Independent publishers from across the city and the country will gather this Saturday
A zine (pronounced “zeen”) is a self-published magazine – usually made and distributed cheaply and done for love not for fame or profit. The format can extend to any subject matter and genre – commonly including but certainly not limited to political writing, everyday experience, alternative music, poetry, fiction, art and comics.
Almost forty zine makers will have stalls at the 2026 edition of the Paperbark Zine Fair – a vast variety of styles and experience. Melbourne’s iconic zine store Sticky Institute will also be present, bringing even more titles from around the country and the world.
Organiser and zinemaker Andy Paine said “the power of zines is their ability to share voices and perspectives that aren’t always heard. The accessibility of zines as a format means anyone willing to put in the effort can share about what matters to them. Zines also represent an alternative to the facelessness and disposability of so much internet content. They usually come by hand from the person that made them, and require the care and time of making a paper object.
Mr Paine said “there will be a vast array of different zines at the Paperbark Fair. But everyone is united by this celebration of DIY artistic creation and sharing. The spirit of giving and appreciation in the room is what makes it such a special event.”
The Paperbark Zine Fair will happen on Saturday July 25th from 12-5pm at Jagera Hall, 121 Cordelia St, South Brisbane. Entry is free, and zines will be sold for varying prices according to their creators.
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