Want to become an Announcer?
Since PBS' first official broadcast in December 1979, from the Prince of Wales St Kilda, PBS has become a Melbourne music institution. We are a specialist music radio station, with a vision to amplify under-represented music and support the local music community. If you would like to volunteer as a PBS announcer, feel you'd be a musical fit, and have a great idea that fits our strategic direction, we encourage you to apply for the PBS announcer course.
Topics covered include:
1. A background on PBS 106.7FM
2. Introduction to radio /writing for radio
3. Radio voice /presentation
4. Interviewing/broadcast law
5. Planning a program/technical skills
6. Programming on PBS /using the studio
7. Preparation for making a demo
After completing the course, students are encouraged to book studio time during PBS office hours
(Monday to Friday 10am-6pm) to master their new skills, and create a demo to submit to the Program Manager.
Class Dates in 2026
Wednesdays in March: 4, 11, 18, 25 — 6:30–8:30pm at the PBS Studios * fully booked
Wednesdays in April: 15, 22, 29 — 6:30–8:30pm at the PBS Studios * fully booked
Saturdays in June: 13, 27 — 11:00am–4:00pm at the PBS Studios
Wednesdays in July: 8, 15, 22, 29 — 6:30–8:30pm at the PBS Studios
Saturdays in August: 15, 29 — 11:00am–4:00pm at the PBS Studios
Wednesdays in September: 2, 9, 16, 23 — 6:30–8:30pm at the PBS Studios
Wednesdays in October: 7, 14, 21, 28 — 6:30–8:30pm at the PBS Studios
Interested in participating in the course?
We run small group training sessions (classes as listed above) + offer independently booked studio practise time at our Collingwood Yards Studios.
We have limited training opportunities, so applications will be reviewed by the Program Manager. As a music community radio station, we prioritise people who want to make a music-focused radio show. For further enquiries or an application form, please email the announcer course coordinator at