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C.O.F.F.I.N - Australia Stops

Mon 2 Oct 2023 to Sun 8 Oct 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Australia Stops, the fifth full-length studio album by Sydney Northern Beaches band C.O.F.F.I.N. 

Spring Celebration 2023 - winners announced!

Sun 1 Oct 2023 to Tue 31 Oct 2023
PBS News

Everyone that joined or renewed their PBS membership during our October Spring Celebration membership drive went in the draw to win one of three great prizes - and the winners have just been announced!

1st prize: Luka from Brunswick, proud member to What the Folk! 
Luxury vineyard accommodation package from Mount Avoca Organic Winery

Hannah Cameron - Holding Pattern

Mon 25 Sep 2023 to Sun 1 Oct 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Holding Pattern by multi-instrumentalist Hannah Cameron. 

Rings Around Saturn - All Things Shining

Mon 18 Sep 2023 to Sun 24 Sep 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is All Things Shining from Rings Around Saturn.

Pierre Baroni tribute special on Soul Time

Wed 13 Sep 2023
PBS News

On Wednesday September 13, Vince Peach broadcasts an exclusive recording from last year’s tribute concert for the late Pierre Baroni on Soul Time.

Pierre programmed and presented Soulgroove’66 on PBS from 2003 and had been a broadcaster at the station since 1997. Sadly Pierre passed away in March 2021 having continued to program and present his weekly program right up to the final week of his life.

Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music

Mon 11 Sep 2023 to Sun 17 Sep 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Black Classical Music, the debut solo album by multi-instrumentalist Yussef Dayes.

Widely recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching the South London-raised producer, composer and drummer perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy. 

Menagerie - The Shores of Infinity

Mon 4 Sep 2023 to Sun 10 Sep 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is The Shores of Infinity, the fourth album by 9-piece spiritual jazz group Menagerie. 

Menagerie is the Melbourne-based Jazz ensemble founded by producer, songwriter, guitarist, DJ and recording artist Lance Ferguson, who is also the driving force behind The Bamboos, Lanu, Rare Groove Spectrum and Machines Always Win. 

PBS Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027

Tue 29 Aug 2023
PBS News

We are pleased to present the PBS FM Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.

Mike Nock - Hearing

Mon 28 Aug 2023 to Sun 3 Sep 2023
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Hearing by icon of the Australian and international jazz scenes, Mike Nock. In a career spanning more than 65 years, including 25 years in the US, he has worked with the world’s top jazz artists and garnered a swag of awards, including being inducted into the Australian Jazz Hall of Fame. 

Watch: Izy Studio 5 Live

Sat 26 Aug 2023
Studio 5 Live

Neo soul trio Izy deliver sweet vocal harmonies while holding down guitar, bass and drum grooves that switch seamlessly from Latin tinged party jams to jilted hip hop and everywhere in between. The three have been playing together half their lives and the deep musical connection shines through. 

Listen back to Subway Sounds for an exclusive Studio 5 Live session, where Suzi was joined by Ryotaro Noshiro, Maru Nitor and Warrigo Tyrrell from Izy for some soulful grooves.