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PBS Presents

High Ground 2026

Fri 1 May 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
High Ground is a new live music series celebrating Fitzroy’s legacy of creative independence, underground culture and boundary-pushing music. Running across The Night Cat, The Evelyn and Punters Club from May–August, the inaugural winter program...
Community News

MESS Professional Development 2026 applications are now open!

Mon 11 May 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
MESS Professional Development 2026 applications are now open! Applications close at 6:00pm, Monday, March 23, 2026. Apply now!
Community News

Spilt Milk (and hard honey) at West Space

Sat 13 Jun 2026 to Sat 8 Aug 2026
"The land of milk and honey”, originally a biblical phrase, was used in the 1960s and ‘70s to describe Aotearoa and Australia as lands of abundance for the Moana people who had migrated from their...
Community News

UpStart Award 2026 - entries open now

Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Mon 31 Aug 2026
Entries have opened for the annual UpStart Award , closing at midnight on August 31. The UpStart Award is an annual grant for emerging Victorian singer-songwriters. Each year the winner of the award receives a...
PBS News

Vale Cameron Reyntjes

Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Tue 28 Jul 2026
The PBS staff and volunteer community are saddened by the passing of former station manager Cameron Reyntjes, who passed away on 25th of June 2026.
Feature Sounds

Iwuda - Music for Iwuda

Mon 27 Jul 2026 to Sun 2 Aug 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Music for Iwuda, the debut release from First Nations bassist Davin Ojala AKA Iwuda. Music for Iwuda was built in two halves: a run of duo compositions recorded live...
Studio 5 Live

Dumbhead Studio 5 Live

Mon 27 Jul 2026
Tune in to Homebrew from 3pm on Monday July 27 to hear a very special Studio 5 Live set from Dumbhead.
Studio 5 Live

Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live

Sun 2 Aug 2026
Playing songs off her latest release, Helen Svoboda stops by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance on The Sound Barrier .
Community News

Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs present: (de)Generate

Sat 8 Aug 2026
Canvas Collective and Revolver Upstairs Arts come together for (de)Generate , a one-night exhibition supporting deviants and artists alike on August 8 2026. This anti-doomscrolling takeover brings together degenerates, creatives, gremlins and musicians for a...
Just Announced
PBS Presents

Now or Never 2026

Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Events

Blue Juice Radio Show live from Camberwell Market

Sun 30 Aug 2026
PBS 106.7 FM and Balwyn Rotary present Blue Juice Radio Show live from the Camberwell Market , celebrating Camberwell Sunday Market 's 50th Anniversary! Hosted by Mohair Slim, get down to the Camberwell Market on...
PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby with Cool Out Sun at Darebin Arts Centre

Fri 11 Sep 2026
PBS' premiere kid friendly music show Rock-A-Bye Baby returns this September for Fuse Darebin , featuring a live performance from the cross-cultural Cool Out Sun bringing the good beats and good vibes. Taking place at...
PBS Events

Soul-A-Go-Go at The Night Cat

Sat 19 Sep 2026
PBS FM’s Soul-A-Go-Go Returns to The Night Cat! Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary funk and soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for one unforgettable night of non-stop grooves. Join us at The Night Cat in Fitzroy on Saturday September...
PBS Presents

Move My Way

Sun 4 Oct 2026
Astral People announce Move My Way , a brand-new community-focused festival landing in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday October 4. Taking over PICA , Move My Way is grounded in connection, comfort and world-class curation, bringing together...
PBS Presents

Strawberry Fields Festival 2026

Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026
The beloved Strawberry Fields Festival returns to the banks of the Dhungala / Murray River from November 20–22 for another unforgettable weekend of music, art and connection.
PBS Presents

Town Folk Festival 2026

Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festival unveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21. Now in its sixth year, Town Folk has cemented itself...
PBS Presents

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2027

Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027
The beloved Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March 2027.

Past News

Arts & Film

Exit Strategies

Wed 13 Nov 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Arts & Film

The Audition

Wed 13 Nov 2019 to Sun 24 Nov 2019
This multi-authored performance examines the parallels between the asylum seeker and the actor, exploring the power relationships and protocols of the audition process.
PBS News

Winners of Spring Clean Your Conscience Drive Announced!

Tue 12 Nov 2019
A huge thank you to everyone who spring cleaned their consceince's and joined the PBS family during October! Everyone who signed up will receive a limited edition super fresh PBS tote bag designed by Georgia...
Feature Sounds

Hard-Ons

Mon 11 Nov 2019 to Sun 17 Nov 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS Presents

Jamaican Music & Food Festival 2019

Sun 10 Nov 2019
You’d be MAD to miss out as Jamaican Music & Food Festival - anthem-after-anthem of reggae, guaranteed positive vibes, and authentic , delicious food.
PBS Presents

Peel Street Festival 2019

Sat 9 Nov 2019
Collingwood’s favourite street party, Peel Street Festival, is back in 2019!
Studio 5 Live

Richie Stephens and The Ska Vendors

Sat 9 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Richie Stephens and The Ska Vendors' Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Studio 5 Live

Rufino and the Coconuts

Fri 8 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Rufino and the Coconuts' Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS News

Make It Home

Thu 7 Nov 2019 to Thu 1 Jul 2021
PBS needs your help to Make It Home as we move to The Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Arts & Film

Vika & Linda Bull - Between Two Shores

Wed 6 Nov 2019
Tune in for State of the Art every Wednesday morning from 8.30am on The Breakfast Spread for the latest arts news.
Studio 5 Live

Dyson Stringer Cloher

Mon 4 Nov 2019
Listen back here to catch Dyson Stringer Cloher's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds

The Rookies

Mon 4 Nov 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.
PBS Presents

Party Animals

Sun 3 Nov 2019
The Collingwood Children’s Farm is turning 40 years old and they’re throwing a beast of a party to celebrate!
PBS Events

Soul A Go Go - Castlemaine!

Sat 2 Nov 2019
Saturday 2 November is the perfect weekend for the Soul-A-Go-Go Tour to head north to The Theatre Royal Castlemaine.
PBS Presents

CHI WOW WAH TOWN

Fri 1 Nov 2019 to Sun 3 Nov 2019
A boutique 3-day camping & lifestyle event, offering a curated program of gourmet dining, art installations, underground both local and international live music & DJ’s and theatrical performances.
PBS Events

Rock-A-Bye Baby with Ogopogo

Thu 31 Oct 2019
Join us for Rock-A-Bye Baby with Ogopogo on Thursday October 31.
Studio 5 Live

Even

Wed 30 Oct 2019
Listen back here to catch Even's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Studio 5 Live

The Messthetics

Tue 29 Oct 2019
Listen back here to catch The Messthetics's Studio 5 Live session. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
PBS News

Membership Spotlight: Carol Quinlan

Tue 29 Oct 2019 to Fri 29 Nov 2019
Members are the lifeblood of PBS. They keep the wheels turning, the lights on and most importantly the music flowing. We've been asking a few members to tell us some of their favourite PBS stories,...
Feature Sounds

Archie Roach

Mon 28 Oct 2019 to Sun 3 Nov 2019
Check out this week's feature record and all the other latest releases we're loving.