Global

From Asian pop to dub and reggae, indigenous hip-hop to Balkan beats, African rhythms to Arabic influence, vibrant Latin flavours to folk music from across the globe, and incredible eclectic fusions from disparate cultures, PBS brings our musical world to you.

Riddim Yard

Roots, dub and rocksteady
Rick Howe
Fri 11:00am
Global

What The Folk!

World & Folk
Susi Lanagan
Thu 9:00am
Global

Deeep Space

Deep global sounds
Lloyd Briggs
Mon 9:00am
Global

Come Together

Songs of change
Ajak Kwai
Mon 1:00pm
Global

Tiger Beats Elephant Grooves

Subcontinental Sounds
Pradip Sarkar
Sat 3:00pm
Global

Dounya

Middle Eastern disco
DJ Matab
Tue 1:00pm
Global

Rotations

New program ideas
Various Presenters
Blues RootsElectronic Hip-HopFunk SoulGlobalHard HeavyJazzRock Indie

Down By The River

Folk & global
Lauren Plant
Thu 9:00am
Global

Test Pressing

New program ideas
Tue 7:00pm
Electronic Hip-HopFunk SoulGlobalHard HeavyJazzRock Indie

Babylon Burning

Reggae & dancehall
Jesse I
Sat 5:00pm
Global

Flight 1067 To Africa

African music
Stani Goma
Sun 3:00pm
Global

Global Village

Worldwide & acoustic
Roger Holdsworth
Sun 5:00pm
Global

Headhunters

Global and beyond
Elle Young
Mon 5:00pm
Global

News

Town Folk Festival 2025

Sat 15 Nov 2025
PBS Presents
Town Folk Festival returns to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 15 with yet another impressive lineup of local and international music. Led by Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, the group return to Australia with their much-celebrated catalogue of indie anthems as well as 2025’s career-defining self-titled album.

Music in Exile at The Night Cat

Fri 8 Aug 2025
Community News

Music in Exile returns to the Night Cat Friday August 8 with some absolute favourites!

NAIDOC Week 2025

Sun 6 Jul 2025 to Sun 13 Jul 2025
PBS News

NAIDOC Week 2025 runs from Sunday July 6 - Sunday July 13, marking 50 years of the week-long celebrations. A number of PBS programs will be sharing NAIDOC Week specials this year.

Durand Jones and The Indications - Flowers

Mon 30 Jun 2025 to Sun 6 Jul 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Flowers, the fourth studio album by contemporary R&B and neo-soul trio Durand Jones and The Indications.

After more than a decade of music-making, the trio have blossomed as a unit and are basking in their successes. On their aptly titled new album, Flowers, The Indications unfurl their true colours — embracing all their roots and influences, maturation and confidence, and sharing them with the world. "We spent the last 10 years building this house and now we’re living in it,” says Blake Rhein. 

WITCH - SOGOLO

Mon 23 Jun 2025 to Sun 29 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is SOGOLO, the second 21st century release by Zambian Zamrock pioneers (with the acronym 'We Intend To Cause Havoc'), WITCH. 

SOGOLO means “future" or "front” echoing a longstanding ethic of the band, dating back to their 1980 disco album, Moving On. WITCH’s songs often originate from jam sessions, and this second album—following 2023’s Zango—marks another powerful return after a 40-year hiatus. Recorded at Big Snuff Studio in Berlin, it’s every bit as edgy, vibrant, and infectious as its predecessor.

Private Function - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Mon 16 Jun 2025 to Sun 22 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, the fourth album by Naarm/Melbourne punk outfit Private Function. 

The 19-track LP captures everything fans have come to love about the band: catchy hooks, irreverent lyrics, and a family-friendly “bite me” attitude. Recorded with producer Stefan Blair at York Street Recorders, the album channels the raw chaos of their live shows. The journey veers between punk rock, sea shanties, electronic breakdowns, and folk sing-alongs, all delivered with the band’s trademark humour and chaos. 

Reclink Community Cup 2025

Sun 15 Jun 2025
PBS Presents

The iconic Reclink Community Cup returns in 2025 with a knockout lineup, a footy showdown like no other, and a heartfelt mission: raising funds for Reclink Australia, supporting disadvantaged Australians through sport, art, and social connection.

Circle the date – Sunday, June 15th at Victoria Park is where music lovers, footy fans and community champions will gather under this year’s theme inspired by Frente’s beloved anthem, 'Ordinary Angels'.

Don Glori - Paper Can't Wrap Fire

Mon 9 Jun 2025 to Sun 15 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Paper Can't Wrap Fire, the third album by Naarm/Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Don Glori.  

Watch: Lian Band with William Barton Studio 5 Live

Sun 8 Jun 2025
Studio 5 Live

Lian Band are a leading folkloric ensemble led by Mohsen Sharifian. A master of the ney-anbān (Persian Gulf bagpipe), Sharifian has dedicated his career to preserving and reinventing the folk music of southern Iran. In 1993 he founded the Lian Band, now one of the country’s most acclaimed traditional ensembles. Together with Lian band, Sharifian has performed in over 30 countries, captivating audiences with the energetic rhythms and melodies of Boushehr.

CLAMM - Serious Acts

Mon 2 Jun 2025 to Sun 8 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Serious Acts, the third album by Naarm/Melbourne punk trio CLAMM.