Jazz

PBS has been a welcome home to jazz since its inception. With contemporary jazz, swing, Latin, fusion, lounge, free and vocal jazz on offer throughout the week, you’ll find jazz for every taste on PBS.

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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.

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.

BATTS - The Nightline

Mon 24 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

BATTS is the project of Melbourne based singer-songwriter and producer, Tanya Batt. After collaborating with NASA on her debut The Grand Tour, BATTS turned her sights back to Earth, collaborating on this record with American artists Sharon Van Etten and Deep Sea Diver.

The Nightline was made in the Australian bush with her band members and honorary sixth member Alex O'Gorman engineering, surrounded by horses and lorikeets often joining the band for lunch.

Don Glori - Welcome

Mon 17 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

Check out this week's Feature Sounds!

West Set 2022

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

West Set returns in 2022 with new venues and a line up of local and international artists celebrating the best footscray has to offer! 

Marysville Music Weekend

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 16 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

The little festival that could - The Marysville Music Weekend - is finally going ahead October 14 - 16.

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

After a three-year hiatus, international acts return to Melbourne…  

For ten days in October, Melbourne International Jazz Festival will once again welcome the world’s very best jazz artists back to our shores—from true modern masters to the next generation of trailblazing talent.  Tickets on sale now melbournejazz.com

Highlights include: 

So Soiree Fringe Garden Bar

Thu 13 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

So Soiree Fringe Garden is a dazzling wonderland located in the gorgeous Grattan Gardens, part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Lose yourself within our enchanting garden bar where Melbourne’s finest DJs, presented by PBS, will set the vibes into the night with a mix of soulful and retro beats.