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.

News

Mon 15 Mar 2021 to Sun 21 Mar 2021

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Wed 10 Mar 2021

PBS was heartbroken to share the awful news that Pierre Baroni passed away on Tuesday March 9 following an 18 month battle with cancer. 

 

Mon 8 Mar 2021

While following in the tradition of saltwater rock from the top end, Ripple Effect Band forged new ground as the first women from their community to play instruments and form their own all women band.

Mon 8 Mar 2021 to Sun 14 Mar 2021

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Performer Drive
Fri 5 Mar 2021

Firstly, a huge thank you to all the bands, DJs, and performers that joined or renewed during February. 

PBS is excited that gigs are coming back to Melbourne, and we look forward to continuing to support our fantastic music communities. 

Now, to the winners!

 

1ST PRIZE WINNER – Polite Skeletons, Performer member to Garageland

A live performance film clip from Trade Creative, valued at $2,500 

Wed 3 Mar 2021

Inverse, Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office are encouraging Victorian musicians to apply for new Music VR Backers Fund which has been created to connect artists with fans in ways that go beyond all boundaries.

Tue 2 Mar 2021

PBS is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Gudinski. It is almost impossible to sum up the huge impact Michael had on the music industry locally, nationally and internationally.

Michael was a larger than life character, who championed local talent and built his successful Mushroom empire into one of the most influential independent industry groups in the world.

Menahan Street Band
Mon 1 Mar 2021 to Sun 7 Mar 2021

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Mon 22 Feb 2021 to Sun 28 Feb 2021

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Mon 22 Feb 2021

In this edition of Wuigada we hear from Meanjin, Brisbane based artist, and formerly one half of Black Salt, Waveney Yasso.