, Drums of the Pacific, Eve Nikolao and more!

Come check out the Island Markets, Hula and Siva Workshops, Taste some Kava! Live traditional island demonstrations and two stages of performances!

FREE EVENT for families and children.
Sat 21 Sept, Wally Tate Park Kuraby. 5pm - 9pm.

This instalment of Brisbane Festival Serenades will leave you feeling inspired, energised and connected to the islands.

Follow .made and Brisbane Festival ๐Ÿ”ฅ

From across the Australian and Pacific Island diaspora, a dynamic line up of artists ignites the stage in the spirit of the Moana, weaving together a vibrant fabric of cultural and contemporary Pasifika dance, music and storytelling with a bit of quirk and island humour! Pasifika Made is more than j...

๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™4EB is nominated at the Excellence in Australian Music at the CBAA Awards for TUNOGLOKAL radio! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸฅณCongratulations to ...
05/09/2024

๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽ™4EB is nominated at the Excellence in Australian Music at the CBAA Awards for TUNOGLOKAL radio! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

Congratulations to all the participants of this project, and wish the rest of the nominees all the best! :)

We're kicking off day 3 of Community Broadcasting Awards finalist reveals with one we know you'll all be excited for... Excellence in Australian Music, sponsored by APRA AMCOS. The finalists are:

107.3 HFM - Beats Rhymes and Life

3BBR 103.1FM - Gippsland Live, 3BBR Concert Hall

Koori Radio 93.7FM - Indigenous Hip Hop Show

2SER - 2SER Australian Music Programming & Events

4EB - TUNOGLOKAL QLD Project

Congrats to all the finalists for this award! Coming up at midday we'll find out the finalists for Excellence in Community Engagement.

Check out the full schedule here - https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/2024-community-broadcasting-awards-finalist-schedule

Register for the 2024 CBAA Conference and Gala Dinner here - https://conference.cbaa.org.au/

  Settling in a new country, neighbourhood, workplace, school or community can be daunting. And this can be the case for...
14/08/2024


Settling in a new country, neighbourhood, workplace, school or community can be daunting. And this can be the case for newly arrived refugees, migrants, international students and many others.

So what is welcome, and how do we create it?

Featuring members of the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council, this webinar will explore what welcome means in different cultures. Our speakers will also provide practical tips on how we can all create welcome in different contexts, and why this is important.

Join this session, brought to you by Multicultural Affairs Queensland in partnership with the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council for .

Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Time: 2:00โ€“3:00pm

Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders 24 Aug. On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian Sout...
14/08/2024

Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders 24 Aug.

On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian South Sea Islanders, Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders brings into focus the communityโ€™s tumultuous history and how in its aftermath a new community was born. This FREE exhibition is presented by the Queensland Museum.

More than just sugar, the histories and lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islanders are intricately woven into the tapestry of this countryโ€™s diverse cultural landscape. However, this part of Australiaโ€™s story remains relatively unknown. On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian South Sea Islanders, Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders brings into focus the communityโ€™s tumultuous history and how in its aftermath a new community was born.

Come and take a moment to be a part of history and say our name, Australian South Sea Islanders.


On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian South Sea Islanders, this exhibition brings into focus the community's tumultuous history and how in its aftermath a new community was born.

Happy Multicultural Queensland Month! ๐ŸŽ‰Let's embrace diversity, build belonging and celebrate the vibrant cultures that ...
31/07/2024

Happy Multicultural Queensland Month! ๐ŸŽ‰

Let's embrace diversity, build belonging and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make our state great!๐Ÿ‘

There are many ways to get involved in โ€” attend a free multicultural festival or webinar, taste a different cuisine, or listen and learn from those with different beliefs and experiences.

There's something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Contribute to a stronger, more united Queensland.

Get involved at ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.qld.gov.au/multiculturalmonth

๐Ÿฎ As part of the   The LUMINOUS Festival kicks off this Saturday 3rd August at South Bank Parklands. The Lantern Parade ...
30/07/2024

๐Ÿฎ As part of the The LUMINOUS Festival kicks off this Saturday 3rd August at South Bank Parklands. The Lantern Parade will start at 6pm. 4EB will
be present at the Luminous Festival alongside other amazing community members and organisations.

4EB is proud to be a Media Partner of and supporter of Multicultural Australia

Get along to the festival this weekend!๐Ÿ’ƒ

 ๐ŸŽงSerenade your Tuesday to the legendary 'Selena Quintanilla' with her ever so epic "Como La Flor" live! ๐Ÿฅฐ
30/07/2024

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Serenade your Tuesday to the legendary 'Selena Quintanilla' with her ever so epic "Como La Flor" live! ๐Ÿฅฐ

REMASTERED IN HD!Watch a live performance of "Como La Flor" performed by SelenaMusic video by Selena performing Como La Flor. (C) 2001 Q Production Inc. Excl...

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