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News

Ponie Kicks Off

Wed 26 Aug 2026
PBS News

This week Ponie Curtis kicks on for one last time, and broadcasts the final episode of The Chronicles of Kick Ons between 2am and 6am Thursday August 27. Every fortnight Ponie has been bringing the energy as PBS listeners move from Wednesday night and edge closer to the weekend. Regular PBS listeners will also have heard Ponie covering other shows on the program roster, and you can expect to hear a lot more of those fills from Ponie in coming months.

Ponie Kicks Off

Wed 26 Aug 2026
PBS News

This week Ponie Curtis kicks on for one last time, and broadcasts the final episode of The Chronicles of Kick Ons between 2am and 6am Thursday August 27. Every fortnight Ponie has been bringing the energy as PBS listeners move from Wednesday night and edge closer to the weekend. Regular PBS listeners will also have heard Ponie covering other shows on the program roster, and you can expect to hear a lot more of those fills from Ponie in coming months.

Miss Kaninna - BLACKPRINT

Mon 24 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is BLACKPRINT, the long-awaited debut mixtape from proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali sovereign woman Miss Kaninna.

Amaru Tribe Studio 5 Live

Sun 23 Aug 2026
Studio 5 Live

Amaru Tribe stop by PBS for a very special Studio 5 Live. Tune in to the Global Village on Sunday August 23 from 5pm.

Now or Never 2026

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
PBS Presents

Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.

Grace Cummings - Bloodhorse!

Mon 17 Aug 2026 to Sun 23 Aug 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Bloodhorse!, the grand, nervy fourth album from Naarm-based musician Grace Cummings.

Rowena Wise - Bad Things Feel Good*

Mon 10 Aug 2026 to Sun 16 Aug 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Bad Things Feel Good*, the sophomore album from Naarm/Melbourne artist Rowena Wise. 

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs present: (de)Generate

Sat 8 Aug 2026
Community News

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs Arts come together for (de)Generate, a one-night exhibition supporting deviants and artists alike on August 8 2026. 

This anti-doomscrolling takeover brings together degenerates, creatives, gremlins and musicians for a killer evening of art, performance and music with 30+ artists showcasing work on the walls. 

The Durutti Column - Renascent

Mon 3 Aug 2026 to Sun 9 Aug 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Renascent, the long-awaited release and return from legendary Manchester outfit The Durutti Column.

Iwuda - Music for Iwuda

Mon 27 Jul 2026 to Sun 2 Aug 2026
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Music for Iwuda, the debut release from First Nations bassist Davin Ojala AKA Iwuda.