About Us


The 4MBS studio building at 384 Old Cleveland Road, COORPAROO.

The garden setting front entrance to the 4MBS studios.

The rear carpark at 4MBS with the 4MBS Performance Studio at the left. Up on the roof is the microwave link to the 4MBS transmitter on Mt Coot-tha.

Part of the 4MBS Shop opposite the main reception area.

4MBS reception area. The door at the right at the back leads into the Silver Memories studio (Studio 3).

A small section of the CD library which contains over 16,000 CDs.

Upstairs in the museum as seen from the boardroom/meeting area.

In the 4MBS Performance Studio.

The main 4MBS on-air studio (Studio 1) showing the 15 year old equipment which is soon to be replaced with new digital equipment.

One of Australia's premier community radio stations, 4MBS ClassicFM has received many awards for contributions to broadcasting in Australia and the promotion of young and emerging artists & musicians through many school, university and community based activities.

4MBS ClassicFM was named Australia's Radio Station of the Year at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's 2004 Awards.

4MBS has a small number of paid staff and about 300 volunteers covering all aspects of the station's operation. As well as broadcasting 24 hours a day every day of the year, the station presents a series of events each year promoting classical music, including the annual 4MBS Festival of Classics - Australia's largest classical music festival.

4MBS is supported by annual subscriptions, donations and bequests, sponsors and a range of fundraising activities.

Our Location

4MBS broadcasts from studios at . . .

384 Old Cleveland Road, COORPAROO, Q, 4151
ph - 07 3847 1717      fax - 07 3847 2773
email -  4mbs@4mbs.com.au

4MBS Activities

4MBS Festival of Classics

Cathedrals Week 

Shakespeare Festivals

Music Appreciation Courses

Student Chamber Music Prizes

4MBS Young Performer of the Year (national competition)

4MBS Radio Museum

4MBS Classic Management

The events management and performers agency, the 4MBS Classic Management team is experienced in running events and festivals. Through 4MBS Classic Management you can also book performers for corporate functions, weddings, conventions, concerts or any other event. We can also arrange voice-overs and CD production and duplication . . . more
email: ClassicMgt@4mbsclassicfm.com.au

4MBS Performance Studio

Our Performance Studio adjoins our main building at 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo.

It has a seating capacity of 55/65, a grand piano, modern styling, flexible lighting, recording booth and an adjoining kitchenette. It's ideal for small concerts, lectures, workshops, seminars, meetings, exhibitions, etc. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has off street parking for up to 15 cars. Hire rates are very reasonable.

For bookings or general enquires, phone 3847 1717 during normal business hours.

4MBS Ticketing

You can book for many local concerts through 4MBS Ticketing by phoning 3847 1717. 4MBS Ticketing operates from 9 to 5 seven days a week. Music groups wanting to do their concert ticketing through 4MBS Ticketing should contact 4MBS on 3847 1717 during normal business hours . . . more
email ticketing@4mbsclassicfm.com.au

4MBS Personnel

The 4MBS team consists of a board, a general manager, a small number of staff and many dedicated volunteers . . . more

4MBS Concertgoers Group

This is a group of music lovers who contact each other and arrange to meet at concerts of mutual interest, Occasional meetings are held to get to know each other and exchange ideas.