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Musical worlds collide in this Firewater special as Bevin Campbell joins Claire to chat all things Radio Festival. For over 22 years, alongside co-hosts Emelyne and Beatski, Bevin has been bringing his eclectic selection of sounds to the community radio airwaves, from dubstep to electronica to jungle. Tune in to hear Bevin and Claire chat about how you can help support the station which satisfies all your musical desires.

The beloved duo, Jackey Coyle of Wordy-Gurdy and Helen Jennings, return to Roots of Rhythm to celebrate this year's Radio Festival. In between the pair spinning all things blues and roots, tune in to hear them reflect on what PBS means to them and how it shapes our wider music community. Plus, learn more about the perks of being a PBS member and some of the exciting prizes up for grabs if you sign up to the station this May and June!

Margret RoadKnight returns to the PBS studios for this special co-presented edition of Roots of Rhythm to celebrate Radio Festival. Margret's impressive career, spanning over six decades, has cemented her as a national treasure within Australian blues, jazz and gospel. She joins Helen from 10am to reflect on why supporting PBS means so much to them and to the wider music community. 

Long-time video game and tech industry marketer Amy Potter-Jarman catches up with Matt ahead of the Frosty Games showcase. Not only is she the founder of Frosty Games, an online showcase dedicated to spotlighting games made in Australia and NZ, she also freelances to help indie game makers connect with their audience. Well versed in the importance of community and the connections it helps foster, tune in to hear her chat with Matt about this as the Radio Festival celebrations continue.

As the PBS Radio Festival celebrations continue, Emma Peel of Switched On joins Crispi for a Radio City special. Emma has been sharing unearthed vinyl gems from around the world for over fifteen years on the PBS airwaves while serving as a familiar voice for many every Saturday Arvo. Listen to the beloved announcers share their passion for the PBS community and how you can join to help 'Fuel the Frequency' this Radio Festival. 

Local double bassist Steve Purcell is the mastermind behind the swinging jazz big band The Pearly Shells and a regular guest on Jumpin' The Blues. Dropping by the show after 1pm, Steve and Tom Sianidis will share what they love about PBS, and what the station means to them. Tune in this radio festival and support this community-driven radio station.

Next up on Radio City is long-time PBS presenter Lyndelle of The Afterglow Radio Show, dropping in to chat to Crispi about what's going down at the station this Radio Festival. Lyndelle has been blessing the PBS airwaves for over 20 years, with her distinct upbeat and warm selections designed to make you feel good inside! Don't miss out on this chat with Crispi, where the duo will share why they love being part of the PBS community and how you can get involved to help support the station.

Guitarist for local punk groups Alien Nosejob and IUD, as well as a PBS fill-in announcer and staff member, Isobel Buckley will be joining Michael Mulholland on Junkyard. Tune in as they share their passion for community radio and celebrate what makes this station such an important part of this city.