Community News
Wall of Magic Creatures at Hawthorn Arts Centre
Sat 14 Feb 2026 to Sat 25 Jul 2026
Become immersed in a magical world of colourful mask spirits and auspicious symbols.
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
Khaled Chamma's 'Fireplace' in West Space Window
Sat 9 May 2026 to Tue 21 Jul 2026
'Fireplace' is a new site-specific project by Syrian Australian artist Khaled Chamma, presented in the West Space Window . Fireplace reflects on artworks Chamma has encountered during his time as both a volunteer and an...
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...
PBS Presents
Gospel Whiskey presents Hi-Fi Rye July
Sun 12 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Australia's only dedicated rye whiskey distillery brings you Hi-Fi Rye July : boutique Sunday listening sessions where melded music meets this month's hero grain.
Feature Sounds
Music In Exile - Jutna
Mon 13 Jul 2026 to Sun 19 Jul 2026
This week’s PBS Feature Album is Jutna, the collaborative release from record label and collective Music In Exile. Late in 2024, six musicians from six countries - Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, France, the United Kingdom...
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. Cameron served from 1993-1996 and is remembered for new marketing...
PBS Presents
Leaps and Bounds Festival 2026
Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Yarra City Council 's longstanding winter music festival is back and bigger than ever. Spanning ten days, they're celebrating the pubs, clubs, venues and bars that make Yarra a live music mecca. Check out the...
Studio 5 Live
Claire Rousay Studio 5 Live
Sun 19 Jul 2026
Canadian-American musician, composer and artist Claire Rousay stops by PBS for a special Studio 5 Live set on Sunday July 19.
Community News
The Yalinguth Archives
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Dive in to the Yalinguth archives!
PBS Presents
Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Winter Blues Festival , one of Victoria’s longest running and most iconic festival returns to Echuca in 2026 for four days of world-class blues and roots in the Murray Region.
PBS Events
Swinging City 2026
Free Event
Thu 23 Jul 2026
PBS and Leaps and Bounds Music Festival present the 2026 edition of Swinging City.
PBS Presents
TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Naarm’s Abbots Yard will come alive with electrifying cross-continental rhythms as TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono transforms the space into a pulsating celebration of African and Afro-Colombian musical...
Studio 5 Live
Dumbhead Studio 5 Live
Mon 27 Jul 2026
Naarm three-piece Dumbhead are known for their genre-bending sound, creating bass-heavy music built for late-night movement. Drawing from experimental electronica, triphop and live beat-making, their shows are immersive and unpredictable. Tune in to Homebrew from...
Studio 5 Live
Helen Svoboda Studio 5 Live
Sun 2 Aug 2026
Recent PBS Feature Album artist Helen Svoboda's Headwater explores notions of fragmentation, individuality and wholeness, shaped by disparate and complementary aspects of her practice. Threads and earworms run throughout the record, forming an abstracted picture...
PBS Presents
Now or Never 2026
Just Announced
Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
PBS Presents
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
Studio 5 Live
Mildlife
Wed 25 Apr 2018
Listen back to The Afterglow for a Studio 5 Live with Mildlife. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
The Turning Tide
Mon 23 Apr 2018 to Sun 29 Apr 2018
by PP Arnold Arriving in England as an Ikette with the Ike & Tina review in the mid-60s, PP Arnold was spotted by Mick Jagger who immediately got her signed to Immediate Records. Several huge...
Community News
Sweet Charity O' Mine
Thu 19 Apr 2018
Head to the Evelyn Thursday April 19 for Sweet Charity O' Mine, a rock n roll karaoke and trivia night raising funds for Australian Children's Music Foundation.
State of the Art
Personal
Wed 18 Apr 2018
Listen in to The Breakfast Spread Wednesday April 18 for State of the Art with Jodee Mundy. Jodee talks about Personal, her upcoming Arts House show.
State of the Art
Whiskey Dinner, Good Talk
Tue 17 Apr 2018
Identical Records and Callan Skimin present solo exhibition by Lara Dickinson titled Whisky Dinner, Good Talk at The Old Bar on Tuesday 17 April.
PBS News
Music Market joins PBS at Collingwood Arts Precinct
Tue 17 Apr 2018 to Sun 22 Apr 2018
Music HQ at our new home! The Music Market, for Victoria’s music industry to work, learn, and collaborate will be at the Collingwood Arts Precinct.
Studio 5 Live
TV Haze
Tue 17 Apr 2018
Listen back to Mixing Up the Medicine for a Studio 5 Live with TV Haze. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Feature Sounds
WVR BVBY
Mon 16 Apr 2018 to Sun 22 Apr 2018
by WVR BVBY WVR BVBY is the next link in the chain of the Melbourne soulful sound that has been developing strongly over the past decade. They create cinematic sounds through roaring horns, synth arpeggiation...
Community News
I Get Up Again – A Benefit for Brian Hooper
Fri 13 Apr 2018
The Beasts of Bourbon will re-form to headline a benefit to help bandmate and legendary Australian alternative rock and blues bassist, Brian Hooper.
PBS Events
Rock A Bye Baby with Thando
Thu 12 Apr 2018
PBS presents Rock-A-Bye Baby with Zimbabwean born and Melbourne based singer songwriter Thando.
Feature Sounds
Amaro
Mon 9 Apr 2018 to Sun 15 Apr 2018
by The Harpoons Driven by lilting drums and the smoky voice of lead singer Bec Rigby, soul-pop single 'Pressure' opens the 11-track genre-bending long play. Amaro perfectly encapsulates The Harpoons' originality and verve as tracks...
PBS Events
Soul A Go Go - April
Sat 7 Apr 2018
We are back this April with an all PBS DJ Special!
Community News
The Brunswick Hotel Presents: Flood Aid
Sat 7 Apr 2018
Flooded Melbourne music venue is holding a fundraiser to help its staff Saturday April 7 with Flyying Colours, China Beach and more.
Feature Sounds
Modern Convenience
Mon 2 Apr 2018 to Sun 8 Apr 2018
by MOD CON The trains of thought that MOD CON — Erica Dunn (guitar, vocals), Sara Retallick (bass), and Raquel Solier (drums) — take us down on Modern Convenience follow a series of themes that...
Studio 5 Live
Amaya Laucirica
Mon 2 Apr 2018
Listen back to Amaya Laucirica's live set on Homebrew for Studio 5 Live. Proudly brought to you by Mountain Goat.
Venue Supporters
The Wesley Anne
Sun 1 Apr 2018
If you're after both age and beauty, the Wesley Anne might be the destination for you! The team at the Wesley Anne are currently running takeaway food and beverages and with every meal purchased you...
PBS Presents
Gomez
Sun 1 Apr 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Gomez as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at 170 Russell Sunday April 1, 2018.
PBS Presents
Morcheeba
Fri 30 Mar 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Morcheeba as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at 170 Russell Friday March 30, 2018.
PBS Presents
Walter Trout
Thu 29 Mar 2018
Bluesfest Touring and PBS are proud to present Walter Trout as part of the Bluesfest sideshows at the Corner Hotel Thursday March 29, 2018.
PBS News
New Program: Eternal Rhythm
Thu 29 Mar 2018
PBS is very excited to announce that DJ Shio will be getting eternal on PBS!