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

Tue 23 Jul 2024

Brisbane/Meanjin rock group Full Flower Moon Band return with their third studio album Megaflower. Produced by frontwoman Kate Dillon aka Babyshakes, Megaflower features the full five-piece, triple-guitar line-up that audiences have grown accustomed to over the last two years of must-see live shows. Presenting a new direction for the band, their latest release emphasises expansion and diversity rather than just intensifying their rock sound. 

Tue 16 Jul 2024

Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a unique and finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his own band from the drum chair, Alex’s music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental sounds.

Fri 12 Jul 2024

Since their inception in Tokyo in 2005, The Fadeaways have not just played music; they’ve orchestrated a garage punk rock revolution, deeply infused with the raw energy of ’60s garage punk and ’70s punk trash. The trio are a spectacle of high energy, garage, pop, and punk music brilliance, dressed in matching ’60s Europop-inspired outfits that scream style as loud as their music.

Fri 5 Jul 2024

Thank you so much to everyone that joined and renewed their membership throughout this year's Radio Festival! Every cent raised goes toward keeping us on air for another year.

Palmtree Paddy announced the winners of our major prize draw on Friday July 5, 2024 - listen back here, and check below to see if you're a lucky winner! Prize details can be found furtehr down the page.

Major Prize Winners:

1st Prize - Naomi from Jan Juc, Proud Member of PBS

Mon 1 Jul 2024

Punk funk four-piece Proto Moro experiment with delving into the extended techniques of their instruments to create textures that are new and exciting for all listeners. 

Taking influences from a mixture of genres such as funk, punk, techno, psychedelic rock, metal and spiritual jazz, the band create heavily smooth stylings that will leave you both bewildered and entranced.

Tue 18 Jun 2024

Melbourne electrogoth legends The Night Terrors return in ethereal mode with their fourth album Hypnotica - Composition For Theremin And Electronic Music Synthesizer. Featuring the haunting theremin melodies of Miles Brown and Sarah Lim's vintage horror synthesisers, The Night Terrors have earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most unique and original musical acts. 

Fri 14 Jun 2024

A recent PBS Feature Album, Karate Boogaloo's Hold Your Horses is a journey from start to finish, each tune melding seamlessly into the next. The band's sophomore album is a document of Karate Boogaloo’s distinct interpretation of instrumental funk; respectfully building on a legacy of soul music whilst remaining unimpeachably unique and authentic.

Thu 6 Jun 2024

Recorded across three sessions over the last three years, Parsnip's sophomore album Behold is a testament to the band at their most creative, catchy and collaborative. Parsnip write songs as a form of communion with the intangible in our increasingly delusory world, but there is always a gentle reminder; don’t take anything too seriously! 

After recently returning from an overseas tour in Japan, and ahead of launching Behold at Brunswick Ballroom on Friday June 7, Parsnip stop by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance.