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
Special Repeat Performances
Thu 2 Jan 2014 to Sun 5 Jan 2014
Tune in for some special repeat performances from Studio 5 Live over the festive break as bought to you by Coopers!
PBS Events
Soul-A-Go Go New Year's Eve
Tue 31 Dec 2013
Exit 2013 with a bang and get on down to Soul-A-Go-Go this New Year’s Eve for Melbourne’s biggest soul and funk party 8pm ‘til 3am!
PBS News
Special BPM 2013 Show
Sat 28 Dec 2013
Rob Ciolli (formally of Behind the Beat) will be programming a special show looking back at the best of hip-hop in 2013.
PBS News
PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission – Winner Announced!
Mon 23 Dec 2013
A PBS annual initiative promoting innovation and excellence in jazz composition.
PBS Events
The Breakfast Spread Farewell Maddy Mac - Live Broadcast!
Thu 19 Dec 2013
Come down to PBS from 6-9am to help farewell co-host Maddy on her final program and wind up the show for another year.
Studio 5 Live
Vegas Grind
Wed 18 Dec 2013
Listen back to Jumpin' the Blues with Tom Sianidis for a live set from Vegas Grind, bought to you by Coopers.
PBS News
PBS' Top 10 records for 2013
Wed 18 Dec 2013
Check out PBS' favourite albums from 2013!
Community News
Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Sun 15 Dec 2013
A candle light memorial is planned for this Sunday evening at Fed Square to co-incide with the funeral of Nelson Mandela.
PBS Presents
St Kilda Twilight Market 2014
Thu 12 Dec 2013 to Thu 20 Feb 2014
Bringing the community together in one of the most beautiful locations in the city.
Feature Sounds
Revolution Number Zero
Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by Brian Jonestown Massacre After their incredibly successful tour of 2012, The Brian Jonestown Massacre are returning to Australia to re-engage and amaze their Australian fans once again. The kings of mind-expanding, hypnotic psych rock,...
Feature Sounds
Christmas Day at Spencer Street
Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by Mick Thomas Christmas Day at Spencer Street Finally Mick Thomas releases an actual Christmas album. After a career of playing full fledged national tours pretty much every Christmas, Mick and long time cohort Mark...
Feature Sounds
LizzoBangers
Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by Lizzo LIZZOBANGERS is the culmination of that four-way collaboration, an album that manages to capture all of the varied musical influences of Lizzo’s upbringing and combine them with the forward-thinking experimental production style of...
Feature Sounds
The Graceless Age
Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by John Murry The Graceless Age was in MOJO's top 10 of 2013, American Songwriter's top 5 of 2013 and UNCUT included it in the Top 50 Singer/Sonwriters Albums OF ALL TIME! This week's Top 10:
Feature Sounds
Peak Twins
Mon 9 Dec 2013 to Sun 15 Dec 2013
by Peak Twins Peak Twins are Joel Carey and Liam Kenny. Their engineer and producer is Jack Farley and their regular backing group is Chad McLachlan, James Mannix and Ben Quici. Their song writing is...
Studio 5 Live
Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir
Sun 8 Dec 2013
Listen back to Global Village with Roger for a live set from Ruth Roshan and Tango Noir.
PBS Events
Soul-A-Go Go in December!
Sat 7 Dec 2013
Saturday 7th of December over two rooms at The Workers Club featuring your favorite PBS DJs.
PBS Events
A Very Switched On Twistmas
Sat 7 Dec 2013
Have yourself a very Switched On Twistmas w/ Mikelangelo as Santa, Emma Peel, Anna Go Go, Talei Wolfgram & the Aviators plus more!
Community News
Kingston Arts Makers Market
Sat 7 Dec 2013
Some of Melbourne’s best artists and designers will showcase their creative talents.
PBS Events
Metal Genesis' 5th Birthday Bash!
Sat 7 Dec 2013
Metal Genesis is celebrating 5 glorious years on air with a birthday bash to rival all others.
Community News
Darebin Arts Show
Fri 6 Dec 2013
A unique perspective through art.