Studio 5 Live

From the very start, PBS 106.7FM has led the way for all Melburnians to experience live music with broadcasts from the back of the Prince of Wales in St Kilda more than 30 years ago.

That strong live music tradition continues with PBS Studio 5 Live, weekly live performance broadcasts from the PBS studios. The vibe is grassroots, with an unwavering commitment to quality and diversity.
The sessions consist of a half hour live set and a short interview with one of our announcers.

For info on upcoming PBS Studio 5 Live performances, tune in to the Breakfast Spread’s Studio 5 Archive on Tuesdays at 7.15am or follow us on Twitter @pbsfm. You can also keep your eyes on this page for info on what's ahead, watch, or listen back through the on line audio archive.

The Studio 5 alumni includes Kylie Auldist, Billy Bragg, Arrested Development, The Dirtbombs, Heavy Trash, The Drones, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Screaming Females, Terry, Xylouris White, John Foxx, Joe Chindamo, DJ Baku, Eilen Jewel, Syl Johnson, The Bamboos, Justin Townes Earle, Fred and Toody and Mista Savona.

PBS Studio 5 Live is proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.

News

Carcinoid Studio 5 Live

Thu 30 Apr 2026
Studio 5 Live

Carcinoid is an odorous cacophony spewing forth from the reeking underground grave of Naarm/Melbourne since 2018. 

Steppers Studio 5 Live

Wed 15 Apr 2026
Studio 5 Live

Naarm/Melbourne-based, seven-piece soul-funk outfit Steppers are proud to present a work truly representative of their unspoken dialect; a sonic language communicated in groove, translated through dance. Unhindered by any one mode or method of creation, Steppers release their 6-track self-titled album on Saturday April 18 (Record Store Day), with the full weight of their combined experience and musicality.  

Devil Electric Studio 5 Live

Tue 31 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

Devil Electric are a local four-piece rock band known for their riff-heavy stoner rock and doom-laden sound. Catch them on Pojama People for a special Studio 5 Live set.

Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live

Fri 20 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

Tune in to The Breakdown on Friday March 20 to hear Temporary Blessings Studio 5 Live, plus an interview with DJ Manchild.

Watch: Iron & Wine Studio 5 Live

Sat 14 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

Iron & Wine returns down under for the first time since 2018 and drops by PBS for a very special Studio 5 Live on 5ft High & Rising.

Watch: Derya Yıldırım & Grup Šimšek​ Studio 5 Live

Tue 10 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

Catch Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek on Boogie Beat Suite for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on Tuesday March 10.

Listen back: International Women's Day 2026

Sun 8 Mar 2026
PBS News

Sunday March 8 is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, PBS has programmed a full 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender diverse musicians and DJs in our community.   

Watch: IKSRE and Nat Bartsch Studio 5 Live

Sun 8 Mar 2026
Studio 5 Live

This International Women’s Day, PBS presented a very special Studio 5 Live with pianist/composer Nat Bartsch and loops based artist IKSRE. 

Watch: Bleak Squad Studio 5 Live

Thu 5 Feb 2026
Studio 5 Live

Naarm super-natural-group Bleak Squad are here to stay. The new four-piece comprised of true Australian art-rock royalty: Adalita (Magic Dirt), Mick Harvey (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, The Birthday Party), Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque) and Marty Brown (Art of Fighting) have announced a run of shows in February and March 2026. 

No News Studio 5 Live

Fri 30 Jan 2026
Studio 5 Live

Originally formed in Kaurna/Adelaide, the now Naarm/Melbourne-based outfit No News is a genre-blurring, two-piece band blending live jazz with house and breakbeat energy. 

Following two recent standout sets at Sonder Festival and Strawberry Fields last year, No News are now gearing up for their biggest headline show to date at the Night Cat on February 7.