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Stranger Cole live at Shotkickers

Sat 26 Nov 2022
PBS Presents

PBS and Funky Kingston present a very special evening of foundation Jamaican sounds delivered by one of the originators direct from Kingston, Jamaica: Stranger Cole. Get down to Shotkickers in Thornbury Saturday November 26, but make sure you grab a pre-sale, available now from trybooking.com.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2022

Fri 25 Nov 2022 to Sun 27 Nov 2022
PBS Presents

Queenscliff Music Festival is back! 

We can't wait to see you all in Queenscliff again this November 25-27 for the 24th edition (finally!). Without further ado, please welcome to the QMF Family...

Tamara standing outside at the top of a staircase with their double bass.

Tamara Murphy Trio - TMT

Mon 21 Nov 2022 to Sun 27 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

Tamara Murphy presents TMT, her debut album featuring a mix of specially curated originals and covers from the likes of The Beatles, Thom Yorke and Bernie McGann.

Prahran Square Block Party

Sun 20 Nov 2022
PBS Presents

Live music is back, and Prahran Square is set to host a free major outdoor music event on Sunday November 20.

Laura Jean looking straight on at camera in black dress.

Laura Jean - Amateurs

Mon 14 Nov 2022 to Sun 20 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

Laura Jean returns with their new album Amateurs, a stunning, string-laden album, set at a mystical midway point between the deep synth-pop of previous album Devotion and the folkier sounds of Laura’s earlier work.

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork

Mon 7 Nov 2022 to Sun 13 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

UK four-piece Dry Cleaning’s much anticipated sophomore album Stumpwork is this week’s PBS Feature Album.

As soon as Dry Cleaning finished their debut album New Long Leg, they immediately set about moving forwards. Having already started writing their second record before their first was released, they proposed to producer John Parish that they spend twice as much time on the follow-up.

Soul A Go Go November 5

Sat 5 Nov 2022
PBS Events

Don't miss Soul A Go Go at Brunswick Ballroom November 5, 2022!

Melbourne's premier soul and funk party Soul A Go Go has returned to the first Saturday of every month.

Surprise Chef - Education & Recreation

Mon 31 Oct 2022 to Sun 6 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Education & Recreation, the brand new LP from Surprise Chef.

Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from '70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop.

PBS Record Fair 2022

Sat 29 Oct 2022
PBS Events

PBS is thrilled to announce the return of the annual PBS Record Fair on Saturday October 29 at Collingwood Town Hall.

With over 40 stalls jam packed with dealers, collectors, record labels and PBS announcers selling the finest collectables as well as thousands of bargains, there’ll be something for everyone: LPs, 12”, 7”, CDs, posters, t-shirts, music memorabilia, vintage clothes, Yoke vintage kidswear, indoor plants and more!

Don’t miss out! Join the Facebook event here for all the latest info.

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

Fri 28 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues is back in 2022, taking place October 28 - 30.

Head to the festival website to check out the full line up of spectacular world-class artists across a jam packed weekend of music, proudly presented by PBS.

Find the full program and tickets at wangarattajazz.com.