Interviews

Rob Rowe joins Helen Jennings from 9am for a special co-presented edition of Roots of Rhythm this Radio Festival. Named the 2025 Industry Icon of the Blues Music Victoria Hall of Fame and President of Way Out West Roots Music Club, Rob Rowe is an integral part of the Roots music scene and an old of friend PBS. Together they share the mic to talk about their wealth of music knowledge, their favourite things about PBS and why community radio plays such an important role in our music scene. 

Joining Helen for the second half of Roots of Rhythm is legendary radio presenter, OAM recipient and musicologist Billy Pinnell. Billy makes his yearly return to the PBS airwaves this Radio Festival to bring you an hour of co-hosted community radio goodness. Tune in from 10am to hear Helen and Billy chat more about their shared love for PBS and how listeners can help 'Fuel the Frequency' of 106.7 FM. 

Joining Tom Sianidis on Jumpin' The Blues this radio festival is local musician Matt Dwyer. As a performing member of Jumpin' The Blues, the jazz, surf, and blues musician will share with Tom what the PBS community means to him, and how the station impacts musicians. Tune in from 1pm to hear how you can support this incredible radio station.

As the Radio Festival celebrations continue, tune in to this unique edition of Radio City to hear Chris Pearson of Pojama People catch up with Crispi about all things PBS. Alongside Crispi, Chris has been a core part of PBS for over a decade, dedicating his time week-in and out to bring his hand-picked selection of the world of rock to the community radio airwaves. Join the duo to hear them share some of favourite PBS memories, as well as chat more about the perks of joining the station!

PBS has a wonderful team of staff who are busy working behind the scenes to keep the station thriving this Radio Festival. Catch up with Iso and Kayley who are PBS's Marketing and Membership whizzes to hear them chat with Crispi about the importance of Radio Festival and to learn how you can become involved in this dynamic community of music lovers.

Long time broadcaster and regular PBS fill-in announcer Rodney Shah will be stopping by Sunglasses After Dark this Thursday night to join Phil MacDougall on the mic. With a love for underground noise, punk, psych, hardcore, and garage, Rodney and Phil will chat about the cultural significance this station plays in Melbourne and beyond. Tune in from 8pm to hear how you too can 'Fuel The Frequency'.

Musical worlds collide in this Firewater special as Bevin Campbell joins Claire to chat all things Radio Festival. For over 22 years, alongside co-hosts Emelyne and Beatski, Bevin has been bringing his eclectic selection of sounds to the community radio airwaves, from dubstep to electronica to jungle. Tune in to hear Bevin and Claire chat about how you can help support the station which satisfies all your musical desires.

The beloved duo, Jackey Coyle of Wordy-Gurdy and Helen Jennings, return to Roots of Rhythm to celebrate this year's Radio Festival. In between the pair spinning all things blues and roots, tune in to hear them reflect on what PBS means to them and how it shapes our wider music community. Plus, learn more about the perks of being a PBS member and some of the exciting prizes up for grabs if you sign up to the station this May and June!

Margret RoadKnight returns to the PBS studios for this special co-presented edition of Roots of Rhythm to celebrate Radio Festival. Margret's impressive career, spanning over six decades, has cemented her as a national treasure within Australian blues, jazz and gospel. She joins Helen from 10am to reflect on why supporting PBS means so much to them and to the wider music community. 

Long-time video game and tech industry marketer Amy Potter-Jarman catches up with Matt ahead of the Frosty Games showcase. Not only is she the founder of Frosty Games, an online showcase dedicated to spotlighting games made in Australia and NZ, she also freelances to help indie game makers connect with their audience. Well versed in the importance of community and the connections it helps foster, tune in to hear her chat with Matt about this as the Radio Festival celebrations continue.

As the PBS Radio Festival celebrations continue, Emma Peel of Switched On joins Crispi for a Radio City special. Emma has been sharing unearthed vinyl gems from around the world for over fifteen years on the PBS airwaves while serving as a familiar voice for many every Saturday Arvo. Listen to the beloved announcers share their passion for the PBS community and how you can join to help 'Fuel the Frequency' this Radio Festival. 

Local double bassist Steve Purcell is the mastermind behind the swinging jazz big band The Pearly Shells and a regular guest on Jumpin' The Blues. Dropping by the show after 1pm, Steve and Tom Sianidis will share what they love about PBS, and what the station means to them. Tune in this radio festival and support this community-driven radio station.

Next up on Radio City is long-time PBS presenter Lyndelle of The Afterglow Radio Show, dropping in to chat to Crispi about what's going down at the station this Radio Festival. Lyndelle has been blessing the PBS airwaves for over 20 years, with her distinct upbeat and warm selections designed to make you feel good inside! Don't miss out on this chat with Crispi, where the duo will share why they love being part of the PBS community and how you can get involved to help support the station.

The Independent Music Exchange is back, returning to Northcote Town Hall across the weekend of June 6 and 7. Featuring a stellar lineup of labels from across Australia, this year’s IME introduces an education program with a series of panel discussions and talks designed to support emerging label makers navigating an evolving industry. Co-founder of IME Michael Kucyk and Alex Macfarlane from Hobbies Galore stop by The Breakfast Spread, tune in for the event lowdown.

Since their live debut in 2023, NON have been spreading their own brand of Eastern inspired psychedelic doom across venues in Naarm, each show delivering a unique experience with improvised and extended jams. Now the instrumental outfit plan to play the album's final form 'Vipassana', bringing their vision to life as they launch its physical release on June 20th at Shotkickers. Tune in from 8pm to catch the details of the gig and a mesmerising live performance from the band. 

Moody dark-pop artist Georgia Knight will be coming in to Studio 5 this June to perform songs from her debut album, 'Beanpole'. With trip-hop pulses and synth-washed layers, her music unfolds into an avant-garde landscape that coaxes listeners into a world of dark musical terrain and cinematic breadth. Joining Crispi after the performance for an interview, tune in to hear what the autoharpist has in store over the next few months.

The Naarm-based Australian electronic rockers Black Cab are playing alongside Lydia Lunch at The Tote on June 17. Their unique blend of driving electronica and psychedelic krautrock often draws inspiration from Europe and America in the 1970′s and ’80′s. Tune in to hear the band's James Lee and Andrew Coates chat more about the gig, plus your favourite Suicide and Alan Vega tracks in-between. 

Mikey O’Neil is a Canberra based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His credits include the horror feature 'The Furies', and the minimalist score for 'Momento', a cozy room decorator. Having reached a global audience with renditions of video game music, particularly from the 'Final Fantasy' series, his self-released works further define his sound, blending expansive textures with intimate, tender arrangements. Joining Matt on Game Jams, tune in to hear about Mikey's latest works.

Two-piece alternative pop project Lover is made up of long time friends Will Morris and Johnny Bullen. Known for their dynamic, textured sounds that blend heartfelt songwriting with bold, layered production, the duo have made waves across Naarm since their relocation from Aotearoa/ New Zealand. Combining personal reflective themes with experimental sonic elements, Lover drop in to The Breakfast Spread for a round of Musical Chairs with Milo Eastwood. Tune in to hear about their debut album.

In the lead up to the 50th anniversary of Australian punk band X, the band drops in to The Tote on June 27th to play an exciting show with support from The Maggie Pills and Cat Crawl. Ahead of this show, founding member Steve Lucas chats with the Prince of Darkness about the band's history, his solo projects, and lots more. Tune in to Sunglasses After Dark on Thursday from 8pm.